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2026 Rochester International Jazz Festival

June 19-27, 2026: It's one of the world's leading jazz festivals – and the place to experience all genres of creative improvised music. Explore the unique musical sounds from many countries, highlighting international artists' take on the only truly American art form—jazz. The nine-day festival returns to 19 venues in downtown Rochester, NY, with 300-plus shows, including more than 100 free shows, jam sessions, and jazz workshops featuring 1,750-plus artists from the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cuba, France, Hungary, Japan and Poland. Headliners include Gladys Knight, the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, and trumpeter Chris Botti.
Dates: 
06/19/2026
06/20/2026
06/21/2026
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Location: 
Rochester International Jazz Festival, East Avenue, Rochester, NY, USA
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Artpark Fairy House Festival

Our 16th Annual Artpark Fairy House Festival will be held on Saturday, June 20, from 11AM to 3PM. This years theme is "Under the Sea!" Set in Artpark’s Lower Park, the Fairy House Festival is an event filled with hands-on art activities and featuring a woodland tour of numerous Fairy Houses locally designed and built by professional Artists, families and community groups. All ages can delight in dancing with bubbles and wondering through the woods to find Fairy Houses.
Dates: 
06/20/2026
11 am - 3 pm
Location: 
Artpark, 450 S 4th St, Lewiston, NY 14092, United States
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Wojtek's Gymnastics Open House

Summer information Open House @ Wojtek's Gymnastics 2500 Commerce Parkway, Lancaster, NY 14086 Saturday, June 20, 2026 From 3 - 6 pm
Dates: 
06/20/2026
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: 
Wojtek's Gymnastics, 2500 Commerce Parkway, Lancaster, NY 14086, United States
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WWII Weekend Train Ride at Arcade & Attica Railroad

Visit Camps, See Military Displays, Talk to WWII Reenactors & More! Join us for our World War II Train Ride with military displays, meet and talk to WWII reenactors, and enjoy live demonstrations. Enjoy a round-trip train excursion to Curriers Station starting at 278 Main Street Arcade, New York. At the halfway point, you depart the train at Curriers Station, where you can do a self-guided tour of the museum. Activities and concessions are offered. Restrooms are also available. Important Notice: Please make sure to purchase all tickets together in one transaction to guarantee your group sits together. The seats you purchase will be the seats you ride in for that train ride.
Dates: 
06/27/2026
06/28/2026
1 pm
Location: 
278 Arcade and Attica Railroad, Arcade, NY 14009, United States
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Sew a Stuffie at the Burchfield Penney

In this workshop, families can create their own felt animal or puppet inspired by the playful spirit of Camp Everything. Using simple sewing techniques, you will bring your characters to life with colorful felt, soft stuffing, and imaginative details. It’s a relaxed, creative experience that blends storytelling, design, and hands-on making.
Dates: 
06/20/2026
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: 
Burchfield Penney Art Center, 1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222, United States
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Springville Middle School Fiddle Club Performance at the Concord Library

Come support the talented members of the Springville Middle School Fiddle Club as they perform the music they've been learning throughout the year in the Library's outdoor space! The Fiddle Club is an after-school program open to Springville Middle School instrumental students. Members meet twice a month to learn and perform a variety of fiddle music, including Irish, Celtic, and other traditional styles. The club provides students with opportunities to expand their musical skills and share their talents through performances beyond the traditional school concert setting. Free and open to the public!
Dates: 
06/20/2026
11 am
Location: 
Hulbert Library of the Town of Concord, 18 Chapel Street, Springville, NY 14141, United States
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Dave & Buster's presents: Dad Games 2026!

Dad’s day is here, and Dad Games are ON! This Father's day, Sunday, June 21, play as a family for your chance to win free game play for a YEAR…plus endless bragging rights for Dad. Grab your team, fuel up with the Ultimate Player’s Pack Banquet (including some of the favorites like Pizza, Burger Sliders, Chicken Bites, Pretzel sticks and more!) and unlimited soft drinks, then hit the midway with your $20 Power Card® to compete in a series of Dad Games challenges, designed to test skill, teamwork, speed, and pure family pride. Whether Dad dominates the leaderboard or the kids carry the squad to victory, one family will walk away with free gameplay for a year and legendary status to match. Tickets start at $24.99 + Tax and Gratuity per person.
Dates: 
06/21/2026
11 am
Location: 
Dave & Buster's Buffalo - Walden Galleria, Galleria Drive, Buffalo, NY, USA
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Superhero Train at Arcade & Attica Railroad

Your child has the opportunity to experience superheroes like never before Join 3 superheroes as they kick off with their visit with special superhero introductions, superhero story time and superhero training! Once at the station, your little ones have the chance to take photos and meet with our superheroes! We will board the train where the superheroes will mingle with guests, bestow superhero masks to children in attendance and wrap up with leading all attendees in a special superhero oath! This super event is perfect for little superhero fans age 3 to 7, but all ages are welcome!! Train ride will include a visit from America's Hero, Spider Hero & Wonder Hero!
Dates: 
07/11/2026
1 pm
Location: 
278 Arcade and Attica Railroad, Arcade, NY 14009, United States
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Father's Day at Adventure Landing

Dads, this one’s for you! Celebrate Father’s Day with some family fun at Adventure Landing! On Sunday, June 21st, Dad plays MINI GOLF FREE with each paying player at regular price. Make memories, enjoy a little friendly competition, and treat Dad to a day on the course! Sunday, June 21st: Dad Plays Free Mini Golf. Not valid with other offers or discounts.
Dates: 
06/21/2026
during regular hours
Location: 
Adventure Landing Buffalo, 2400 Sheridan Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150, United States
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Kid's Country Fair

Children in pre-K through and including 6th grade are invited to a free event with games, food, prizes, a bounce house, a rock wall, and more! Christian comedian & entertainer, Nels Ross from The UP Guys, will be performing as well! You won't want to miss this afternoon of fun!
Dates: 
06/20/2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 
Calvary Heights Baptist Church, Bowen Road, Elma, NY, USA
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Kid’s Rock The Boat

Kid’s Rock The Boat is a live music event for the whole family aboard the iconic Miss Buffalo, featuring Borderland Bandcamp Kids 10 Seconds Til Midnight! I mean… School’s out for the summer and Kids need to rock the waters too!!! Get ready for an unforgettable evening on the water with great music, stunning views, and fun for kids of all ages.
Dates: 
07/02/2026
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: 
Buffalo Harbor Cruises | Miss Buffalo II, Erie Street, Buffalo, NY, USA
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Lewiston Garden Fest

View beautiful open gardens, free to the public and visit vendors on Center Street that have unique garden items and plants you cannot find anywhere else. Attendees can learn something new at our Speakers' Series and enter our creative Container Garden Contest. All present, will enjoy everything garden all in one place!
Dates: 
06/20/2026
10 am - 5 pm
Location: 
Village of Lewiston, N 4th St, Lewiston, NY 14092, United States
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Music in the Park at Cazenovia

Kicking off summer concert season, head to Cazenovia Park every Thursday in June! Featuring live bands, local beer and seltzers, local food and more. In front of the Casino in Cazenovia Park. FREE!
Dates: 
06/18/2026
06/25/2026
5 - 9:30 pm
Location: 
Cazenovia Street, Cazenovia Park, Buffalo, NY 14220, United States
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Festival Italia

The objective of the Fredonia Italian Heritage Festival (aka Festival Italia) is to provide a family fun event celebrating the community and regions rich Italian heritage, history and cuisine, while showcasing some of our local craft and wine vendors, while driving foot traffic to the Village of Fredonia helping the local businesses.
Dates: 
06/20/2026
11 am - 6 pm
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Location:

Fredonia Beaver Club
64 Prospect St
Fredonia, NY, 14063
United States

Phone:

(716) 785-7123