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The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

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

Celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Rochester Post Bulletin with an insightful lecture reflecting on the paper's rich history and its impact on the community over the last century. Steve Lange and Jeff Pieters will be here on May 1, 2025, from 7pm - 8:30 pm to share facts and...

$5

Gigantic Rummage Sale | Bethel Lutheran Church

Bethel Lutheran Church 810 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN, United States

RETIRED TREASURES, FURNITURE & BOOK SALE GIGANTIC, Clean, Well-Organized, Semi-Annual Sale! All proceeds benefit charities. FRIDAY, May 9th, 2025 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. 2:15 – 4 p.m. (BAG SALE) BBQ lunch, Coffee/Rolls/Cookies & Bars will be available for purchase

Free

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, Minnesota, Select a Country:

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...

Free – $5

Ladies Night Out | The Plant Shack

The Plant Shack 6262 Salem Rd SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us at The Plant Shack for an evening dedicated to the ladies!!! The Adventurous Sip, Harry & Penelope's Patch Co, Indie Lane Permanent Jewelry and Bluff Country Bakes will be here to help us celebrate!!

Ladies’ Night Out | The Plant Shack

The Plant Shack 6262 Salem Rd SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us at The Plant Shack for an evening dedicated to the ladies!!! The Adventurous Sip, Harry & Penelope's Patch Co, Indie Lane Permanent Jewelry and Bluff Country Bakes will be here to help us celebrate!!

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,...

2nd Saturday SoulCollage® | First Unitarian Universalist Church

First Unitarian Universalist Church 1727 Walden Lane SW, Rochester, MN, United States

SoulCollage® is an easy, enjoyable, intuitive collage process for self-discovery and community. People make their own decks of collaged cards for their personal use from found images. The SoulCollage® method helps people discover their unique inner/outer guides and challengers, and access their own wisdom to answer their life questions. First...

$5.00

31st Annual Transportation Fair | Goose Egg Park

Goose Egg Park 201 8th st. NW, Rochester, MN, United States

Don't miss out on this family and community favorite made even more special this year with an Open House to tour Northrop's classrooms and a concert by five-time Grammy nominee Justin Roberts! 10:00 AM-12:30 PM: Vehicle Exploration - Come explore the vehicles that ignite your young child’s imagination! Children can...

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

Mayowood Mansion 3720 Mayowood Road SW, Rochester, 55902

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...

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, Minnesota, Select a Country:

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...

Free – $5

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

Mother Earth Celebration | Firefly Berry Farm

Firefly Berry Farm 5542 23rd St. NE, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us at Firefly Berries as we learn about six amazing women who have fought for both the environment and the farm workers who bring us the food we eat. Together we will travel back in time to learn from these women how to better care for our planet and...

Free

High School Climb Night | Roca

Roca Climbing and Fitness 6071 Rome Circle NW, Rochester, United States

Discounted day pass for high school students! Every Saturday night during the school year, high school students (14+) can climb from 5pm-8pm for just $15 (tax included) w/ rental harness & shoes included! Meet new friends, bring your friends or come in by yourself and hang out all while exercising...

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)

Nurture Me: 8th Annual Celebration of YOU | Flowers by Jerry

Flowers by Jerry 122 10th St NE, Rochester, MN

It's Mother’s Day, and we’re celebrating all parents!If you're a caregiver, guardian, or parent to children, plants, or pets — we see you! Whether you’re a mom, a dad, a trans parent, nonbinary parent, or any kind of loving guardian, we know you could probably use a cup of coffee....

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

Mayowood Mansion 3720 Mayowood Road SW, Rochester, 55902

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...

Milkshakes w/ Mom + Mommy & Me Photoshoot | Garten Marketplatz

Garten marketplatz 5225 County Road 15 SW, Byron, United States

Celebrate MOM on Mother's Day with a food truck, activities, and a Mommy & Me Photoshoot! •Food Truck: Just Take the Cake Too •This event is FREE, but purchasing a ticket will save you money on activities and sure our vendors bring enough supplies. •Sign up for your photoshoot on...

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

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

Mayowood Mansion 3720 Mayowood Road SW, Rochester, 55902

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...

Rochester Senior Living Tour 2025 | Multiple Locations

The Rochester Senior Living Tour is a wonderful opportunity for individuals to check out eight Senior Living options in our community. Benedictine Madonna Towers, Charter House, The Waters, Shorewood Senior Campus, Samaritan Bethany, AVIVA River Bend, Cottagewood and Cascade Creek will give you a brief overview of what each community...

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, Minnesota, Select a Country:

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...

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, Minnesota, Select a Country:

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...

Free – $5

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,...

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

Mayowood Mansion 3720 Mayowood Road SW, Rochester, 55902

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...

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, Minnesota, Select a Country:

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...

Free – $5

Celebrate Women in Business | St. Mary’s University Rochester

St. Mary's University of Minnesota, Rochester 19th Street Northwest, Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Join us for an exciting evening of networking, workshops, and celebration of women in business! Our keynote speaker will inspire and empower you to reach new heights in your career and business. Don't miss out on this FREE event! Thank you to our Platinum Event Partner sponsors: Altra Federal Credit...

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

High School Climb Night | Roca

Roca Climbing and Fitness 6071 Rome Circle NW, Rochester, United States

Discounted day pass for high school students! Every Saturday night during the school year, high school students (14+) can climb from 5pm-8pm for just $15 (tax included) w/ rental harness & shoes included! Meet new friends, bring your friends or come in by yourself and hang out all while exercising...

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)

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

Mayowood Mansion 3720 Mayowood Road SW, Rochester, 55902

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...

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

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

Mayowood Mansion 3720 Mayowood Road SW, Rochester, 55902

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...

Figure Drawing | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, Minnesota, Select a Country:

Wednesday, May 21 6 - 8 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM) Open to all artists and art enthusiasts ages 18+, from beginner to expert, this uninstructed session includes a live, nude and/or semi-clothed model, starting with short gestural poses and moving into longer holds. Work time is self-directed with...

$18

Puzzle Night + Swap | Historic Chateau Theater

Historic Chateau Theatre 15 1st Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, United States

Calling all puzzle lovers! All are welcome at Puzzle Night at the Chateau Theatre. Meet other jigsaw enthusiasts for non-competitive puzzling and puzzle swapping. Put together one of the puzzles provided or bring your own. If participating in the swap, bring puzzles to exchange with others and go home with...

Free

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, Minnesota, Select a Country:

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...

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, Minnesota, Select a Country:

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...

Free – $5