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Moon Joy: To the Moon with Artemis II
A family-friendly 45-minute dome show that follows the Artemis II crew around the Moon and ends with a tour of tonight's Rochester sky. Showings listed through Dec 5.
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Strasenburgh Planetarium
RMSC's domed theater runs live star shows for families and music-driven laser shows that draw teens. Exhibit space is open Wednesday to Friday afternoons.
- Ages
- Kids, Tweens, Teens
- Price
- Shows $12 youth 3-18, $14 adults; under 3 free
- Setting
- Indoor
- Best seasons
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Accessibility
- Accessible or inclusive features
- Address
- 657 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607 (RMSC campus)
Highlights
- Star shows
- Laser shows
- Big-dome films
- Teen-friendly evening laser shows
Upcoming events here
Event
Event
Limited run: Oct 31, Nov 7, Nov 11, Nov 21, through Nov 21
Laser Stranger Things
A 57-minute laser show set to music from the Stranger Things soundtrack, a hit with tweens and teens. Contains flashing lights; late shows are for ages 5+.
Event
Monthly, through Nov 7
Stars with Carl
A monthly live sky show run on the planetarium's original 1968 Carl Zeiss star projector. A nice pick for space-curious kids and teens.
Event
Nov 14 – Jan 3
Holiday Laser Show
The planetarium's family holiday spectacular pairs seasonal music with lasers and full-dome visuals; evening shows after 6 pm are for ages 5 and up.
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The Strong National Museum of Play
A huge museum devoted to play, with hands-on zones for little kids plus classic and modern video game exhibits that keep tweens and teens busy. Fridays and Saturdays it stays open until 8pm.
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ESL Ballpark (Rochester Red Wings)
Home of the Rochester Red Wings Triple-A baseball team, formerly Innovative Field, with family-friendly game nights.
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National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
Guided tours of the home where Susan B. Anthony lived and was arrested for voting. Best for tweens and teens studying history; the first floor is wheelchair accessible.
Last checked October 27, 2026. Hours and prices change, so confirm with the venue before you go. Source.
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