Rochester Local

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

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...

University of Minnesota Physics Force Public Shows | Mayo Civic Center

Mayo Civic Center Rochester

ROCHESTER!  Get ready for the ultimate science show!  The Physics Force show is back at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium and ready for 2025 with an exhilarating new show! This year's show will feature live fire, lightning, a crushing barrel, and a performer falling from a tower. Reserve your spot...

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
Event Series Ageless Art

Ageless Art | Rochester Art Center

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

"Ageless Art" Co-Presented by Rochester Public Schools K-12 & Rochester Art Center On view April 12 - May 11, 2025 Join us for a special open house event honoring these young artists—students, families, and teachers are all invited to take part in the celebration! "Ageless Art" showcases the creativity of...

$5 – $21

Thrift Pop-Up | LTS Brewing

LTS Brewing 2001 32nd Ave NW, Rochester , United States

A curated selection of women's clothing (lots of jeans, shorts, tops, Spring dresses, etc.) & accessories. Everything from vintage to modern - gently used & some new with tags (but still thrifted!) New inventory added each pop up so keep an eye out for more thrift pop up events at...

Free

Makers Market: Celebrate Local Art | Byron, MN

Byron, MN

Makers Market: Celebrate Local Art in Byron, MN! Byron's Makers Market: Featuring Handcrafted Goods from Local Artisans Looking for a special Mother’s Day gift? Want to support local craftsmanship this spring? Come join us in Byron, MN this May for the Mother’s Day Makers Market! This charming market will showcase...

Free

“Cool Moms Club” Cookie Decorating Class | 125 LIVE

125 LIVE 125 Elton Hills Drive Northwest, Rochester, MN, United States

“COOL MOMS CLUB” Class Hey, cool mom! Yeah-I mean you! Treat yourself this Mother’s Day weekend and join me for a night of laughs, cookie decorating, refreshments, and a personal charcuterie board from @fiddleandfigboards! Not a mom? NOT A PROBLEM. Whether you just want to join in on the fun...

$60

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!!

LIVE MUSIC – Forrest McCurren | LTS Brewsing

LTS Brewing 2001 32nd Ave NW, Rochester , United States

Live music on a Friday night at LTS 6-8PM! "McCurren writes songs for good people that got bad grades in school, are drunk on dreams, and still trying to figure out if life is sour or sweet."

Free

Wines of the World | Rochester Event Center

Rochester Event Center 7333 Airport View DR SW, ROCHESTER, MN, United States

Wines of the World is a premier tasting event on May 9th at the Rochester Event Center, featuring wines, beers, and spirits from around the globe, along with gourmet food, live entertainment, and an online auction. 100% of proceeds support Bear Creek Services, a nonprofit providing care for over 100...

$50 – $100

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,...

Stay out of the Sun Run | Cascade Lake Park

Cascade Lake Park Rochester, MN, United States

The Stay out of the Sun Run is a 5k walk/run event at Cascade Park in Rochester, MN. Proceeds from the event benefit melanoma research, education, awareness and advocacy.

ZVAS Big Birding Day | Chester Woods Park

Chester Woods Park 8378 Highway 14 E, Eyota, MN, United States

This year’s event takes place at the peak of spring migration so we should see a wide variety of birds. Meet in the boat landing parking lot. If you didn't go to the earlier walks, we recommend you be at Chester Woods by 7:45 am in case we arrive early....

BHS Plant Sale | Byron High School Greenhouse

Byron High School 2nd Avenue Northwest 1887, Rochester, Minnesota, United States

The Byron High School Greenhouse is in full bloom under the careful guidance of the Plantopia class. Students have been busy planting, designing, and maintaining a variety of annuals, hanging baskets, vegetables, and herbs in preparation for this year's sale. The sale will be held in the BHS Commons and...

Castle Con: Enter the Dungeon | Historic Chateau Theatre

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

A celebration of Tabletop Role Playing Games, Social Deduction, and more! Join us for a weekend of gaming at the Historic Chateau Theater, where the focus will be on all types of role playing games. All ages and levels of experience are welcome! New to RPGs? Have you been wanting...

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
Event Series Ageless Art

Ageless Art | Rochester Art Center

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

"Ageless Art" Co-Presented by Rochester Public Schools K-12 & Rochester Art Center On view April 12 - May 11, 2025 Join us for a special open house event honoring these young artists—students, families, and teachers are all invited to take part in the celebration! "Ageless Art" showcases the creativity of...

$5 – $21

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....

Mother’s Day Brunch | Bleu Duck Kitchen

Bleu Duck Kitchen 14 4th Street SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Celebrate mom and let us do the cooking! Sunday, May 11, 10AM to 2PM. Reservations required! A la carte - order off the menu!

Mother’s Day Brunch | Forager Brewery

Forager Brewery 1005 6th Street NW, Rochester, MN, United States

Not your average brunch buffet for not your average Mom! Join us on Sunday, May 11th for our annual Mother's Day Brunch where each dish is lovingly crafted from scratch. This is a ticketed event with reservations available from 10 am to 2:30 pm. Did we mention that Moms (and...

Free – $35

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...

Mamas & Marigolds | Red Barn Learning Farm

Red Barn Learning Farm 27251 State Hwy 30, Hayfield, MN, United States

We are open on Mother's Day from 10am-4pm with FREE admission for moms as well as a FREE marigold planting activity, Admission $8 (+tax) age one and over.

Mother’s Day Family Pictures | Forager Brewery

Forager Brewery 1005 6th Street NW, Rochester, MN, United States

Have your portrait taken by professional photographer, Clomotion Pictures, in a customized spring themed photo area at Forager's Mothers Day Brunch. For $20 you receive a professional portrait edited and printed onto a 5x7 and delivered digitally via email for future printing/social media purposes. Payment will be taken upon signup,...

Event Series Ageless Art

Ageless Art | Rochester Art Center

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

"Ageless Art" Co-Presented by Rochester Public Schools K-12 & Rochester Art Center On view April 12 - May 11, 2025 Join us for a special open house event honoring these young artists—students, families, and teachers are all invited to take part in the celebration! "Ageless Art" showcases the creativity of...

$5 – $21

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

Soul Sundays | Forager Brewery

Forager Brewery 1005 6th Street NW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us for Soul Sundays, a vibrant monthly gathering that celebrates the heart and rhythm of soul music! On the second Sunday of each month from 4-8 PM, you can enjoy the captivating sounds of vinyl while you enjoy delicious Forager food and drink. Hosted by Dan Van Eijl, aka...

Free