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Rochester, NY family weekend: Friday, November 13 – Sunday, November 15

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Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30am–3pm

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
Details at Seneca Park Zoo ↗

More big outings

Oct 2 – May 2

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

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Details at Rochester Museum & Science Center ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 15 – Dec 5 · 10am–11am

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
Details at The Strong National Museum of Play ↗
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9 events for the weekend of Nov 13–15, with 0 free and 6 indoors.

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