Family events in Brighton, NY

An easygoing evening on the farm returns with live music from Shades of Grey providing the soundtrack as the sun lowers by the canal. Explore the grounds at a comfortable pace, browse local vendors, visit the farm store for fresh finds, and let kids enjoy pony rides and open space to roam. Attendees can bring chairs, a cooler, snacks or a picnic, and even a fishing pole for time by the pond and in the fields. All ages and abilities are welcome. A suggested $5 donation at the door helps keep these gatherings going and supports Homesteads for Hope and its community farm programs that foster inclusion in Nature’s Classroom.

Car enthusiasts gather for a weekly Cruise Night that welcomes vintage classics, modern muscle, and anyone who enjoys standout rides. Displaying a vehicle comes with a perk, a complimentary first drink for the driver. A Facebook photo contest runs each week, with a dedicated post inviting participants to comment with a photo of their car parked in the lot during Cruise Night, and the image with the most likes is named the weekly winner. At the end of the month, one of those weekly winners is selected to receive a prize bucket with swag.

The M&T Bank Clothesline Art & Fine Craft Festival brings together more than 300 artists from across the country for a two day marketplace on the grounds of the Memorial Art Gallery. For nearly seventy years, it has stood as the Gallery’s largest yearly fundraiser and its biggest celebration of the arts. This two day festival invites visitors to browse and buy original work, enjoy live entertainment throughout the day, sample offerings from favorite Rochester food trucks and vendors, take part in free family art activities, and visit the museum. Venmo is not accepted for payment. Be cautious of phishing emails that request personal information or ask you to register for the festival, and do not click links or respond to those messages. Official communications from the Memorial Art Gallery come from email addresses ending in @mag.rochester.edu.

This free, family-friendly festival features music, food, vendors, and resources.

This narrated voyage aboard the Colonial Belle features live music by Happy Accident. The route begins in Fairport and spans eight miles to Lock E32 in Pittsford, where the captain explains the lock system as the boat rises and descends about 25 feet, then continues with the return trip back to Fairport accompanied by both instrumental pieces and vocals. Throughout the cruise, the captain shares canal history, points out sights along the way, offers stories about the vessel and the family-run operation on the Erie Canal since 1989, and answers questions. The experience includes lock passage and approximately three hours on the water with a performance by Rich Greene, Steve Krauss and Dave Tiberio. Bagged snacks and a variety of non alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase from the licensed bar onboard, with cash and credit accepted. Children ages 3 and under sail free but still need a booking so they can be counted toward the required passenger list. Outside food or drinks are not permitted under state and county regulations and insurance policies. Plan to check in at the dock and board 15 minutes before departure. All public cruises require a minimum number of passengers. If a musician has an unexpected conflict, a comparable substitute will perform when possible, or a refund for the difference between a narrated cruise with live music and a regular narrated cruise will be issued for a last minute cancellation.

Expect tabletop gaming alongside a sweet lineup of flavors at Rita’s. Offerings include Cotton Candy, Sharkleberry Fin, Brookie Dough, Mango Pineapple, Strawberry Lemonade, Carnival, and more, plus custard options such as coffee, salted caramel, and caramel macchiato. It is a chance to relax over board games and treats.

Rochester MOPARS and House of Guitars come together for a Stage 1 gathering featuring cars, music, and ice cream.