SPRING
Rochester Cares | April
Help clean up and remove trash from the downtown in preparation for summer! Visit rochestermainstreet.org.
Cookout & Meetup | June
Rochester Main Street and Rochester Economic Development host a barbecue outdoors at City Hall in appreciation of Rochester's downtown businesses. Call 603-330-3208 or visit rochestermainstreet.org.
Free Comic Book Day | May
Presented by the Rochester Opera House, you may visit participating merchants to receive a complimentary comic book. Features include exhibit hall, artists, costumed role players, and more! For more information, visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com.
Memorial Day Parade | May
Presented by the Rochester Veterans Council annually on Memorial Day. Call (603) 332-1073.
SUMMER
Wings & Wheels at Skyhaven | June
Wings & Wheels at Skyhaven airport is a fun event for the whole family, welcoming over 5,500 residents and visitors annually. Presented by Flight4CF. Visit flight4CF.com.
Lilac Family Fun Festival | July
A day of family fun activities ending with a spectacular fireworks display at the Rochester Community Center. Visit rochesternh.gov/lilac-family-fun-festival.
Concerts on the Commons | July-August
Summer outdoor music series held at the Rochester Common offering music from country to jazz to classical. Call (603)332-4120 or visit Rec.RochesterNH.gov.
Summer Music Series | June-August
Summer Music Series in the Garden is provided at The Governor’s Inn, complete with acoustic, rock, roots, bluegrass and more. Call (603)332-0107 or visit www.governorsinn.com.
FALL
Rochester Pride Rally | August
Annual community event presented by Rochester Main Street which looks to promote unity, visibility, inclusivity, equality, and a positive image of the LGBT community. Live music and food vendors. For information, visit: rochestermainstreet.org.
Porchfest | September
Join Rochester Performance & Arts Center for Porchfest. Bands are placed on outdoor stages throughout downtown and attendees can walk around and hear a little of everything. For information, visit: rochesteroperahouse.com.
Granite State Fair | September
Held annually in September, the fair provides family entertainment including exhibitions, art, crafts, livestock, 4-H and more! Visit granitestatefair.com for more information.
Downtown Trick-or-Treat & Zombie Walk | October
Presented by Rochester Main Street, youngsters can trick-or-treat downtown at participating businesses. Adults form a Zombie Walk at 7pm and walk to the Rochester Commons. Call (978) 572-2621 or visit rochestermainstreet.org.
WINTER
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony | December
Join the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Central Square in downtown Rochester. The evening includes caroling, cookie decorating, hot chocolate, a reading of “The Night Before Christmas” and Santa even stops by for photos! Call (603)332-5080 or visit rochesternh.org.
Elf on the Shelf | December
Find all 12 elves hiding around downtown. Each elf will give you a ticket and a treat. Once you receive all your tickets, visit Collec-tiques on North Main Street to enter them into the raffle. For more information, call
(603)330-3208 or visit: rochestermainstreet.org.
Festival of Trees | December
Sponsored by Rochester Main Street, the Festival of Trees will take place at Studley Flower Gardens in Rochester. For more information, call (603)330-3208 or visit: rochestermainstreet.org.
Holiday Parade | December
Presented by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, the parade is a delight to children of all ages. Special guest, Santa Claus, hasn’t missed a year yet! Floats from area organizations and businesses join marching bands and other attractions to celebrate the Holiday Season. Call (603)332-5080 or visit: rochesternh.org.
A Venue for All Seasons
Rochester Opera House
Located in the Rochester City Hall building, the Rochester Opera House is a performing arts organization providing entertainment to audiences for all ages through a variety of high quality artistic programming. Main Stage series, Arts & Education series and Summer Season shows. Call 335-1992 or visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com for information on upcoming performances.
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