Name: LiBREWry presents Behind Brewing: Sips, Science, & Stories
Start: 2026-10-21
End: 2026-10-21

The Rochester Knighthawks deliver fast paced, hard hitting box lacrosse right in the heart of downtown Rochester. At every game, you’ll experience rapid scoring, big hits, and an electric atmosphere filled with music, lights, and nonstop fan engagement. It’s more than a game—it’s a full entertainment experience. And with affordable tickets, easy access, and an energetic local fanbase, catching a Knighthawks game is one of the most authentically Rochester activities you can enjoy.

Rochester Knighthawks Professional Indoor Lacrosse Team

Your Neighborhood of Play destination for food, drinks, and play. Meet me in the Lobby. https://lilasint helobby.com/

Lila's

Locals Only is open for breakfast and lunch every day from 8 AM to 3 PM, serving food, coffee, and cocktails. We strive to create Delighted guest experiences through food, beverage, Art, entertainment and meaningful human connection. We also function as an events space for private parties and community events!

Locals Only

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

Winter: An outdoor ice skating rink with a kidney-shaped surface. Patrons can enjoy an expanded warming shelter that features a heated floor and fireplace, new rental skates and a sound and lighting system. Summer: In the warmer months, the ice rink doubles as a reflecting pool equipped with three fountains. The colorful playground provides a water spray park to cool children off from the summer heat. Benches and picnic tables around the rink serve as picnic spots during the summer. The warming shelter is available for rental from April-October.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park

The Genesee Brew House, previously a 9,200 square-foot space bottle house, captures and shares the rich history of The Genesee Brewery. Located nearby High Falls, the Genesee Brew House has become a top destination in Rochester. The Brew House features interactive exhibits and historical artifacts, as well as a pilot brewery with a tasting room, pub-style restaurant, and gift shop. Brew House guests enjoy spectacular views of High Falls, along with a variety of seasonal and specialty beers! Tours of the pilot brewery are offered throughout the week and allow guests to learn about the brewing process and history of the Genesee Brewery.

Genesee Brew House

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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Come learn how to properly taste beer while getting bit sized pieces of history and a breakdown of the full modern brewing process by Certified Cicerone® Katie Beyer with LiBREWry. Featuring local beer tasting, snacks, and a fun interactive presentation.

LiBREWry presents Behind Brewing: Sips, Science, & Stories

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