Rochester MN Holiday Events

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Holiday Events

Rochester MN has a fantastic variety of wonderful holiday events for everyone this holiday season!

Our local businesses have worked hard to provide festive, supportive, and fun events for our community.  Click on the dates below to be taken to a list of events for that week!

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Experience “the heart of Rochester” this holiday season!

Head downtown, where the city shines with festive spirit and endless possibilities.  Parking is easy with Rochester Public Parking – even during the holidays – with over 5-thousand public parking spaces.  Enjoy free parking on evenings…weekends…and for the first hour during the week.  There’s fantastic shopping…delightful dining…and festive events – especially during the holiday season.  Visit Rochester M-N dot gov to plan your next trip to downtown Rochester.

Christmas Around the World | Historic Mayowood Mansion

November 12 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chilly weather is soon to arrive and with that, the holiday season begins. Mayowood is a 23,000-squa...

Christmas Around the World | Historic Mayowood Mansion

November 13 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chilly weather is soon to arrive and with that, the holiday season begins. Mayowood is a 23,000-squa...

Christmas Around the World | Historic Mayowood Mansion

November 14 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chilly weather is soon to arrive and with that, the holiday season begins. Mayowood is a 23,000-squa...

Plaid Tidings | Historic Chateau Theatre

November 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, @ 7 pm & 17, 24 @ 1 pm Performed at the Chateau Theatre – dow...

Christmas Open House | Flowers by Jerry

November 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

We are thrilled to celebrate our Annual FBJ Christmas Open House with you again this year! WHEN: Fri...

Christmas Around the World | Historic Mayowood Mansion

November 15 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chilly weather is soon to arrive and with that, the holiday season begins. Mayowood is a 23,000-squa...

Plaid Tidings | Historic Chateau Theatre

November 15 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, @ 7 pm & 17, 24 @ 1 pm Performed at the Chateau Theatre – dow...

Thankful & Grateful Holday Celebration | Stockholm, WI

November 16 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Each weekend from November 2nd through December 21st finds the charming villages of the West Coast o...

Christmas Open House | Flowers by Jerry

November 16 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

We are thrilled to celebrate our Annual FBJ Christmas Open House with you again this year! WHEN: Fri...

Christmas Around the World | Historic Mayowood Mansion

November 16 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chilly weather is soon to arrive and with that, the holiday season begins. Mayowood is a 23,000-squa...

Holiday Open House | Garten Marketplatz

November 16 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The beautifully decorated Gift House & Carriage House is ready for you! Come join the fun with d...

Outdoor Christmas Market | Villa Bellezza Vineyard & Winery

November 16 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Experience the tradition of a European outdoor Christmas market on the Wisconsin Great River Road in...

Holiday Spruce Top Workshop | Sargent’s on 2nd

November 16 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

We are excited to host our Annual Holiday Spruce Top Container Workshops! Each guest can choose from...

Plaid Tidings | Historic Chateau Theatre

November 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, @ 7 pm & 17, 24 @ 1 pm Performed at the Chateau Theatre – dow...

Thankful & Grateful Holday Celebration | Stockholm, WI

November 17 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Each weekend from November 2nd through December 21st finds the charming villages of the West Coast o...

Christmas Around the World | Historic Mayowood Mansion

November 17 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chilly weather is soon to arrive and with that, the holiday season begins. Mayowood is a 23,000-squa...

Outdoor Christmas Market | Villa Bellezza Vineyard & Winery

November 17 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Experience the tradition of a European outdoor Christmas market on the Wisconsin Great River Road in...

Holiday Open House | Garten Marketplatz

November 17 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The beautifully decorated Gift House & Carriage House is ready for you! Come join the fun with d...

Plaid Tidings | Historic Chateau Theatre

November 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, @ 7 pm & 17, 24 @ 1 pm Performed at the Chateau Theatre – dow...

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Christmas Around the World | Historic Mayowood Mansion

November 19 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chilly weather is soon to arrive and with that, the holiday season begins. Mayowood is a 23,000-squa...

Christmas Around the World | Historic Mayowood Mansion

November 20 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chilly weather is soon to arrive and with that, the holiday season begins. Mayowood is a 23,000-squa...

Christmas Around the World | Historic Mayowood Mansion

November 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chilly weather is soon to arrive and with that, the holiday season begins. Mayowood is a 23,000-squa...

Spreads for the BIG Spread | This is Food Union

November 21 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

More news—and we’re spreading it in style! Join us Thursday, Nov 21, from 5:30–7 pm as we ...

Holiday Spruce Top Workshop | Sargent’s on 2nd

November 21 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

We are excited to host our Annual Holiday Spruce Top Container Workshops! Each guest can choose from...

Plaid Tidings | Historic Chateau Theatre

November 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, @ 7 pm & 17, 24 @ 1 pm Performed at the Chateau Theatre – dow...

Christmas Around the World | Historic Mayowood Mansion

November 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chilly weather is soon to arrive and with that, the holiday season begins. Mayowood is a 23,000-squa...

Handmade Holiday Market | Byron, MN

November 22 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for a festive atmosphere to shop locally made goods for gifts, home decor, or as a special t...

Plaid Tidings | Historic Chateau Theatre

November 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, @ 7 pm & 17, 24 @ 1 pm Performed at the Chateau Theatre – dow...

Thankful & Grateful Holday Celebration | Stockholm, WI

November 23 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Each weekend from November 2nd through December 21st finds the charming villages of the West Coast o...

Holiday Bazaar | Graham Park

November 23 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

HOLIDAY BAZAAR IS AN EVENT hosted by friends of the farmers market to celebrate local artists, craft...

Handmade Holiday Market | Byron, MN

November 23 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Join us for a festive atmosphere to shop locally made goods for gifts, home decor, or as a special t...

Christmas Around the World | Historic Mayowood Mansion

November 23 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chilly weather is soon to arrive and with that, the holiday season begins. Mayowood is a 23,000-squa...

Outdoor Christmas Market | Villa Bellezza Vineyard & Winery

November 23 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Experience the tradition of a European outdoor Christmas market on the Wisconsin Great River Road in...

Holiday Spruce Top Workshop | Sargent’s on 2nd

November 23 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

We are excited to host our Annual Holiday Spruce Top Container Workshops! Each guest can choose from...

Porch Pot Class | Salem Glen Winery

November 23 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Come join us for a fun and creative porch pot class with Plant Shack! This event is perfect for thos...

Holiday Spruce Top Workshop | Sargent’s on 2nd

November 23 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

We are excited to host our Annual Holiday Spruce Top Container Workshops! Each guest can choose from...

Plaid Tidings | Historic Chateau Theatre

November 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, @ 7 pm & 17, 24 @ 1 pm Performed at the Chateau Theatre – dow...

Thankful & Grateful Holday Celebration | Stockholm, WI

November 24 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Each weekend from November 2nd through December 21st finds the charming villages of the West Coast o...

Christmas Around the World | Historic Mayowood Mansion

November 24 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chilly weather is soon to arrive and with that, the holiday season begins. Mayowood is a 23,000-squa...

Outdoor Christmas Market | Villa Bellezza Vineyard & Winery

November 24 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Experience the tradition of a European outdoor Christmas market on the Wisconsin Great River Road in...

Plaid Tidings | Historic Chateau Theatre

November 24 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, @ 7 pm & 17, 24 @ 1 pm Performed at the Chateau Theatre – dow...

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holiday events

Christmas Around the World | Historic Mayowood Mansion

November 26 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chilly weather is soon to arrive and with that, the holiday season begins. Mayowood is a 23,000-squa...

Christmas Around the World | Historic Mayowood Mansion

November 27 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chilly weather is soon to arrive and with that, the holiday season begins. Mayowood is a 23,000-squa...

Black Fri-Yay and Small Business Saturday | Once Upon a Child

November 29 @ 9:30 am - 8:00 pm

Looking to save on Black Friday WITHOUT the mall madness?! Join us this Black Friday, November 29, a...

Christmas Around the World | Historic Mayowood Mansion

November 29 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chilly weather is soon to arrive and with that, the holiday season begins. Mayowood is a 23,000-squa...

Festival of Trees | The Kahler Grand Hotel

November 29 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Step into the enchanting world of the Festival of Trees, Rochester’s most cherished holiday tr...

S’mores & Santa | Sargent’s

November 29 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Celebrate the holiday season with Sargent’s 3rd annual ‘S’mores & Santa’, a free family-...

Here Comes Santa Claus | Peace Plaza Downtown

November 29 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mark your calendars for “Here Comes Santa Claus” on Friday, November 29. This beloved holiday tr...

Holiday Stroll | Red Wing, MN

November 29 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Holiday Stroll is back and this year we are Baking Spirits Bright! There will be horse drawn car...

Meet Santa | Galleria at University Square

November 29 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us on **Friday, November 29th from 5:30-7:00 PM** at Galleria at University Square for a magica...

Nuncrackers | The Rochester Repertory Theatre Company

November 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Performing Nov 29-30, Dec 5-8 and 12-15, 2024By Dan GogginDirected by Annie Johnson From the basemen...

Thankful & Grateful Holday Celebration | Stockholm, WI

November 30 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Each weekend from November 2nd through December 21st finds the charming villages of the West Coast o...

North Owl Apparel Pop-up for Small Business Saturday | Graham Park – Crawford Hall

November 30 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Come visit North Owl Apparel for Small Business Saturday at Graham Park in the Crawford Hall! I can&...

Black Fri-Yay and Small Business Saturday | Once Upon a Child

November 30 @ 9:30 am - 8:00 pm

Looking to save on Black Friday WITHOUT the mall madness?! Join us this Black Friday, November 29, a...

Rochester Dance Company Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party | Historic Chateau Theatre

November 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Join Rochester Dance Company for their annual Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party at the Historic Chateau The...

Christmas Around the World | Historic Mayowood Mansion

November 30 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chilly weather is soon to arrive and with that, the holiday season begins. Mayowood is a 23,000-squa...

Festival of Trees | The Kahler Grand Hotel

November 30 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Step into the enchanting world of the Festival of Trees, Rochester’s most cherished holiday tr...

S’mores & Santa | Sargent’s

November 30 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Celebrate the holiday season with Sargent’s 3rd annual ‘S’mores & Santa’, a free family-...

Small Business Saturday | Bleu Duck Kitchen

November 30 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join us for Small Business Saturday on November 30th, while you #shoplocal in Downtown Rochester! We...

Small Business Saturday | Friends’ Bookstore

November 30 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Everything in the store and overflowing into the lobby will be BUY ONE AND GET ONE FREE! Books, CDs,...

Small Business Saturday – 50th Anniversary Celebration | The Nordic Shop

November 30 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Celebrate our 50th Anniversary —•Small Business Saturday, November 30th.•Annual Glogg tast...

Craft Show | Holy Cross Lutheran Church

November 30 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Holy Cross is hosting our very first Craft Show!Saturday Nov 30th from 10am-2pmANDSunday Dec 1st fro...

Outdoor Christmas Market | Villa Bellezza Vineyard & Winery

November 30 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Experience the tradition of a European outdoor Christmas market on the Wisconsin Great River Road in...

Small Biz Saturday Record Show | Thesis Beer Project

November 30 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

We’re keeping the fun spinning all month with a special Small Biz Saturday record show over at The...

Small Business Saturday – Wine Tasting with The Adventurous Sip | Jack’s Bottle Shop

November 30 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Small Business Saturday Collaboration – Saturday, November 30th 12-3 p.m. Autumn is back! This...

Small Business Saturday | Pasquale’s Pizzeria

November 30 @ 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm

We would like to offer EVERYONE our special deals 20% or 25% off when you order on line for pick up ...

Rochester Dance Company Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party | Historic Chateau Theatre

November 30 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Join Rochester Dance Company for their annual Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party at the Historic Chateau The...

Light Up Lake City | Lake City, MN

November 30 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Chamber and City of Lake City are proud to bring you Light Up Lake City! This year we are coinci...

Lighting of the Vines | Salem Glen Winery

November 30 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

It’s that time of year again… time to light the vines! Join us for the 7th annual lighting of th...

Mayowood by Candlelight | Mayowood Mansion

November 30 @ 5:00 pm

Immerse yourself in the enchanting glow of Historic Mayowood as it’s transformed into “C...

Festival of Trees: After Dark | The Kahler Grand Hotel

November 30 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Festival After Dark is a 21+ event where you can sip and stroll among the trees! Enjoy the magic of ...

Nuncrackers | The Rochester Repertory Theatre Company

November 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Performing Nov 29-30, Dec 5-8 and 12-15, 2024By Dan GogginDirected by Annie Johnson From the basemen...

Thankful & Grateful Holday Celebration | Stockholm, WI

December 1 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Each weekend from November 2nd through December 21st finds the charming villages of the West Coast o...

Christmas Around the World | Historic Mayowood Mansion

December 1 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chilly weather is soon to arrive and with that, the holiday season begins. Mayowood is a 23,000-squa...

Festival of Trees | The Kahler Grand Hotel

December 1 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Step into the enchanting world of the Festival of Trees, Rochester’s most cherished holiday tr...

S’mores & Santa | Sargent’s

December 1 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Celebrate the holiday season with Sargent’s 3rd annual ‘S’mores & Santa’, a free family-...

Outdoor Christmas Market | Villa Bellezza Vineyard & Winery

December 1 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Experience the tradition of a European outdoor Christmas market on the Wisconsin Great River Road in...

Christmas Concert | Bethel Lutheran Church Rochester

December 1 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

94th Annual Christmas Concert.Special Guest: Tom Overlie.

Storytime with Santa | Rochester, MN

December 1 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Up to 2 Adults per family, requested. Santa will read a story and then kids will get the opportunity...

4th Annual Christmas | High Forest Community Church

December 1 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Join us at our 4th annual Christmas concert at the lovely and historic High Forest Community Church!...

LIVE MUSIC – Shaun Johnson’s Cool Yule Holiday Tour | Historic Chateau Theatre

December 1 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Tickets: $45 VIP / $35 Adult GA / $20 Student GA All tickets are sold via Shaun Johnson’s tour on ...

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