7:00 p.m. LADAMA performs at the Peace Plaza Stage. Meet the Artist LADAMA is a powerhouse quartet of women musicians and educators from across the Americas. With members from Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, and the U.S., they blend traditional rhythms, rich vocals, and original compositions into a sound that’s both rooted and revolutionary....
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...
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...
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 White Oaks Park near the playground (4597 55th St. NW). Outdoor seating - bring your own blanket. This storytime will be cancelled in inclement weather.
Join us for an outdoor storytime at Cascade Lake Park (88 23rd Ave SW). Arrive early to visit the Bookmobile which will be available 2:45 - 3:45 PM. Outdoor seating - bring your own blanket. This storytime will be canceled in inclement weather.
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 at Quarry Hill Nature Center's outdoor pavilion for a special storytime at 9:30 AM! In the event of inclement weather this program will move to an indoor classroom.
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...
Chris Tauzell from the band Amateur is a local Rochester MN musician who writes songs about being young and trying to live in difficult situations in life. Music Downtown brings live music to the Peace Plaza and other downtown locations, encouraging passers by to enjoy the music of local artists...
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. | Genevieve Heyward Rooted in Americana with a bold pop sensibility, Wisconsin-based Genevieve Heyward...
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...
Jaggedease is a jam band that plays original music that covers numerous different genres. 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 night concerts on Historic Third...
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...
Husband and wife duo, Greg and Karyn Hintermeister have been making music together for over 35 years. Joined by friend and wickedly talented bassist, Mark McGlinch, Orchid Jane has mastered the “art of the cover”, reimagining everyone’s favorite songs with tight harmonies, truly unique arrangements, and a number of mash-ups...
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...
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...
Nancy and her husband Dan play a wide variety of music from the 60s to current that you'll be sure to recognize. Nancy plays an electric acoustic guitar and sings, Dan lays down the Bass line. Be ready to sing along! Music Downtown brings live music to the Peace Plaza...
Peter is the evocative frontman of local band indie alt rock band ALS FONA. His solo acoustic performance balances and blends the soft and sullen with the intense and joyous. Music Downtown brings live music to the Peace Plaza and other downtown locations, encouraging passers by to enjoy the music...
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...
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...
Peter is the evocative frontman of local band indie alt rock band ALS FONA. His solo acoustic performance balances and blends the soft and sullen with the intense and joyous. Music Downtown brings live music to the Peace Plaza and other downtown locations, encouraging passers by to enjoy the music...
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,...
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. | Molly Maher and Her Disbelievers A staple of the Midwest music scene, Molly...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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. | John Forrest and The Model Citizens This Minnesota-based alt-rock group blends tight musicianship...
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...
Schedule 5 p.m. | Get ready! Come early to enjoy the space and to grab your spot before the show starts. Food and beverage vendors will be onsite. Lawn chairs, blankets, coolers and picnics are welcome. 5:30 p.m. | Jake La Botz 6:30 p.m. | Avey Grouws Band About FORWARD...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
