Debut of Play Day on the Riverway at the Rundel Memorial Library
WHAT
Downtown Definitely Play Day on the Riverway – a part of the 2nd Annual Downtown Definitely Events Series – is this Saturday afternoon. Play Day on the Riverway is a new free event that takes place indoors and outdoors from the Rundel Memorial Library to the ROC City Skatepark and the Rundel Library North Terrace, overlooking the Genesee River. It will feature a variety of family-friendly activities including a scavenger hunt, walking tour, storytelling, live music and food and drinks to purchase.
WHEN
Saturday, August 5
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE
Rundel Memorial Library
115 South Avenue, Rochester
WHO
Performances outside at North Terrace amphitheater on Broad St and inside the Library:
11 a.m. Grace and Grins Puppet Show (inside)
12 p.m. Mr. Loops Interactive Music (outside)
1 p.m. Mayukwa Kashiwa African Drumming and storytelling (outside)
3 p.m. Mike Kornrich Interactive Music (outside)
Activities Outside the Library:
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Henna Rising
12 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Hair Braiding by Hollywood Hair Salon
1 pm. to 4 p.m. – Face Painting by Laquanda
Scavenger Hunt along the Promenade with prizes including complimentary The Strong National Museum of Play passes
Chalking Storywalk
RMSC Water Education Collaborative
Oversized Games
Activities Inside Rundel Memorial Library:
Lollypop Farm exhibit
Barbie exhibit
Library STEM activities
STEM activity bags for loan
Library card sign up
Featured book table including local history books for all ages
Crafts for kids
Children’s sensory area
Food and Drinks:
Sunny’s Hots and Hams Food Truck
T-N-Z Lemonade
MORE INFO
The 2023 Downtown Definitely Events series is sponsored by RG&E, Buckingham Properties, Gallina Development, VIDA, SWBR and Renewal by Andersen. Two of the events, RPO Under the Stars and Fall Fest are co-produced with the City of Rochester.
Play Day on the Riverway is part of the second annual Downtown Definitely Events series of 15 free downtown Rochester events. All events are free to attend, including Midday Bash, four Movies with a Downtown View, an RPO Under the Stars concert, and Fall Fest, all of which will take place at Parcel 5.
Downtown Definitely Events are produced for RDDC by Rochester’s Bella Events Group.
These are exciting events that turn the dial up in downtown Rochester. Riding that excitement, staff will be set up at each event to share and talk with the community about the effort for a potential Business Improvement District in downtown Rochester. At each Downtown Definitely event, staff will listen and learn about what the community wants, and how to work together to imagine an even more vibrant downtown Rochester. Visit and chat in person at Midday Bash or learn more online at partnershipfordowntown.org.
GETTING TO THE EVENT
Parking adjacent to the Rundel Memorial Library North Terrace is available at both on-street metered spots and at surrounding off-street parking garages. Parking is free at all meters during the weekends. Convenient parking is in the
Court Street Garage, which is adjacent to the Bausch & Lomb Public Library Building at 194 Court St. or the South Avenue Garage located at 39 Stone St. The first 2 hours of parking in a city-owned garage is $2.00 total, with each additional hour (or any part of) being $2.00 per hour up to the daily maximum of $10.00.
E-BIKE & SCOOTER SHARE
Veo’s Shared Micromobility Program e-bikes and scooters are a fun and affordable way to get around and explore Rochester on two wheels. Download the Veo app to learn more.
BUS ROUTES – REGIONAL TRANSIT SERVICE
The Rundel Memorial Library North Terrace can be directly accessed from several transit routes. To view the maps visit: myrts.com/Maps-Schedules/RTS-Monroe/Schedule-pdfs. Visit myRTS.com for more information and to download the Where’s My Bus? app for real-time bus arrival info on your smartphone from Google Play and the App Store.
The 2023 Downtown Definitely Events series is sponsored by RG&E, Buckingham Properties, Gallina Development, VIDA and SWBR. Two of the events, RPO Under the Stars and Fall Fest are co-produced with the City of Rochester.
For More Information
For the latest on Downtown Definitely Events, visit downtowndefinitely.com
Sign up for the free Downtown Definitely e-newsletter at downtowndefinitely.com
Email us at info@downtowndefinitely.com
By phone (585) 546-6920
About 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 October 2023 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, ROC2025 and Greater ROC, 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.
About Rochester Downtown Development Corporation (RDDC)
RDDC is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization founded in 1977 whose mission is to drive economic vitality in Downtown Rochester. RDDC accelerates downtown development by positioning and marketing the assets that attract businesses and investment, and it catalyzes innovative ideas that make downtown a more vibrant and inclusive community. In 2020, RDDC built The Commissary, the region’s first and only food business incubator and shared kitchen.
About the Partnership for Downtown Rochester (PDR)
Established in 2021, the Partnership for Downtown Rochester (PDR) is a public-private partnership between Empire State Development, the City of Rochester, RDDC, and ROC2025. The Partnership was created to facilitate placemaking efforts, coordinate marketing and programming, and lead the promotion of activities throughout downtown Rochester and along the Genesee Riverway.
