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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...

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Diana Parks | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Dianna Parks loves songwriters. Her performances include music by all of the very best, plus a few of her own. From classic rock, pop, and country to beautiful ballads, every song has a great story to tell, performed by one of the area’s finest vocalists. Music on the Plaza brings...

Free

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,...

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Oliver Books | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Oliver Books is a songwriter and musician with a love for warm, vintage sounds and honest, reflective lyrics. His music is shaped by 60s and 70s pop and folk influences. He also plays with a 7-piece band called The Big Big World, where his songs come to life with layered...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Jealous Brother | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Jealous Brother is an original rock & roll band based in Southeast Minnesota. Jealous Brother features James Rechs, Jon Sailer and Jessica Daly as alternating and harmonizing vocalists, quirky song lyrics from lead writer Jon, and proficient lead playing from guitarist James and violinist Jessica. Jealous Brother draws from influences...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Tim Dallman | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

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 on the Plaza brings live music to the Peace Plaza,...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Joel Ward | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Joel Ward is a soul singing, acoustic guitar pickin’, lyric writing, fool for music out of Winona, MN. He’s defied stereotypes and genres all over the country playing an original blend of roots, soul, folk, and rock n roll. His live performances are filled with an emotion to match the...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Mark Thoreen | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Mark is a Rochester, MN based singer/songwriter who performs a mix of originals and covers with keyboard, bass and synthesizers. His sound could best be described as lounge singer meets 70’s rocker with a flare for transient moments of surrealism and tranquil ambience. “A living velvet painting” is the best...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: The D’Sievers | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

The D'Sievers is a jazz group featuring John Sievers on trombone. They have been performing in the tri-state region for decades and have participate din regional festivals like the Twin Cities Jazz Fest, The Minnesota Original Music Festival, and The Rochester City Jazz Fest. Music on the Plaza brings live...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Clay Fulton | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Clay Fulton is a singer-songwriter from Rochester, MN. With his songwriting falling under the genres of Americana and Roots Rock, he draws his influence from classic folk singers up to more modern Indie Rock bands. He balances smart storytelling with serious but playful musical arrangements to support them. Clay wants...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Triple Berry Pie | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Triple Berry Pie is a trio of women singing three-part harmony. Each performance features a variety of genres from The Indigo Girls to the The Andrew Sisters, modern pop to 1960's classics. Anjanette Bandel, Ruth Casper and Karen Masbruch have been singing together since 2016. They are accompanied by Susan...

Free

1860s Baseball w/ The Rochester Roosters | History Center of Olmsted County

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

Join us for a lesson in 1860's Baseball with the Rochester Roosters at the History Center. This family event will share the history of the game and gives you a chance to try your hand at America's Pastime (no gloves needed). This is a free event for everyone.

This is a free event for everyone!

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...

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Oliver Books | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Oliver Books is a songwriter and musician with a love for warm, vintage sounds and honest, reflective lyrics. His music is shaped by 60s and 70s pop and folk influences. He also plays with a 7-piece band called The Big Big World, where his songs come to life with layered...

Free

2025 Lemonade Day | Various Locations

Lemonade Day is a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches local youth entrepreneurial and life skills as they learn how to start their very own business. Learn how to develop a business and experience all the aspects of developing and maintaining a business such as creating a product, establishing...

FREE!

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,...

Pine Island Ribbon Run | Pine Island 5-12 School Parking Lot

Pine Island 5-12 School Parking Lot 3rd Ave SE, Pine Island, MN, United States

The Pine Island Ribbon Run is a 5K run/walk raising money to run cancer out of existence. This is a family friendly event with awards for the top individuals in age groups 10 and under through 70 and up! Register individually or as a team. The three largest teams will...

$30 – $35

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Sothea Lam | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Sothea Lam of Push and Turn plays music that consists of beatboxing and adding layers of guitar and bass that will have you grooving in your seat. The music exploits positivity, and attendees appreciate the inclusive and danceable approach. Music on the Plaza brings live music to the Peace Plaza,...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Eleanor Sievers | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Peacock Coyote | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Ted Eckhardt, also known by his stage name, Peacock Coyote is a local singer and guitarist. With his sound rooted in classic rock and jam band influences, Eckhardt puts on a one man show by adding layers to the music and solos to extended jams. Music on the Plaza brings...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Dianna Parks | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Dianna Parks loves songwriters. Her performances include music by all of the very best, plus a few of her own. From classic rock, pop, and country to beautiful ballads, every song has a great story to tell, performed by one of the area’s finest vocalists. Music on the Plaza brings...

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...

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Triple Berry Pie | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Triple Berry Pie is a trio of women singing three-part harmony. Each performance features a variety of genres from The Indigo Girls to the The Andrew Sisters, modern pop to 1960's classics. Anjanette Bandel, Ruth Casper and Karen Masbruch have been singing together since 2016. They are accompanied by Susan...

Free

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,...

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Becky Schlegel | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Becky Schlegel Wake is an award-winning singer-songwriter, who combines, classic country, contemporary folk, and Bluegrass influences to craft a modern Americana sound that is uniquely her own. Music on the Plaza brings live music to the Peace Plaza, encouraging passers by to enjoy the music of local artists over weekday...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: The D’Sievers | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

The D'Sievers is a jazz group featuring John Sievers on trombone. They have been performing in the tri-state region for decades and have participate din regional festivals like the Twin Cities Jazz Fest, The Minnesota Original Music Festival, and The Rochester City Jazz Fest. Music on the Plaza brings live...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Jealous Brother | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Jealous Brother is an original rock & roll band based in Southeast Minnesota. Jealous Brother features James Rechs, Jon Sailer and Jessica Daly as alternating and harmonizing vocalists, quirky song lyrics from lead writer Jon, and proficient lead playing from guitarist James and violinist Jessica. Jealous Brother draws from influences...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Oliver Books | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Oliver Books is a songwriter and musician with a love for warm, vintage sounds and honest, reflective lyrics. His music is shaped by 60s and 70s pop and folk influences. He also plays with a 7-piece band called The Big Big World, where his songs come to life with layered...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Triple Berry Pie | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Triple Berry Pie is a trio of women singing three-part harmony. Each performance features a variety of genres from The Indigo Girls to the The Andrew Sisters, modern pop to 1960's classics. Anjanette Bandel, Ruth Casper and Karen Masbruch have been singing together since 2016. They are accompanied by Susan...

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...

LIVE MUSIC – Music on the Plaza: Luke Hendrickson | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Luke Hendrickson has performed in more than 40 states, as well as Canada, England, and Wales...releasing 2 full-length albums which have gathered nominations from the Midwest Country Music Organization, for awards such as "Album of the Year" and "Songwriter of the Year". Music on the Plaza brings live music to...

Free

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,...

LIVE MUSIC – Farmstead BBQ | History Center of Olmsted County

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

Step back in time at our 1860s Stoppel Farmstead and enjoy tours of our newly restored and renovated barn and smokehouse. Live music from Raven's Fire, and games for kids of all ages. BBQ sandwiches from Smoak available for purchase, and much more. Admission is free for all.

Admission is free for all.

6th Annual GoodStock | Good Earth Village

Good Earth Village 25303 Old Town Dr, Spring Valley, MN, United States

We are excited to celebrate our 6th Annual GoodStock at Good Earth Village this weekend! GoodStock is a time to celebrate one our most important values, community! Everyone is welcome to join us on Saturday, June 21st- Sunday, June 22nd for another fun-filled weekend of faith, fun, and music. We...

Free