Dig into the past to discover what fossil fortunes are hiding in the rocks at Quarry Hill Park! Call to register. June 2025 1 - Fossil Hunting Hike 22 - Fossil Hunting Hike July 2025 20 - Fossil Hunting Hike August 2025 17 - Fossil Hunting Hike 31 - Fossil...
Mike Munson is most comfortable with a guitar in his hands. With a reverence for the history of American music his songs demonstrate his own evolution as a performer and his deep attachment to place. His sound explores the connections between blues, American primitive instrumentals and early rock and roll....
"Amanda Jay & Anthony Keseley are a folk/pop duo from Rochester MN. Their diverse musical backgrounds collide to bring you catchy, bluesy, soulful tunes. Anthony’s musical inspirations include Bob Dylan, Radiohead, Bob Dylan, some dude named Doug Pettibone, and Bob Dylan. Amanda’s style is a fusion of a bunch of...
Steve Books and Randy Stuhldreher have been playing in the area since the '90s. Most notably with Booker Mini Band & Reunion. Music Downtown brings live music to the Peace Plaza and other downtown locations, encouraging passers by to enjoy the music of local artists over weekday lunch and happy...
Fool’s Getaway is a Rochester-based trio made up of longtime musicians who simply love making music together. With a setlist that spans decades and genres—roots rock, country, R&B, pop, and more—they aim to connect with every listener, finding songs that speak to the moment and bring people together. They are...
Rochester Downtown Alliance and 125 Live are proud to bring FREE outdoor fitness classes on Wednesday evenings (yoga) and Saturday mornings (Zumba). Anyone can go to the gym. Enjoy nature with Fresh Air Fitness yoga classes while reducing stress, increasing happiness and having more energy! Need we say more? Classes...
The Walking Beat is a roots rock band from Rochester, MN. Music Downtown brings live music to the Peace Plaza and other downtown locations, encouraging passers by to enjoy the music of local artists over weekday lunch and happy hours, and Friday evening concerts on Historic Third Street. This program...
David Treviño grew up listening to Norteña, early 80s electro and hip hop, rock-n-roll, and americana. Their love for drums and guitar led to garage, punk, and surf bands. They love to mix these styles in their songwriting. Music Downtown brings live music to the Peace Plaza and other downtown...
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...
Jeremy Jewell is a Southern Minnesota based songwriter, singer and entertainer who accompanies his voice with acoustic and electric guitars, harmonicas and occasional foot percussion. He writes and performs his own music and has been doing so professionally since the early 2000’s both as a solo artist as well as...
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,...
Rochester Downtown Alliance and 125 Live are proud to bring FREE outdoor fitness classes on Wednesday evenings (yoga) and Saturday mornings (Zumba). Anyone can go to the gym. Enjoy nature with Fresh Air Fitness Zumba classes while reducing stress, increasing happiness and having more energy! Need we say more? Classes...
Rochester Downtown Alliance and 125 Live are proud to bring FREE outdoor fitness classes on Wednesday evenings (yoga) and Saturday mornings (Zumba). Anyone can go to the gym. Enjoy nature with Fresh Air Fitness Zumba classes while reducing stress, increasing happiness and having more energy! Need we say more? Classes...
Prairie Restoration Wagon Tour – Chester Woods Park Discover how former farmland has been transformed into prairies and woodlands at Chester Woods Park. Join volunteer Joel Dunnette and former Park Superintendent Jim Foote on Saturday, September 6, 2–4 pm for a guided wagon ride and prairie walk. Space is limited...
Registration is required by calling 507-328-7350, as space is limited to the first 20 people. (Ages 8 and up) Converting farm fields into a park with a lake and prairies full of native grasses and wildflowers takes many years of effort. Over the past 30 years, staff and volunteers at...
Danya Bashier is a fourth-year college student at the UMN-TC from Rochester, MN, and a self-taught singer-songwriter. Having sung since childhood, she now writes songs and performs both her own music and covers, blending soulful vocals with acoustic guitar to share her passion both live and online. Music Downtown brings...
Hi! I’m is a singer/ songwriter based in Rochester, MN. At my show, you’ll hear well-loved covers and thoughtfully-crafted originals. I’ll see you soon and I hope you enjoy! Music Downtown brings live music to the Peace Plaza and other downtown locations, encouraging passers by to enjoy the music of...
Join EA Therapeutic Health at the $5 5K on Monday, September 8th! The 5K course is perfect for walkers, runners, wheelchairs, bikes and more! Arrive in time to register with a rolling start between 5:30 pm-6:10 pm. Finish by 6:45 pm for announcements, prizes and refreshments. $5 entry fee (cash...
David Treviño grew up listening to Norteña, early 80s electro and hip hop, rock-n-roll, and americana. Their love for drums and guitar led to garage, punk, and surf bands. They love to mix these styles in their songwriting. Music Downtown brings live music to the Peace Plaza and other downtown...
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....
Come support your local chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society at our upcoming Birds and Brew. The event will include speakers, a raffle and opportunities to fellowship with other conservationists here in the Driftless Region with our newly-formed RGS Chapter! Come see what we’re all about! If you have any...
Medcity Misfits play a wide variety of past music where every song is a singa-long. Music Downtown brings live music to the Peace Plaza and other downtown locations, encouraging passers by to enjoy the music of local artists over weekday lunch and happy hours, and Friday evening concerts on Historic...
Rochester Downtown Alliance and 125 Live are proud to bring FREE outdoor fitness classes on Wednesday evenings (yoga) and Saturday mornings (Zumba). Anyone can go to the gym. Enjoy nature with Fresh Air Fitness yoga classes while reducing stress, increasing happiness and having more energy! Need we say more? Classes...
Danya Bashier is a fourth-year college student at the UMN-TC from Rochester, MN, and a self-taught singer-songwriter. Having sung since childhood, she now writes songs and performs both her own music and covers, blending soulful vocals with acoustic guitar to share her passion both live and online. Music Downtown brings...
Tim Dallman is a Rochester-based guitarist and vocalist who writes and performs his own songs, as well as a variety of covers. His melodic original songs blend lyrical and musical storytelling with elements of rock, pop and Americana styles. Music Downtown brings live music to the Peace Plaza and other...
Mike Munson is most comfortable with a guitar in his hands. With a reverence for the history of American music his songs demonstrate his own evolution as a performer and his deep attachment to place. His sound explores the connections between blues, American primitive instrumentals and early rock and roll....
Acoustic Soul is a dynamic duo blending a wide range of genres with a soulful acoustic twist. Featuring the power house vocals of LaSonya Natividad and smooth guitar stylings of Rock Schultz, they deliver heartfelt, genre-spanning performances with soul at the center. Music Downtown brings live music to the Peace...
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,...
Rochester Downtown Alliance and 125 Live are proud to bring FREE outdoor fitness classes on Wednesday evenings (yoga) and Saturday mornings (Zumba). Anyone can go to the gym. Enjoy nature with Fresh Air Fitness Zumba classes while reducing stress, increasing happiness and having more energy! Need we say more? Classes...
The vibrant Kutzky Park neighborhood in Rochester is once again ready to transform its charming streets into a lively outdoor music venue for its highly anticipated annual Porchfest. This unique, free-to-attend music festival invites residents and visitors alike to stroll through the historic neighborhood, enjoying diverse musical performances from local...
Meet at the Whitewater Visitor Center. During this program, we will go and look for ancient sea life that lived in the area hundreds of millions of years ago. We'll start with a brief introduction, then drive out of the park 9 miles to hunt for fossils. Bring transportation.
Meet at the Whitewater Visitor Center. We often hear them calling in the dark of night, but most of us are unfamiliar with the elusive creatures known as owls. At this program, you will learn how to identify the owls of Whitewater State Park by their calls as well as...
“honeygrl” is the brain child of Minnesota native Abbey Doerre. This alter ego was born out of a deep love for music, connection, and celebrating one another’s identities. Throughout the past two years Doerre has established her place in the Rochester/Minneapolis music scene as a creative force to be reckoned...
Rochester Downtown Alliance and 125 Live are proud to bring FREE outdoor fitness classes on Wednesday evenings (yoga) and Saturday mornings (Zumba). Anyone can go to the gym. Enjoy nature with Fresh Air Fitness yoga classes while reducing stress, increasing happiness and having more energy! Need we say more? Classes...
Evento Gratuito y abierto al público ¡Disfruta con nosotros en el Latino Fest 2025, una vibrante celebración de la cultura latinoamericana durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Organizado con orgullo por ACHLA, esteevento anual reúne a más de 2.500 miembros de la comunidad para un día lleno de música...
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,...
Join us for Zumbro Valley Health Center's 2nd Annual Fall Fest at the Rochester Farmer's Market! This FREE fun-filled fall event welcomes community members of all ages to come enjoy activities such as: ☀️ Outdoor Games 🎨 Take Home Crafts 📸 Fall Photo Booth 🍪 Food & Drink Vendors 🎁...
A journey of prayer, reflection, and action focused on the interrelated social and environmental crises facing our world today. Featuring speakers who will help guide our time. We walk together during this Season of Creation (Sept. 1 – Oct. 4) for continuing ecological conversion to care for God’s Creation. The...
Rochester Downtown Alliance and 125 Live are proud to bring FREE outdoor fitness classes on Wednesday evenings (yoga) and Saturday mornings (Zumba). Anyone can go to the gym. Enjoy nature with Fresh Air Fitness Zumba classes while reducing stress, increasing happiness and having more energy! Need we say more? Classes...
Pumpkin season at the farm! We have expanded the farm and now have a 3 acre corn maze, sunflowers, u pick it pumpkins & barrel train Admission is $11 (+ tax) per person (age one and over)
Here’s an easy way to meet other young adults in Rochester! Come for a group walk Downtown, starting at Café Steam, every other Sunday afternoon. It’s a great way to get out, make new friends and connections in the community and get your steps in! Walks: September 21 4pm –...
Rochester Downtown Alliance and 125 Live are proud to bring FREE outdoor fitness classes on Wednesday evenings (yoga) and Saturday mornings (Zumba). Anyone can go to the gym. Enjoy nature with Fresh Air Fitness yoga classes while reducing stress, increasing happiness and having more energy! Need we say more? Classes...
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,...
Support Rochester Early Childhood and Family Education by moving your body and challenging yourself to be the best version of yourself! Funds raised through registration and sponsorship will directly benefit families in the Rochester community. The free Family Fun Event will begin around 9:00 AM after the 5K has been...
Rochester Downtown Alliance and 125 Live are proud to bring FREE outdoor fitness classes on Wednesday evenings (yoga) and Saturday mornings (Zumba). Anyone can go to the gym. Enjoy nature with Fresh Air Fitness Zumba classes while reducing stress, increasing happiness and having more energy! Need we say more? Classes...
Pumpkin season at the farm! We have expanded the farm and now have a 3 acre corn maze, sunflowers, u pick it pumpkins & barrel train Admission is $11 (+ tax) per person (age one and over)
Meet at the Whitewater Visitor Center. Mammals have many adaptations, or traits that have changed to enable them to survive in their environment. Many of these adaptations shape the habitat these mammals live in. Explore some of these adaptations from their fur to their teeth and even more at this...
Pumpkin season at the farm! We have expanded the farm and now have a 3 acre corn maze, sunflowers, u pick it pumpkins & barrel train Admission is $11 (+ tax) per person (age one and over)
Just for Kix Rochester has been invited to perform at the Reliaquest Bowl game half time show in Tampa Bay Florida. We are holding a golf tournament fundraiser to get us there. Come out and support them on their way to Tampa!
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,...
Pumpkin season at the farm! We have expanded the farm and now have a 3 acre corn maze, sunflowers, u pick it pumpkins & barrel train Admission is $11 (+ tax) per person (age one and over)
A decade down, forever to go! Let's get this party started with some apple picking and foot stomping on October 4, 2025! 2 bands out of Minneapolis plus a solo musician. Local food, beers and other drinks U-Pick Apples (included with ticket) Music: 2pm-9pm Apple picking: 2pm-6pm (included with your...