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Rochester, NY

2025 Special Events

Rochester-area events that benefit local charities.

For information and agency contacts, click on the agency's name in the listings.
Agencies: Submit your 2025 events to Wishbook.roc@gmail.com.

See Recurring (Year-Round) Events for events that are held every month.

MAY 2025 EVENTS back to top


Penfield Symphony Orchestra presents "From Beethoven to Mahler" - Penfield Symphony Orchestra
Penfield Symphony Orchestra presents "From Beethoven to Mahler"
When:  May 5, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Where:  Penfield High School Auditorium, 25 High School Drive, Penfield, New York
Tickets:  $15 for adults, $1 for any student with student ID.  Group rates are available.
Purchase tickets at www.penfieldsymphony.org, by phone at 585-872-0774, and
at the door the night of the concert.

Tap Into Giving - Charles Settlement House, Inc.
A Guest Bartender Fundraiser
When:  May 7, 2025
Time:  5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: at the Sheffield, 1776 Monroe Ave., Rochester
www.communityplace.org/donate/

Tap Into Giving - Charles Settlement House, Inc.
A Guest Bartender Fundraiser
When:  May 7, 2025
Time:  5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: at the Sheffield, 1776 Monroe Ave., Rochester
www.communityplace.org/donate/

THe Highest Heights Gala - AutismUp
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 6 pm, at the Riverside Convention Center, Rochester, NY.

Join us for The Highest Heights Gala. Fueled by curiosity, care and creativity our vision is steadfast - to create a future where every child, regardless of diagnosis, has a chance to fly. 

Today, AutismUp has grown from a handful of families to serving and supporting over 4,000 families across the Greater Rochester Area. On May 10, we invite you to be part of The Highest Heights Gala, a celebration of progress and possibility. Your support creates opportunities for individuals with autism to learn, work, live, and thrive - turning dreams into reality.

Join us for an unforgettable evening and send us soaring! 

Tickets & Sponsorships: https://e.givesmart.com/events/Hqs/

PINK AND TEAL CHALLENGE - Breast Cancer Coalition
5K RUN, Women only!  WALK, Everyone welcome!
Where:  Monroe Community College
When:  Saturday, May 10, 2025
For more information:
https://bccr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PTC-flyer-1-16-25.pdf?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=8abc5b42-ff8c-4764-a926-fa9c6e5bfdfd

JULY 2025 EVENTS back to top


TEE'D OFF at Breast Cancer Golf Tournament - Breast Cancer Coalition

Sponsored by Kickstand Wealth Advisors
Time:  Monday, July 28
Place: Midvale Country Club
Registration is now open to golf, or even to be a sponsor too!
Questions:  Contact Meredith Utman, Director of Special Events
meredith@bccr.org or call 585-473-8177

RECURRING (YEAR ROUND) EVENTS back to top


Sundays

Trolley Car Restoration - New York Museum of Transportation

Sundays from April-May through October, at the Museum, 6393 E. River Road, West Henrietta, NY.
Museum volunteers are restoring several antique trolleys for operation on the museum's rail line. View the progress as we bring a 1914 interurban car and a 100-year-old Rochester streetcar back to life!
Available during our regular operating hours, 11 am to 5 pm, Sundays only. Included in the regular admission price. See www.nymtmuseum.org for more information.

Fridays

Friday Sale At St. Michael's Church - St. Vincent DePaul Society

Every Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at The St. Vincent DePaul Store in the basement of St. Michael's Hall, 124 Evergreen St. (Church location: behind 869 Clinton Avenue near corner of Clifford Avenue.) Includes antiques, collectibles, athletic equipment, electronics, and other items that are not basic household items. Quality merchandise at bargain prices. Proceeds raised at the sale go to support the St. Vincent De Paul Ministry to help the poor in our parish live a better life.

Saturdays

Marine History Group - Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society

Second Saturday of the month*, from 10:00 am to 12 noon, at The Former Customs House, 10 Latta Rd., at the corner of River Street. Rochester, NY 14612.  THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Presentation by the Marine History Group of the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society. The Presentation will be followed by a round robin. Bring your thoughts about Marine History for group discussion. 
*except July, August, and December.

Village History Group - Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society

(beginning in Spring) 

Third Saturday of the month, from 10:00 am to 12 noon, at The Former U.S. Customs House, 10 Latta Rd. corner of River Street, Rochester 14612. THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Bring in any items pertaining to Charlotte that you would like to show the group. (Every month except July, August, and December.)

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