The final month of this refreshing summer has arrived. It’s August! Check out all the local events during the final days of summer! Please click on the tabs above to view events by week. If you have an event you’d like to add, please fill out the form below.
Tuesday August 2nd
FREE Kids Summer Movies | Paragon Theaters
This summer, Paragon Theaters is offering a FREE kids summer movie series just for kids! All movies are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. The August 2nd-4th movie is Ramona and Beezus.
Address: Chateau Theater, 3450 East Circle Drive NE, Rochester, 55906
Time: Box office opens at 9:30am. Movies begin at 10:00am. First come, first served.
Cost: FREE
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Kids Klub: Live Animal Experience | SCHEELS
Join the Kids Klub for a night with live animals!
Address: 1220 12th St. SW, Rochester, 55902
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Cost: FREE
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SCHEELS Bike Club is a FREE weekly group ride. We will begin and end at SCHEELS. The riders will be led by our SCHEELS Experts. Bike club is held every Tuesday, May 3rd through September 27th.
-Beginner and families are encouraged to participate in the social rides. This 30-minute bike ride will go at a very casual pace, perfect for beginners.
-Moderate to strong riders are encouraged to participate in the group ride.
-Refreshments will be provided at the start of each ride. Helmets are required.
-After your ride stop over to Applebee’s Apache Mall and receive a FREE Appetizer and drink specials.
Address: 1220 12th Street Rochester, MN 55902
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: FREE
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Wednesday August 3rd
FREE Kids Summer Movies | Paragon Theaters
This summer, Paragon Theaters is offering a FREE kids summer movie series just for kids! All movies are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. The August 2nd-4th movie is Ramona and Beezus.
Address: Chateau Theater, 3450 East Circle Drive NE, Rochester, 55906
Time: Box office opens at 9:30am. Movies begin at 10:00am. First come, first served.
Cost: FREE
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Thursday August 4th
FREE Kids Summer Movies | Paragon Theaters
This summer, Paragon Theaters is offering a FREE kids summer movie series just for kids! All movies are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. The August 2nd-4th movie is Ramona and Beezus.
Address: Chateau Theater, 3450 East Circle Drive NE, Rochester, 55906
Time: Box office opens at 9:30am. Movies begin at 10:00am. First come, first served.
Cost: FREE
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Special Storytime | Rochester Public Library
Check out this special storytime event! Special guest author, Daniel Bernstrom, will share his humorous new picture book story entitled One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree!
Address: 101 2nd St SE, Rochester, 55904
Time: 10:00am
Cost: FREE
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Thursdays on First & 3rd Summer Market & Music Festival is a weekly outdoor market of over 100 art, craft and food vendors and live entertainment every Thursday throughout the summer. Thursdays on First & 3rd begins on June 2nd and runs until August 25th. Thursdays on First & 3rd is an event that unites the Rochester community and provides a free option to simply enjoy life, feel a sense of place, and interact with others!
Sit back and relax with friends and family as musical talent is featured from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM. Stick around for the Music Festival performances at 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM on two stages!
Address: First Avenue SW / Peace Plaza
Time: 11:00am-8:30pm
Cost: FREE
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Friday August 5th
Food vendors, markets vendors and lots of family fun! Head out to Lanesboro to celebrate with the community!
Address: Downtown Lanesboro, MN
Time: Times vary. Check out the calendar of events here.
Cost: Costs vary.
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World Breastfeeding Week Celebration
A community event sponsored by MedCity Doulas! Join us at Bliss Photography Studio: 2002 Baihly Hills Dr SW Rochester, MN Friday August 5th. Light refreshments will be served. Meet the doulas and other breastfeeding mothers, build your village! Door prizes and community resources! Catherine from Bliss Photography will be offering Breastfeeding Mini Sessions. Enjoy a special reduced session rate, digital file can be purchased with print release for $25 per image or prints can be ordered, starting at $5 each! You must register before the event and sessions will be on a first come first serve basis. Email medcitydoulas@gmail.com to register.
Address: Bliss Photography Studio: 2002 Baihly Hills Dr SW Rochester, MN
Time: 6-8 pm
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Saturday August 6th
Rochester Downtown Farmer’s Market
The freshest, most nutritious and delicious foods available, sold to you by the farmers who raised it. Get to know the people who grow your food!
Address: 4th St & 4th Ave SE, Rochester, 55904
Time: 7:30am-Noon
Cost: FREE
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Despicable Me 2 | Hollywood 12, Cinemagic
Cinemagic has teamed up with Channel One Regional Food Bank for free 9:00 AM family shows that run every Saturday morning! A donation is not required to enter, but there is a suggested donation of one can or package of a non-perishable food item per individual. There will be drop off containers inside the front doors for donations on any day not just Saturday mornings!
Address: 2171 Superior Drive NW, Rochester, 55901
Time: 9:00am
Cost: FREE
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A hands-on workshop where you and your child can build a rolling skateboard pencil case, just in time for back to school. Once the pencil box is built, your child can decorate it with The Home Depot stickers.
Address: 3050 41st Street Nw Rochester, 55901
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Cost: FREE, please register here.
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Trolley Rides |Rochester Trolley & Tour Company
A trolley ride designed just for kids! Ride the 45-minute loop, or hop off and on at any of the following locations:
* Silver Lake Playground
* Minnesota Children’s Museum of Rochester
* Peace Plaza
* Field of Fun Playground / Soldier’s Field Swimming Pool
* Rochester Downtown Farmers Market (Board at orange flags at corner of 4th St SE & 4th Ave SE, near Holiday store parking lot)
* Mayo Civic Center & Zumbro River
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Cost: $5/person children under age 1 are FREE
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Family Story Time | Rochester Public Library and Quarry Hill Nature Center
Join the Rochester Public Library Children’s staff at the Quarry Hill Nature Center Pond Pavillion for stories, songs, puppets, rhymes and more!
Address: 701 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester, 55906
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Cost: FREE
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Food vendors, markets vendors and lots of family fun! Head out to Lanesboro to celebrate with the community!
Address: Downtown Lanesboro, MN
Time: Times vary. Check out the calendar of events here.
Cost: Costs vary.
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Sunday August 7th
Food vendors, markets vendors and lots of family fun! Head out to Lanesboro to celebrate with the community!
Address: Downtown Lanesboro, MN
Time: Times vary. Check out the calendar of events here.
Cost: Costs vary.
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Monday August 8th
Kids’ Theatre Workshop | Rochester Public Library
Dr. Seuss is coming to Rochester like you’ve never seen him before! 5-day Summer Theatre Workshop for Children and Teens ages 8 to 18. Come laugh, learn and put together the poems and stories of Dr. Seuss for one wild and creative performance on August 12th! Registration required. Daily attendance required.
Address: 101 2nd St SE, Rochester, 55904
Time: 1:00pm
Cost: FREE
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Tuesday August 9th
FREE Kids Summer Movies | Paragon Theaters
This summer, Paragon Theaters is offering a FREE kids summer movie series just for kids! All movies are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. The August 9th-11th movie is Home.
Address: Chateau Theater, 3450 East Circle Drive NE, Rochester, 55906
Time: Box office opens at 9:30am. Movies begin at 10:00am. First come, first served.
Cost: FREE
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Kids’ Theatre Workshop | Rochester Public Library
Dr. Seuss is coming to Rochester like you’ve never seen him before! 5-day Summer Theatre Workshop for Children and Teens ages 8 to 18. Come laugh, learn and put together the poems and stories of Dr. Seuss for one wild and creative performance on August 12th! Registration required. Daily attendance required.
Address: 101 2nd St SE, Rochester, 55904
Time: 1:00pm
Cost: FREE
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SCHEELS Bike Club is a FREE weekly group ride. We will begin and end at SCHEELS. The riders will be led by our SCHEELS Experts. Bike club is held every Tuesday, May 3rd through September 27th.
-Beginner and families are encouraged to participate in the social rides. This 30-minute bike ride will go at a very casual pace, perfect for beginners.
-Moderate to strong riders are encouraged to participate in the group ride.
-Refreshments will be provided at the start of each ride. Helmets are required.
-After your ride stop over to Applebee’s Apache Mall and receive a FREE Appetizer and drink specials.
Address: 1220 12th Street Rochester, MN 55902
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: FREE
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Wednesday August 10th
FREE Kids Summer Movies | Paragon Theaters
This summer, Paragon Theaters is offering a FREE kids summer movie series just for kids! All movies are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. The August 9th-11th movie is Home.
Address: Chateau Theater, 3450 East Circle Drive NE, Rochester, 55906
Time: Box office opens at 9:30am. Movies begin at 10:00am. First come, first served.
Cost: FREE
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Kids’ Theatre Workshop | Rochester Public Library
Dr. Seuss is coming to Rochester like you’ve never seen him before! 5-day Summer Theatre Workshop for Children and Teens ages 8 to 18. Come laugh, learn and put together the poems and stories of Dr. Seuss for one wild and creative performance on August 12th! Registration required. Daily attendance required.
Address: 101 2nd St SE, Rochester, 55904
Time: 1:00pm
Cost: FREE
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Thursday August 11th
FREE Kids Summer Movies | Paragon Theaters
This summer, Paragon Theaters is offering a FREE kids summer movie series just for kids! All movies are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. The August 9th-11th movie is Home.
Address: Chateau Theater, 3450 East Circle Drive NE, Rochester, 55906
Time: Box office opens at 9:30am. Movies begin at 10:00am. First come, first served.
Cost: FREE
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Dance Party | Rochester Public Library
Address: 101 2nd St SE, Rochester, 55904
Time: 10:00am
Cost: FREE
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Thursdays on First & 3rd Summer Market & Music Festival is a weekly outdoor market of over 100 art, craft and food vendors and live entertainment every Thursday throughout the summer. Thursdays on First & 3rd begins on June 2nd and runs until August 25th. Thursdays on First & 3rd is an event that unites the Rochester community and provides a free option to simply enjoy life, feel a sense of place, and interact with others!
Sit back and relax with friends and family as musical talent is featured from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM. Stick around for the Music Festival performances at 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM on two stages!
Address: First Avenue SW / Peace Plaza
Time: 11:00am-8:30pm
Cost: FREE
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Kids’ Theatre Workshop | Rochester Public Library
Dr. Seuss is coming to Rochester like you’ve never seen him before! 5-day Summer Theatre Workshop for Children and Teens ages 8 to 18. Come laugh, learn and put together the poems and stories of Dr. Seuss for one wild and creative performance on August 12th! Registration required. Daily attendance required.
Address: 101 2nd St SE, Rochester, 55904
Time: 1:00pm
Cost: FREE
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Friday August 12th
Kids’ Theatre Workshop Performance | Rochester Public Library
Dr. Seuss is coming to Rochester like you’ve never seen him before! The Summer Kids’ Theatre Workshop (ages 8 to 18) have put together the poems and stories of Dr. Seuss for one wild and creative performance! Public Welcome!
Address: 101 2nd St SE, Rochester, 55904
Time: 4:00pm
Cost: FREE
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Saturday August 13th
Rochester Downtown Farmer’s Market
The freshest, most nutritious and delicious foods available, sold to you by the farmers who raised it. Get to know the people who grow your food!
Address: 4th St & 4th Ave SE, Rochester, 55904
Time: 7:30am-Noon
Cost: FREE
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Trolley Rides |Rochester Trolley & Tour Company
A trolley ride designed just for kids! Ride the 45 minute loop, or hop off and on at any of the following locations:
* Silver Lake Playground
* Minnesota Children’s Museum of Rochester
* Peace Plaza
* Field of Fun Playground / Soldier’s Field Swimming Pool
* Rochester Downtown Farmers Market (Board at orange flags at corner of 4th St SE & 4th Ave SE, near Holiday store parking lot)
* Mayo Civic Center & Zumbro River
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Cost: $5/person children under age 1 are FREE
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Youth Shoot | Byron Sportsmen and Conservation Club
An opportunity for your child to experience a safe, supervised, fun day at the range…and a free picnic lunch afterwards.
Address: 60857 272nd Ave, Mantorville, MN 55955
Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Cost: FREE
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 | Hollywood 12, Cinemagic
Cinemagic has teamed up with Channel One Regional Food Bank for all free 9:00 AM family shows that run every Saturday morning! A donation is not required to enter, but there is a suggested donation of one can or package of a non-perishable food item per individual. There will be drop off containers inside the front doors for donations on any day not just Saturday mornings as well!
Address: 2171 Superior Drive NW, Rochester, 55901
Time: 9:00am
Cost: FREE
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Sunday August 14th
Cave Tour and Historic Hike | Quarry Hill Nature Center
Quarry Hill Park was formerly the grounds of the Rochester State Hospital. Learn about some of the Park’s historic structures before a short hike to tour the sandstone storage cave, carved in 1882. The cave is a short ten-minute hike from the Nature Center. All ages are welcome to participate;, however, portions of the hike are not stroller or wheelchair friendly. Cave tours are followed by an optional hike to a historic feature in the park. This month’s site is the Harry L. Buck Children’s Pond.
Address: 701 Silver Creek Rd NE, Rochester, 55906
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $2/adult, $1/child Register here.
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Tuesday August 16th
FREE Kids Summer Movies | Paragon Theaters
This summer, Paragon Theaters is offering a FREE kids summer movie series just for kids! All movies are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. The August 16th-18th movie is Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip.
Address: Chateau Theater, 3450 East Circle Drive NE, Rochester, 55906
Time: Box office opens at 9:30am. Movies begin at 10:00am. First come, first served.
Cost: FREE
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SCHEELS Bike Club is a FREE weekly group ride. We will begin and end at SCHEELS. The riders will be led by our SCHEELS Experts. Bike club is held every Tuesday, May 3rd through September 27th.
-Beginner and families are encouraged to participate in the social rides. This 30-minute bike ride will go at a very casual pace, perfect for beginners.
-Moderate to strong riders are encouraged to participate in the group ride.
-Refreshments will be provided at the start of each ride. Helmets are required.
-After your ride stop over to Applebee’s Apache Mall and receive a FREE Appetizer and drink specials.
Address: 1220 12th Street Rochester, MN 55902
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: FREE
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Wednesday August 17th
FREE Kids Summer Movies | Paragon Theaters
This summer, Paragon Theaters is offering a FREE kids summer movie series just for kids! All movies are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. The August 16th-18th movie is Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip.
Address: Chateau Theater, 3450 East Circle Drive NE, Rochester, 55906
Time: Box office opens at 9:30am. Movies begin at 10:00am. First come, first served.
Cost: FREE
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Wee Wednesday: Bee Happy | Sargent’s Gardens
Discover native bees and ways to invite them into our gardens. Kids will enjoy creating a friendly bee to bring into the home. Dress for planting.
Address: 7955 18th Ave NW, Rochester, 55902
Time: 9:30am or 10:30am
Cost: $8/child Register here.
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Thursday August 18th
FREE Kids Summer Movies | Paragon Theaters
This summer, Paragon Theaters is offering a FREE kids summer movie series just for kids! All movies are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. The August 16th-18th movie is Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip.
Address: Chateau Theater, 3450 East Circle Drive NE, Rochester, 55906
Time: Box office opens at 9:30am. Movies begin at 10:00am. First come, first served.
Cost: FREE
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Thursdays on First & 3rd Summer Market & Music Festival is a weekly outdoor market of over 100 art, craft and food vendors and live entertainment every Thursday throughout the summer. Thursdays on First & 3rd begins on June 2nd and runs until August 25th. Thursdays on First & 3rd is an event that unites the Rochester community and provides a free option to simply enjoy life, feel a sense of place, and interact with others!
Sit back and relax with friends and family as musical talent is featured from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM. Stick around for the Music Festival performances at 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM on two stages!
Address: First Avenue SW / Peace Plaza
Time: 11:00am-8:30pm
Cost: FREE
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Friday August 19th
Taco Night | Red Barn Learning Farm
Head out to the farm for a taco dinner and family fun!
Address: 27251 MN-30, Hayfield, 55940
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: $6+tax/person (ages 2+). Cost of taco dinner.
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Saturday August 20th
Rochester Downtown Farmer’s Market
The freshest, most nutritious and delicious foods available, sold to you by the farmers who raised it. Get to know the people who grow your food!
Address: 4th St & 4th Ave SE, Rochester, 55904
Time: 7:30am-Noon
Cost: FREE
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The Croods | Hollywood 12, Cinemagic
Cinemagic has teamed up with Channel One Regional Food Bank for all free 9:00 AM family shows that run every Saturday morning! A donation is not required to enter, but there is a suggested donation of one can or package of a non-perishable food item per individual. There will be drop off containers inside the front doors for donations on any day not just Saturday mornings as well!
Address: 2171 Superior Drive NW, Rochester, 55901
Time: 9:00am
Cost: FREE
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Trolley Rides |Rochester Trolley & Tour Company
A trolley ride designed just for kids! Ride the 45 minute loop, or hop off and on at any of the following locations:
* Silver Lake Playground
* Minnesota Children’s Museum of Rochester
* Peace Plaza
* Field of Fun Playground / Soldier’s Field Swimming Pool
* Rochester Downtown Farmers Market (Board at orange flags at corner of 4th St SE & 4th Ave SE, near Holiday store parking lot)
* Mayo Civic Center & Zumbro River
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Cost: $5/person children under age 1 are FREE
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Tuesday August 23rd
SCHEELS Bike Club is a FREE weekly group ride. We will begin and end at SCHEELS. The riders will be led by our SCHEELS Experts. Bike club is held every Tuesday, May 3rd through September 27th.
-Beginner and families are encouraged to participate in the social rides. This 30-minute bike ride will go at a very casual pace, perfect for beginners.
-Moderate to strong riders are encouraged to participate in the group ride.
-Refreshments will be provided at the start of each ride. Helmets are required.
-After your ride stop over to Applebee’s Apache Mall and receive a FREE Appetizer and drink specials.
Address: 1220 12th Street Rochester, MN 55902
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: FREE
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Thursday August 25th
Thursdays on First & 3rd Summer Market & Music Festival is a weekly outdoor market of over 100 art, craft and food vendors and live entertainment every Thursday throughout the summer. Thursdays on First & 3rd begins on June 2nd and runs until August 25th. Thursdays on First & 3rd is an event that unites the Rochester community and provides a free option to simply enjoy life, feel a sense of place, and interact with others!
Sit back and relax with friends and family as musical talent is featured from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM. Stick around for the Music Festival performances at 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM on two stages!
Address: First Avenue SW / Peace Plaza
Time: 11:00am-8:30pm
Cost: FREE
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Friday August 26th
An authentic celebration of Greek heritage. Authentic Greek food, Hellenic music, Greek dancers, Greek Orthodox Church tours, locally baked Greek pastries, and much more…
Address: Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church, 703 West Center St, Rochester
Time: 5:00pm-10:00pm
Cost: FREE parking, FREE admission
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Saturday August 27th
Rochester Downtown Farmer’s Market
The freshest, most nutritious and delicious foods available, sold to you by the farmers who raised it. Get to know the people who grow your food!
Address: 4th St & 4th Ave SE, Rochester, 55904
Time: 7:30am-Noon
Cost: FREE
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Trolley Rides |Rochester Trolley & Tour Company
A trolley ride designed just for kids! Ride the 45 minute loop, or hop off and on at any of the following locations:
* Silver Lake Playground
* Minnesota Children’s Museum of Rochester
* Peace Plaza
* Field of Fun Playground / Soldier’s Field Swimming Pool
* Rochester Downtown Farmers Market (Board at orange flags at corner of 4th St SE & 4th Ave SE, near Holiday store parking lot)
* Mayo Civic Center & Zumbro River
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Cost: $5/person children under age 1 are FREE
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Paddington | Hollywood 12, Cinemagic
Cinemagic has teamed up with Channel One Regional Food Bank for all free 9:00 AM family shows that run every Saturday morning! A donation is not required to enter, but there is a suggested donation of one can or package of a non-perishable food item per individual. There will be drop off containers inside the front doors for donations on any day not just Saturday mornings as well!
Address: 2171 Superior Drive NW, Rochester, 55901
Time: 9:00am
Cost: FREE
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An authentic celebration of Greek heritage. Authentic Greek food, Hellenic music, Greek dancers, Greek Orthodox Church tours, locally baked Greek pastries, and much more…
Address: Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church, 703 West Center St, Rochester
Time: 11:00am-10:00pm
Cost: FREE parking, FREE admission
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Sunday August 28th
An authentic celebration of Greek heritage. Authentic Greek food, Hellenic music, Greek dancers, Greek Orthodox Church tours, locally baked Greek pastries, and much more…
Address: Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church, 703 West Center St, Rochester
Time: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: FREE parking, FREE admission
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Cave Tour and Historic Hike | Quarry Hill Nature Center
Quarry Hill Park was formerly the grounds of the Rochester State Hospital. Learn about some of the Park’s historic structures before a short hike to tour the sandstone storage cave, carved in 1882. The cave is a short ten-minute hike from the Nature Center. All ages are welcome to participate; however, portions of the hike are not stroller or wheelchair friendly. Cave tours are followed by an optional hike to a historic feature in the park. This month’s site is the Harry L. Buck Children’s Pond.
Address: 701 Silver Creek Rd NE, Rochester, 55906
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $2/adult, $1/child Register here.
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Tuesday August 30th
SCHEELS Bike Club is a FREE weekly group ride. We will begin and end at SCHEELS. The riders will be led by our SCHEELS Experts. Bike club is held every Tuesday, May 3rd through September 27th.
-Beginner and families are encouraged to participate in the social rides. This 30-minute bike ride will go at a very casual pace, perfect for beginners.
-Moderate to strong riders are encouraged to participate in the group ride.
-Refreshments will be provided at the start of each ride. Helmets are required.
-After your ride stop over to Applebee’s Apache Mall and receive a FREE Appetizer and drink specials.
Address: 1220 12th Street Rochester, MN 55902
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: FREE
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Wednesday August 31st
S’more Night | Rochester Public Library
Kick off the library’s month-long celebration! Free S’Mores, giveaways, and a chance to learn more about how to “Get S’More with your Library Card” throughout September, National Library Card Month. Get a new library card or use your current card anytime during September for a chance to win a S’more Prize Pack!
Address: 101 2nd St SE, Rochester, 55904
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: FREE
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Friday August 5th
World Breastfeeding Week Celebration
A community event sponsored by MedCity Doulas! Join us at Bliss Photography Studio: 2002 Baihly Hills Dr SW Rochester, MN Friday August 5th. Light refreshments will be served. Meet the doulas and other breastfeeding mothers, build your village! Door prizes and community resources! Catherine from Bliss Photography will be offering Breastfeeding Mini Sessions. Enjoy a special reduced session rate, digital file can be purchased with print release for $25 per image or prints can be ordered, starting at $5 each! You must register before the event and sessions will be on a first come first serve basis. Email medcitydoulas@gmail.com to register.
Address: Bliss Photography Studio: 2002 Baihly Hills Dr SW Rochester, MN
Time: 6-8 pm
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Monday August 8th
Summer Food and Wine Tasting Extravaganza | Hy-Vee
Enjoy time with friends at the Market Grille for samples of wine, beer, meats, seafood and many accompaniments!
Address: 4221 W Circle Dr NW, Rochester, 55901
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: $45/person Sign up at the Customer Service counter or by e-mailing Chef Megan at 1556chef@hy-vee.com with your name and how many will be attending. Event fee can be paid the day of the event.
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Saturday August 13th
Small businesses, BIG bazaar! A marketplace of Southern Minnesota growers & food makers, featuring produce, hand-made confections, honey and maple syrup, coffee, and much more.
Address: 29212 Orchard Rd, Red Wing, 55066
Time: 11:00qm-5:00pm
Cost: FREE admission FREE parking
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Friday August 19th
Goldrush Day | Downtown Oronoco
Enjoy a great day of shopping, eating, listening to music and presentations, and catching up with friends. Hundreds of dealers from throughout the country fill over a thousand booths up and down the streets. Local food vendors are available throughout, easily found by following the aromas of fish-and-chips, popcorn, gyros, brats and much more. The Fire Hall is host to the live stage – enjoy a cold drink and the shade, too!
Address: Downtown Oronoco, North of Rochester on Highway 52
Time: 7:00am-6:00pm
Cost: FREE admission, parking varies.
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Saturday August 20th
Goldrush Day | Downtown Oronoco
Enjoy a great day of shopping, eating, listening to music and presentations, and catching up with friends. Hundreds of dealers from throughout the country fill over a thousand booths up and down the streets. Local food vendors are available throughout, easily found by following the aromas of fish-and-chips, popcorn, gyros, brats and much more. The Fire Hall is host to the live stage – enjoy a cold drink and the shade, too!
Address: Downtown Oronoco, North of Rochester on Highway 52
Time: 7:00am-6:00pm
Cost: FREE admission, parking varies.
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Sunday August 21st
Goldrush Day | Downtown Oronoco
Enjoy a great day of shopping, eating, listening to music and presentations, and catching up with friends. Hundreds of dealers from throughout the country fill over a thousand booths up and down the streets. Local food vendors are available throughout, easily found by following the aromas of fish-and-chips, popcorn, gyros, brats and much more. The Fire Hall is host to the live stage – enjoy a cold drink and the shade, too!
Address: Downtown Oronoco, North of Rochester on Highway 52
Time: 7:00am-2:00pm
Cost: FREE admission, parking varies.
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