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Start: 2026-12-31
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While Black Creek Park is still a relatively undeveloped park, its 1,505-acres has many unique features to offer. The park provides opportunities for hiking, soccer, fishing, horseback riding, sledding, and cross country skiing. It also features a playground located near the Pathfinder Shelter. The park offers five hiking trails, all of which are excellent settings to view nature and animals. Black Creek has two enclosed lodges, both hold 99 people and are heated. Inside the lodges there are round folding tables, folding chairs, a fireplace, bathrooms and a full kitchen. Outside each of them there is a large charcoal grill. There is one open-air shelter, which includes picnic tables, a large grill, and a water spigot. The shelter has electricity and the bathrooms are nearby.

Black Creek Park

Durand Eastman Park was formally dedicated on May 22, 1909 and is currently 977 acres. The 5,000 feet of Lake Ontario waterfront at Durand Eastman Park creates a relaxing summer environment, while supporting a winter challenge for cross-country skiers. Its steep wooded slopes, valleys, scenic vistas, small lakes, spring flowering trees and spectacular fall foliage colors add to this park’s exceptional beauty. Durand Eastman Park has eight shelters and one enclosed lodge for rent, a playground and a golf course. Durand Eastman Park is home to 8 shelters and 1 lodge for rent. The shelters vary in location, size, and nearby amenities.

Durand Eastman Park

At 447 acres, Ellison Park has the beauty of natural woodlands combined with steep slopes and the level flood plain of the Irondequoit Creek. Ellison has 5 softball diamonds, 1 multi-use athletic field, and a playground. It has an off-leash Dog Park. Tennis courts are located in the park off Blossom Road, and are lined for Pickleball also. There is one designated sledding hill located in Ellison Park. A non-motorized/car-top boat launch is located by the Circle Shelter allows you to boat in Irondequoit Creek. Fishing is also allowed. Ellison Park has many trails; their locations are shown on the trail map. Fort Schuyler is another attraction that the park offers; this replica of the original Fort is a great attraction for the whole family. This park has four enclosed lodges and six open-air shelters including a premium lodge, the Pavilion Lodge!

Ellison Park

Mendon Ponds Park is the largest Monroe County Park with 2,500 acres of woodlands, ponds, wetlands and glacially created landforms. In 1969, it was named to the National Registry of Natural Landmarks due to its geologic history and presence of significant kames, eskers, and kettles. This distinct park offers six Lodges and seven Shelters, all available for rental. Mendon Ponds has many recreational areas; Sharon’s Sensory Garden, Wild Wings, Inc., a Youth Camping area, and a boat launch (non-motorized boats only).

Mendon Ponds Park

At 380 acres, Powder Mills Park offers a unique natural setting with steep hillsides, creekside meadows and wetlands that provide a variety of recreational activities. There is downhill skiing, hiking, and trout fishing. The park also offers six lodges and four shelters all available to rent.

Powder Mills Park

Eastview is the premier shopping destination in Western New York; a super-regional shopping center located less than a mile off New York State Thruway Exit 45 and Route 490. The mall is located near the Finger Lakes wine region, the second largest wine producing region in the United States. Eastview truly caters to the upscale fashion clientele with more than thirty stores that are unique to the market including Anthropologie, Apple, Box Lunch, Brooks Brothers, Buckle, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Eddie Bauer, Free People, GUESS, Janie & Jack, LL Bean, LEGO, LUSH, Madewell, Pottery Barn, Vera Bradley, Warby Parker, and White House Black Market. Eastview also has major department stores including Macy's, JC Penney, and the only Von Maur department store in New York. In March 2021 we became home to the first ever state-of-the-art 100,000 square foot Dick’s House of Sport. Shoppers can also check out a movie at Regal Cinemas Shoppers and enjoy a bite to eat in the food court which features nearly a dozen restaurants. Sit-down dining options around the mall include Adelita’s Mexican Cocina & Tequila, Champps Kitchen + Bar, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, and Tai Chi Bubble Tea. Step into a Higher Form of Shopping at Eastview!

Eastview Mall

A local neighborhood favorite in modern farmhouse digs. Not just crepes, The Heroux Family offers progressively traditional comfort food using scratch-made ingredients the whole family will enjoy. In addition to the main dining rooms, this location boasts a lush outdoor garden patio plus a full spirits and coffee bar with comfy lounge seating. Indoor event spaces are available for meetings and private gatherings featuring beautiful barnwood detailing, giant barn doors and warm fireplace.

Simply Crepes Webster-Penfield

The Only Place to Eat, Drink, Play and Watch Sports all under one roof.

Dave & Buster's

Cafe and restaurant inspired by the traditional Italian sagra: a local festival centered around food, community, and the joy of gathering.

Sagra Italia

Tapas sparkles with a stylish, warm & rustic atmosphere. The menu is electric & exotic, featuring many wild game & seafood dishes. Martini menu, 35 wines by the glass, homemade sangria.

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Rochester, NY, is the third-largest metropolitan area in New York State, nestled along the southern shore of Lake Ontario. With a proud sports tradition, Rochester is home to iconic teams like the Rochester Red Wings (MiLB), Rochester Americans (AHL), Rochester Knighthawks (NLL), and Flower City Union (NPSL). Our vibrant sports culture thrives across all levels, from youth clubs and high schools to elite collegiate programs, creating a strong, year-round foundation for athletic excellence.

The Rochester NY Sports Commission champions Monroe County through the power of sports tourism. By attracting championships, invitationals, and tournaments across a wide range of disciplines, we help fuel the region’s economy and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Each year, Rochester welcomes a growing roster of sporting events, showcasing our top-tier facilities, supportive community, and dedication to teamwork on and off the field.

We invite event organizers, rights holders, and sports professionals to discover why Rochester and Monroe County are ideal destinations for your next competition or tournament. Let’s play in Rochester!

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The second in our 2026-27 Headliner Series!  
  
A Rochester New Year’s Eve tradition at Nazareth! Former cast members and a co-writer of the Capitol Steps return as the new Capitol Fools to perform their musical parody where no politician is safe, and every absurdity gets its moment in the spotlight. The spirited, irreverent Capitol Fools blaze new steps up a stairway of satire, holding a mirror to our crazy political culture, while still performing all the beloved bits: the mind-boggling backward talking spoonerisms, break-neck costume changes, over-the-top impressions, and all-new song spoofs reflecting the state of the union, and then some. Expect bipartisan belly laughs as the Fools skewer the day’s news with wisecracking wordplay, wit, and whimsy.  
  
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