Rochester, NY weekend events for tweens & teens (11+)

Recycle Rally

Seneca Park Zoo — Rochester · Monroe Co. · Rochester

All-day hands-on ways to reduce waste and recycle, with animal meet-and-greets and storytime at the zoo.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Free with zoo admission or membership

National Native American Heritage Month Celebration

The Strong National Museum of Play — Rochester · Monroe Co. · Rochester

A celebration of local Native American culture and heritage.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

Super Human: Power of Technology at RMSC

Rochester Museum & Science Center — Rochester · Monroe Co. · Rochester

Hands-on, often full-body exhibit where you can move a ball with your mind, climb into an exoskeleton, race a Paralympian and step into a wind tunnel.

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Included with general admission
• Indoors

Official page returns an empty body to automated fetches; verified by hand 2026-11-09.

Dr. Vivian A. Palladoro Performing Arts Series: Eastman Evenings

Adams Atrium — Rochester · Monroe Co. · Rochester

Join Eastman Community Music School for a family-friendly performance followed by a question-and-answer session with the musicians.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Play Lab: Make Your Own Rocket/Launch Pad

Play Lab — Rochester · Monroe Co. · Rochester

Ready, Set, Blast Off! Build your own rocket out of recycled materials to reach for the stars!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Seussical! (Asbury First Community Theatre)

Asbury First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall — Rochester · Monroe Co. · Rochester

Community theater production of the Dr. Seuss musical.

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Fri-Sat 7pm, Sun 2pm; reserve seats online.

Cozy Crochet Workshop

Play Lab — Rochester · Monroe Co. · Rochester

Learn the basics of crochet! Create your own granny square, bag, or coaster in this easy-to-follow workshop. Facilitated by Rhianna Nasal, a kindergarten teacher and…

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Super Human: Power of Technology at RMSC

Rochester Museum & Science Center — Rochester · Monroe Co. · Rochester

Hands-on, often full-body exhibit where you can move a ball with your mind, climb into an exoskeleton, race a Paralympian and step into a wind tunnel.

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Included with general admission
• Indoors

Official page returns an empty body to automated fetches; verified by hand 2026-11-09.

Play Lab: Alien Collage

Play Lab — Rochester · Monroe Co. · Rochester

Create your own out-of-this world alien companion from magazines and paper materials!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

In Another Galaxy

The Strong National Museum of Play — Rochester · Monroe Co. · Rochester

Visit The Strong for an out-of-this-world experience.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Super Human: Power of Technology at RMSC

Rochester Museum & Science Center — Rochester · Monroe Co. · Rochester

Hands-on, often full-body exhibit where you can move a ball with your mind, climb into an exoskeleton, race a Paralympian and step into a wind tunnel.

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Included with general admission
• Indoors

Official page returns an empty body to automated fetches; verified by hand 2026-11-09.

Play Lab: Sci-fi Puppets

Play Lab — Rochester · Monroe Co. · Rochester

Puppet friends are here! Make your own puppet robot, alien, or astronaut out of craft materials!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Super Human: Power of Technology at RMSC

Rochester Museum & Science Center — Rochester · Monroe Co. · Rochester

Hands-on, often full-body exhibit where you can move a ball with your mind, climb into an exoskeleton, race a Paralympian and step into a wind tunnel.

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Included with general admission
• Indoors

Official page returns an empty body to automated fetches; verified by hand 2026-11-09.

Cozy Crochet Workshop

Play Lab — Rochester · Monroe Co. · Rochester

Learn the basics of crochet! Create your own granny square, bag, or coaster in this easy-to-follow workshop. Facilitated by Rhianna Nasal, a kindergarten teacher and…

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Play Lab: Wintery Decorations

Play Lab — Rochester · Monroe Co. · Rochester

Make a cardboard tree to decorate yourself or make a paper snowflake to help decorate the Play Lab for the rest of the holiday season!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed
• Indoors