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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.

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

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The Blue & White Luncheon :Stories of Resilience - Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS)
Save the Date! 

Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Hyatt Regency Grand Ballroom.

Keynote Speaker: Katy Eberts.
From Adversity to Empowerment: A  Story of Resilience and Unwavering Perseverance.
Katy Eberts is a beloved figure and friend of Rochester, best known for her unique combination of musical talent and baking skills. Despite a life-altering accident that initially left her paralyzed, Katy's journey of courage and perseverance led her to reclaim her independence and inspire others with her #KatieStrong spirit.

Be part of our stories of resilience. Sponsorship opportunities available
Tickets will be available soon.

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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