Looking for 2023 Winter Events and Activities in Rochester and the Finger Lakes? There are lots of fun things to do in Rochester and the Finger Lakes to celebrate the Winter season, including Finger Lakes wine events, live music events, ice skating, skiing, outdoor Winter activities for the family, and more. Bookmark this page and keep checking back as events are added daily.
Events may be canceled or postponed. Check websites before heading to event.
Finger Lakes Winter Carnival
- January 20-22, 2023
- The Lake House and throughout Downtown Canandaigua, NY
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- Finger Lakes Winter Carnival features ice bars, themed ice sculptures, live music, lakefront fire pits, Food Truck Rodeo, and Saturday night fireworks over Canandaigua Lake.
Irondequoit Winter Fest
- Saturday, January 21, 2023 – (11-3pm)
- Irondequoit Town Hall Campus – Irondequoit, NY
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- Irondequoit Winter Fest activities include ice skating (weather permitting), horse-drawn wagon rides, petting zoo, DJ, balloon twisting, craft vendors, food trucks, bonfire & marshmallows, and more.
Rochester Boat Show 2023
- January 26-29, 2023
- Rochester Riverside Convention Center- 123 East Main St. Rochester NY
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- The Rochester Boat Show features the areas top boat dealers offering a chance to see the latest boats, compare boat brands side-by-side, and get attractive boat deals. Check out the latest in ski boats, pontoon boats, deck boats, fishing boats, jet skis and more.
2023 Frost Fest Weekend – Geneva
- January 28-29, 2023
- Three Brothers Wineries & Estates, 623 Lerch Rd. Geneva NY
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- Frost Fest is a celebration of winter in the Finger Lakes. This event features interactive ice sculptures, music, food trucks, specialty cocktails, horse-drawn carriage rides, ice carving demonstration, vendor booths and fun activities for both adults and kids! Proceeds benefit the Geneva YMCA.
City of Rochester Lakeside Winter Celebration
- February 4-5, 2023
- Ontario Beach Park
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- Includes the Lake Ontario Wine and Craft Beer Festival (Sat), horse-drawn carriage rides, children’s activities, a Chilly Chili Challenge, snow sculpture contest, ice sculpture demo, dog sled demo, and a polar plunge (Sunday at noon).
NY Ice Wine & Culinary Festival
- Saturday, February 18, 2023
- Casa Larga Vineyard – 2287 Turk Hill Rd. Fairport, NY
- (585) 223-4210
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- Taste the Best Ice Wines in New York State! NY Ice Wine & Culinary Festival celebrates traditional ice wines made in New York State. Taste ice wines from several wineries and sample foods infused with ice wine. Enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides through the vineyard, S’mores and hot beverage station around the fireplace.
Fire & Ice Winter Festival – Canandaigua
- February 18-19, 2023
- Downtown Canandaigua NY
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- Fire & Ice Winter Festival in Downtown Canandaigua features fire shows, ice sculpture carvings and many more family friendly events.
Rochester Auto Show 2023
- March 2-5, 2023
- Rochester Riverside Convention Center- 123 East Main St. Rochester NY
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- The Rochester Auto Show is a premier event showcasing current and future new vehicles, and providing consumers with the opportunity to shop over 200 new vehicles in a comfortable environment.
Depot 25 Comedy Night- Shortsville
- March 12, 2023
- Depot 25 Restaurant – 15 W. Main St.- Shortsville, NY
- 585-289-3600
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- Comedy Night at the Depot 25 Restaurant. Dinner at 5pm, Show at 7pm. Tickets available at Depot 25. $40 buffet Dinner and show.
Rochester Home and Garden Show 2023
- March 25-26, 2023
- Rochester Riverside Convention Center- 123 East Main St. Rochester NY
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- The Rochester Home & Garden Show, presented by the Rochester Home Builders’ Association (RHBA), has been held in Rochester for over 50 years and has over 200 exhibitors showing the latest in home improvement, outdoor living and landscaping.
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