Fridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | through May The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions and artwork currently on view at the...
Join us on the Historic Art Block in Downtown Rochester for a tea cup candle making class with Lavender & Violas! Vanna will guide you through candle making with dried florals, greenery, dried citrus, gold leafing and more! We have all the supplies including your own thrifted tea cup -these...
FREE ENTRY | Join us for live music on Fridays and Saturdays. We have rotating talented musicians performing live in our historic venue. The acoustic is unique like no other! (So is our vibe, food, and drinks ;)
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,...
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 achievements in...
Fridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | through May The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions and artwork currently on view at the...
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...
Kick-off summer and kick back with us at LTS for an all day music fest! We'll have live music, good food, and MORE! Music Lineup: 1:30-3:30PM The Bugle Boys 4-6PM 8th St. Bend 6:30-8:30PM YFM - Your Favorite Music Food Trucks: Tequila's 1-9PM & Heimstead 12-8PM Bring your lawn chair...
Join us for a fun and relaxing evening out in Downtown Rochester! This paint class will be guided, step by step on an 11x14 inch canvas. We will have the black background prepped before class Never painted before ? You’re in the right place, we can’t wait to make art...
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...
FREE ENTRY | Join us for live music on Fridays and Saturdays. We have rotating talented musicians performing live in our historic venue. The acoustic is unique like no other! (So is our vibe, food, and drinks ;)
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 achievements in...
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...
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 achievements in...
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. | Tennessee Stiffs 6:30 p.m. | Wild Horses About FORWARD Park Concerts...
On View March 12, 2025 - March 31, 2026 Opening Reception | Friday, April 4, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Celebrations in Fiber, a group exhibition by the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild, on view in the Entry Gallery from March 12, 2025 to...
A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.
Gallery 24 and Rachel Brokenicky will teach you the following: creating an art board, brushes, layers, color wheel, eraser tool, blur tool, basics of selecting, masking, saving and using your art.
Join local artist Rachel Brokenicky at Gallery 24 to learn the basics of digital drawing.
Join Host Danny Parker weekly for fast-paced and light-hearted trivia! Each week, rounds start at 6 & 7 pm that last one hour. Along with an 8 pm bonus round! Come see if you have what it takes to be a QuizBang Champion and take home some sweet beer prizes!
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.
Purpose Fueled Community Find Your People. Fuel Your Purpose. A movement of people gathering on purpose, with purpose, for purpose. In November 2022, Mick White—founder of the 100 Year Manifesto—had a spark of inspiration: What if people gathered not just for coffee, but for something deeper? Connection. Conversation. Community. And...
Rochester, MN Chapter of Moms Demand Action will host a Wear Orange community gathering event in recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Day. We will be joined by Mayor Norton in honoring the lives of people affected by gun violence, both within our community and across the United States.
Friday, June 6 4:30-7 pm Soldier's Field, George Gibbs Drive SW For more information: https://chooseea.org
FREE ENTRY | Join us for live music on Fridays and Saturdays. We have rotating talented musicians performing live in our historic venue. The acoustic is unique like no other! (So is our vibe, food, and drinks ;)
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...
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,...
Date: June 7th, 2025 from 9AM to 12PM Rain Date: June 14th, 2025 from 9AM to 12PM Please arrive by 8:30am for registration! Location: Soldier's Field Park (Meet at Soldier's Pool) Swim, Bike, and Run!
This Rochester, MN route takes place on Saturday, June 7th and visits 5 different shops. It's part of our Summer Here & There Caffeine Crawl including 7 different cities. This route runs from 9:30am - 1:00pm. Route will begin at Mezza9 Cafe & Desserts (20 3rd St SW, Rochester, MN...
This Rochester, MN route takes place on Saturday, June 7th and visits 5 different shops. It's part of our Summer Here & There Caffeine Crawl including 7 different cities. This route runs from 9:30am - 1:00pm. Route will begin at Mezza9 Cafe & Desserts (20 3rd St 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 achievements in...
Join local artist Becky Jahr at Gallery 24 and make two mandalas. Sign up HERE!
Come to our FREE Community Open House at the new Family Resource Center! 😎 Bring the whole family for a fun day filled with: 🤤 Tasty food and drinks 🤩 Games for kiddos 🤓 Tours of the Family Resource Center 🤪 Fun for all ages! 📍 Location: 930 40th St...
Extraordinary Elsewhere On View June 7, 2025 - February 1, 2026 Opening Reception: August 23, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Featured Artists: Dahm Gim, Ivonne Yáñez, Mayumi Amada, Peng Wu, Prima Jalichandra-Sakuntabhai, Rituparna Rana, Roshan Ganu, Shafrin Islam, and Ziba Rajabi Curator: Zoe Cinel This exhibition features artworks by international artists...
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...
FREE ENTRY | Join us for live music on Fridays and Saturdays. We have rotating talented musicians performing live in our historic venue. The acoustic is unique like no other! (So is our vibe, food, and drinks ;)
Blue Moon Mix Sat, June 7 State of the art sound system Fantastic dance floor! Night club ambiance Lesson 7:30pm For All Levels No Experience Needed! We’ll start with the basics and gradually progress to more advanced steps. After the lesson, enjoy a fun social dance with a mix of...
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 achievements in...
Extraordinary Elsewhere On View June 7, 2025 - February 1, 2026 Opening Reception: August 23, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Featured Artists: Dahm Gim, Ivonne Yáñez, Mayumi Amada, Peng Wu, Prima Jalichandra-Sakuntabhai, Rituparna Rana, Roshan Ganu, Shafrin Islam, and Ziba Rajabi Curator: Zoe Cinel This exhibition features artworks by international artists...
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...
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...
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 achievements in...
Extraordinary Elsewhere On View June 7, 2025 - February 1, 2026 Opening Reception: August 23, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Featured Artists: Dahm Gim, Ivonne Yáñez, Mayumi Amada, Peng Wu, Prima Jalichandra-Sakuntabhai, Rituparna Rana, Roshan Ganu, Shafrin Islam, and Ziba Rajabi Curator: Zoe Cinel This exhibition features artworks by international artists...
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. | Poppa Bear Norton 6:30 p.m. | Clay Fulton & The Lost...
Join local artist Julie Yost at Gallery 24 to use real flowers to decorate fabric. Choose May 6th 10:30-noon or June 11th 6-7:30pm. $35. Gallery 24 is located at 120 Elton Hills Dr. in Rochester. Click the link to sign up: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/2R3P41Q037NK3/checkout/HW4QY76H6AEQ7DECVDSMXC4G
On View March 12, 2025 - March 31, 2026 Opening Reception | Friday, April 4, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Celebrations in Fiber, a group exhibition by the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild, on view in the Entry Gallery from March 12, 2025 to...
Extraordinary Elsewhere On View June 7, 2025 - February 1, 2026 Opening Reception: August 23, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Featured Artists: Dahm Gim, Ivonne Yáñez, Mayumi Amada, Peng Wu, Prima Jalichandra-Sakuntabhai, Rituparna Rana, Roshan Ganu, Shafrin Islam, and Ziba Rajabi Curator: Zoe Cinel This exhibition features artworks by international artists...
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!
A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.
