THIS WEEKEND: Maker Faire, GCV&M Holiday Market, and more
Maker Faire (WHEC file photo)
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Here’s your guide to events happening this weekend in the Rochester area. You can learn more about what’s happening around town on our Community Calendar.
Maker Faire at RIT (Saturday)
The Maker Faire will return for the 11th year on Saturday to showcase people’s skills with science, technology, arts, crafts, and more.
It runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rochester Institute of Technology’s Gordon Field House. Some of the festivities include a bubble playground, locally made video games and board games, a cosplay contest, 3D printing technology, and live music. There will be more than 90 Makers at the fair.
Organizers say the event is a chance to explore everything from robotics to painting to music. Ticket prices in advance are $12 for adults and $40 for a family pass. You can get tickets and learn more here.
Genesee Country Village & Museum Holiday Market (Saturday and Sunday)
The Genesee Country Village & Museum in Mumford is holding a holiday market on Saturday and Sunday with hand-crafted goods, warm clothing, and food for sale.
The market runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be demonstrations on how 19th-century villagers prepared for winter, such as preserving food and preparing warm garments. On Saturday, there will be Indigenous winter-time storytelling in the Brooks Grove Church.
Guests can also stop by Hosmer’s Taproom to warm up with a hand pie and a warm beverage. You can learn more about the holiday market and other events happening this holiday season at GCV&M here.
Amerks Hockey Fights Cancer Night (Saturday)
The Rochester Amerks are teaming up with the Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club to fight against cancer. The Amerks will wear special lavender-colored jerseys on Saturday’s game against the Laval Rocket at the Blue Cross Arena for Hockey Fights Cancer Night.
It’s part of a league-wide campaign to support people impacted by cancer. The initiative has raised more than $32 million to battle cancer since it started 26 years ago.
You can get tickets to the game here. The puck drops at 5:05 p.m. The Amerks will auction off jerseys to support the Gilda’s Club. You can bid here or text “DASH” to 66866.