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Thousands race in Rochester’s scenic 1/2 marathon and 5K
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 9/22/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 9/22/25

Thousands race in Rochester’s scenic 1/2 marathon and 5K

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Second annual ‘R-Nopoly’ event gave community opportunity to learn about city’s R-Centers
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 9/6/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 9/6/25

Second annual ‘R-Nopoly’ event gave community opportunity to learn about city’s R-Centers

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Sunday Football Block Party returns to Rochester for Bills vs Jets game
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 9/2/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 9/2/25

Sunday Football Block Party returns to Rochester for Bills vs Jets game

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Rochester honors Midge Thomas with dedicated city garden for 99th birthday
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 8/28/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 8/28/25

Rochester honors Midge Thomas with dedicated city garden for 99th birthday

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Carifest celebrates Caribbean heritage and unity
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 8/9/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 8/9/25

Carifest celebrates Caribbean heritage and unity

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Rochester Knighthawks have a new owner: The Seneca Nation
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Rochester Knighthawks have a new owner: The Seneca Nation

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Puerto Rican Festival’s final day: Parade and celebration

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City of Rochester hosts Juneteenth Block Party at Parcel 5
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The countdown to MVP FALL FEST is officially on 🍁! This Saturday at Parcel 5, we are bringing pumpkins, a petting zoo, bounce houses, crafts, food trucks, music, and more to the heart of downtown. Best of all, it is completely free.

If your kids lo
The final Sunset Sips of the season is happening tomorrow! 🍷🌇

Join us Thursday, September 11 from 5 to 7 PM at Austin Steward Plaza for one last after-work unwind along the Genesee River.

🎶 Live music by Karis and Iggy of @publicwatersupply 
🍺
🎉 The final Midday Bash of 2025 is this Wednesday!

📍 Parcel 5 | 🗓️ September 10 | ⏰ 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Take your lunch break outside and enjoy live music from @charliereitzmusic, delicious eats from local food trucks including @546cknwaffles, @
𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆 is 𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 full! 🐐🧘‍♀️

Join us Tuesday, September 16, noon to 1:00 PM at Austin Steward Plaza for yoga with goats from @kaizen.ridgefarm.

Free class, fresh air, and the first 100 attendees get a free
The Landmark Society’s Inside Downtown Tour is back for a full weekend of exploring some of Rochester’s most unique urban spaces. From the Museum of Play to Geva Theatre, you’ll see historic sites, new builds, cultural landmarks, of
✨🎬 Step right up for the grand finale! Movies With a Downtown View wraps up its 2025 season this Friday with 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑮𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑻𝑬𝑺𝑻 𝑺𝑯𝑶𝑾𝑴𝑨𝑵 ⭐. The dazzling movie musical inspired by the life of P. T. Barnum stars Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Zen
Our goat yoga friends are a little under the weather. 🐐

💙 The August 26 Yoga on the Riverway session at Austin Steward Plaza will now take place on September 30.

The September 16 session will take place as scheduled. Sign up is required to attend

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