Rochester has a variety of wonderful holiday events for the family again this season! Our local businesses have worked hard to continue providing safe, responsible, and festive events for your family. Click on the dates below to be taken to list of events for that week!
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ROCHESTER'S FAVORITE SANTA
Rochester’s favorite Santa has two brand-new locations and will be sitting in his chair at Hy-Vee West Circle Drive and Galleria at University Square!
If you are new to Rochester MN, you might hear people talking about Rochester’s Santa. Our Santa has an extra big place in his heart for Rochester MN and has been coming here for the better part of 20 years! He is much beloved and many families look forward to visiting him year after year.
Santa will be in his chair at Hy-Vee West Circle Drive and Galleria at University Square starting Sunday, November 26th through Christmas Eve.
Santa Hours:
Sunday, November 26th:
11 AM – 3 PM // HyVee, West Circle Drive
Monday – Friday during the Holiday Season:
12 PM – 3 PM // HyVee, West Circle Drive
4:30 PM – 7 PM // Galleria at University Square
Saturdays during the Holiday Season:
12 PM – 3 PM // Galleria at University Square
4:30 PM – 7 PM // HyVee, West Circle Drive
Sundays during the Holiday Season:
12 PM – 3 PM // Hy-Vee, West Circle Drive
Donations
When you visit Santa, please consider how you can make a donation as a thank you for visiting. Santa Claus funds life during the off-season at the North Pole and his trips to and from Rochester through the generosity of those in the Rochester community. This is his full-time career. ♡
NOVEMBER 13 — 19
NOVEMBER 20 — 26
NOVEMBER 27 — DECEMBER 3
DECEMBER 4 — 10
DECEMBER 11 — 17
DECEMBER 18 - 24
CHECK OUT THE HOLIDAY GUIDE FOR MORE FESTIVE FUN!
