Rochester This Week—03/17/26
Maple syrup season, peaceful parks, and ideas to reset outdoors—plan this week's day trips around Rochester.
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Celebrate Maple Weekend at Local Sugar Shacks
During Maple Weekend—March 21, 22, 28, and 29—maple producers across the region open their sugar shacks to visitors. Watch sap transform into syrup, learn how maple trees are tapped, and taste the sweet results fresh from the evaporator. It is one of the most beloved signs of spring in Western New York and the Finger Lakes.
Find Quiet Paths at Brighton Town Park
Tucked beside offices and just across the pond from a busy expressway interchange, Brighton Town Park feels surprisingly peaceful. A looping path around the water, open lawns, and quiet wooded corners make it an easy place to stretch your legs or enjoy a moment of calm close to the city.
Get Away From It All
If you are feeling a little stir-crazy, you are not alone. Sometimes the best remedy is a simple change of scenery—a quiet trail, a scenic overlook, or a peaceful park bench. These ideas offer gentle ways to step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with the outdoors.
Upcoming Events
High School Musicals
Support Monroe County’s talented performing artists while enjoying beloved Broadway musicals on local stages—at a fraction of the cost.
Les Misérables
Eastridge | Mar 19–21Mamma Mia!
Rush-Henrietta | Mar 19–21Cinderella
Churchville-Chili | Mar 19–22The Hello Girls
West Irondequoit | Mar 19–22The Little Mermaid
Wheatland-Chili | Mar 20–21Chicago
Hilton | Mar 20–22Singin’ in the Rain
Gates-Chili | Mar 20–22
Find more high school musicals →
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See you out there,
Debi