game night on the riverway

THURSDAYS | JUNE 11 β€’ AUGUST 27 β€’ SEPTEMBER 17

THURSDAYS β€’ AUSTIN STEWARD PLAZA

JUNE 11 β€’ AUGUST 27 β€’ SEPTEMBER 17

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Game on, Rochester! Our newest Downtown Definitely event transforms Austin Steward Plaza into a lively outdoor game night packed with tabletop games, friendly competition, food trucks, drinks, and live entertainment along the riverfront. We’re proud to partner with Game Night Rochester, who will lead the fun each night.

 

Drinks

The drinks are flowing at Game Night thanks to the Classic Taps Mobile Bar. Guests will be able to enjoy a rotating selection of refreshing beverages while taking in the riverfront views, live entertainment, and all the game night action.

Full drink offerings and featured selections will be announced soon.

Food, Drinks & Vibes

Food Trucks

Each Game Night on the Riverway will feature local food trucks serving up crowd favorites throughout the evening.

Thursday, June 11
546 Waffles & Chicken and Neno’s Gourmet Mexican Street Food

Thursday, August 27
Chef’s Mobile Kitchen and Wraps on Wheels

Thursday, September 17
Eat Greek and Melt Food Truck

entertainment

Live music lineup coming soon…stay tuned!

activities & games

In partnership with Game Night Rochester, each Game Night will feature a variety of tabletop games, party games, and interactive activities for all experience levels. Whether you’re competitive or just looking for a fun night out, there will be plenty to play along the riverfront.

The full lineup of featured games, activities, and special experiences will be announced soon, so check back for updates.

GETTING TO austin steward plaza

Austin Steward Plaza is located along the Genesee Riverway Trail in downtown Rochester. The plaza sits on the west bank of the Genesee River, between Main and Andrews streets. Visitors can access the plaza from entrances near the riverfront at Main and Andrews streets, as well as from State St. The site is part of the broader ROC the Riverway initiative and offers scenic river views, pedestrian pathways and public gathering spaces.

Bike Racks - Bicycle racks are available near Austin Steward Plaza. Attendees are encouraged to secure their bikes with a lock.

E-bike and Scooter Share - Veo’s shared micromobility program offers e-bikes and scooters for easy travel throughout downtown. To download the Veo app and for more information, visit: veoride.com/riding-in-rochester.

Bus Routes - Austin Steward Plaza is accessible via multiple RTS routes, with a stop at State and Church. The RTS Transit Center on St. Paul Street is a short walk from the event space via the Sister Cities Bridge. Visit myRTS.com for schedules and real-time bus tracking.

Parking - There are several surface lots and parking garages near Austin Steward Plaza. The closest garage is the Genesee Crossroads Garage, with entrances on Andrews Street and Corinthian Street, offering rates of $2 for the first hour and $2 for each additional hour. Additional nearby options include the Sister Cities Garage at 28 N. Fitzhugh St., also with rates of $2 for the first hour and $2 for each additional hour. Other privately operated surface lots are also available; rates vary. Metered on-street parking is enforced weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Drivers can use the Flowbird app to pay for metered parking from a mobile device.

thank you to our partners

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS