Good morning, Rochester.

Scarecrows appeared on Monday outside Park Avenue merchants as part of the Harvest Walk event, and this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. visitors will vote for their favorite scarecrow and enter a drawing for a Park Avenue goodie basket—merchants will also receive awards.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Rochester hosted a drive-thru distribution event on Oct.

14 that provided 400 local families a 25-pound food box, a 15-pound box of personal care items, a backpack of school supplies + Price Rite gift cards. The event was part of Feed the Children's Feeding Minds and Bodies program in its 10th year to help families facing food insecurity.

Al Sigl is preparing the 36th annual Community WalkAbout to boost Halloween spirit and support disabled individuals.

The fundraiser will take place on Sunday, Oct. 19 at Eastview Mall.

Starting in spring 2026, American Cruise Lines will offer a 9-day Great Lakes cruise from Syracuse to Cleveland that stops in Rochester on the fifth day.

The itinerary includes tours at High Falls, the George Eastman Museum, and the National Susan B. Anthony House—meeting growing local travel interest.

Classical musicians of African descent from across America are performing at Eastman School of Music’s Gateways Music Festival, which began on Oct.

14 and runs through Oct. 16. The festival features a show today at Hatch Recital Hall and a concert on Thursday at Kodak Hall — with performers such as bassoonist Monica Ellis and oboist Titus Underwood.

The Landmark Society is hosting ghost walking tours this weekend in Rochester.

The hour-long tours run Friday and Saturday from 6:30 p.m.—at the Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word on East Avenue—and tickets cost $22 for members and $27 for non-members.

RIT added a second ambulance to its campus EMS agency on Tuesday, Oct.14 to double its capacity for over 600 emergency calls each year—nearly 60 staff, including students, support operations on and off campus.

UR has not explained why it expelled a student from Eastman who reported harassment, causing many to worry she was punished for speaking up.

The school admitted it did not follow its own rules when it handled her complaint but has not given clear answers as her case awaits a state review—raising questions about fairness in higher education.

RIT expanded its emergency medical services by adding a second ambulance funded by a $272,000 state grant.

The new unit will help cover over 600 calls a year and provide standby support for more than 40 athletic events and campus gatherings—ensuring timely emergency care during busy times.

UR Medicine installed a new mammography machine at Highland Breast Imaging in Henrietta that uses contrast-enhanced imaging with dye to help find breast cancer early + the upgrade comes during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and follows American Cancer Society screening guidelines.

After defeating Spencerport in overtime — breaking a 63-match local streak — Webster Thomas debuted at No. 25 in Class AA when Emily Esders scored the decisive goal, and Aquinas along with Greece Athena recorded their first losses last week.

Les Miserables Musical Performance

7:30-11:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless story and stirring music of Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables on its North American tour.

Bluesmasters Live at Argyle Grill

7-11 p.m. — Argyle Grill At Eagle Vale — No cover charge — Enjoy smooth blues tunes from the Bluesmasters and special guest Mark Francise.

Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk

10:00 – 11:45 AM — Innovative Field — Free entry — Participate in a powerful movement raising awareness and support for breast cancer.

Clue: A Murder Mystery Show

7:30-9 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a hilarious and suspenseful evening based on the iconic board game and cult classic film.

AI Tools and Features

5:30-6:30 p.m. — NextCorps — Free entry — Explore various AI tools and solutions to enhance business and personal life.

The Musical Box: Tribute to Genesis

8-11 p.m. — Temple Theater — Tickets on sale August 15th — Experience the stunning tribute to Genesis with theatrical flair and precision musicianship.

Tony D's Halloween Ball

6:00-11:59 p.m. — Tony D's — Ticket required — Experience Rochester's largest Halloween costume party with buffet, live DJs, and costume contests.

I Love the 90s Tour

12-3 p.m. — Rochester Community Sports Complex — Tickets from $44.52 — Celebrate the 90s with hit performances from Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, and more!

Retroween Bash

8-11 p.m. — Montage Music Hall — $20 — Dance the night away at the ultimate Halloween retro party featuring 80s and 90s music.

Josh Ritter Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Rose Marie and John Beston Hall — Ticket pricing varies — Experience a night of captivating melodies from one of America's greatest living songwriters.