Join us for a relaxing time in Historic Downtown Rochester! Interested in Clay and hand built pottery? This is the class for you! Join us as we welcome Katie from George Pottery. Katie will guide you through creating your own ceramic cup. She will bring tools for design and glazes...
Our Christmas Tours are a cherished and much-loved tradition at Mayowood. Beginning on October 31st, the beautifully decorated home welcomes guests into the holiday spirit from the moment they arrive. Each year features a unique theme, with festive décor thoughtfully designed to reflect that season’s special focus. Christmas Tours 2026:...
Every Sunday in November and December, we invite you to unwind with us while wrapping gifts for the holiday season! Don't even bother hauling them in the house...head straight to LTS to get them all wrapped up and hidden from prying eyes before heading home! We'll supply all that you...
Enjoy a docent-led, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center’s current exhibitions featuring the work of regional, national and international artists in a contemporary architectural setting. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. $8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members No reservations...
Trumpet-player extraordinaire Charles Lazarus of the MN Orchestra will be giving in Rochester on Nov. 22nd! This sure-to-be fabulous clinic is for all ages and abilities and will be held from 1:00-2:30pm at First Presbyterian Church downtown. Cost for the workshop is $10, and everyone is encouraged to bring their...
Cabaret - book: Joe Masteroff music and lyrics: John Kander & Fred Ebb Set in 1929–1930 Berlin during the twilight of the Jazz Age as the Nazis rise to power, the musical focuses on the hedonistic nightlife at the seedy Kit Kat Klub and revolves around American writer Clifford Bradshaw's...
ABSOLUTE THEATRE IS BACK AGAIN AFTER THEIR SOLD OUT PRODUCTION OF JERSEY BOYS LAST FALL! Presenting the classic Kander and Ebb musical “Cabaret.” Set in 1929–1930 Berlin during the twilight of the Jazz Age as the Nazis rise to power, the musical focuses on the hedonistic nightlife at the seedy...
Star Wars Unlimited Free Play - come in and get a promo pack when you play. Starting at 1 p.m. and going all day.
Acclaimed Minnesota Orchestra and former Canadian Brass trumpeter, Charles Lazarus, teams up with organist and former Director of the National Lutheran Choir, David Cherwien, for an afternoon of exciting and virtuosic music making.
Are you a high school student interested in trying something new and exciting? Join our 9-week Learn to Curl League! This league is perfect for high school students who are new to the sport. Over the course of four weeks, you'll learn the fundamentals of curling, including the delivery, sweeping,...
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...
American Mahjong (often called American Mah Jongg) is a fun, social tile game that combines strategy, pattern-building, and a little luck. Typically played with four players, the goal is to create specific hands using tiles drawn and discarded during the game. American Mahjong follows rules set by the National Mah...
Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please. A quiet activity zone will be available for older siblings.
Join us with your crafting project, whatever it may be 🙂 All drinks are 50% off from 3-6pm on Mondays for crafters, so enjoy a beverage as you work. Invite a friend to join you!!
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...
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...
Casual chess competition with possible prizes. All are welcome.
The Bake Sale is BACK!! We will have your favorite goodies: pies, cookies, bars, puppy chow, and more - all ready to take to your family's Thanksgiving dinner! - Proceeds benefit Companion Homestead Dog Sanctuary -All are welcome • pups must be leashed BONUS: We’ve got some fun surprises!! So...
Our Christmas Tours are a cherished and much-loved tradition at Mayowood. Beginning on October 31st, the beautifully decorated home welcomes guests into the holiday spirit from the moment they arrive. Each year features a unique theme, with festive décor thoughtfully designed to reflect that season’s special focus. Christmas Tours 2026:...
(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...
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...
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...
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...
Art Social is BACK!!!! MAKE ART, MEET NEW PEOPLE, SOCIALIZE, GET CREATIVE AT FORAGER ONCE A MONTH IN THE COFFEE SHOP! The goal of this event is to create a welcoming environment that is open and free to the public. All attendees may bring their own non toxic art supplies...
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...
Welcome to MUSIC HEADZ Trivia, a musical journey thru the pages of life's melodic photo album. We explore multiple choice, true or false, mix n match and other fun games like name that band, song, or album, and Finish that lyric. Top teams square off at the end of each...
A weekly gathering for LGBTQ+ friends and allies! Come celebrate where you’re celebrated!
Each week we will create a different art or craft project. Geared toward ages Prek-4th grade This activity is free with admission.
Our Christmas Tours are a cherished and much-loved tradition at Mayowood. Beginning on October 31st, the beautifully decorated home welcomes guests into the holiday spirit from the moment they arrive. Each year features a unique theme, with festive décor thoughtfully designed to reflect that season’s special focus. Christmas Tours 2026:...
Enjoy gentle songs, simple stories, and a lullaby at this 20-minute lapsit storytime. This event is designed for children birth through 5 years old and their families. NO STORYTIME ON OCTOBER 7 AND NOVEMBER 11
Engage in active rhymes, songs, and interactive stories. This 20-minute preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their families. NO STORYTIME ON OCTOBER 7 AND NOVEMBER 11
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...
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,...
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...
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.
Unleash your inner hero with some George and Harold approved supa awesome activities!
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,...
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.
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.
Bluegrass/Folk
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....
Weekly trivia hosted by trivia mafia! The last Wednesday of each month will feature a trivia intermission hosted by Post Bulletin.
Get a midweek break from work and a jump on the weekend! Enjoy every Wednesday night with a karaoke party! Come sing, dance, eat, and drink the night away! Enjoy the best karaoke entertainment with mainstream music, a DJ, and Karaoke!
Kick off Thanksgiving with a night of live music, cold drinks, and good friends! 🎶 Booker and Friends live from 8–11 PM 📅 The night before Thanksgiving Grab your crew and join us for some fun before the turkey!
The 2026 Great Gobble 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk, is an untimed fun run/walk, taking place on the morning of Thanksgiving Day at Autumn Ridge Church in Rochester! Autumn Ridge Church has once again graciously offered their large, heated, indoor facility so that no matter the weather on Thanksgiving...
Use #TurkeyTradition when sharing your photos from the event! Instagram: @mn_runs This is a public page for our participants to post on. Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to event. All official information is on the event's website MNRuns.com
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...
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,...
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...
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!
