Produce Parade. Tomato Trade. Grow and Give. Do you have squash coming out of your ears? Up to your eyeballs in beans? Bring your extra garden goods (produce, herbs, flowers) to Cook Park and share with the community. We will cancel in the invent of rain.
Mick Meilahn: Primordial Shift On View June 1 – September 28, 2025 Artist Spotlight Tour | July 19 at 1pm Rochester Art Center is proud to present a captivating new exhibition by acclaimed glass artist and third-generation farmer Mick Meilahn. Known for his striking sculpture installations, Meilahn explores the complex...
MacKenzie “MAC” Mitzuk: "Nostalgic Escapism" On View June 14 – October 5, 2025 Jurors: Kalianne Morrison, LaVanda Mireles, Zoe Cinel Spotlight Tour: June 14 at 1pm Rochester Art Center presents a solo exhibition of paintings and sculptures by artist MacKenzie “MAC” Mitzuk. Mitzuk’s exhibition proposal was selected through a juried...
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...
Save the date! Celebrate 6 years of Thesis Beer Project with a day of special tappings, great music, and delicious food! 3:00 - Miriam Haacke4:15 - Joel Ward5:30 - Mike Bentele & Peter Laack6:45 - Greentop8:00 - The Shackletons9:30 - JoJo Green
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...
We are excited to be moving right next door!August 16th Celebrate the first gathering with us in our new location at 319 and 321 South Broadway.Stop by anytime from 3-6pm, even if it’s just for a quick hello, we would love to see you! Admittedly, we thought this day may never...
Join us for our next Adaptive Climbing Event at ROCA Climbing & Fitness in NW, Rochester on Sat, August 16th! ROCA will be hosting Adaptive Climbing events throughout the year for new and experienced adaptive climbers! These events will be a "pay what you can" offering. Our goal is to...
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 ;)
Join us for the 53rd Annual 3 day antique show and flea market event Downtown Oronoco! Call 507-367-2111 to register your booth or food truck, or SAVE THE DATE and bring your friends! it's going to be a ROCKIN' good time!
Week‑Long Schedule (e.g., Aug 11–17, 2025)– Community picnic & cookouts– Antique tractor shows, quilt & flower displays– Cruise night, softball tournaments & tractor pulls Family Fun at South Park & Downtown– Bounce houses, foam parties (ages 10 & under, and older kids)– Water‑balloon wars, caricatures, virtual gaming trailer– Beer gardens...
Corn on the Cob Days August 13-17, 2025 Parade Online Entry Form Edit your parade entry Events for this year! View pictures from past events List of Last Years Events Lakeside Foods Corn on the Cob Days Facts Parade entries (Staff only) Entertainment in 2025 Don't forget the parade!...
Join Bleu Duck Kitchen and Pure Barre for a barre class and social at Bleu Duck Kitchen! Barre class will start promptly at 11:00 a.m. - PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN YOGA MAT AND WATER BOTTLE. Barre BQ will take place outdoors in our alley from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m....
Mick Meilahn: Primordial Shift On View June 1 – September 28, 2025 Artist Spotlight Tour | July 19 at 1pm Rochester Art Center is proud to present a captivating new exhibition by acclaimed glass artist and third-generation farmer Mick Meilahn. Known for his striking sculpture installations, Meilahn explores the complex...
MacKenzie “MAC” Mitzuk: "Nostalgic Escapism" On View June 14 – October 5, 2025 Jurors: Kalianne Morrison, LaVanda Mireles, Zoe Cinel Spotlight Tour: June 14 at 1pm Rochester Art Center presents a solo exhibition of paintings and sculptures by artist MacKenzie “MAC” Mitzuk. Mitzuk’s exhibition proposal was selected through a juried...
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...
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...
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...
Gladiolus Days is St. Charles annual festival in honor of the late Carl Fischer, who was the worlds leading hybridizer of new and distinctive gladiolus. He received numerous awards for his achievements, including the Society of the American Florists Gold Medal Award. He also received 80 awards for his “All American”...
Looking for something fun and different to do? Head out to LTS August 17th for this FREE event! Maybe you'll be going home with some goodies!
Becky Schlegel Wake is an award-winning singer-songwriter, who combines, classic country, contemporary folk, and Bluegrass influences to craft a modern Americana sound that is uniquely her own. Music Downtown brings live music to the Peace Plaza and other downtown locations, encouraging passers by to enjoy the music of local artists...
Gladiolus Days is St. Charles annual festival in honor of the late Carl Fischer, who was the worlds leading hybridizer of new and distinctive gladiolus. He received numerous awards for his achievements, including the Society of the American Florists Gold Medal Award. He also received 80 awards for his “All American”...
Kids, make art this summer with Gallery 24! August 18-21, 10am-3:30pm. Ages 6-12. Information/registration HERE!
Rochester Downtown Alliance is proud to bring FREE group dance lessons to Downtown on Monday evenings from 6-8pm in Peace Plaza! Whether you're an experienced dancer or have never put on your dancing shoes, come enjoy a fun evening of dancing, brought to you by instructors from our local USA...
August 18th is Puzzle Night at LTS! We've got all kinds of locally made beverages for those seeking alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. Come on out to have a drink and win prizes!
Join our supportive and empowering virtual community for individuals diagnosed with Stage 0 to Stage 3 breast cancer. Connect with survivors from around the world who understand your journey and are seeking meaningful connection, education, and encouragement. This group is facilitated by fellow breast cancer survivors and regularly supported by...
Join us for an evening in the shade with music, arts and crafts, fresh local produce and delicious eats! You're sure to find something new!!
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...
Expecting a baby and wondering how a doula can support you? People's Food Co-op is proud to partner with Med City Doulas to bring you this relaxed event where you can meet local doulas, ask questions, and connect with the right support for your birth and postpartum recovery. Enjoy a...
Kids, make art this summer with Gallery 24! August 18-21, 10am-3:30pm. Ages 6-12. Information/registration HERE!
Gladiolus Days is St. Charles annual festival in honor of the late Carl Fischer, who was the worlds leading hybridizer of new and distinctive gladiolus. He received numerous awards for his achievements, including the Society of the American Florists Gold Medal Award. He also received 80 awards for his “All American”...
Yep, is IS rocket science. Learn to build and launch rockets while you hypothesize, collaborate, and launch! What a Blast!
We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and construction.
We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and construction.
We invite you to get creative at the Library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7 pm to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
Local Launch Party: Free Drinks + Empowering Night Out!Be one of the first 100 to get a FREE drink ticket when you buy The Chronic Overachiever Live reading + Q&A with the author 5:30 Cozy brewery vibes Meet other local go-getters Tuesday, August 19 | 4:30–7pm Little Thistle Brewing, Rochester MN RSVP now!
Stop by grab a beverage meet the artist and view her beautiful work! About the ArtistTierney Parker Aka Mixie Madness I’ve lived in Rochester most of my life, and I’m proud of the person it’s helped shape me into. The community here is so beautifully diverse,motivational, and inspiring. The good,...
Join EA Therapeutic Health, Rochester Parks and Recreation, and an area doctor to learn about health, take a walk, and meet new friends. You choose your distance and pace. Free event-all are welcome! Sarah Betzold, AuD, CCC-A, CH-AP will present on the topic "Cheers for Ears: Hearing and Brain Health"...
Join us for an outdoor storytime at Eyota Farmers Market in West Side Park (303 W. 5th St., Eyota) Arrive early to visit the Bookmobile which will be available 4 - 6:30 PM. Outdoor seating - bring your own blanket. This storytime will be cancelled in inclement weather.
Join us for an outdoor storytime at Eyota Farmers Market in West Side Park (303 W 5th Street, Eyota, MN 55934). Arrive early to visit the Bookmobile which will be available 4PM-6:30PM. Outdoor seating - bring your own blanket. This storytime will be canceled in inclement weather.
Join us every Tuesday at 6pm for the most fun you can have on a Tuesday! The last Tuesday of each month will feature themed trivia, general knowledge the rest of the month! About the venue Tilda’s Pizzeria serves up handcrafted, wood-fired pizzas made with house-made dough and the freshest...
Join local artist Sarah Hoppe at Gallery 24 to make a small 3D felted bouquet. Register here: https://square.link/u/8xKxN5y2
The RavensFire Band plays and sings their unique collection of originals and fun covers of many popular varieties of music, including pop, golden oldies, soft rock, traditional blues and jazz, folk and world, vintage country, bluegrass, Irish, and more!
Three-time Grammy® Award-winning blues legend Bobby Rush and five-time Grammy® nominated singer/songwriter/guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd, unite for a very special collection of new blues songs that the two artists wrote and recorded together, and will perform at Mayo Civic Center August 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for A Special...
May the force be with you...at LTS Star Wars Trivia August 19th! You know the drill...get here early, bring the crew, and win prizes!
Art is ALL around us! This class helps your little artist cultivate their artistic skills while learning about the different types of art available to us. We will work with a multitude of mediums to create unique, one-of-a-kind projects. Each month is broken down into different topics, all of which...
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...
Kids, make art this summer with Gallery 24! August 18-21, 10am-3:30pm. Ages 6-12. Information/registration HERE!
Art is ALL around us! This class helps your little artist cultivate their artistic skills while learning about the different types of art available to us. We will work with a multitude of mediums to create unique, one-of-a-kind projects. Each month is broken down into different topics, all of which...
