Week of 8/7/25: Murder Mystery, Live Music Outside, Steam Engine Festival, and More! - This Week

Upcoming Events

Pageant of Steam - August 6-9 @ NY Steam Engine Association
Enjoy this four-day festival featuring antique steam engines, tractor pulls, fleamarkets, live music, craft shows, and machinery demonstrations. Tickets are $10, children under 12 are free.

Central On Main - August 7 @ Downtown
The Central on Main transforms a former parking lot into a vibrant outdoor dining venue featuring food from local restaurants, a bar, and live music featuring the Kyle Alan Anderson Band this week on the Canandaigua Rotary Stage. Guests enjoy free entry with plenty of seating and can order takeout or have food delivered directly to their table via mobile device.

Bailey Zimmerman - August 9 @ CMAC
Bailey Zimmerman will perform as part of his New to Country Summer Tour, with doors opening at 6:00 pm and the show beginning at 7:30 pm. The concert, presented by The Bowery Presents, also features special guests Dylan Marlowe and Drew Baldridge, and offers various VIP add-ons like the KeyBank Headliner Lounge, Premium Lot Parking, and the Corona Cabana.

Moonlight Stroll - Thursdays @ Sonnenberg Gardens
Moonlight Strolls is a family-friendly evening event featuring music in the moonlit gardens of Sonnenberg, with gates opening at 6:30 pm. The rain-or-shine event offers seating, tram transportation, and refreshments including snacks and local beverages for purchase, with admission ranging from free for young children to $12 for non-members.

Mayhem, Murder, and Mocktails - August 12 @ Wood Library
True crime enthusiasts Jenny Goodemote and Carrie Magnan join Wood Library’s Generally Speaking about Crime series to share chilling stories: from mysterious cliff falls to disposing of bodies overboard, while serving up mocktails and even sharing a recipe. The event is not suitable for children or the squeamish, no registration is required.

Free Music Friday - August 15 @ Lincoln Hill Farms
Big Eyed Fish, an 8-piece Dave Matthews Tribute band from Rochester, NY, will perform as part of the FREE Music Fridays series, presented by the Bud Light Backyard Series. Known for nearly 20 years of live show experience, the band is a popular headlining act in the region. The event features free admission, $6 Bud Light and food specials, and is open to all ages, with parking available for $10.