July

University of Rochester Arboretum Walk

Tuesday, July 13th - 6:00 pm
Explore the UR Arboretum with Manager of Horticulture and Grounds, Dan Schied. The Campus Walk exhibits hundreds of tree species and unique varieties. Visit the riverside Iris garden and hear about its Japanese inspired design. Walk begins at 6 p.m. at the westside steps of UR Rush Rhees Library. Walks are leisurely with slight grade changes, mostly on paths or sidewalks.

Call 428-6866 or 820-4068 for more info. Cancellations due to weather will be made at start time on site.

 

August

Guided Bike Ride

Mount Hope Cemetery

Tuesday, August 17th - 6:00 pm
Explore the oldest municipally maintained Victorian cemetery in the United States, dedicated in 1838. Take a slow, leisurely ride with the Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery and view many grave sites including those of Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony. Ride begins at 6 p.m. at the Genesee Valley Park pool parking lot, 131 Elmwood Ave. Walks, jogs and rides are leisurely with slight grade changes, mostly on paths or sidewalks. Helmets required for bike rides.

Call 428-6770 for more info. Cancellations due to weather will be made at start time on site.

 

 

 

Annual Events in and around Rochester

 

April

New York State Arbor Day

held on the last Friday in April each year

Arbor Day is a national holiday that is dedicated to the care and planting of trees within our communities. In New York State it is observed on the last Friday in April. Read more about the History of Arbor Day.

Special ceremonies are held and will be announced as available.

 

May

The Lilac Festival

TBD, usually the 2nd to 3rd weeks of of May each spring

Rochester’s annual Lilac Festival is the only 10-day free festival of its kind in North America and features the Lilac Parade, annual Arts and Crafts Show and daily music performances.

For other Lilac Festival events and information visit http://www.lilacfestival.com