National Hispanic Heritage Month Display
Enjoy a display of traditional Latinx garments and crafts provided by Grupo Cultural Latinos en Rochester for Hispanic Heritage month, on view daily from September […]
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Enjoy a display of traditional Latinx garments and crafts provided by Grupo Cultural Latinos en Rochester for Hispanic Heritage month, on view daily from September […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
Enjoy a display of traditional Latinx garments and crafts provided by Grupo Cultural Latinos en Rochester for Hispanic Heritage month, on view daily from September […]
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
Visit The Strong for a day of Totally Gross play! Enjoy an up close and personal display of the slipperiest and stinkiest animals of the […]
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
The Strong turns 40! Celebrate with us by grabbing your party hats upon entry, enjoying a birthday tea party, and snapping a photo in the […]
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by enjoying a bilingual Spanish English story time in the Adam’s Atrium and dance demonstrations presented by Grupo Cultural Latinos En […]
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual competitions to design and build giant sculptures made from canned food. At the close of the […]
Enjoy a performance of Pinocchio, a children's opera by Finger Lakes Opera(FLO), in The Strong's Paychex Theater. FLO's operatic twist of Pinocchio tells the classic fairy-tale […]
Calling all wizards, warlocks, and conjurers! Fly in and enjoy a magical weekend at The Strong. Experience a magical performance in the Paychex Theater at […]
Calling all wizards, warlocks, and conjurers! Fly in and enjoy a magical weekend at The Strong. Experience a magical performance in the Paychex Theater at […]
Delight in a special event designed for toddlers! Come in costume to trick-or-treat for prizes at the homes of some popular costumed characters. Craft Halloween […]
Learn how a loom works, watch live demonstrations and explore the art of weaving with hands-on weaving stations alongside Susan Kesler Simpson on November 5 […]
Learn how a loom works, watch live demonstrations and explore the art of weaving with hands-on weaving stations alongside Susan Kesler Simpson on November 5 […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Begin your day with a visit from the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara, and the Nutcracker Prince as they offer a sneak peek of this year’s […]
Celebrate the 2022 National Toy Hall of Fame inductees and past inductees with a full-filled weekend at The Strong! Take a journey through Candyland, a […]
Celebrate the 2022 National Toy Hall of Fame inductees and past inductees with a full-filled weekend at The Strong! Take a journey through Candyland, a […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month at the Strong on November 19 to honor the Indigenous Peoples who were first to inhabit America. Join us […]
Join the Pirate Toy Fund’s Executive Director, Otto Harnischfeger, to mark the end of this year’s toy drive (which ran from November 25 to December […]
Celebrate the joy of reading this week, with special guest Eastman Community Music School! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked […]
Play your way through the history of electronic driving games and learn about America’s long fascination with the need for speed at the original Raceway […]
Enjoy musical performances throughout the museum featuring musicians from the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra as well as student musicians from Strings for Success, ROCmusic, and the […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Enjoy interactive musical performances by Eastman Community Music School on select Friday Nights! Join performer Payton Dziekan for our first Friday back, featuring the Double […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Let's celebrate 25 years of Wegmans Super Kids Market! Create a celebratory “balloon” and add it to the balloon bouquet at Super Kids Market and […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Make a splash at the “Under the Sea” weekend at The Strong. Visit the University of Sea Monstria and learn about “human things”, make a […]
Make a splash at the “Under the Sea” weekend at The Strong. Visit the University of Sea Monstria and learn about “human things”, make a […]
Join The Strong in celebrating the memory and dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. to create a world of compassion. Enjoy Grace and Grin Puppets […]
Join The Strong in celebrating Lunar New Year, also known as “Chinese New Year”. Practice mindfulness and try out Chinese water calligraphy, create a lantern […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Run, hop, or slide into the museum for a day filled with fitness fun. Join The Strong, the American Dairy Association, and other community partners […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
HEAR YE, HEAR YE, you are cordially invited to Princess Palooza at The Strong! Come in costume to enjoy photo opportunities and activities with your […]
HEAR YE, HEAR YE, you are cordially invited to Princess Palooza at The Strong! Come in costume to enjoy photo opportunities and activities with your […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Join The Strong in celebrating Black voices and honoring the achievements and contributions of Black Americans to society! Watch, listen, and learn about African Dance […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Craft a Valentine’s Day card and headband for a loved one, learn how to fold an origami heart, and engineer a “love bug” launcher in […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Celebrate Read Across America Day and join us for a special story time in the Adams Atrium at noon. Read Across America is a nationwide […]
On March 4 & 5, meet members or the Rochester LEGO Users group to learn LEGO tricks of the trade and marvel at their intricate […]
Join The Strong and RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf's Department of American Sign Language and Interpreter Education Program to celebrate Deaf Awareness Month […]
On March 4 & 5, meet members or the Rochester LEGO Users group to learn LEGO tricks of the trade and marvel at their intricate […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with green pop-up crafts in The Strong’s Play Lab.
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled weekend! Come in costume to test your superhero skills all weekend long in the American Comic Book Heroes […]
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled weekend! Come in costume to test your superhero skills all weekend long in the American Comic Book Heroes […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Join Eastman Community Music School faculty for a family-friendly performance followed by a question-and-answer session with the musicians. Each performance lasts approximately 20 minutes and […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Gather at The Strong on April 22 & 23 for a magical weekend filled with your favorite fantasy characters. Flutter your way into the Paychex […]
Gather at The Strong on April 22 & 23 for a magical weekend filled with your favorite fantasy characters. Flutter your way into the Paychex […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Celebrate the 2023 World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees with a day filled with iconic video game activities and play! Get in the game […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage at The Strong! See a Chinese calligraphy and painting demonstration in the Adams Atrium from 12–1 […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Put on your hard hats and safety vests! On Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21, enter a construction play zone and build your own […]
Put on your hard hats and safety vests! On Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21, enter a construction play zone and build your own […]
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on selected Mondays and be whisked away on literary adventures as part of the Carol […]
Celebrate Pride at The Strong with inclusive story readings, performances, and activities. Watch Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience, a fun filled show […]
Try a variety of bubble blowing techniques and fill the park with bubbles!
Guests can learn about rainforests and create their own binoculars.
Enjoy the extraordinary sensory experience of playing and experimenting with Orbeez.
The museum and its new, 90,000-square-foot expansion, including ESL Digital Worlds, is now open to the public.
Take a relaxing break for story time with Pout Pout Fish. Say hello and snap a photo during a meet and greet too.
No matter what your age, show off your moves at the daily dance party!
Enjoy a meet and greet with Pout Pout Fish.
Make your way to the entrance of Reading Adventureland for a Berenstain Bear meet and greet followed by a special skit as Reading Adventureland opens […]
Enjoy the extraordinary sensory experience of playing and experimenting with Orbeez.
Guests can learn about rainforests and create their own binoculars.
Enjoy a meet and greet with Pout Pout Fish.
Learn the history, along with some interesting facts about some toys from the past then try out some replicas of these old-time toys.
Unwind and relax with a daily, 20-minute cartoon featuring episodes from Paw Patrol, Bakugan, and more!
Enjoy a meet and greet with a famous Hasbro or National Toy Hall of Fame character.
Try a variety of bubble blowing techniques and fill the park with bubbles!
Take a relaxing break for story time with Pout Pout Fish. Say hello and snap a photo during a meet and greet too.
No matter what your age, show off your moves at the daily dance party!
Enjoy a meet and greet with Pout Pout Fish.
Attend a Nature Club meeting and learn all about nature with The Strong’s Live Collections naturalists and their animal friends.
Make your way to the entrance of Reading Adventureland for a Berenstain Bear meet and greet followed by a special skit as Reading Adventureland opens […]
Enjoy the extraordinary sensory experience of playing and experimenting with Orbeez.
Guests can learn about rainforests and create their own binoculars.
Enjoy a meet and greet with Pout Pout Fish.
Learn the history, along with some interesting facts about some toys from the past then try out some replicas of these old-time toys.
Unwind and relax with a daily, 20-minute cartoon featuring episodes from Paw Patrol, Bakugan, and more!
Enjoy a meet and greet with a famous Hasbro or National Toy Hall of Fame character.
Try a variety of bubble blowing techniques and fill the park with bubbles!
Take a relaxing break for story time with Pout Pout Fish. Say hello and snap a photo during a meet and greet too.
No matter what your age, show off your moves at the daily dance party!
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