Happening in Geneseo
Geneseo Farmers Market
Thursdays, 3:00-6:00 PM, Village Park (Corner of Main St. & 20A)
June 18 - October 8, 2026
Geneseo Cat Tour
Date & Time: Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM (Official walking tour leaves at 5:30 PM).
Starting Location: Starts at the cat festival on the corner of Chestnut & Main Streets.
Cost: Free admission, with donations supporting the local rescue Hearthside Cats.
Activity: A short, under-1.5-mile walking tour through the village to see and meet local cats.
Highlights & Features: Food from the Normal BBQ and local food trucks. Live music, games, and cat merchandise. Custom pet portraits, flower bouquets, a toy fish market, and a free whisker station with "cattoos". Cat adoptions and fundraising opportunities for Hearthside Cats
Holding On & Letting Go- Restorative Yoga & Meditation
As Autumn begins to unfold, we are reminded by Nature of what we need to hold onto and what to let go of. Make this a time to listen, reflect and embody what this means to you at this time in your own life. The practices of yoga in this workshop will support you with easeful yoga stretches, deeply restful restorative yoga poses, breathwork, guided meditation, and reflection. *Bring your mat, and a journal or notebook. All welcome. No experience needed.
Craig Colony: Letchworth's Influence and a Journey of Change presented by The Livingston County Historian's Office
Explore William Pryor Letchworth's role in establishing Craig Colony for Epileptics at Sonyea. Livingston County Historian Holly Watson will discuss how the institution evolved over the next nine decades, ending with how we can continue Letchworth's legacy of advocacy. These classes are open to adults and teens. Registration is not required.
Geneseo Farmers Market
Thursdays, 3:00-6:00 PM, Village Park (Corner of Main St. & 20A)
June 18 - October 8, 2026
Genesee Valley Hunt Opening Meet
Hounds and horses come out in full regalia early Saturday for the annual Genesee Valley Hunt Parade down Geneseo’s Main Street, which signals the opening of the Genesee Valley Hunt season.
Spirit Walk
Step back in time at Temple Hill Cemetery’s 13th Annual Spirit Walk, “Carved in Stone: Explore the Spirits, Symbols & Stories of Temple Hill.” Performers in Victorian attire will bring local history to life, revealing the fascinating stories and hidden gravestone symbolism of notable Geneseo families.
Event Highlights
Historic Figures: Learn about the legacies of the Honeywell family, the Sinclair family, and the founder of Piffard, among others.
Hidden Symbolism: Learn to decode the secret language of Victorian headstones, from draped urns to crawling ivy and more.
Living Museum: Experience how headstones serve as timeless pieces of art, biography, and local heritage in the late afternoon light.
Event Details
Date & Time: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Rain Date: Sept. 27)
Location: Temple Hill Cemetery, Geneseo, NY
Admission: Free ($5 suggested donation per person / $20 per family to support preservation)
Tip: Wear comfortable walking shoes for uneven terrain.
Murder Mystery Dinner
Join us for an evening of surprise and intrigue as we open the ballroom and watch the mystery unfold!
The mystery begins at 7pm. Guests are welcome to arrive early and enjoy a drink at the Tavern Bar before being seated in the ballroom.
Each Ticket includes:
On Arrival to the Ballroom- Mixed Green Salad and Rolls
8pm- Buffet Dinner
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Mississippi Pot Roast
Chicken French
Petit Fours Dessert Family Style
Tables will be set up for groups of approximately 8 people. If you are part of a smaller party, you may be seated with other guests. Parties larger than 8 may be accommodated together or at tables next to one another. This event is interactive!
Tickets are $65 each including the show and dinner. Tickets are limited!
Cancellations within 2 weeks of the show are not eligible for refunds. Requests for allergy/ diet accommodations need to be made at the time of reservation.
Geneseo Farmers Market
Thursdays, 3:00-6:00 PM, Village Park (Corner of Main St. & 20A)
June 18 - October 8, 2026
Scarecrow Festival
Family friendly fun on Main and Chestnut Streets! 4:30-7 Come to Main Street to judge the scarecrows and visit vendors along the way. Free Hayrides starting and ending at St Michael’s Church. Photo ops galore! 5-8 party on Chestnuts Street with Neil VanDorn band
Contact for Lynn Horn for more information.
585-739-9466
Geneseo Farmers Market
Thursdays, 3:00-6:00 PM, Village Park (Corner of Main St. & 20A)
June 18 - October 8, 2026
Genesee Valley Hunt Races
The Genesee Valley Hunt Races is a great way for the entire family to spend the day in a beautiful outdoor setting just north of Geneseo, NY. The Hunt Races have been hosted here for over 120 years, and some of the finest steeplechase trainers on the eastern seaboard bring their horses here to compete for over $30,000 in prize money. Trainers, owners, and jockeys agree that the Genesee Valley Hunt Races are one of the most anticipated meets of the entire season.
There is lots for the kids to do (including stick horse races and pony rides), food and drink vendors, wine and craft beer tasting, shopping, music and more. It’s like an old-fashioned country fair with a race track instead of a midway, and there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Haunted Harvest Fall Festival & Psychic Fair
Our annual fall festival but this year it is on Halloween! Costume contest and treats! Tattoos and Snacks inside Scent & Stone. Holly Watson will be demystifying the Livingston County Poorhouse with her History Walk Through. NEPI will be showing their paranormal videos and touring the haunted spots of the buildings.
Breakfast with Santa
Join us at the Big Tree Inn for a magical morning and a Breakfast with Santa!
Santa Claus will be visiting the inn from 9am to 11am on Sunday, December 13th.
Guests will have the opportunity to visit and take pictures with Santa beginning at 9am before enjoying breakfast.
Breakfast buffet served between 9:30am-11:00am and including french toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, cut fruit, breakfast breads and pastries, lemonade, coffee, and a hot chocolate station. Cash bar for mimosas and bloody marys will be available.
Children ages 12 and under $21. Adults $34.
This is a ticketed event only. Please purchase early to avoid disappointment.
Easy Street Big Band
Award-winning Buffalo-based 18-piece Big Band with 2 vocalists for Swing Dance and Music in the National Warplane Museum Big Hangar on Saturday September 12 from 6:30-9pm. Vintage planes create the backdrop for an evening of beloved iconic melodies from the 1930-50's. Large dance floor cleared and period dress encouraged.
TICKETS: NWM Members $18; Advance to 9/10 $22; Door $25; Children (ages 4-16) $12
Local Deer Run wine, Solitude craft beer and bottled water available for purchase, coffee and donuts too, of course!
National Warplane Museum 585-243-2100 nationalwarplanemuseum.com
E Pluribus Music
Save the date! A FREE one-day music and arts festival: E Pluribus Music, coming to Geneseo Village Park on Saturday, September 12.
American music and art have never stood still. They've evolved through an ever-shifting blend of influences, traditions, and stories, each generation adding something new while building on what came before.
E Pluribus Music -- "out of many, music" -- is a celebration of that living tradition. It's an invitation to discover the unexpected alongside the familiar and experience the remarkable creativity that emerges when people from different backgrounds share what they care about.
THE LINEUP:
Memorial Stage
12:00–1:15 — Nuyorican Project (Latin)
2:00–3:15 — Mo' Mojo (Zydeco)
4:00–5:15 — Cinnamon Jones (Soul)
6:00–7:15 — Campbell Brothers (Gospel)
Tent Stage
11:00–12:00 — Geneseo String Band (Old Time Americana)
1:15–2:00 — Felix Free (Hip Hop)
3:15–4:00 — Ellen Pieroni & the Encyclopedia of Soul (Jazz/Soul)
5:15–6:00 — Candy (Country & Western)
ALSO ON THE GROUNDS:
An arts fair with creative vendors in the park cabin
"Hand Picked: Art Expression of Farmworkers Who Feed Us" — artwork from C.A.M.P.S. (Creative Artists Migrant Program Services)
A community expo of local organizations and student groups The Normal BBQ serving all day
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
Free admission, all ages
Geneseo Village Park, Main & Park Streets: accessible grounds
Parking on Main Street and adjacent public lots
Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating!
Rain or shine, with tents onsite
Whether you stay for an hour or spend the whole day, we hope you'll join us.
Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 11 am to 7:15 pm · Geneseo Village Park · FREE
Presented by Geneseo Jam Fund, with support from the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts, Rochester Area Community Foundation, and Livingston County CARES.
Speed Dating at the Big Tree Inn
Join us for an evening of connections at the Big Tree Inn!
Come early and join us for Cocktail Hour and to check in from 6pm-6:45pm. Dates begin promptly at 7pm.
Guests and friends are welcome to mingle at the tavern bar after dates if they choose. Late night bar bites menu served 8-9pm.
Guests will have the opportunity to meet at least 5 but not more than 8 matches of the opposite gender in a speed dating format. “Dates” will be 5 minutes each and at the conclusion of all the dates, guests will submit their sparks to event organizers. Matches will be shared via email to each guest within 24 hours of the event.
Guests will date in 3 groups:
Ages 27-39
40-54
55+
Guests will be required to show physical photo ID with proof of age to check in at the event. Guests who are unable to provide ID won’t be allowed to participate.
Tickets to participate are $15 each.
Who knows. Those five minutes just might change your whole life.
Geneseo Farmers Market
Thursdays, 3:00-6:00 PM, Village Park (Corner of Main St. & 20A)
June 18 - October 8, 2026
Reroot & Renew! Beginner Yoga
Whether you are completely new to the practice of yoga or want to jumpstart a past passion, step into this new Fall season creating a renewed sense of grounding and self-nourishment. No prior experience needed.
Pilates at Shakti Yoga
Classical Pilates classes will offer you a full body workout while having fun!
Classical Pilates is a structured method that adheres closely to the original mat exercises and philosophy developed by Joseph Pilates. You will use a mat, physio ball, hand weights, and a Pilates ring to enhance your experience of an integrated core and overall strength. Engaging with Pilates principles, you will develop focus, flow and clarity of movement. Experience your center core, your “powerhouse”, building your self-confidence!
Geneseo Farmers Market
Thursdays, 3:00-6:00 PM, Village Park (Corner of Main St. & 20A)
June 18 - October 8, 2026
Geneseo Farmers Market
Thursdays, 3:00-6:00 PM, Village Park (Corner of Main St. & 20A)
June 18 - October 8, 2026
Zumba at CCG
Please join us for Zumba with Tessy at the Community Center of Geneseo! Classes will be held every Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Beginner friendly and no dance experience needed. The first class is only $5. Regular class price is $10 for students and $15 for adults.
Agricultural Innovation in the Genesee Valley presented by The Livingston County Historian's Office
Join Livingston County Historian Holly Watson for a fascinating look at the ingenuity of Genesee Valley farmers. Learn how generations of local farmers have developed innovative tools, techniques, and technologies to ease the challenges of farm work while continuing to feed and sustain the county and beyond. These classes are open to adults and teens. Registration is not required.
Sunset Concert Series at The Wadsworth Homestead
The Wadsworth Homestead, located at 4 South Street in Geneseo, hosts all Sunset Concert Series performances. We welcome music lovers of all ages, with ample open space for children to play. Only service animals per ADA regulations are permitted. Gates open at 5:00 p.m., with opening acts typically performing 5:30–6:30 p.m. and headliners at 7:00 p.m.
Admission is free of charge thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and donors.
May 28 The Town Pants wsg Smilo & The Ghost
June 4 BeatlesRoc wsg Felicity Thomas
June 18 Dirty Blanket wsg Eastern Boys in Western Shirts
July 9 The World's Largest 80's Party feat. M80's wsg Roc Academy
July 23 Ric Robertson Band • Adrianna Noone
Aug 6 Prime Time Funk • Cinnamon Jones
Aug 20 Mustard Tigers • Folkfaces
Geneseo Farmers Market
Thursdays, 3:00-6:00 PM, Village Park (Corner of Main St. & 20A)
June 18 - October 8, 2026
Zumba at CCG
Please join us for Zumba with Tessy at the Community Center of Geneseo! Classes will be held every Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Beginner friendly and no dance experience needed. The first class is only $5. Regular class price is $10 for students and $15 for adults.
Bingo Nights at CCG
Please join us for Bingo Nights at CCG! Tuesdays, July 7 & 21 and August 4 & 18. Location: 11 Franklin St., Geneseo, NY. Time: 6:00 PM. Free fun for friends & Family! Prizes!!
Geneseo Farmers Market
Thursdays, 3:00-6:00 PM, Village Park (Corner of Main St. & 20A)
June 18 - October 8, 2026
Zumba at CCG
Please join us for Zumba with Tessy at the Community Center of Geneseo! Classes will be held every Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Beginner friendly and no dance experience needed. The first class is only $5. Regular class price is $10 for students and $15 for adults.
Sunset Concert Series at The Wadsworth Homestead
The Wadsworth Homestead, located at 4 South Street in Geneseo, hosts all Sunset Concert Series performances. We welcome music lovers of all ages, with ample open space for children to play. Only service animals per ADA regulations are permitted. Gates open at 5:00 p.m., with opening acts typically performing 5:30–6:30 p.m. and headliners at 7:00 p.m.
Admission is free of charge thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and donors.
May 28 The Town Pants wsg Smilo & The Ghost
June 4 BeatlesRoc wsg Felicity Thomas
June 18 Dirty Blanket wsg Eastern Boys in Western Shirts
July 9 The World's Largest 80's Party feat. M80's wsg Roc Academy
July 23 Ric Robertson Band • Adrianna Noone
Aug 6 Prime Time Funk • Cinnamon Jones
Aug 20 Mustard Tigers • Folkfaces
Geneseo Farmers Market
Thursdays, 3:00-6:00 PM, Village Park (Corner of Main St. & 20A)
June 18 - October 8, 2026
Zumba at CCG
Please join us for Zumba with Tessy at the Community Center of Geneseo! Classes will be held every Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Beginner friendly and no dance experience needed. The first class is only $5. Regular class price is $10 for students and $15 for adults.
Bingo Nights at CCG
Please join us for Bingo Nights at CCG! Tuesdays, July 7 & 21 and August 4 & 18. Location: 11 Franklin St., Geneseo, NY. Time: 6:00 PM. Free fun for friends & Family! Prizes!!
Shake on the Lake at the Wadsworth Homestead
Join us for an evening of theater on The Wadsworth Homestead lawn. More information to come!
Geneseo Farmers Market
Thursdays, 3:00-6:00 PM, Village Park (Corner of Main St. & 20A)
June 18 - October 8, 2026
Sullivan Campaign of the American Revolution presented by The Livingston County Historian's Office
Livingston County Historian Holly Watson will discuss the Sullivan Campaign, a complex event of the American Revolution that has had a lasting impact on Indigenous people and the trajectory of Western New York. The Genesee Valley is at the heart of the events of almost 250 years ago. These classes are open to adults and teens. Registration is not required.
GCP: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
A production of the musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is scheduled to take place in the Geneseo, NY area from July 24, 2026, to July 26, 2026. This performance brings the classic family story to life locally, following previous regional productions such as one in nearby Avon in 2019.
More information to come!
GCP: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
A production of the musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is scheduled to take place in the Geneseo, NY area from July 24, 2026, to July 26, 2026. This performance brings the classic family story to life locally, following previous regional productions such as one in nearby Avon in 2019.
More information to come!
GCP: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
A production of the musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is scheduled to take place in the Geneseo, NY area from July 24, 2026, to July 26, 2026. This performance brings the classic family story to life locally, following previous regional productions such as one in nearby Avon in 2019.
More information to come!
Sunset Concert Series at The Wadsworth Homestead
The Wadsworth Homestead, located at 4 South Street in Geneseo, hosts all Sunset Concert Series performances. We welcome music lovers of all ages, with ample open space for children to play. Only service animals per ADA regulations are permitted. Gates open at 5:00 p.m., with opening acts typically performing 5:30–6:30 p.m. and headliners at 7:00 p.m.
Admission is free of charge thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and donors.
May 28 The Town Pants wsg Smilo & The Ghost
June 4 BeatlesRoc wsg Felicity Thomas
June 18 Dirty Blanket wsg Eastern Boys in Western Shirts
July 9 The World's Largest 80's Party feat. M80's wsg Roc Academy
July 23 Ric Robertson Band • Adrianna Noone
Aug 6 Prime Time Funk • Cinnamon Jones
Aug 20 Mustard Tigers • Folkfaces
Geneseo Farmers Market
Thursdays, 3:00-6:00 PM, Village Park (Corner of Main St. & 20A)
June 18 - October 8, 2026
Family Movie Night at CCG
Please join us on Tuesday, July 21 at 7:00 pm for Family Movie Night! Free! Fun!! G-rated movie to be announced. Bring your own snacks & blanket. Popcorn and chairs provided. Location: 11 Franklin St., Geneseo, NY 14454
Bingo Nights at CCG
Please join us for Bingo Nights at CCG! Tuesdays, July 7 & 21 and August 4 & 18. Location: 11 Franklin St., Geneseo, NY. Time: 6:00 PM. Free fun for friends & Family! Prizes!!
