Step back in time when you step into the Quarry Hill Cave! Quarry Hill Park was once part of the Rochester State Hospital grounds and there remains some interesting historic features from a century of agriculture, quarry operations and more. Learn about some of these historic features and tour the sandstone...
Has your child ever been to one of our summer camps?! If yes, you know just how much FUN we have! Join us for a mini-version of our summer camps, incorporating all four of our amazing pillars. For kids ages 4-12. ART: Projects based on the time of year. Possible...
Experience Rochester is pleased to announce the return of a community tradition to ring in the new year. The 3rd Annual Celebrate Rochester! New Year's Eve will take place at Mayo Civic Center on December 31, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Celebrate Rochester New Year’s Eve is free...
Noon-2pm: Jeremy Jewell 3pm-5pm: Milana Shira 6pm- 8pm: Colby Kent & The Stompin' Ground
Wear your pajamas, bring your stuffed friend and listen to a story. Then, tuck your pal into bed and wish them sweet dreams. Who knows what adventures they will have overnight in the library! Come back Saturday morning to pick up your friend. All stuffed participants will take home a...
Embrace Minnesota’s sparkling season and beautiful winter landscape with an evening of hiking by candlelight. (All Ages) Spend your New Year's Eve in nature! A mile of luminaries will light the way, leading you on a hike along the woods and through the prairie. Stop by the Prairie House to...
Art is ALL around us! This class helps your little artist cultivate their artistic skills while learning about the different types of art available to us. We will work with a multitude of mediums to create unique, one-of-a-kind projects. Each month is broken down into different topics, all of which...
Kick off the New Year with your friends at TerraLoco! Join us for this FREE event. We'll let you sleep off any late night partying with an 11am start. All ages, abilities and paces are welcome to join. Walkers too!
Bring your mittens and hats and enjoy 30 minutes of nonstop dancing fun in an indoor snow globe!
Play some old favorites or learn something new with our collection of family board games.
Bring your beach towel and relax in the auditorium for an indoor, sand-free family storytime.
Bring your imagination to build with our giant collection of bricks!
New Years Fireworks celebration for our customers! All Skiers, Snowboarders & Snow Tubers join us January 3rd at 6pm for Steeplechase fireworks!
How does a prediction run work?At 9 AM, the clock and finish line stop watch start counting down from 60 minutes. Runners decide when to begin their race by crossing the start line and are expected to continue running or walking the 5K course without stopping.Everyone’s goal is to leave,...
Join us for our first Storytime of 2025! Saturday, January 4th from 10:00 -11:00 we will read Dr. Jack the Helping Dog and meet local therapy dog Zealand. Storytime will be followed by a take-home craft and snack and a visit from the dogs from Paws and Claws! Free for...
Cole Allen will be performing solo acoustic at Bleu Duck Kitchen’s brunch in Rochester, MN on Saturday from 10-1.
Drop-In Tours: Introduction to the Rochester Art Center Saturdays & Sundays at 1 pm* $8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members No reservations required. Enjoy a docent-led, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center’s current exhibitions featuring the work of...
Create your own lush mixed houseplant garden in this hands-on workshop! With guidance, you’ll learn how to combine different plants in a single planter for a stunning, harmonious indoor display.
Drop-In Tours: Introduction to the Rochester Art Center Saturdays & Sundays at 1 pm* $8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members No reservations required. Enjoy a docent-led, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center’s current exhibitions featuring the work of...
Flock to Quarry Hill and experience birds up close while taking part in the Nature Center's bird banding program. Learn why birds are banded and how bird banding helps with conservation. Then get up close when you learn how to trap, handle, and release wild birds safely! The data gathered from...
This Week at SPARK! We have a very special visitor back on Tuesday, Bernie the Therapy Dog! Plus lots of wintery fun activities like Pet Rock Penguins, Snowman Art, and Painting with Ice Cubes. Healing Rhythms is back on Thursday, STEM Friday, Family Yoga on Saturday, and Sign Language Story...
This Week at SPARK! We have a very special visitor back on Tuesday, Bernie the Therapy Dog! Plus lots of wintery fun activities like Pet Rock Penguins, Snowman Art, and Painting with Ice Cubes. Healing Rhythms is back on Thursday, STEM Friday, Family Yoga on Saturday, and Sign Language Story...
Art is ALL around us! This class helps your little artist cultivate their artistic skills while learning about the different types of art available to us. We will work with a multitude of mediums to create unique, one-of-a-kind projects. Each month is broken down into different topics, all of which...
Enjoy gentle songs, simple stories, and a lullaby at this 20-minute lapsit storytime. This event is designed for children birth through 5 years old and their families.
This Week at SPARK! We have a very special visitor back on Tuesday, Bernie the Therapy Dog! Plus lots of wintery fun activities like Pet Rock Penguins, Snowman Art, and Painting with Ice Cubes. Healing Rhythms is back on Thursday, STEM Friday, Family Yoga on Saturday, and Sign Language Story...
Engage in active rhymes, songs, and interactive stories. This 20-minute preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their families.
This Week at SPARK! We have a very special visitor back on Tuesday, Bernie the Therapy Dog! Plus lots of wintery fun activities like Pet Rock Penguins, Snowman Art, and Painting with Ice Cubes. Healing Rhythms is back on Thursday, STEM Friday, Family Yoga on Saturday, and Sign Language Story...
This Week at SPARK! We have a very special visitor back on Tuesday, Bernie the Therapy Dog! Plus lots of wintery fun activities like Pet Rock Penguins, Snowman Art, and Painting with Ice Cubes. Healing Rhythms is back on Thursday, STEM Friday, Family Yoga on Saturday, and Sign Language Story...
Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschoolers!
This Week at SPARK! We have a very special visitor back on Tuesday, Bernie the Therapy Dog! Plus lots of wintery fun activities like Pet Rock Penguins, Snowman Art, and Painting with Ice Cubes. Healing Rhythms is back on Thursday, STEM Friday, Family Yoga on Saturday, and Sign Language Story...
Join us in the new Cascade Park Lakeside Building (88 23rd Avenue SW, 55902) for a special lakeview storytime!
This Week at SPARK! We have a very special visitor back on Tuesday, Bernie the Therapy Dog! Plus lots of wintery fun activities like Pet Rock Penguins, Snowman Art, and Painting with Ice Cubes. Healing Rhythms is back on Thursday, STEM Friday, Family Yoga on Saturday, and Sign Language Story...
This Week at SPARK! We have a very special visitor back on Tuesday, Bernie the Therapy Dog! Plus lots of wintery fun activities like Pet Rock Penguins, Snowman Art, and Painting with Ice Cubes. Healing Rhythms is back on Thursday, STEM Friday, Family Yoga on Saturday, and Sign Language Story...
Featuring books, songs, rhymes, this storytime is fun for whole family!
Join us for the 22nd annual Andrew Cormack floor hockey tournament the weekend of January 10 and 11th at Dakota Middle School. Stay tuned for details on the timing of the tournament!
This Week at SPARK! We have a very special visitor back on Tuesday, Bernie the Therapy Dog! Plus lots of wintery fun activities like Pet Rock Penguins, Snowman Art, and Painting with Ice Cubes. Healing Rhythms is back on Thursday, STEM Friday, Family Yoga on Saturday, and Sign Language Story...
Drop-In Tours: Introduction to the Rochester Art Center Saturdays & Sundays at 1 pm* $8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members No reservations required. Enjoy a docent-led, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center’s current exhibitions featuring the work of...
Join us for the 22nd annual Andrew Cormack floor hockey tournament the weekend of January 10 and 11th at Dakota Middle School. Stay tuned for details on the timing of the tournament!
This Week at SPARK! We have a very special visitor back on Tuesday, Bernie the Therapy Dog! Plus lots of wintery fun activities like Pet Rock Penguins, Snowman Art, and Painting with Ice Cubes. Healing Rhythms is back on Thursday, STEM Friday, Family Yoga on Saturday, and Sign Language Story...
The Rochester Rainbow Choir has been preparing for months for our upcoming concert on January 11th! Mark your calendars to join us for a fun-filled night jamming out to some rock favs (and a few songs with good messages, which are much needed right now). Free admission. Donations will be...
This Week at SPARK! We have a very special visitor back on Tuesday, Bernie the Therapy Dog! Plus lots of wintery fun activities like Pet Rock Penguins, Snowman Art, and Painting with Ice Cubes. Healing Rhythms is back on Thursday, STEM Friday, Family Yoga on Saturday, and Sign Language Story...
Drop-In Tours: Introduction to the Rochester Art Center Saturdays & Sundays at 1 pm* $8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members No reservations required. Enjoy a docent-led, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center’s current exhibitions featuring the work of...
Join us for another installment of our Sunday Matinee series. This week's featured artist is local musician Miriam Haacke.
This Week at SPARK! We have a very special visitor back on Tuesday, Bernie the Therapy Dog! Plus lots of wintery fun activities like Pet Rock Penguins, Snowman Art, and Painting with Ice Cubes. Healing Rhythms is back on Thursday, STEM Friday, Family Yoga on Saturday, and Sign Language Story...
November 2024 12 - Good Natured Kids: Talkin’ Turkey December 2024 10 - Good Natured Kids: Who’s in the Cave? (bats) January 2025 14 - Good Natured Kids: Our Feathered Friends February 2025 11 - Good Natured Kids: Tracks! Who goes there? March 2025 11 - Good Natured Kids: Sticky...
January 2025 14 - Good Natured Kids: Our Feathered Friends February 2025 11 - Good Natured Kids: Tracks! Who goes there? March 2025 11 - Good Natured Kids: Sticky Sweet Maple Treats April 2025 8 - Good Natured Kids: How Egg-citing, it’s spring! May 2025 13 - Good Natured Kids:...
Art is ALL around us! This class helps your little artist cultivate their artistic skills while learning about the different types of art available to us. We will work with a multitude of mediums to create unique, one-of-a-kind projects. Each month is broken down into different topics, all of which...
Enjoy gentle songs, simple stories, and a lullaby at this 20-minute lapsit storytime. This event is designed for children birth through 5 years old and their families.
Engage in active rhymes, songs, and interactive stories. This 20-minute preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their families.
Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschoolers!
Come in from the cold and join the Rochester Symphony String Quartet for a casual concert in the warmth of candlelight. Musicians will perform some of their favorite chamber music selections along with commentary. To further warm your spirits, Bitter & Pour will provide mulled wine and seasonal cocktails for...
A mile of luminaries will light the way, leading you on a hike along the woods and through the prairie. Stop by the Prairie House to warm up by the bonfire and enjoy an outdoor gourmet hot cocoa bar. This is an evening for all ages to enjoy! Friday, January...
Calling all young inventors, we invite you to join us for a birthday celebration for America's most famous inventor, Benjamin Franklin! Help us celebrate on January 18th at 10am where we will share a story, information about some of his greatest inventions, and let you work on your own new...
Come join us to celebrate our 5 year anniversary! There will be some awesome raffle prizes, food, seminars, dog-related crafts, etc. Stay tuned for more info!
Drop-In Tours: Introduction to the Rochester Art Center Saturdays & Sundays at 1 pm* $8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members No reservations required. Enjoy a docent-led, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center’s current exhibitions featuring the work of...
Join us for a kid friendly paint class! This paint class is great for ages 6+. Background colors are always customizable! We have cute stencils for the shapes ! Adults are more than welcome to join in on the class too! Want to meet a group ? Send us an...
Drop-In Tours: Introduction to the Rochester Art Center Saturdays & Sundays at 1 pm* $8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members No reservations required. Enjoy a docent-led, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center’s current exhibitions featuring the work of...
It's time for another matinee! This week's musician is local legend Joel Ward!
Experience Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the 3rd annual Experience Rochester’s Restaurant Week: a weeklong celebration showcasing Rochester’s dynamic dining scene. From Monday, January 20 – Sunday, January 26, 2025, more than 30 participating restaurants will offer promotional breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. Dine-in and carryout...
Art is ALL around us! This class helps your little artist cultivate their artistic skills while learning about the different types of art available to us. We will work with a multitude of mediums to create unique, one-of-a-kind projects. Each month is broken down into different topics, all of which...
Enjoy gentle songs, simple stories, and a lullaby at this 20-minute lapsit storytime. This event is designed for children birth through 5 years old and their families.
Engage in active rhymes, songs, and interactive stories. This 20-minute preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their families.
Calling all puzzle lovers! All are welcome at Puzzle Night at the Historic Chateau Theatre. Meet other jigsaw enthusiasts for non-competitive puzzling and puzzle swapping. Put together one of the puzzles provided or bring your own. If participating in the swap, bring puzzles to exchange with others and go home...
Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschoolers!
Indulge in a slice of community at a Pop-up Pie Social to celebrate National Pie Day! Enjoy delicious pie, live music, and a friendly competition at the Historic Chateau Theatre. Tickets are $10 and include a flight of three pies to taste and vote for your favorite, plus a scoop...
Come learn about the history of barbershop music in general and Sweet Adelines specifically from one of the founding members of the local chapter and her quartet on January 23, 2025, at 7pm. Interwoven with the history of this uniquely American artform, going back to the 1800's, will be songs,...
Unleash your inner hero with some George and Harold approved supa awesome activities!
Trombone quartet Quarter Tone Bones performs free noontime concert for the Rochester Music Guild's Listen & Learn series.
Drop-In Tours: Introduction to the Rochester Art Center Saturdays & Sundays at 1 pm* $8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members No reservations required. Enjoy a docent-led, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center’s current exhibitions featuring the work of...
During this workshop, you'll get your hands dirty as you create your own indoor succulent planting. Your class host will guide you through the process, providing design tips and information on plant care to keep your succulents thriving!
Join us for a day of creativity and fun at Rochester Art Center’s FREE Family Day! Celebrate Modern Art & Design with activities and a special performance in the galleries. Bring your friends, family, and curiosity for an unforgettable experience!
Drop-In Tours: Introduction to the Rochester Art Center Saturdays & Sundays at 1 pm* $8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members No reservations required. Enjoy a docent-led, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center’s current exhibitions featuring the work of...
The Sunday Matinee series continues with local musician Greg Gall.
Join us for storytime at Rochester Art Center and stay to enjoy Free Family Day activities.
Art is ALL around us! This class helps your little artist cultivate their artistic skills while learning about the different types of art available to us. We will work with a multitude of mediums to create unique, one-of-a-kind projects. Each month is broken down into different topics, all of which...
Enjoy gentle songs, simple stories, and a lullaby at this 20-minute lapsit storytime. This event is designed for children birth through 5 years old and their families.
Engage in active rhymes, songs, and interactive stories. This 20-minute preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their families.
Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschoolers!
A mile of luminaries will light the way, leading you on a hike along the woods and through the prairie. Stop by the Prairie House to warm up by the bonfire and enjoy an outdoor gourmet hot cocoa bar. This is an evening for all ages to enjoy! Friday, January...
Grades K-3 and their grown-ups are invited to try Girl Scouts! Join us at a Winter Wonderland Adventure to celebrate the animals that call snowy Minnesota home. Learn to identify tracks, design a cozy animal home, and connect with other families to start your own troop or join an existing...
Drop-In Tours: Introduction to the Rochester Art Center Saturdays & Sundays at 1 pm* $8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members No reservations required. Enjoy a docent-led, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center’s current exhibitions featuring the work of...
Rochester Chinese School (https://www.rochesterchineseschool.org) will hold a Lunar New Year celebration gala at the Lourdes High School Auditorium (2800 19th St. NW, Rochester, 55901) on 2/1/2025. Stage shows start from 2:30 – 4:30 PM, followed by a Chinese-style dinner 5:00-7:00 pm. Tickets are available for purchase by contacting the school...
Candlelight hike around the Chester Lake Trail. This runs from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Dress for the outdoors, no indoor warming station available.
Come out to enjoy an evening with the talented people in our St. James Community! We will be hosting an open mic night for musical talent. Bring your instrument (you can use our piano) and sign up for a 15 minute time slot. Doors open at 5:30pm with musical acts...
