• Quarry Hill Critter Spotlight: Bats | Quarry Hill

    Quarry Hill Nature Center 701 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester, United States

    The animal residents who live in Quarry Hill Park are amazing. Join us to bust the myths about an often misunderstood and feared mammal, Bats! Echolocation, keen sense of smell and the ability to eat 500 mosquitoes in an hour - bats are amazing and beneficial! Meet our wildest staff...

    Free
  • December Sunday School: Tiramisu, Coffee and Tea 101 | Bleu Duck Kitchen

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

    December Sunday School: Tiramisu, Coffee and Tea 101 With Colorway Coffee and Mandala Tea! Sunday, December 20, 2026 2 to 4 PM Tickets now on sale! https://events.humanitix.com/december-sunday-school-tiramisu-101-with-coffee-and-tea-101

  • A Christmas Story: The Musical | Rochester Civic Theatre

    Rochester Civic Theatre, 30 Civic Center Drive SE; Suite 100, Rochester, MN 55904 30 Civic Center Drive SE; Suite 100, Rochester, MN, United States

    A CHRISTMAS STORY Book by Joseph Robinette. Music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Based on the motion picture A Christmas Story distributed by Warner Bros., written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark, and upon In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash written by Jean...

    $37
  • LIVE MUSIC – Nicky Nieling | The Shoe Beverage Bar

    The Shoe Beverage Bar

    Some artists you catch whenever you want. Nicky Nieling isn't one of them. He doesn't play out often, which makes this night a real treat. Nicky was the very first official Live at The Shoe performer, and we're thrilled to welcome him home. Nicky is a Minnesota singer-songwriter whose songs...

  • Brewery Bingo | Kinney Creek Brewery

    Brewery Bingo
    Kinney Creek Brewery 1016 7th St NW, Rochester, MN, United States

    Sunday Night Bingo at Kinney Creek Brewery! Hosted by the Rochester Elk’s Lodge Looking for a fun way to wrap up your weekend? Join us every Sunday night for Bingo at the Brewery! Grab a drink, find a seat, and get ready for a night of friendly competition and cash...

  • Family Board Games | Rochester Public Library

    Rochester Public Library 101 2nd St. SE , Rochester, United States

    Spend an hour playing with the library's selection of board games with family and friends.

    Free
  • Monday Meditation Meetup | Assisi Heights Spirituality Center

    Monday Meditation Meetup
    Assisi Heights Spirituality Center

    MONDAYS, OCTOBER 5, 2026 – May 10, 2027 | 5:30-6:15PM FREE | IN-PERSON Experience a regular group meditation practice using primarily 30-minute guided meditations. It is time to reflect or ponder for spiritual awareness. No experience is necessary and all are welcome! Sponsored by the Rochester Meditation Center and Assisi...

    Free
  • Dancing Downtown | Rochester Art Center

    Dancing Downtown at Rochester Art Center
    Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN, Select a Country:

    Rochester Downtown Alliance is proud to bring FREE group dance lessons to Downtown on Monday evenings from 6-7pm, followed by a music session to practice your skills from 7-8pm! Whether you're an experienced dancer or have never put on your dancing shoes, come enjoy a fun evening of dancing, brought...

    Free
  • LIVE MUSIC – Blue Violin’s Retro Rock & Roll Christmas | Mayo Civic Center

    Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN, United States

    An 80s Holiday Spectacular - Music By Bon Jovi - Michael Jackson - Van Halen - and Christmas Favorites. After sold-out performances from the Sydney Opera House to Prague, Carnegie Hall to Iceland, America’s Christmas Soundtrack Returns with internationally touring violin sensation Blue Violin's 4th Annual Retro Rock & Roll...

    $35
  • LIVE MUSIC – Blue Violin’s Retro Rock & Roll Christmas | Mayo Civic Center

    Mayo Civic Center 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN, United States

    America’s Christmas Soundtrack Returns After sold-out performances from the Sydney Opera House to Prague, Carnegie Hall to Iceland, internationally touring violin sensation Blue Violin returns with the 4th Annual Retro Rock & Roll Christmas Tour — an electrifying holiday spectacular blending the energy of an 80s arena rock show with...

  • Stuffed Animal Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

    Rochester Public Library 101 2nd St. SE , Rochester, United States

    Put on your dancing shoes and bring your favorite stuffed pal for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for families.

    Free
  • Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays | Four Daughters Vineyard

    Four Daughters Vineyard and Winery 78757 State Highway 16 Spring Valley, Spring Valley, MN, United States

    (Tasting Room open as normal) Bring your group for a fresh and engaging book club experience at Four Daughters! Have an existing club? Have you been meaning to form a new group? Would you like to join a community group? Make this your new weekly or monthly tradition! Tuesday Book...

  • Tuesday Arcade Happy Hour | Hyperspace Starcade

    HyperSpace Starcade North Broadway Avenue 1623, Rochester, Minnesota, United States

    Every Tuesday from 4–6 PM, game credits go 20% further at HyperSpace Starcade. 🕹️ After school fun 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family game night 🏆 Friendly competition 🎁 Win real prizes Happy Hour pricing is displayed directly on participating game card readers. Looking for something fun to do in Rochester? Stop in, challenge...

  • Centering Prayer | Assisi Heights Spirituality Center

    Centering Prayer
    Assisi Heights Spirituality Center

    Every Tuesday | 5:00-6:00pm Free | In-Person Instructor: Sister Beth Lynn, OSC Click here to make a donation to the Assisi Heights Spirituality Center. The practice of Centering Prayer is a sort of “boot camp” or initiation to meditation and/or contemplation. Centering Prayer is one of many approaches. It is...

    Free
  • Gift Card Raffle | Kinney Creek Brewery

    Gift Card Raffle
    Kinney Creek Brewery 1016 7th St NW, Rochester, MN, United States

    Gift Card Raffle Night at the Brewery! Join us for our Gift Card Raffle—our twist on a classic meat raffle, with more flexibility and just as much fun! Each ticket is just $1, and winning tickets score a Hy-Vee or Ye Olde Butcher Shoppe gift card—perfect for meat, groceries, grilling...

  • Trivia Tuesday | Tilda’s

    Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s!
    Tilda's Pizzeria 300 1st Ave NW, Rochester, United States

    Join us every Tuesday at 6p for Trivia Tuesdays at Tilda's with Trivia Mafia! Free to play, win great prizes, have fun and put that useless knowledge to work! Play solo or with a team of up to 6 players! We ask questions about everything under the sun (and, in...

  • A Charlie Brown Christmas – Live on Stage! | Mayo Civic Center

    Mayo Civic Center 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN, United States

    Everyone’s favorite holiday classic comes to life in the touring production A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE! Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the whole Peanuts gang as they produce their own Christmas play and ultimately learn the true meaning of the season. A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE...

  • Cozy Family Storytime | Rochester Public Library

    Rochester Public Library 101 2nd St. SE , Rochester, United States

    Bring your slippers and your fuzzy blankets. Let’s get cozy! Enjoy a warm and snuggly 30 minutes of books, rhymes, songs and fun! This event is open to children of all ages and their grown-ups.

    Free
  • Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

    Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography
March 14, 2026 - March 2027 | Rochester Art Center Atrium
Curated by Zoe Cinel Rochester Art Center presents an exhibition by Minneapolis-based textile artist and dancer Alexandra Beaumont. The exhibition includes artworks from her 2024 series Techniques for Ecstasy and The Choreography, a new installation that expands...

  • Amy Cannestra Exhibition: “Liminal Dwelling” | Rochester Art Center

    Amy Cannestra: Liminal Dwelling
    Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN, Select a Country:

    The Rochester Art Center presents a solo exhibition of Milwaukee-based artist Amy Cannestra. In this exhibition Cannestra examines how domestic spaces—traditionally understood as sites of comfort and refuge—can quietly transform into environments shaped by self-loathing, comparison, and depression. Through gestural pastel drawings, hanging and mixed media sculptures, and video works,...

    $8
  • Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World | Rochester Art Center

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

    Born and based in Berlin, Roger Wardin received his Master of Arts from the Academy of Fine Arts, Berlin, and has exhibited throughout Germany and the Netherlands. This exhibition marks his first presentation in the United States, however, his paintings are presented in the gallery as digital reproduction prints that...

    $8
  • Self-guided Tours | Plummer House

    Self-guided Tours at the Plummer House
    Plummer House

    Explore the historic Plummer House at your own pace with a self-guided tour. Discover beautifully preserved rooms, learn about Dr. Henry Plummer and early Mayo Clinic history, and enjoy the scenic grounds and gardens. Adults $15 Students $5 Under 5 Free.

    $5 – $15
  • Cozy Crafts for Kids | Rochester Public Library

    Rochester Public Library 101 2nd St. SE , Rochester, United States

    Enjoy some cozy crafts indoors on a cold winter day. Activities are designed for kids in grades K-5.

    Free
  • Commander Free Play at Gamez & More

    Commander Free Play at Gamez & More
    Gamez & More

    Come and enjoy MTG Commander. No charge to play and make sure to download the MTG Companion App to submit our stores code and get a store promo pack! MTG Commander is all day but usually players come in around 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to play until we close,...

  • Art Club | Boundless MN

    Art Club
    Boundless MN

    Each week on Wednesdays we have an art project to complete together (or take home in some cases). Two sessions each week 10a-11a and 4:30p-5:30p. See flyer for projects planned for the month. This activity is included with regular admission.

  • Art Club | Boundless MN

    Art Club
    Boundless MN

    Each week on Wednesdays we have an art project to complete together (or take home in some cases). Two sessions each week 10a-11a and 4:30p-5:30p. See flyer for projects planned for the month. This activity is included with regular admission.

  • Queer Fitness Class | Anytime Fitness

    Queer Fitness Class
    Anytime Fitness - Rochester 1629 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, United States

    A welcoming space for queer folks to come break a sweat, challenge themselves and build gym community! Please sign up for each class: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflDczWiKi-Chbxrx04UQJTz0CEbx1odN8FenPCjE2yNP-MWA/viewform?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwMYqxFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpzln9O-u-Gq4wKAmX8zAUhLUeh07ta4pP4x-AyVCr4uheBroP7UqD8yjFd8__aem_LjYmHYgCCtBpW4qR-5NjnA Instructor: Beni B. (they/them/theirs) Location: ANYTIME FITNESS (Studio room). 1629 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906 Time/date: Classes run from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Wednesdays....

    Free
  • Becoming Whole: A Yoga Nidra and Sound Bath Experience Drop-In | Assisi Heights Spirituality Center

    Assisi Heights Spirituality Center

    Wednesday, October 28 | 6:30-8:00pm $30 drop-in | In-Person Presenters: Barb & Bev Anderson Other classes in this series occur on: Nov. 4th drop-in Nov. 11th drop-in Nov. 18th drop-in Dec. 2nd drop-in Dec. 9th drop-in Dec. 16th drop-in Session Two – Finding Your Foundation – Root Chakra: Building your...

    $30.00
  • Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

    Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography
March 14, 2026 - March 2027 | Rochester Art Center Atrium
Curated by Zoe Cinel Rochester Art Center presents an exhibition by Minneapolis-based textile artist and dancer Alexandra Beaumont. The exhibition includes artworks from her 2024 series Techniques for Ecstasy and The Choreography, a new installation that expands...

  • Amy Cannestra Exhibition: “Liminal Dwelling” | Rochester Art Center

    Amy Cannestra: Liminal Dwelling
    Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN, Select a Country:

    The Rochester Art Center presents a solo exhibition of Milwaukee-based artist Amy Cannestra. In this exhibition Cannestra examines how domestic spaces—traditionally understood as sites of comfort and refuge—can quietly transform into environments shaped by self-loathing, comparison, and depression. Through gestural pastel drawings, hanging and mixed media sculptures, and video works,...

    $8
  • Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World | Rochester Art Center

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

    Born and based in Berlin, Roger Wardin received his Master of Arts from the Academy of Fine Arts, Berlin, and has exhibited throughout Germany and the Netherlands. This exhibition marks his first presentation in the United States, however, his paintings are presented in the gallery as digital reproduction prints that...

    $8
  • Small Batch Releases | LTS Brewing

    Small Batch Releases @ LTS Brewing
    LTS Brewing 2001 32nd Ave NW, Rochester , United States

    A new small batch release every Thursday - one small keg only! We add interesting things to one keg of beer & tap it, served until gone! -Orange Vanilla Hazy IPA -Maple Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout -Blueberry Apple Ale -and lots & lots more!

  • Warhammer 40, 000 Thursdays

    Warhammer 40, 000 Thursdays
    Gamez & More

    Thursdays at Gamez & More is even busier than it has been. We have two rooms to play in. If you are looking for a game or want to learn a new one be sure to stop by. It's an all miniature night. Come and play Warhammer 40, 000 or...

  • The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

    The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center
    Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN, Select a Country:

    Fridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm (September 11, 2026 - May 2027) The Creative Studio at Rochester Art Center is a vibrant, hands-on space where visitors of all ages can dive into self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions on view. Whether you're visiting with kids, friends, or flying solo,...

  • Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

    Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography
March 14, 2026 - March 2027 | Rochester Art Center Atrium
Curated by Zoe Cinel Rochester Art Center presents an exhibition by Minneapolis-based textile artist and dancer Alexandra Beaumont. The exhibition includes artworks from her 2024 series Techniques for Ecstasy and The Choreography, a new installation that expands...

  • Amy Cannestra Exhibition: “Liminal Dwelling” | Rochester Art Center

    Amy Cannestra: Liminal Dwelling
    Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN, Select a Country:

    The Rochester Art Center presents a solo exhibition of Milwaukee-based artist Amy Cannestra. In this exhibition Cannestra examines how domestic spaces—traditionally understood as sites of comfort and refuge—can quietly transform into environments shaped by self-loathing, comparison, and depression. Through gestural pastel drawings, hanging and mixed media sculptures, and video works,...

    $8
  • Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World | Rochester Art Center

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

    Born and based in Berlin, Roger Wardin received his Master of Arts from the Academy of Fine Arts, Berlin, and has exhibited throughout Germany and the Netherlands. This exhibition marks his first presentation in the United States, however, his paintings are presented in the gallery as digital reproduction prints that...

    $8
  • Inversions: a 3-week workshop | Amethyst Studios

    Inversions: a 3-week workshop
    Amethyst Studios 608 7th St. NW, Rochester, United States

    We are so excited to offer this 3-part workshop all about inversions! Our staff member, Autumn, is completing her 200-hour yoga teacher training and has tons of gymnastics experience, including teaching at ROGA! She is thrilled to share her gymnastics knowledge and fresh eyes on yoga material for this focused...

    $45
  • Indoor Winter Farmers Market | Graham Park

    Indoor Winter Farmers Market
    35 Fairgrounds Avenue SE Rochester, MN, United States

    Join us at Graham Park for our Winter Market, where you'll find a variety of locally grown and produced foods, fresh baked goods, meats, specialty products, and handcrafted items from your favorite Rochester Farmers Market vendors. Winter Market takes place indoors in both Crawford Hall and Floral Hall at Graham...