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Loading view.View Event DetailsArtist at Play Workshop: LEGO Kits with RLUG (8+)-SOLD ...
View Event DetailsSOLD OUT Join the Rochester LEGO User Group (ROCLUG) for a one-of-a-kind LEGO workshop in The Strong’s Play Lab. Build alongside members from RLUG to […]
Brick Bonanza
View Event DetailsOn March 4 & 5, meet members or the Rochester LEGO Users group to learn LEGO tricks of the trade and marvel at their intricate […]
Tropical Escape
View Event DetailsVisit the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden during Tropical Escape to experience an island getaway right here in Rochester, NY! Enjoy bright colors, tropical flowers, sandy beaches, […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Colors of the Rainbow
View Event DetailsCelebrate 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 […]
Tropical Escape
View Event DetailsVisit the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden during Tropical Escape to experience an island getaway right here in Rochester, NY! Enjoy bright colors, tropical flowers, sandy beaches, […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Colors of the Rainbow
View Event DetailsCelebrate 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 […]
The Strong Museum Job Fair
View Event DetailsREGISTRATION FOR THE JOB FAIR IS FULL We are not accepting any more registrations for the March 13 job fair. If you are interested in […]
Happiest Hour
View Event DetailsDrink. Laugh. Play. Join The Strong on Thursday, March 16, for the adult-only Happiest Hour! The night includes a cash bar, loads of fun, music […]
St. Patrick’s Day Play Lab Pop-up Activity
View Event DetailsCelebrate St. Patrick’s Day with green pop-up crafts in The Strong’s Play Lab.
Superheroes
View Event DetailsSoar 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 […]
Superheroes
View Event DetailsSoar 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 […]
Tropical Escape
View Event DetailsVisit the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden during Tropical Escape to experience an island getaway right here in Rochester, NY! Enjoy bright colors, tropical flowers, sandy beaches, […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Colors of the Rainbow
View Event DetailsCelebrate 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 […]
Teeny Tots Egg Hunt – SOLD OUT
View Event DetailsSOLD OUT Delight in a special event designed for toddlers! Decorate an egg carton and hunt throughout museum exhibits to find 12 different colored eggs. […]
Tropical Escape
View Event DetailsVisit the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden during Tropical Escape to experience an island getaway right here in Rochester, NY! Enjoy bright colors, tropical flowers, sandy beaches, […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Colors of the Rainbow
View Event DetailsCelebrate 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 […]
Madame Alexander School Break Week
View Event DetailsCelebrate Madame Alexander’s 100th anniversary with a full week of doll-related programming! Take care of an Adoption Day Baby, feed them, sing them lullabies as […]
Madame Alexander School Break Week
View Event DetailsCelebrate Madame Alexander’s 100th anniversary with a full week of doll-related programming! Take care of an Adoption Day Baby, feed them, sing them lullabies as […]
Tropical Escape
View Event DetailsVisit the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden during Tropical Escape to experience an island getaway right here in Rochester, NY! Enjoy bright colors, tropical flowers, sandy beaches, […]
Madame Alexander School Break Week
View Event DetailsCelebrate Madame Alexander’s 100th anniversary with a full week of doll-related programming! Take care of an Adoption Day Baby, feed them, sing them lullabies as […]
Madame Alexander School Break Week
View Event DetailsCelebrate Madame Alexander’s 100th anniversary with a full week of doll-related programming! Take care of an Adoption Day Baby, feed them, sing them lullabies as […]
Madame Alexander School Break Week
View Event DetailsCelebrate Madame Alexander’s 100th anniversary with a full week of doll-related programming! Take care of an Adoption Day Baby, feed them, sing them lullabies as […]
Madame Alexander School Break Week
View Event DetailsCelebrate Madame Alexander’s 100th anniversary with a full week of doll-related programming! Take care of an Adoption Day Baby, feed them, sing them lullabies as […]
Madame Alexander School Break Week
View Event DetailsCelebrate Madame Alexander’s 100th anniversary with a full week of doll-related programming! Take care of an Adoption Day Baby, feed them, sing them lullabies as […]
Madame Alexander School Break Week
View Event DetailsCelebrate Madame Alexander’s 100th anniversary with a full week of doll-related programming! Take care of an Adoption Day Baby, feed them, sing them lullabies as […]
Madame Alexander School Break Week
View Event DetailsCelebrate Madame Alexander’s 100th anniversary with a full week of doll-related programming! Take care of an Adoption Day Baby, feed them, sing them lullabies as […]
Tropical Escape
View Event DetailsVisit the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden during Tropical Escape to experience an island getaway right here in Rochester, NY! Enjoy bright colors, tropical flowers, sandy beaches, […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Showers and Flowers
View Event DetailsCelebrate 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 […]
Eastman Evenings
View Event DetailsJoin 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 […]
Tropical Escape
View Event DetailsVisit the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden during Tropical Escape to experience an island getaway right here in Rochester, NY! Enjoy bright colors, tropical flowers, sandy beaches, […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Showers and Flowers
View Event DetailsCelebrate 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 […]
Gnomes, Trolls, and Fairy Folk
View Event DetailsGather at The Strong on April 22 & 23 for a magical weekend filled with your favorite fantasy characters. Flutter your way into the Paychex […]
Painting Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures, Ages 8+
View Event DetailsJoin Just Games for Dungeons and Dragons: Miniature Painting workshop in The Strong’s Play Lab. Many Dungeons and Dragons players like to use miniatures to […]
Sensory Friendly Sunday
View Event DetailsEnjoy The Strong during exclusive hours designed for children with special sensory, developmental, or physical needs. Explore the museum in a comfortable and accepting environment […]
Gnomes, Trolls, and Fairy Folk
View Event DetailsGather at The Strong on April 22 & 23 for a magical weekend filled with your favorite fantasy characters. Flutter your way into the Paychex […]
Artist at Play Workshops: Fairy Houses
View Event DetailsSOLD OUT Join local artist Destiney Schultz* for a beginner fairy house workshop in The Strong’s Play Lab. Learn techniques to create your own fairy […]
Tropical Escape
View Event DetailsVisit the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden during Tropical Escape to experience an island getaway right here in Rochester, NY! Enjoy bright colors, tropical flowers, sandy beaches, […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club- Showers and Flowers
View Event DetailsCelebrate 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 […]
Tropical Escape
View Event DetailsVisit the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden during Tropical Escape to experience an island getaway right here in Rochester, NY! Enjoy bright colors, tropical flowers, sandy beaches, […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club – Shake, Shimmy, and ...
View Event DetailsCelebrate 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 […]
Artist at Play Workshop: Claymation with Tom Gasek
View Event DetailsSOLD OUT Join local stop motion artist Tom Gasek for a hands-on introduction workshop to learn the basics of claymation (clay animation). Use your smartphone […]
World Video Game Hall of Fame Celebration
View Event DetailsCelebrate the 2023 World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees with a day filled with iconic video game activities and play! Get in the game […]
Tropical Escape
View Event DetailsVisit the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden during Tropical Escape to experience an island getaway right here in Rochester, NY! Enjoy bright colors, tropical flowers, sandy beaches, […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club – Shake, Shimmy, and ...
View Event DetailsCelebrate 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 […]
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander H ...
View Event DetailsCelebrate 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 […]
Tropical Escape
View Event DetailsVisit the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden during Tropical Escape to experience an island getaway right here in Rochester, NY! Enjoy bright colors, tropical flowers, sandy beaches, […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club – Shake, Shimmy, and ...
View Event DetailsCelebrate 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 […]
Construction Crew Weekend
View Event DetailsPut on your hard hats and safety vests! On Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21, enter a construction play zone and build your own […]
Construction Crew Weekend
View Event DetailsPut on your hard hats and safety vests! On Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21, enter a construction play zone and build your own […]
Tropical Escape
View Event DetailsVisit the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden during Tropical Escape to experience an island getaway right here in Rochester, NY! Enjoy bright colors, tropical flowers, sandy beaches, […]
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club – Shake, Shimmy, and ...
View Event DetailsCelebrate 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 […]
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