Rochester Littles · Oct 19–25

This weekend with little ones in Rochester

A Saturday that actually works: Saturday, Oct 24

  1. MorningFall Fest: Spooky Weekend at Seneca Park Zoo10am–5pmSeneca Park Zoo · Zoo admission: $16 adults, $13 ages 4–14 at the gate ($14/$11 online); 3 and under free
  2. LunchDinosaur Bar-B-Que (Rochester)Open 11am–10pmDowntown, 99 Court St. · Kids’ meals $9 (sliders, chicken fingers, grilled cheese, mac & cheese, ribs or wings), entrées Brisket sandwich $19; 2-meat combo $26
  3. After napLEGO Lab: Spooky (Central Library)2–4pmCentral Library · Free

Home by 1:30 for nap between lunch and the afternoon stop.

Our top picks this week

  1. Fall Literacy Festival & Parade (Central Library)Saturday, Oct 24 · 1–3pmCentral Library · Free · Ages 0+
  2. Fall Fest: Spooky Weekend at Seneca Park ZooSat, Sun · 10am–5pm (last entry 4pm)Seneca Park Zoo · Zoo admission: $16 adults, $13 ages 4–14 at the gate ($14/$11 online); 3 and under free · Ages 0+
  3. Halloween at the MarketSunday, Oct 25 · 4:30–7pmRochester Public Market · Free · Ages 0+
  4. Fall Family Trunk or Treat with Brighton Memorial LibrarySaturday, Oct 24 · 10am–noonGolisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship · Free · Ages 0+
  5. Book & Beast at Seneca Park ZooWednesday, Oct 21 · 11–11:30amSeneca Park Zoo · Free · Ages 0+

Checked October 19, 2026. Plans change, so check the event’s page before you head out.