downtown definitely events
Downtown Definitely Events is a series of free events and activities founded in 2022 and produced by the Rochester Downtown Development Corporation (RDDC). Downtown Definitely Events take place in downtown Rochester from June through September 2024 and include food, festivals, music, movies, and more shining the light on downtown to create great new experiences and help bring the community together again.
Downtown Definitely is a joint initiative of NYS Empire State Development, Greater ROC and ROC2025, Rochester Downtown Development Corporation, Partnership for Downtown Rochester, and the City of Rochester. Their shared mission is to grow economic vitality in Downtown Rochester by bringing the community together and improving its street-level and riverfront experience.
2024 SCHEDule
The following new Downtown Definitely Events were announced on April 25, 2024:
Midday Bash
Wednesdays
June 12, July 10, July 24, August 7, August 14, August 21, September 4, September 11
11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Parcel 5
Movies With a Downtown View
Fridays
July 19 (MLK Park)
August 16 (Parcel 5)
September 20 (Parcel 5)
7:00 PM
RPO Under the Stars
Friday, July 12, 2024
6:00 PM
Parcel 5
Play Day on the Riverway
Saturday, September 14, 2024
11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Rundel Memorial Library North Terrace
Fall Fest
Saturday, September 28, 2023
11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Parcel 5