Rochester Local

Bird Watch Bonanza | Quarry Hill Nature Center

Quarry Hill Nature Center 701 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester, United States

Flap, fly, and soar your way up to the Oak Savanna with a Quarry Hill naturalist! We’re calling all adventurers, ages 4 -7, and their adult sidekick to flock together for this flying wild birding experience. On this 90-minute adventure, naturalists will teach you birding basics like using binoculars (that...

$40

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
Event Series 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

LIVE MUSIC – Guvenc & Burk Orchestra, Passport Sessions | Thursdays Downtown

Thursday Downtown Peace Plaza, Rochester, MN, United States

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...

LIVE MUSIC Passport Sessions Return to Thursdays Downtown | Discovery Walk Stage

Discovery Walk Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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...

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...

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...

Event Series River City Days | Hastings, MN

River City Days | Hastings, MN

River City - Red Wing 439 Main St, Red Wing, MN, United States

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...

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,...

Event Series River City Days | Hastings, MN

River City Days | Hastings, MN

River City - Red Wing 439 Main St, Red Wing, MN, United States

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...

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

The First Gathering | Rochester Art Life

Art Heads Emporium 317 S Broadway, Rochestet, United States

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,...

Event Series 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)
Event Series River City Days | Hastings, MN

River City Days | Hastings, MN

River City - Red Wing 439 Main St, Red Wing, MN, United States

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...

Bird Banding | Quarry Hill Nature Center

Quarry Hill Nature Center 701 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester, United States

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...

Free

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

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
Event Series 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

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...

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...

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...

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

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,...

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
Event Series 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)

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...

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

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,...

Event Series 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