Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and , good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please.
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.
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...
Engage in active rhymes, songs, and interactive stories. This 20-minutes preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their families.
Welcome to the Rochester Art Center, where design meets play! This exhibition, curated by Zoe Cinel, features a fun mix of chairs created by world-renowned architects and a mini golf course designed by regional artists. Take this unique opportunity to learn about the history of modern chairs and share meaningful...
Learn first-hand about owls and their amazing behavior. Become an honorary owl by learning how to hunt, play, hoot, fly survive dangers and raise owlets of you own. As a reward for becoming owls, you'll get to meet a real live owl.
Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschoolers!
Welcome to the Rochester Art Center, where design meets play! This exhibition, curated by Zoe Cinel, features a fun mix of chairs created by world-renowned architects and a mini golf course designed by regional artists. Take this unique opportunity to learn about the history of modern chairs and share meaningful...
Welcome to the Rochester Art Center, where design meets play! This exhibition, curated by Zoe Cinel, features a fun mix of chairs created by world-renowned architects and a mini golf course designed by regional artists. Take this unique opportunity to learn about the history of modern chairs and share meaningful...
Enjoy a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families.
The Tim Rasmusson Foundation raises awareness about the importance of becoming an organ donor. Join us for a fun run/walk to raise funds for Gift of Life Transplant House. Wear green & blue and make strides for organ and tissue donor awareness. When: Saturday, April 26th, 2025 at 9am •Packet...
Join us for our Annual Plant and Craft Sale, a unique springtime tradition in Rochester! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event offers something for everyone: Indoor Plants: Discover a variety of houseplants to brighten up your living spaces. Outdoor Bedding Plants: Find the perfect additions...
Join Friends of Chester Woods for the annual spring clean up day. Meet at the park office for coffee and doughnuts before heading out to the park to help get things ready for the busy spring and summer season!
Jim Jayes and his dancing marionettes present a colorful show filled with music, magic, laughter, and fun! Features some of the greatest hand-carved marionette performers on earth - including jugglers, wire walkers, trapeze artists, trained wooden animals, and many more.
Listen and you can hear a thundering gobble crack the silence of a spring forest. Venture out with a naturalist to invade the wild turkey territory and talk turkey.
Welcome to the Rochester Art Center, where design meets play! This exhibition, curated by Zoe Cinel, features a fun mix of chairs created by world-renowned architects and a mini golf course designed by regional artists. Take this unique opportunity to learn about the history of modern chairs and share meaningful...
This national one-day party held the last Saturday in April celebrates independent bookstores across the country! Come celebrate at Garden Party! We’ll have so many fun things in store and free gifts: Exclusive and/or autographed editions of Horror Movie, What You Are Looking for Is in the Library, Lightlark, and...
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...
At First Alliance Credit Union we believe that financial education should be fun and accessible to all. Join us at our 16th Street Branch for an exciting afternoon of games, activities, and valuable lessons in financial literacy! When: April 26, 2025, from 1:00-3:00 PM Where: 501 16th Street SE Rochester, MN 55904 Why: The...
Bring your imagination to build with our giant collection of bricks!
Blue Moon Mix Sat, April 26 DJ'd music State of the art sound system Fantastic dance floor Night club ambiance Swing, Latin, Tango, Ballroom, Country, Rock, R&B, Pop Hits Lesson at 7:30pm Dancing at 8:30-11:00pm We'll have complimentary appetizers and beverages, but feel free to bring your favorite to share...
Located just south of Rochester near Simpson, Root River has a nice 2-mile loop walking trail and a good diverse habitat for a wide variety of birds. We'll look for early blooming wildflowers, newly arriving migrants like Golden-crowned Kinglets and Yellow-rumped Warblers, and other signs of spring. Dress for the...
Welcome to the Rochester Art Center, where design meets play! This exhibition, curated by Zoe Cinel, features a fun mix of chairs created by world-renowned architects and a mini golf course designed by regional artists. Take this unique opportunity to learn about the history of modern chairs and share meaningful...
Bring the whole family and enjoy seeing some amazing fiber arts. You will want to try your hand at making your own fiber arts too. Meet the artists and see how they create their art.
Join us at the Rochester Art Center for Free Family Day: Fun with Fiber Arts on Sunday, April 27, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM! This special event invites families to explore the world of fiber arts through hands-on art activities, live demonstrations, Storytime, and a guided tour of the...
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...
Free hiking event celebrating spring ephemerals (those early flowers and plants) in SE MN! Attend a free, naturalist-guided hike of the Lost Creek Trail west of Chatfield, MN for Sunday, April 27 from 1-3 pm. Learn about spring ephemerals from a naturalist, take pictures, and hike about 3 miles of...
Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and , good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please.
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.
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...
Engage in active rhymes, songs, and interactive stories. This 20-minutes preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their families.
Welcome to the Rochester Art Center, where design meets play! This exhibition, curated by Zoe Cinel, features a fun mix of chairs created by world-renowned architects and a mini golf course designed by regional artists. Take this unique opportunity to learn about the history of modern chairs and share meaningful...
Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschools!
Welcome to the Rochester Art Center, where design meets play! This exhibition, curated by Zoe Cinel, features a fun mix of chairs created by world-renowned architects and a mini golf course designed by regional artists. Take this unique opportunity to learn about the history of modern chairs and share meaningful...
Join Eleanor Sievers in celebrating the release of her sophomore EP, Shapeshifting! This free family friendly event will include music from award winning folk singer-songwriter Becky Schlegel, followed by an intimate performance from Sievers featuring her original music. Brand new exclusive merchandise will be for sale, as well as snacks...
We are open to the public on Fridays during the Spring and Summer seasons! Come anytime during 9am and 3pm to enjoy the animals, play with the many interactive farm activities, and get some fresh country air. We sell fresh popcorn and drinks, but you are invited to bring your...
Welcome to the Rochester Art Center, where design meets play! This exhibition, curated by Zoe Cinel, features a fun mix of chairs created by world-renowned architects and a mini golf course designed by regional artists. Take this unique opportunity to learn about the history of modern chairs and share meaningful...
Enjoy a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families.
Our annual Carnival FUNraiser is a family-friendly event, geared towards 2 years old-2nd graders, and is open to the public. Join us for inflatable slides, laser tag, reptile petting zoo, cupcake walk, face painting, food, and more! Tickets can be pre-ordered until April 30th and purchased at the door the...
Fun activity for the kids! Get some fresh air for a few hours
Join Stewartville Community Education in our 7th Annual 5K Walk Run Stroll Color Run event on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 at 9:00am starting at the Central Education Center. This fun, family-friendly event is a scholarship fundraiser for School Readiness where you can walk, run, stroll, skip or cartwheel through a...
The EarthFest Expo is the cornerstone of our organization's efforts, held annually in the Spring. This one-day event gathers local and regional environmental organizations, businesses, and community members in one place, attracting over 500 attendees each year. It serves as a vibrant platform for showcasing sustainable innovations, sharing knowledge, and...
Welcome to the Rochester Art Center, where design meets play! This exhibition, curated by Zoe Cinel, features a fun mix of chairs created by world-renowned architects and a mini golf course designed by regional artists. Take this unique opportunity to learn about the history of modern chairs and share meaningful...
Explore all different kinds of vehicles, jump in the bounce house, get your face painted, and enjoy a treat!
Welcome to the Rochester Art Center, where design meets play! This exhibition, curated by Zoe Cinel, features a fun mix of chairs created by world-renowned architects and a mini golf course designed by regional artists. Take this unique opportunity to learn about the history of modern chairs and share meaningful...
Join us for a fun afternoon of puzzle building and designing, pretzel eating and so much more! We'll have a variety of puzzles on hand for every age and ability. you can even design an image for your own mini puzzle to take home.
Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please.
Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and , good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please.
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.
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...
