Rochester Local

Black Fri-Yay and Small Business Saturday | Once Upon a Child

Once Upon a Child 55th Street Northwest 3432, Rochester

Looking to save on Black Friday WITHOUT the mall madness?! Join us this Black Friday, November 29, and save 40% OFF your purchase! Can’t make it in Friday? Don’t worry, stop by Saturday to still save BIG with 20% OFF storewide! *May not be combined with any other offers, discounts,...

Event Series Festival of Trees | The Kahler Grand Hotel

Festival of Trees | The Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel 20 2nd Ave SW, Rochester

Step into the enchanting world of the Festival of Trees, Rochester's most cherished holiday tradition. For nearly four decades, we've welcomed the holiday season with beautifully decorated trees, each telling its own festive tale. What's Happening This Year? Opening Night Gala: Kick off the festivities in style with an elegant...

Featured Featured Event Series S’mores & Santa | Sargent’s

S’mores & Santa | Sargent’s

Sargent's Garden 1811 2nd St SW, Rochester

Celebrate the holiday season with Sargent’s 3rd annual ‘S’mores & Santa’, a free family-friendly event filled with activities, live entertainment, and seasonal cheer for all ages. Taking place from November 29 to December 1, this gathering promises something special for everyone—from bonfire s’mores, holiday gifts, and live music, to meeting...

Event Series The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester

The Creative StudioFridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | Starts Friday, September 6!Members: free | Non-members: $5 at the front desk The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art...

Black Friday & Small Business Saturday | Garden Party Books

Garden Party Books MN 702 7th St NW, Rochester

If you're out shopping post-Thanksgiving, stop by Garden Party Books! We're open Black Friday and Small Business Saturday from 11AM to 6:30PM. This is the perfect time to support small businesses, and we are so grateful for your support! And on Saturday, join us for Local Author Story Time! Rochester...

Here Comes Santa Claus | Peace Plaza Downtown

Peace Plaza Downtown 1st Ave SW and 1st St SW, Rochester

Mark your calendars for “Here Comes Santa Claus” on Friday, November 29. This beloved holiday tradition will include, as always, Mrs. Claus' Workshop in the Historic Chateau Theatre, daring rescue of Santa atop Old City Hall and the magical holiday tree lighting ceremony on Peace Plaza. Come downtown the day...

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Meet Santa | Galleria at University Square

Galleria at University Square 111 Broadway Ave S, Rochester

Join us on **Friday, November 29th from 5:30-7:00 PM** at Galleria at University Square for a magical evening! Santa has been rescued from Old City Hall, and he’s ready to spread some holiday cheer! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening where kids can meet Santa, take pictures, and...

Black Fri-Yay and Small Business Saturday | Once Upon a Child

Once Upon a Child 55th Street Northwest 3432, Rochester

Looking to save on Black Friday WITHOUT the mall madness?! Join us this Black Friday, November 29, and save 40% OFF your purchase! Can’t make it in Friday? Don’t worry, stop by Saturday to still save BIG with 20% OFF storewide! *May not be combined with any other offers, discounts,...

Event Series Festival of Trees | The Kahler Grand Hotel

Festival of Trees | The Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel 20 2nd Ave SW, Rochester

Step into the enchanting world of the Festival of Trees, Rochester's most cherished holiday tradition. For nearly four decades, we've welcomed the holiday season with beautifully decorated trees, each telling its own festive tale. What's Happening This Year? Opening Night Gala: Kick off the festivities in style with an elegant...

Featured Featured Event Series S’mores & Santa | Sargent’s

S’mores & Santa | Sargent’s

Sargent's Garden 1811 2nd St SW, Rochester

Celebrate the holiday season with Sargent’s 3rd annual ‘S’mores & Santa’, a free family-friendly event filled with activities, live entertainment, and seasonal cheer for all ages. Taking place from November 29 to December 1, this gathering promises something special for everyone—from bonfire s’mores, holiday gifts, and live music, to meeting...

Event Series The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester

The Creative StudioFridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | Starts Friday, September 6!Members: free | Non-members: $5 at the front desk The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art...

Black Friday & Small Business Saturday | Garden Party Books

Garden Party Books MN 702 7th St NW, Rochester

If you're out shopping post-Thanksgiving, stop by Garden Party Books! We're open Black Friday and Small Business Saturday from 11AM to 6:30PM. This is the perfect time to support small businesses, and we are so grateful for your support! And on Saturday, join us for Local Author Story Time! Rochester...

Event Series Festival of Trees | The Kahler Grand Hotel

Festival of Trees | The Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel 20 2nd Ave SW, Rochester

Step into the enchanting world of the Festival of Trees, Rochester's most cherished holiday tradition. For nearly four decades, we've welcomed the holiday season with beautifully decorated trees, each telling its own festive tale. What's Happening This Year? Opening Night Gala: Kick off the festivities in style with an elegant...

Featured Featured Event Series S’mores & Santa | Sargent’s

S’mores & Santa | Sargent’s

Sargent's Garden 1811 2nd St SW, Rochester

Celebrate the holiday season with Sargent’s 3rd annual ‘S’mores & Santa’, a free family-friendly event filled with activities, live entertainment, and seasonal cheer for all ages. Taking place from November 29 to December 1, this gathering promises something special for everyone—from bonfire s’mores, holiday gifts, and live music, to meeting...

Event Series The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester

The Creative StudioFridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | Starts Friday, September 6!Members: free | Non-members: $5 at the front desk The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art...

Event Series The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester

The Creative StudioFridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | Starts Friday, September 6!Members: free | Non-members: $5 at the front desk The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art...

Event Series The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester

The Creative StudioFridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | Starts Friday, September 6!Members: free | Non-members: $5 at the front desk The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art...

Event Series The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester

The Creative StudioFridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | Starts Friday, September 6!Members: free | Non-members: $5 at the front desk The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art...

Event Series The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester

The Creative StudioFridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | Starts Friday, September 6!Members: free | Non-members: $5 at the front desk The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art...

Event Series The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester

The Creative StudioFridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | Starts Friday, September 6!Members: free | Non-members: $5 at the front desk The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art...

Event Series The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester

The Creative StudioFridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | Starts Friday, September 6!Members: free | Non-members: $5 at the front desk The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art...

Event Series The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester

The Creative StudioFridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | Starts Friday, September 6!Members: free | Non-members: $5 at the front desk The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art...