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Healthy Human Race | Soldiers Memorial Field Track

Soldiers Memorial Field Track 244 Soldiers Field Dr. SW, Rochester

This event includes a half marathon, 2-person half marathon relay, and 5K. The race features Rochester’s scenic walking and running trails on a fast, flat course, finishing in Soldier’s Field Park. There is a distance for everyone and all events are walker-friendly! All participants will have the option to choose...

Austin Artworks Festival | Austin, MN

Austin Artworks Festival | Austin, MN

Austin, Minnesota 329 Main St N, Austin

The Austin ArtWorks Festival is a free two-day event in Austin, Minnesota held annually each August — a celebration of visual, performing, and literary artists, many with ties to Austin and the area. In 2025, the 14th Annual Austin ArtWorks Festival is Saturday and Sunday, August 23rd and 24th in the...

Open House & Musicians Market | Carpet Booth Studios

5296 65th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904 5296 65th Ave SE, Rochester

This is the 3rd annual CARPET BOOTH STUDIOS OPEN HOUSE AND MUSICIANS MARKET! EVENTS: 1. OPEN HOUSE: Come tour Carpet Booth Studios! Carpet Booth Studios is a recording and production studio in Rochester, MN. This is a great opportunity to come meet the team, see the spaces, and learn more...

Free

Flower Painting | Art Heads Emporium

Art Heads Emporium 317 S Broadway, Rochestet

Join us for a guided paint class in Downtown Rochester!Leah will guide you through each step and will be there to help with any questions you may have.All paint colors are always customizable during your session.No previous art experience is necessary for this class!We supply all materials you will need,...

7 Years of Little Thistle | Little Thistle Brewing

Little Thistle Brewing 2031 14th Street NW, Rochester

Save the date for our 7th birthday party! We have a full day of live music, beer releases, and plenty of surprises! More details to come.

Reception for “Extraordinary Elsewhere” | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester

Reception for Extraordinary Elsewhere Saturday, August 23, 1:00 - 5:00 PM | Free The event will feature an interactive tour of the gallery with Curator Zoe Cinel and the exhibiting artists Peng Wu, Dahn Gim, Ivonne Yáñez, Mayumi Amada, Prima Sakuntabhai, Shafrin Islam. After the tour, experience a solo performance...

Free

Moonlight Walk | Art Heads Emporium

Art Heads Emporium 317 S Broadway, Rochestet

Join us for our newest paint class —Moonlight Walk in the Historic District of Downtown Rochester No worries if you’ve never painted before, Leah will guide you through each step and will be there to help with any questions you may have.We provide all the materials you will need, just bring...

LIVE MUSIC – Taylor Swift Party (Live Tribute Band!) | LTS Brewing

LTS Brewing 2001 32nd Ave NW, Rochester

CALLING ALL SWIFTIES! Join us for a Taylor themed party for ALL AGES! -Friendship bracelet making -Fun Taylor Trivia 4-5PM -"Taylor's Version" live tribute band 5-8PM -The Party Lady glitter tattoos & face painting -themed cocktails & mocktails -photo ops -and more! Food Truck: Swede's Smokin' Grill

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Fire at the Falls | Mac’s Park Place

Mac's Park Place 57444 406th Ave, Mazeppa

Fire at the Falls is bringing your favorite pop punk and alternative hits to Mac's Park Place on Saturday August 23rd! Experience the fun have an FATF show and sing along to songs from Green Day, Blink 182, Foo Fighters, Bowling for Soup, Sum 41, & more!

Austin Artworks Festival | Austin, MN

Austin Artworks Festival | Austin, MN

Austin, Minnesota 329 Main St N, Austin

The Austin ArtWorks Festival is a free two-day event in Austin, Minnesota held annually each August — a celebration of visual, performing, and literary artists, many with ties to Austin and the area. In 2025, the 14th Annual Austin ArtWorks Festival is Saturday and Sunday, August 23rd and 24th in the...