Our Annual Plant Share is held in May at the Rochester Public Market. With support from local non-profit organizations, we give away thousands of plants to help gardeners get their gardens started and help them be productive and successful! 

For more information, contact Stephanie Benway at Stephanie.Benway@CityofRochester.gov

Kite Flight 2025

Date: Sunday, May 4

Time: 12 - 4 p.m.

Location: Ontario Beach Park

Admission: FREE!

Get an early start on beach season!

The annual Kite Flight brings Rochesterians, young and ol,d together on the shores of Lake Ontario to celebrate the art of kite flying. This year’s Kite Flight will be held on Sunday, May 4, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Ontario Beach Park.

The City of Rochester invites families to save the date for the Safe Summer Kickoff, a free, fun-filled community event celebrating youth activities, sports, and summer resources on Saturday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rochester Community Sports Complex, 460 Oak St.

The City of Rochester is inviting youth ages 6 to 17 to join this year’s Summer Play Days, a free, open recreation program running weekdays from June 30 to August 22 at participating R-Centers.

Summer Play Days offers a full day of engaging activities designed to keep kids active, social, and learning throughout the summer. The program runs Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and includes breakfast and lunch daily.

Participants will enjoy a variety of fun and enriching activities!