Family Dance Party! | Rochester Public LIbrary
Rochester Public Library Auditorium 101 2nd St SE, Rochester, United StatesPut on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for families.
Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for families.
Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschools!
A weekly summer staple of downtown Rochester, Thursdays Downtown is Southern Minnesota's largest street festival, combining art, music, food, and a vendor market into one free community-uniting, block-party-style event. Join your friends and neighbors at Thursdays Downtown to eat, drink, dance, and shop the day away!
Hey kids, come on down to the beach for fun activities to learn about nature at Whitewater State Park!
7:00 p.m. Guvenc & Burk Orchestra performs at the Discovery Walk Stage. Meet the Artist Guvenc & Burk Orchestra blends Turkish melodies, jazz, and improvisation into a sound that’s expansive, expressive, and deeply collaborative. Their music moves between cultures and styles, weaving together traditional roots and contemporary expression to create something entirely...
Get ready to travel the globe, no passport required! Passport Sessions, a free outdoor concert series, is back this summer to bring the vibrant sounds of world music to downtown Rochester. Held in partnership with the Rochester Downtown Alliance’s Thursdays Downtown event, this unique series celebrates cultural connection, storytelling and community through live...
Calling all Teachers! We’re extending our gratitude to all the dedicated teachers by offering free admission during Teacher Appreciation Month. All through August, teachers receive FREE entry plus 30% off for their friends and family-up to six (6) guests. Purchase in advance to reserve your time slot. To redeem a...
Survivors reception 4:30 - 5:45Opening Ceremony and 1st lap 6:00.Luminary Program 8:00.Music, Silent auction, BINGO, food, petting zoo and much more throughout the night.
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...
Join us for an outdoor storytime at Cascade Lake park picnic shelter (88 23rd Ave SW) Outdoor seating - bring your own blanket. This storytime will be cancelled in inclement weather
Join us at the 42nd annual River City Days event. This fun-filled 3 day annual event provides entertainment for all ages. Brought to you by the Red Wing Area Chamber of Commerce. Attend as a guest, partake as a vendor or be a proud sponsor. Click here for the information. Partake in...
Calling all Teachers! We’re extending our gratitude to all the dedicated teachers by offering free admission during Teacher Appreciation Month. All through August, teachers receive FREE entry plus 30% off for their friends and family-up to six (6) guests. Purchase in advance to reserve your time slot. To redeem a...
The Rochester Farmers Market in Rochester, Minnesota, is a vibrant, year-round, grower-only market that showcases the best of southeastern Minnesota’s local agriculture and artisan products. Operated by a vendor-owned association of approximately 100 small business owners who live and farm within 50 miles of Rochester, the market emphasizes sustainability, freshness,...
Coyote Creek Outdoors Hosts 4th Annual Outdoor Sports Show – A Free, Family-Friendly Event for the Entire Community Rochester, MN – Coyote Creek Outdoors is excited to announce our 4th Annual Coyote Creek Outdoor Sports Show, happening on Saturday, August 2nd from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This highly anticipated...
Help us celebrate World Breastfeeding Week at Olmsted Area Breastfeeding Coalition's 14th Annual Breastfeeding Celebration. Join us for coffee, snacks, prizes and more! Mothers, Fathers, Children and ALL breastfeeding supporters are welcome to come!
Join us at the 42nd annual River City Days event. This fun-filled 3 day annual event provides entertainment for all ages. Brought to you by the Red Wing Area Chamber of Commerce. Attend as a guest, partake as a vendor or be a proud sponsor. Click here for the information. Partake in...
Crop Art is a Minnesota State Fair tradition! Join us to make your own small piece of crop art and learn the history of this unique art form.
Produce Parade. Tomato Trade. Grow and Give. Do you have squash coming out of your ears? Up to your eyeballs in beans? Bring your extra garden goods (produce, herbs, flowers) to Cook Park and share with the community. We will cancel in the invent of rain.
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...
“Watching silly cat videos is good for you." — The Wall Street Journal The world's #1 cat video festival is back with screenings in theaters across the USA and around the world starting August 2025, and it's coming to Pop's Art Theater from Augst 2nd through 4th! Get tickets now...
We adore this Historic Art Block. We are excited to be moving right next door!August 2nd Celebrate the first gathering with us in our new location at 319 and 321 South Broadway.Stop by anytime from 3-6pm, even if it’s just for a quick hello, we would love to see you! Admittedly,...
“Watching silly cat videos is good for you." — The Wall Street Journal The world's #1 cat video festival is back with screenings in theaters across the USA and around the world starting August 2025, and it's coming to Pop's Art Theater from Augst 2nd through 4th! Get tickets now...
Join us for a welcoming, community-focused yoga class at People's Food Co-op every Saturday evening! This weekly class is donation-based and open to all experience levels. Led by Rachel from The Amethyst Yogi, it's a great opportunity to move, stretch, and recharge in a supportive environment. Please bring your own...
Calling all Teachers! We’re extending our gratitude to all the dedicated teachers by offering free admission during Teacher Appreciation Month. All through August, teachers receive FREE entry plus 30% off for their friends and family-up to six (6) guests. Purchase in advance to reserve your time slot. To redeem a...
Join us at the 42nd annual River City Days event. This fun-filled 3 day annual event provides entertainment for all ages. Brought to you by the Red Wing Area Chamber of Commerce. Attend as a guest, partake as a vendor or be a proud sponsor. Click here for the information. Partake in...
“Watching silly cat videos is good for you." — The Wall Street Journal The world's #1 cat video festival is back with screenings in theaters across the USA and around the world starting August 2025, and it's coming to Pop's Art Theater from Augst 2nd through 4th! Get tickets now...
Historic Mayowood is one of the top attractions in Rochester, drawing thousands of visitors each year! A tour of Mayowood is to experience the personal lives of Dr. Charlie Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, and his son, Dr. Chuck Mayo, and gives visitors an opportunity to celebrate their amazing...
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...
Schedule 6:00 p.m. | Get ready! Come early to grab dinner and settle in. Food trucks start serving at 6:00 p.m., and the music starts at 7:00. Lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers are welcome. 7:00 p.m. | Desdamona and The Orange Goodness Hip-hop meets indie funk in this powerhouse double...
30+ years running! Featuring must-see national acts and standout local opening artists, these free, un-ticketed outdoor music events are held on five consecutive Sunday evenings in downtown Rochester, Minnesota along the Zumbro River. Stellar music, gorgeous green space, plus local food vendors and giveaways. These shows are for everyone, and...
“Watching silly cat videos is good for you." — The Wall Street Journal The world's #1 cat video festival is back with screenings in theaters across the USA and around the world starting August 2025, and it's coming to Pop's Art Theater from Augst 2nd through 4th! Get tickets now...
Calling all Teachers! We’re extending our gratitude to all the dedicated teachers by offering free admission during Teacher Appreciation Month. All through August, teachers receive FREE entry plus 30% off for their friends and family-up to six (6) guests. Purchase in advance to reserve your time slot. To redeem a...
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.
“Watching silly cat videos is good for you." — The Wall Street Journal The world's #1 cat video festival is back with screenings in theaters across the USA and around the world starting August 2025, and it's coming to Pop's Art Theater from Augst 2nd through 4th! Get tickets now...
“Watching silly cat videos is good for you." — The Wall Street Journal The world's #1 cat video festival is back with screenings in theaters across the USA and around the world starting August 2025, and it's coming to Pop's Art Theater from Augst 2nd through 4th! Get tickets now...
Calling all Teachers! We’re extending our gratitude to all the dedicated teachers by offering free admission during Teacher Appreciation Month. All through August, teachers receive FREE entry plus 30% off for their friends and family-up to six (6) guests. Purchase in advance to reserve your time slot. To redeem a...
Offered for 3 & 4 year old kids with an accompanying grown up, these classes are all about getting outdoors to explore, learn and connect to the natural world. New topics monthly. June 2025 10 - Good Natured Kids: Hello Little Blue 11 - Good Natured Kids: Hello Little...
We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and construction.
Yep, is IS rocket science. Learn to build and launch rockets while you hypothesize, collaborate, and launch! What a Blast!
Join us for an outdoor storytime at Eyota Farmers Market in West Side Park (303 W. 5th St., Eyota) Arrive early to visit the Bookmobile which will be available 4 - 6:30 PM. Outdoor seating - bring your own blanket. This storytime will be cancelled in inclement weather.
Calling all Teachers! We’re extending our gratitude to all the dedicated teachers by offering free admission during Teacher Appreciation Month. All through August, teachers receive FREE entry plus 30% off for their friends and family-up to six (6) guests. Purchase in advance to reserve your time slot. To redeem a...
Offered for 3 & 4 year old kids with an accompanying grown up, these classes are all about getting outdoors to explore, learn and connect to the natural world. New topics monthly. June 2025 10 - Good Natured Kids: Hello Little Blue 11 - Good Natured Kids: Hello Little...
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...
Join us on the Rochester Art Center patio as the Friends of the Library unveil a large collection of oversized, beautifully illustrated art books – priced to go home with art lovers, collectors, and curious minds alike. Most books $5 -$10. We will also have a collection of fine art...
Join us to learn a little more about a couple of these amazing native cold-blooded critters. While viewing a couple of these critters live you will learn about their habitats and characteristics. And if you are brace enough, you may even have an opportunity to touch them!
Join us to learn a little more about a couple of these amazing native cold-blooded critters. While viewing a couple of these critters live you will learn about their habitats and characteristics. and if your a brae enough, you may even have an opportunity to touch them!
Calling all Teachers! We’re extending our gratitude to all the dedicated teachers by offering free admission during Teacher Appreciation Month. All through August, teachers receive FREE entry plus 30% off for their friends and family-up to six (6) guests. Purchase in advance to reserve your time slot. To redeem a...
Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for families.
Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschools!