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Teacher Appreciation Month | SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, Mall of America, 120 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United States

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...

Western Days | Chatfield, MN

Western Days | Chatfield, MN

Chatfield City Park , Select a Country:

Chatfield Western Days is a town celebration that was started in 1967. Western Days is the 2nd full weekend in August, every year. Come out and enjoy the town celebration! Visit Chatfield Western Days on Facebook. For questions please contact Pam Bluhm at chatwesterndays@gmail.com or 507-867-3870.

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

Red Barn Learning Farm 27251 State Hwy 30, Hayfield, MN, United States

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...

Music Downtown: Eleanor Sievers | Peace Plaza

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

Eleanor Sievers is a 17-year-old singer songwriter. She’s been performing solo shows around Rochester Minnesota for nearly three years at local venues and events. Her songwriting style is self-reflective and nostalgic, transporting listeners with its pop-folk fusion. She released her debut self-titled EP independently in November of 2023, and her...

Free

Music Downtown: Megan Kleven | Peace Plaza

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

Megan Kleven doesn’t fit into your average singer-songwriter cut-out. With an affinity for the dark and shadowed, she tends to gravitate toward songs that exude strength, power, and sometimes sadness. Many of her songs are influenced by the sounds of powerful and compassionate artists such as Hozier and Alanis Morissette....

Free
Festival in the Park | Kasson, MN

Festival in the Park | Kasson, MN

Kasson Downtown Kasson, Kasson, MN

Kasson in the Park 2025 is a fun-filled community celebration in Kasson, Minnesota, packed with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and small-town summer charm! 🎉☀️ Held in Veterans Memorial Park, this annual event typically includes live music 🎶, food trucks 🍔, vendor booths, games, inflatables for kids 🏰, and often a...

Teacher Appreciation Month | SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, Mall of America, 120 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United States

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...

Festival in the Park | Kasson, MN

Festival in the Park | Kasson, MN

Kasson Downtown Kasson, Kasson, MN

Kasson in the Park 2025 is a fun-filled community celebration in Kasson, Minnesota, packed with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and small-town summer charm! 🎉☀️ Held in Veterans Memorial Park, this annual event typically includes live music 🎶, food trucks 🍔, vendor booths, games, inflatables for kids 🏰, and often a...

Rochester Farmers Market | Graham Park

Rochester Farmers Market | Graham Park

Graham Park

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,...

Western Days | Chatfield, MN

Western Days | Chatfield, MN

Chatfield City Park , Select a Country:

Chatfield Western Days is a town celebration that was started in 1967. Western Days is the 2nd full weekend in August, every year. Come out and enjoy the town celebration! Visit Chatfield Western Days on Facebook. For questions please contact Pam Bluhm at chatwesterndays@gmail.com or 507-867-3870.

Mindful Crafts for Kids | The Amethyst

The Amethyst Yogi 3rd Avenue Southwest, Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Parents and kids get to explore a creative side to mindfulness! Children 4 years old and up with a parent/adult guardian are invited to come to the studio to create mindfulness-based crafts. Registration for each participant is $8 and includes all supplies (adults can register to make crafts, too!). Parents/guardians...

$8

Days of Yesteryear | History Center

History Center of Olmsted County 1195 West Circle Dr SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Step onto the Ralph Stoppel grounds and be transported to a bygone era! Witness the marvels of yesteryear with thrilling live demonstrations. Check out the steam tractors, threshing of oats or participate in hands on activities for the whole family like rope making and tinsmithing. There is something for everyone...

$2 – $15

Lance Pfrimmer Memorial Run | Eagles Club

Eagles Club 917 15th Ave SE, Rochester, MN

Please join the Pfrimmer Family and the Rochester and UW Stout Running Communities in the second annual Lance Pfrimmer Memorial Run and Walk on Saturday, August 9th. Lance died July 8, 2023 in a drowning accident, just one month before his 20th birthday. He was an outstanding athlete and an...

Rochester Public Library – Crop Swap

Crop Swap | Rochester Public Library

Cooke Park 22 7th Ave NW, Rochester, MN, United States

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.

Free
Drop-In Tours | Rochester Art Center

Drop-In Tours | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, Minnesota, Select a Country:

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...

$5 – $8
Yoga at the Co-op

Yoga at the Co-op | People’s Food Co-op

People's Food Co-op 519 First Avenue S, Rochester, MN, United States

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...

Donation Based (pay what you can)

Teacher Appreciation Month | SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, Mall of America, 120 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United States

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...

Western Days | Chatfield, MN

Western Days | Chatfield, MN

Chatfield City Park , Select a Country:

Chatfield Western Days is a town celebration that was started in 1967. Western Days is the 2nd full weekend in August, every year. Come out and enjoy the town celebration! Visit Chatfield Western Days on Facebook. For questions please contact Pam Bluhm at chatwesterndays@gmail.com or 507-867-3870.

Festival in the Park | Kasson, MN

Festival in the Park | Kasson, MN

Kasson Downtown Kasson, Kasson, MN

Kasson in the Park 2025 is a fun-filled community celebration in Kasson, Minnesota, packed with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and small-town summer charm! 🎉☀️ Held in Veterans Memorial Park, this annual event typically includes live music 🎶, food trucks 🍔, vendor booths, games, inflatables for kids 🏰, and often a...

Tours at Historic Mayowood

Tours at Historic Mayowood | Mayowood House

3720 Mayowood Rd SW, Rochester, MN 55902-4260, United States 3720 Mayowood Rd SW, Rochester, Mn

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...

$10 – $20

LIVE MUSIC – Riverside Music Series | Mayo Park

Mayo Park 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN, United States

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...

Free

Teacher Appreciation Month | SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, Mall of America, 120 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United States

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...

Rochester Public Library – Baby Gym

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

Rochester Public Library 101 2nd St. SE , Rochester, United States

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.

Free
Spring Valley Ag Days | Spring Valley, MN

Spring Valley Ag Days | Spring Valley, MN

Spring Valley, MN Spring Valley, MN

Week‑Long Schedule (e.g., Aug 11–17, 2025)– Community picnic & cookouts– Antique tractor shows, quilt & flower displays– Cruise night, softball tournaments & tractor pulls Family Fun at South Park & Downtown– Bounce houses, foam parties (ages 10 & under, and older kids)– Water‑balloon wars, caricatures, virtual gaming trailer– Beer gardens...

Teacher Appreciation Month | SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, Mall of America, 120 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United States

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...

Spring Valley Ag Days | Spring Valley, MN

Spring Valley Ag Days | Spring Valley, MN

Spring Valley, MN Spring Valley, MN

Week‑Long Schedule (e.g., Aug 11–17, 2025)– Community picnic & cookouts– Antique tractor shows, quilt & flower displays– Cruise night, softball tournaments & tractor pulls Family Fun at South Park & Downtown– Bounce houses, foam parties (ages 10 & under, and older kids)– Water‑balloon wars, caricatures, virtual gaming trailer– Beer gardens...

LIVE MUSIC – Smooth Summer Nights | Sargent’s North

Sargent's North - 7955 18th Ave NW Rochester, MN 55901 7955 18th Ave NW Rochester, MN 55901, Rochester

Smooth Summer Nights is an event designed to bring our community together to enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and live music and celebrate the beauty and splendor of a garden in bloom! Summer is short. Let’s get out and enjoy it! Join us every 2nd Tuesday in June, July,...

Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia | Tilda’s Pizzeria

Tilda's Pizzeria 300 1st Ave NW, Rochester, United States

Join us every Tuesday at 6pm for the most fun you can have on a Tuesday! The last Tuesday of each month will feature themed trivia, general knowledge the rest of the month! About the venue Tilda’s Pizzeria serves up handcrafted, wood-fired pizzas made with house-made dough and the freshest...

Free

Teacher Appreciation Month | SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, Mall of America, 120 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United States

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...

Arts and Us – Bigs (8-12 years)

Arts and Us – Bigs (8-12 years) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

2900 19th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901 St. Mary's University Rochester Campus 2900 19th St NW, Rochester, United States

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...

$18 – $194
Spring Valley Ag Days | Spring Valley, MN

Spring Valley Ag Days | Spring Valley, MN

Spring Valley, MN Spring Valley, MN

Week‑Long Schedule (e.g., Aug 11–17, 2025)– Community picnic & cookouts– Antique tractor shows, quilt & flower displays– Cruise night, softball tournaments & tractor pulls Family Fun at South Park & Downtown– Bounce houses, foam parties (ages 10 & under, and older kids)– Water‑balloon wars, caricatures, virtual gaming trailer– Beer gardens...

Corn on the Cob Days | Plainview, MN

Corn on the Cob Days | Plainview, MN

Plainview MN Plainview, MN

Corn on the Cob Days August 13-17, 2025   Parade Online Entry Form Edit your parade entry Events for this year! View pictures from past events List of Last Years Events Lakeside Foods Corn on the Cob Days Facts Parade entries (Staff only) Entertainment in 2025 Don't forget the parade!...

Teacher Appreciation Month | SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, Mall of America, 120 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United States

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...

Spring Valley Ag Days | Spring Valley, MN

Spring Valley Ag Days | Spring Valley, MN

Spring Valley, MN Spring Valley, MN

Week‑Long Schedule (e.g., Aug 11–17, 2025)– Community picnic & cookouts– Antique tractor shows, quilt & flower displays– Cruise night, softball tournaments & tractor pulls Family Fun at South Park & Downtown– Bounce houses, foam parties (ages 10 & under, and older kids)– Water‑balloon wars, caricatures, virtual gaming trailer– Beer gardens...

Thursdays Downtown

Thursdays Downtown | Downtown Rochester, MN

Downtown Rochester - 3rd St and 1st Ave SW Rochester, MN, United States

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!

Free
Corn on the Cob Days | Plainview, MN

Corn on the Cob Days | Plainview, MN

Plainview MN Plainview, MN

Corn on the Cob Days August 13-17, 2025   Parade Online Entry Form Edit your parade entry Events for this year! View pictures from past events List of Last Years Events Lakeside Foods Corn on the Cob Days Facts Parade entries (Staff only) Entertainment in 2025 Don't forget the parade!...

Teacher Appreciation Month | SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, Mall of America, 120 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United States

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...

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

Red Barn Learning Farm 27251 State Hwy 30, Hayfield, MN, United States

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...

Corn on the Cob Days | Plainview, MN

Corn on the Cob Days | Plainview, MN

Plainview MN Plainview, MN

Corn on the Cob Days August 13-17, 2025   Parade Online Entry Form Edit your parade entry Events for this year! View pictures from past events List of Last Years Events Lakeside Foods Corn on the Cob Days Facts Parade entries (Staff only) Entertainment in 2025 Don't forget the parade!...

Spring Valley Ag Days | Spring Valley, MN

Spring Valley Ag Days | Spring Valley, MN

Spring Valley, MN Spring Valley, MN

Week‑Long Schedule (e.g., Aug 11–17, 2025)– Community picnic & cookouts– Antique tractor shows, quilt & flower displays– Cruise night, softball tournaments & tractor pulls Family Fun at South Park & Downtown– Bounce houses, foam parties (ages 10 & under, and older kids)– Water‑balloon wars, caricatures, virtual gaming trailer– Beer gardens...

Teacher Appreciation Month | SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, Mall of America, 120 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United States

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...