Fun in the Park! Checklist | The Big Dig

by Rochester LocalSeptember 28, 2023October 6, 2023

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After the Big Dig

Stop into People’s Food Co-op (on 6th Ave SW) for their 50th Anniversary Party to play co-op bingo with a chance to win prizes! Enjoy tasty samples from local farmers and producers and make sure to stop at the kids build your own trail mix station.

Pasquale’s Neighborhood Pizzeria has a lunch special for you! Show this BIG DIG handout and enjoy a $5 lunch special: your choice of 1 NY Cheese Slice or 1 thick crust Sicilian slice, unlimited free soda, and a small cannoli. ONE SPECIAL PER PERSON

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20 events 1 20 events, 1 2026-01-30 Coyote Tournament Coyote Tournament January 30 @ 4:00 pm - February 1 @ 2:00 pm Coyote Tournament Full Details Here! https://coyotecreekoutdoors.com/events/coyote-tournament/ https://www.facebook.com/events/1527980471810216/ 2026-02-01 Experience Rochester’s Restaurant Week \| Rochester Experience Rochester’s Restaurant Week \| Rochester February 1 Experience Rochester’s Restaurant Week \| Rochester Rochester’s dining scene takes center stage this winter as Experience Rochester’s Restaurant Week returns for its 4th year, running January 26 through February 1, 2026. For one delicious week, nearly 30 Rochester-area restaurants will offer special breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus highlighting the creativity, variety, and talent that continue to... 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Youth Basketball State Championship Region Playoffs \| RCTC February 1 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Youth Basketball State Championship Region Playoffs \| RCTC ROAD TO THE TARGET CENTER! GREAT 5-STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IA • MN • ND • SD • WI Playoffs Grades 4-7 • Boys & Girls • 5-Star playoffs 5 regions of MN - Teams may register at any site • Rochester – Jan. 31 (Grades 4 & 6) & Feb.1 (Grades..., 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Sweets + Hearts Art Class for All Ages \| Art Heads Emporium February 1 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Sweets + Hearts Art Class for All Ages \| Art Heads Emporium Join us for this cute valentine inspired paint class in the Historic District of Downtown Rochester!❣️ We’ll guide you step by step as you create your own version of this painting on an 11x14 canvas. No experience needed! Paint colors are always customizable, and we encourage creative freedom. Come with..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 1 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 1 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 1 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Eau Claire Extravaganza Card Show \| Best Western Plus Conference Center February 1 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Eau Claire Extravaganza Card Show \| Best Western Plus Conference Center EAU CLAIRE EXTRAVAGANA CARD SHOW JANUARY 30, 31 & FEBRUARY 1st. 130 tables of Sports Cards, Graded Cards, VINTAGE Cards, Sealed Wax Boxes, Autographed memorabilia, Pokemon, Coins. BUYING/SELLING/TRADING, Appraisals, Trade Night Action on FRIDAY Night! Friday 11am to 8pm (Trade Night) SATURDAY 9am to 6pm SUNDAY 11am to 3pm. Free + 12 More	7 events 2 7 events, 2 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Art Reception \| 125 Live February 2 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Art Reception \| 125 Live Join us to learn about the artists who are currently exhibiting at 125 LIVE. A short presentation by our Art Gallery Curator, Beth Sievers, will be followed by a self-guided tour of the artists' work. Light refreshments provided. Free and open to the public. Register by February 1., 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Horse Project Meeting \| Olmsted County Fairgrounds February 2 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Horse Project Meeting \| Olmsted County Fairgrounds Join us at the 4-H horse project monthly meeting on February 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Olmsted County Fair Board office in Rochester. https://extension.umn.edu/event/olmsted-county-4-h-horse-project-meeting-february-2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown February 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown 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... Free, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Open Mic Night \| Forager Brewery February 2 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Open Mic Night \| Forager Brewery Join us for Open Mic Night! Bring your instrument, voice, poetry, you name it, and showcase your talents! It's free and open to all ages. Sign-up at the brewery throughout the evening., 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cribbage Tournament \| LTS Brewing February 2 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cribbage Tournament \| LTS Brewing Come play Cribbage with us! We've got a range of drinks for everyone to enjoy and a laid back atmosphere! Free, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Club 2 Step – classes \| Blue Moon Ballroom February 2 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Club 2 Step – classes \| Blue Moon Ballroom Night Club 2 Step 2 month series Mondays at 8pm Sept 8 - Oct 27 $109 for the 2 months Bring a partner, and they get in FREE Discover Night Club 2 Step with Gretel... Queen of Dance! Join Gretel as she takes you from fundamentals to stylish steps, turns,... + 1 More	7 events 3 7 events, 3 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Tuesday Lunch Club \| Historic Chateau Theatre February 3 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Tuesday Lunch Club \| Historic Chateau Theatre Gather at the Historic Chateau for a weekly pop-in lunch hour for community, conversation, and connection. Bring takeout or pack your own, join friends or meet someone new, and enjoy a slower midday moment together. No cost, no program—just shared tables and good company. Free, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm History Social \| Historic Chateau Theatre February 3 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm History Social \| Historic Chateau Theatre History Socials 5:30 - 7:00 pm \| First Tuesday of each month Let’s connect and share our history! Join a community of historians and friends for a short program by a new topic/presenter each month, followed by community conversation. Admission is free and all are welcome. Light refreshments will be... Free, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Wining About Herstory Live Podcast \| Historic Chateau Theatre February 3 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Wining About Herstory Live Podcast \| Historic Chateau Theatre Join us for a girls' night that promises to be as hysterical as it is herstorical! Longtime besties Kelley & Emily of the Wining About Herstory podcast invite you to an evening of drinks, feminine rage, and women's history as they whine about two Minnesota women that you probably haven't..., 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia \| Tilda’s Pizzeria February 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia \| Tilda’s Pizzeria 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... Free, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Bingo \| Pine Island American Legion February 3 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Bingo \| Pine Island American Legion Come join us Tuesday Evenings at the Pine Island American Legion. 1st ball called 6:30 PM., 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Football Trivia \| LTS Brewing February 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Football Trivia \| LTS Brewing Put that football knowledge to work, and win some prizes at LTS Football Trivia on Tuesday, February 3rd! Round one starts at 7PM, bring your team! Free + 1 More	7 events 4 7 events, 4 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 4 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 4 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 4 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Pour Your Own Epoxy \| TT’s Tilted Tavern February 4 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Pour Your Own Epoxy \| TT’s Tilted Tavern Join us for a fun, informative and hands-on workshop where you'll craft your very own epoxy river charcuterie board or lazy susan! Our boards feature premium black walnut and other fine hardwoods, accented with epoxy in colors of your choice. You can select up to two epoxy colors when you..., 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Trivia Mafia \| Little Thistle Brewing February 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Trivia Mafia \| Little Thistle Brewing https://www.triviamafia.com/thistle Trivia every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. - PLUS - The last Wednesday of EVERY month, Little Thistle has teamed up with the Post Bulletin and for PB Trivia Night! During the usual halftime break, a PB guest host will fire off questions Pulled From The Pages Of This Month’s... Free, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Silver Lake Dam Project \| Willow Creek February 4 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Silver Lake Dam Project \| Willow Creek Talk Feb 4th, 6:30 pm Matt Crawford Rochester Public works Silver lake dam project + 1 More	16 events 5 16 events, 5 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber \| Rochester Art Center February 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber \| Rochester Art Center On View March 12, 2025 - March 31, 2026 Opening Reception \| Friday, April 4, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Celebrations in Fiber, a group exhibition by the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild, on view in the Entry Gallery from March 12, 2025 to..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Small Batch Releases \| LTS Brewing February 5 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Small Batch Releases \| LTS Brewing 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!, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Piano Nights \| Mill Valley Kitchen February 5 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Piano Nights \| Mill Valley Kitchen Thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Bold, crave-worthy flavors. A warm, inviting room filled with live music. Join us Thursday through Saturday evenings from 5:30–7:30 PM as local pianists set the tone for the evening. It’s the perfect backdrop for enjoying the fresh, clean dishes you know and love at Mill Valley Kitchen.... Free + 10 More	14 events 6 14 events, 6 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Friends Winter Book Sale \| Rochester Public Library February 6 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Friends Winter Book Sale \| Rochester Public Library Shop for used books at great prices! Fiction and nonfiction for all ages. We will have an abundance of good quality kids books (especially non-fiction), cookbooks, history, and sheet music at this sale. We will also have music CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds benefit the Rochester Public Library. Friday, Feb..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 6 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 6 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 6 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Creative Studio \| Rochester Art Center February 6 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Creative Studio \| Rochester Art Center Fridays & Saturdays, 11 AM - 3:30 PM (September - May)* The Creative Studio at Rochester Art Center is a vibrant, hands-on space where visitors of all ages can dive into self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions on view. Whether you're visiting with kids, friends, or flying solo,... Free – $5, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Peace Plaza Permanent Bracelets \| MOKA Downtown February 6 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Peace Plaza Permanent Bracelets \| MOKA Downtown Warm up at MOKA during Social Ice..... Back by popular demand! Sam from Poppy & June is returning to MOKA Peace Plaza during Social Ice on Friday, February 6th ✨ Stop in to sign up, sip a glass of wine with friends, and treat yourself to something sparkly. It’s the... + 8 More	41 events 7 41 events, 7 8:00 am - 11:00 am VDM 2026 \| CrossFit Creedence February 7 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am VDM 2026 \| CrossFit Creedence February 7th, 2026 \| Teams of 2 \| Global Leaderboard VDM is back—bigger, bolder, and more competitive than ever. This one-day event unites athletes from around the world on a global leaderboard, all from the comfort of your local gym. Compete in teams of two across four challenging workouts designed..., 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Indoor Winter Farmers Market \| Crawford Hall – Graham Park February 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Indoor Winter Farmers Market \| Crawford Hall – Graham Park Nov 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22ndDec 6th, 13th, & 20thJan 3rd, 17th, 31stFeb 7th & 21stMarch 7th & 21stApril 4th & 18th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Explore & Try an instrument Day \| Ringen Music Studio February 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Explore & Try an instrument Day \| Ringen Music Studio 🎶 Explore & Try an Instrument Day 🎶 Not sure which instrument is the right fit for your child? This is a relaxed, low-pressure way to explore. Families are invited to book a private, one-on-one appointment where your child can touch, try, and play the instruments we teach—with gentle guidance..., 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 14th Annual Youth Ice Fishing Expo February 7 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 14th Annual Youth Ice Fishing Expo Project MN Youth Outdoors Presents: The 14th Annual Youth Ice Fishing Expo FEBRUARY 7th, 2026 Registration STARTS AT 10AM Tournament Starts @ 11AM Prizes! Drawings! Trophies for top finishers! Lifetime fishing licenses awarded! Food- Hot dogs/Chips/Water HOT CHOCOLATE BAR! Tournament 11-2 Prizes to follow! Chester Woods Park AGES 3-15! Fishing..., 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Friends Winter Book Sale \| Rochester Public Library February 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Friends Winter Book Sale \| Rochester Public Library Shop for used books at great prices! Fiction and nonfiction for all ages. We will have an abundance of good quality kids books (especially non-fiction), cookbooks, history, and sheet music at this sale. We will also have music CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds benefit the Rochester Public Library. Friday, Feb..., 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Winter Workshop \| Gallery 24 February 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Winter Workshop \| Gallery 24 Visit Gallery 24 to see their artists demonstrate their work! Fiber arts, painting, jewelry making, woodworking, mat cutting, and more. Free + 35 More
18 events 8 18 events, 8 10:00 am - 11:00 am Feed the Coyotes \| Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo February 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Feed the Coyotes \| Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo Join a naturalist as they share fun facts about our canids that live in Minnesota and watch them be fed. Meet at the coyote exhibit., 10:30 am - 9:00 pm Aldrich Dinner Club \| Sorellina’s February 8 @ 10:30 am - 9:00 pm Aldrich Dinner Club \| Sorellina’s Join us for our next Aldrich dinner club on February 8th ALL DAY (10:30 AM-9:00 PM) at Sorellina’s! If you mention Aldrich for your dine-in or take-out order, Sorellina’s will donate 25% of your food order back to Aldrich! ❤️🍕🍝, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 8 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 8 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 8 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Dancing Through the Decades: HCOC’s Eras Tour February 8 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Dancing Through the Decades: HCOC’s Eras Tour Dance through the decades with the History Center of Olmsted County as we celebrate our centennial with our own Eras Tour! Join us for weekly dance lessons in styles from different decades - all building to a grand dance celebration on April 25, 2026. Lessons begin February 8, 2026, and... $5 – $10 + 12 More	7 events 9 7 events, 9 3:05 pm - 4:05 pm A-Lot-l Fun! \| Kingsland Community Education February 9 @ 3:05 pm - 4:05 pm A-Lot-l Fun! \| Kingsland Community Education Get ready for the cutest creative adventure, Adopt your very own Axolotl! Choose your adorable stuffed axolotl, decorate a special bowl, and design a tiny collar just for your new friend. You’ll also create a mini pet portrait, care card, and receive your official adoption certificate! Where: Elem. Room #114..., 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown February 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown 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... Free, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Poker & Chess Night \| LTS Brewing February 9 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Poker & Chess Night \| LTS Brewing Join us for a casual Poker & Chess Tournament at LTS! Free to play, hope to see you out...cheers! Free, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Storytime Explorers \| Eagles Club Rochester February 9 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Storytime Explorers \| Eagles Club Rochester Storytime Explorers: Cultivating the Joy of Reading Through Interactive Read-Alouds Presenter: Stacy Boysen Experience the joy of reading with children by engaging them in interactive read-alouds. Elevate the reading experience by breaking down favorite children’s stories and creating activities that target a variety of learning domains. Invite children to participate..., 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Purse Bingo \| American Legion #92 February 9 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Purse Bingo \| American Legion #92 👜✨ An Evening of Bingo & Beautiful Handbags ✨👜 Join us for a stylish night of fun, chance, and fabulous purses. 📅 February 9th ⏰ 6:30 PM Enjoy an elegant twist on bingo with stunning prizes and great company. $40 packets with additional sheets for $4 Full kitchen menu available......., 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Club 2 Step – classes \| Blue Moon Ballroom February 9 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Club 2 Step – classes \| Blue Moon Ballroom Night Club 2 Step 2 month series Mondays at 8pm Sept 8 - Oct 27 $109 for the 2 months Bring a partner, and they get in FREE Discover Night Club 2 Step with Gretel... Queen of Dance! Join Gretel as she takes you from fundamentals to stylish steps, turns,... + 1 More	5 events 10 5 events, 10 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Tuesday Lunch Club \| Historic Chateau Theatre February 10 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Tuesday Lunch Club \| Historic Chateau Theatre Gather at the Historic Chateau for a weekly pop-in lunch hour for community, conversation, and connection. Bring takeout or pack your own, join friends or meet someone new, and enjoy a slower midday moment together. No cost, no program—just shared tables and good company. Free, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia \| Tilda’s Pizzeria February 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia \| Tilda’s Pizzeria 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... Free, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Bingo \| Pine Island American Legion February 10 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Bingo \| Pine Island American Legion Come join us Tuesday Evenings at the Pine Island American Legion. 1st ball called 6:30 PM., 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm When the World Shows a Wound, Poetry Shows a Light + Potluck \| Historic Chateau Theatre February 10 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm When the World Shows a Wound, Poetry Shows a Light + Potluck \| Historic Chateau Theatre Just as Southeastern Minnesota poets began Bright Light poetry events in the dark COVID winter to gather expressions of hope and clarity, we are now working to honor the life of Renee Macklin Good and to create space for illumination in our community in an equally somber time. As part..., 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm FREE BINGO \| LTS Brewing February 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm FREE BINGO \| LTS Brewing There's FREE Bingo at LTS every other Tuesday at 7PM...we give it our own spin with 8 rounds, fun callouts, and prizes every round! Stop out...cheers! Free	6 events 11 6 events, 11 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 11 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 11 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 11 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wood Relief Carving Class \| Art Heads Emporium February 11 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wood Relief Carving Class \| Art Heads Emporium Join us for a Wood Carving Class in the Historic Heart of Downtown Rochester. We are excited to welcome Kevin Ewing to host this session inside the Emporium. In this hands-on workshop, participants will get an overview of carving tools, the marks they make and the contours possible. We will..., 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Trivia Mafia \| Little Thistle Brewing February 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Trivia Mafia \| Little Thistle Brewing https://www.triviamafia.com/thistle Trivia every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. - PLUS - The last Wednesday of EVERY month, Little Thistle has teamed up with the Post Bulletin and for PB Trivia Night! During the usual halftime break, a PB guest host will fire off questions Pulled From The Pages Of This Month’s... Free, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Movie: Black Power & Pulp Film Series \| Pop’s Art Theater February 11 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Movie: Black Power & Pulp Film Series \| Pop’s Art Theater Pop’s Art Theater and Griot Arts present Black Power and Pulp: The Radical Legacy of Blaxploitation for their annual film series centering on Black voices in film for Black History Month. For this year’s series, every Wednesday and Thursday at 7pm in February we’ll be taking a look at Blaxploitation... $10	20 events 12 20 events, 12 9:30 am - 10:30 am Social Yoga \| Assisi Heights February 12 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Social Yoga \| Assisi Heights In this class, we begin by checking in with a word or two about how we’re feeling (sharing is optional), then gently move with our breath—seated or standing—and meditate on a short poem or reflection about connection and community. We close with an open conversation inspired by the theme or..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber \| Rochester Art Center February 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber \| Rochester Art Center On View March 12, 2025 - March 31, 2026 Opening Reception \| Friday, April 4, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Celebrations in Fiber, a group exhibition by the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild, on view in the Entry Gallery from March 12, 2025 to..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Homeschool Progarm: Reptiles / Feed the Snakes \| Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo February 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Homeschool Progarm: Reptiles / Feed the Snakes \| Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo Oxbow Park is now offering programs for homeschool families. Sign up is required by calling 507-328-7340. Fee is $5 per student ages 3 and up. This month learn the characteristics of a reptile and watch as the nature center snakes are fed. + 14 More	24 events 13 24 events, 13 Featured 8:00 am - 10:00 am Meaningful Mornings February \| Haley Comfort Systems Training Center Featured February 13 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am Meaningful Mornings February \| Haley Comfort Systems Training Center Join host Kristi Ackley for the next Meaningful Mornings conversation featuring Bryan Ehni. 📍 Hosted at Haley Comfort Systems 📅 February 13, 2026 🌟What to Expect: We gather the second Friday of the month. There is currently no cost to attend a Meaningful Mornings event. Registration is encouraged to ensure... Free, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Passage \| Rochester Repertory Theatre February 13 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Passage \| Rochester Repertory Theatre In a world where two fictional nations, Country X and Country Y, are on the brink of war, a group of ordinary citizens are caught between history, politics and human desire. As boundaries blur and loyalties shift, they all question what it means to truly belong: both to a country... $25, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Creative Studio \| Rochester Art Center February 13 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Creative Studio \| Rochester Art Center Fridays & Saturdays, 11 AM - 3:30 PM (September - May)* The Creative Studio at Rochester Art Center is a vibrant, hands-on space where visitors of all ages can dive into self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions on view. Whether you're visiting with kids, friends, or flying solo,... Free – $5 + 18 More	50 events 14 50 events, 14 8:15 am - 11:15 am The Looking Within Center – February Reset \| Gloria Dei Lutheran Church February 14 @ 8:15 am - 11:15 am The Looking Within Center – February Reset \| Gloria Dei Lutheran Church “The Master’s Pulse: The Heart of God in Traditional Chinese Medicine” Date: Saturday, February 14 Location: The Looking Within Center at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (Rochester, MN) Registration deadline: Wednesday, February 11 Session Fee: There is no cost for this session. Time: Register below for the session(s) you’ll attend: Morning..., 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Winter) Trail Run With Us \| Oxbow Park February 14 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Winter) Trail Run With Us \| Oxbow Park We had so much fun at our last group trail run, we decided to continue to offer these FREE meet-ups once a month over the winter! Meet us at the first bridge at Oxbow Park. All abilities welcome - we'll chat for a bit, break into pace/distance groups and head..., 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Olmsted County 4-H Horse tack swap \| Olmsted County Fairgrounds February 14 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Olmsted County 4-H Horse tack swap \| Olmsted County Fairgrounds Bring all your horse-related items to sell or just come to shop! Local horse barns/trainers/vendors are also invited to showcase their items. Reserve your table early, space is limited. https://extension.umn.edu/event/olmsted-county-4-h-horse-tack-swap, 10:00 am - 11:00 am A Valentine Storytime \| History Center of Olmsted County February 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am A Valentine Storytime \| History Center of Olmsted County Bring your loved ones for a "heart-filled" morning as we share delightful Valentine-themed tales perfect for young listeners and the young at heart. It’s a wonderful way to start your holiday with some free, family-friendly fun with crafts and a snack., 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Flower Painting for Valentine’s Day ❣️ All Ages \| Art Heads Emporium February 14 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Flower Painting for Valentine’s Day ❣️ All Ages \| Art Heads Emporium Happy Valentine’s Day! Join us for this pretty floral paint class in the Historic District of Downtown Rochester!❣️ We’ll guide you step by step as you create your own version of this painting on an 11x14 canvas. No experience needed! Paint colors are always customizable, and we encourage creative freedom...., 10:00 am - 11:00 am Great Backyard Bird Count – Bird ID 101 \| Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo February 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Great Backyard Bird Count – Bird ID 101 \| Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo The Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s annual Great Backyard Bird Count is this weekend, February 13-16! Come watch the birds in the comfort of the Nature Center’s Wildlife Viewing Area to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. A Naturalist will be there to help identify and count... + 44 More
19 events 15 19 events, 15 7:30 am - 10:30 am Blacklight Bingo \| VFW Post 1215 February 15 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am Blacklight Bingo \| VFW Post 1215 Blacklight Bingo at the V! Three sessions during the day. One starts at 9:30 am, one at 1:30 pm and one at 5:30 pm. 90% payout on all games! Horse Racing before and during sessions! See YOU at the V!, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 15 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 15 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 15 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Dancing Through the Decades: HCOC’s Eras Tour February 15 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Dancing Through the Decades: HCOC’s Eras Tour Dance through the decades with the History Center of Olmsted County as we celebrate our centennial with our own Eras Tour! Join us for weekly dance lessons in styles from different decades - all building to a grand dance celebration on April 25, 2026. Lessons begin February 8, 2026, and... $5 – $10, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space \| CAMP February 15 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space \| CAMP Minneapolis families are invited to step behind the Magic Door and explore, play and discover fun like never before as CAMP, The Family Experience Company, and BBC Studios bring the all-new immersive playdate Bluey x CAMP: Bluey’s Backyard to CAMP Minneapolis at Southdale Center, opening its doors February 14. Tickets... $39 + 13 More	12 events 16 12 events, 16 9:30 am - 8:30 pm Rochester SCHEELS Bat Demo \| SCHEELS February 16 @ 9:30 am - 8:30 pm Rochester SCHEELS Bat Demo \| SCHEELS Join SCHEELS Experts to try the newest baseball and softball bats of the season! Each participant will have one-on-one time with an associate to find the best bat for them. BAT DEMO REGISTRATION LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2mf8vfye Registration is REQUIRED and costs $10 per person. All participants will: - Receive a $10..., 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Bounce Day with Jolly Jumpz \| Historic Chateau Theatre February 16 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Bounce Day with Jolly Jumpz \| Historic Chateau Theatre On this no-school day in Rochester, we invite you to bounce with us! Our friends at Jolly Jumpz will provide multiple inflatable bounce houses, plus a giant slide inside the Chateau! You can also participate in a variety of games and art activities, all included in the cost of admission...., 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space \| CAMP February 16 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space \| CAMP Minneapolis families are invited to step behind the Magic Door and explore, play and discover fun like never before as CAMP, The Family Experience Company, and BBC Studios bring the all-new immersive playdate Bluey x CAMP: Bluey’s Backyard to CAMP Minneapolis at Southdale Center, opening its doors February 14. Tickets... $39, 3:15 pm - 6:15 pm Movie: MAGELLAN \| Pop’s Art Theater February 16 @ 3:15 pm - 6:15 pm Movie: MAGELLAN \| Pop’s Art Theater MAGELLAN, from famed Portugeuse director Lav Diaz, is coming to Pop's Art Theater starting Friday, February 13th. Tickets and showtimes coming soon at www.popsarttheater.com Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h7rriQD1qc In the 16th century, Ferdinand Magellan, a young and ambitious Portuguese navigator, rebels against the power of the King of Portugal, who doesn’t support..., 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm Pancake Supper \| Ironwood Springs February 16 @ 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm Pancake Supper \| Ironwood Springs * IT’S BACK!!! * One of Bob Bardwell’s favorite events~ The Pancake Supper!!! Save the date!!!, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown February 16 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown 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... Free + 6 More	11 events 17 11 events, 17 9:30 am - 8:30 pm Rochester SCHEELS Bat Demo \| SCHEELS February 17 @ 9:30 am - 8:30 pm Rochester SCHEELS Bat Demo \| SCHEELS Join SCHEELS Experts to try the newest baseball and softball bats of the season! Each participant will have one-on-one time with an associate to find the best bat for them. BAT DEMO REGISTRATION LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2mf8vfye Registration is REQUIRED and costs $10 per person. All participants will: - Receive a $10..., 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Tuesday Lunch Club \| Historic Chateau Theatre February 17 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Tuesday Lunch Club \| Historic Chateau Theatre Gather at the Historic Chateau for a weekly pop-in lunch hour for community, conversation, and connection. Bring takeout or pack your own, join friends or meet someone new, and enjoy a slower midday moment together. No cost, no program—just shared tables and good company. Free, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space \| CAMP February 17 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space \| CAMP Minneapolis families are invited to step behind the Magic Door and explore, play and discover fun like never before as CAMP, The Family Experience Company, and BBC Studios bring the all-new immersive playdate Bluey x CAMP: Bluey’s Backyard to CAMP Minneapolis at Southdale Center, opening its doors February 14. Tickets... $39, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Movie: MAGELLAN \| Pop’s Art Theater February 17 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Movie: MAGELLAN \| Pop’s Art Theater MAGELLAN, from famed Portugeuse director Lav Diaz, is coming to Pop's Art Theater starting Friday, February 13th. Tickets and showtimes coming soon at www.popsarttheater.com Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h7rriQD1qc In the 16th century, Ferdinand Magellan, a young and ambitious Portuguese navigator, rebels against the power of the King of Portugal, who doesn’t support..., 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Teen LGBTQIA+ Board Game Night \| Rochester Public Library February 17 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Teen LGBTQIA+ Board Game Night \| Rochester Public Library Ready to play Unstable Unicorns, Uno, Sparkle Kitty, and other fun games? Join us for this welcoming meetup led by Rochester Public Schools GSA members. Free, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia \| Tilda’s Pizzeria February 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia \| Tilda’s Pizzeria 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... Free + 5 More	14 events 18 14 events, 18 9:30 am - 8:30 pm Rochester SCHEELS Bat Demo \| SCHEELS February 18 @ 9:30 am - 8:30 pm Rochester SCHEELS Bat Demo \| SCHEELS Join SCHEELS Experts to try the newest baseball and softball bats of the season! Each participant will have one-on-one time with an associate to find the best bat for them. BAT DEMO REGISTRATION LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2mf8vfye Registration is REQUIRED and costs $10 per person. All participants will: - Receive a $10..., 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Grain Gathering 2026 \| Olmsted County Fairgrounds 4H Building February 18 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Grain Gathering 2026 \| Olmsted County Fairgrounds 4H Building The University of Minnesota Extension in Olmsted County is offering the Grain Gathering 2026. Discover how adding more crop diversity can boost your soil health and help you tap into local market opportunities. We will also identify key stages in small grain development and learn how they align with fungicide..., 10:00 am - 11:00 am A View of Black History: Remembering the Past to Create a Better Future \| 125 Live February 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am A View of Black History: Remembering the Past to Create a Better Future \| 125 Live Join us for an inspiring presentation with George Thompson as he reflects on personal experiences that have shaped his journey through life. Through heartfelt stories, George will share lessons of compassion, care, and understanding, reminding us that we are more alike than different. This powerful conversation will honor the past..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21 + 8 More	24 events 19 24 events, 19 9:30 am - 8:30 pm Rochester SCHEELS Bat Demo \| SCHEELS February 19 @ 9:30 am - 8:30 pm Rochester SCHEELS Bat Demo \| SCHEELS Join SCHEELS Experts to try the newest baseball and softball bats of the season! Each participant will have one-on-one time with an associate to find the best bat for them. BAT DEMO REGISTRATION LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2mf8vfye Registration is REQUIRED and costs $10 per person. All participants will: - Receive a $10..., 9:30 am - 10:30 am Social Yoga \| Assisi Heights February 19 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Social Yoga \| Assisi Heights In this class, we begin by checking in with a word or two about how we’re feeling (sharing is optional), then gently move with our breath—seated or standing—and meditate on a short poem or reflection about connection and community. We close with an open conversation inspired by the theme or..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber \| Rochester Art Center February 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber \| Rochester Art Center On View March 12, 2025 - March 31, 2026 Opening Reception \| Friday, April 4, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Celebrations in Fiber, a group exhibition by the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild, on view in the Entry Gallery from March 12, 2025 to..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21 + 18 More	22 events 20 22 events, 20 9:00 am - 4:30 pm 2-Day Workshop: Learn Sewing & Serging w/BERNINA L8 Series Serger \| Pine Needles Quilt and Sew February 20 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm 2-Day Workshop: Learn Sewing & Serging w/BERNINA L8 Series Serger \| Pine Needles Quilt and Sew Join us for a 2 Day, Hands-On Workshop Featuring Shannon Fabrics Cuddle® and the BERNINA L8 Series Serger! Hosted by Cuddle® Ambassador and seasoned sewist, Laura Severson. This exciting two-day workshop invites you into the cozy world of Cuddle® fabric using the powerful BERNINA L8 Series Serger. Whether you are..., 9:30 am - 8:30 pm Rochester SCHEELS Bat Demo \| SCHEELS February 20 @ 9:30 am - 8:30 pm Rochester SCHEELS Bat Demo \| SCHEELS Join SCHEELS Experts to try the newest baseball and softball bats of the season! Each participant will have one-on-one time with an associate to find the best bat for them. BAT DEMO REGISTRATION LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2mf8vfye Registration is REQUIRED and costs $10 per person. All participants will: - Receive a $10..., 10:30 am - 11:30 am Science Discovery: Ocean \| Rochester Public Library February 20 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Science Discovery: Ocean \| Rochester Public Library Celebrate the ocean with stories, songs and activities. Free, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 20 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 20 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 20 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21 + 16 More	44 events 21 44 events, 21 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Family Game Day \| Boundless MN February 21 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Family Game Day \| Boundless MN Get the wiggles out and play together. We'll have a full day of rotating activities with yard games all day in our turf area. Regular admission prices apply. Free to members. $3 – $12, 8:30 am - 8:30 pm FULL TILT X: 10 Years of Tilt \| Roca Climbing Gym February 21 @ 8:30 am - 8:30 pm FULL TILT X: 10 Years of Tilt \| Roca Climbing Gym Are you ready for a little competition?! Join us on Saturday, February 21st for our 10th Annual Climbing Comp: FULL TILT X: 10 Years of Tilt! This comp is open to climbers of all skill levels - we even have a casual division for anyone looking to give it a..., 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Indoor Winter Farmers Market \| Crawford Hall – Graham Park February 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Indoor Winter Farmers Market \| Crawford Hall – Graham Park Nov 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22ndDec 6th, 13th, & 20thJan 3rd, 17th, 31stFeb 7th & 21stMarch 7th & 21stApril 4th & 18th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm The Med City Sports Card Show! February 21 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm The Med City Sports Card Show! The Med City Sports Card Show Saturday, February 21st \| 9AM – 4PM 📍 Chip Shots – 3708 North Broadway, Rochester, MN 55906 🎟 FREE ADMISSION! Get ready for one of the Midwest’s hottest card events — the Med City Sports Card Show! Join collectors, dealers, and hobby enthusiasts for..., 9:00 am - 10:30 am Ruby’s Pantry Drive-thru Distribution \| Holy Cross February 21 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Ruby’s Pantry Drive-thru Distribution \| Holy Cross Ruby’s Pantry is coming up again soon…Saturday, February 21, from 9-10:30 a.m. (or until the food runs out)! This is a pop-up pantry drive-thru food distribution to the community held in the parking lot of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. For just $25 cash people will get about 2 laundry baskets..., 9:00 am - 4:30 pm 2-Day Workshop: Learn Sewing & Serging w/BERNINA L8 Series Serger \| Pine Needles Quilt and Sew February 21 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm 2-Day Workshop: Learn Sewing & Serging w/BERNINA L8 Series Serger \| Pine Needles Quilt and Sew Join us for a 2 Day, Hands-On Workshop Featuring Shannon Fabrics Cuddle® and the BERNINA L8 Series Serger! Hosted by Cuddle® Ambassador and seasoned sewist, Laura Severson. This exciting two-day workshop invites you into the cozy world of Cuddle® fabric using the powerful BERNINA L8 Series Serger. Whether you are... + 38 More
24 events 22 24 events, 22 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 22 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 22 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 22 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Dancing Through the Decades: HCOC’s Eras Tour February 22 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Dancing Through the Decades: HCOC’s Eras Tour Dance through the decades with the History Center of Olmsted County as we celebrate our centennial with our own Eras Tour! Join us for weekly dance lessons in styles from different decades - all building to a grand dance celebration on April 25, 2026. Lessons begin February 8, 2026, and... $5 – $10, 11:00 am - 11:30 am Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale \| Best Western Hotel Parking Lot February 22 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale \| Best Western Hotel Parking Lot 🍓 Sun‑Ripened Fresh Florida Strawberries, Hand‑Picked in the Field and Delivered Direct to You🍓🚚 🗓WHEN: Sun Feb 22nd 11:00AM-11:30AM CT 🌏LOCATION: Best Western Rochester Hotel Parking Lot, 1517 16th St SW. Rochester, MN 🍓 Florida Strawberries: $30 Approx. 8lb Box 🥜Elliot Pecans: $15/12oz bag 🍯South Dakota Honey: $15 Jar 🖊Sign..., 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space \| CAMP February 22 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space \| CAMP Minneapolis families are invited to step behind the Magic Door and explore, play and discover fun like never before as CAMP, The Family Experience Company, and BBC Studios bring the all-new immersive playdate Bluey x CAMP: Bluey’s Backyard to CAMP Minneapolis at Southdale Center, opening its doors February 14. Tickets... $39 + 18 More	10 events 23 10 events, 23 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space \| CAMP February 23 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space \| CAMP Minneapolis families are invited to step behind the Magic Door and explore, play and discover fun like never before as CAMP, The Family Experience Company, and BBC Studios bring the all-new immersive playdate Bluey x CAMP: Bluey’s Backyard to CAMP Minneapolis at Southdale Center, opening its doors February 14. Tickets... $39, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm safeTALK Suicide Prevention Training \| Southeast Regional Crisis Center February 23 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm safeTALK Suicide Prevention Training \| Southeast Regional Crisis Center Join us on Monday, Feb. 23 for a life-saving workshop: safeTALK Suicide Prevention Training with the Southeast Regional Crisis Center and LivingWorks. Learn the TALK steps to make a difference: Tell, Ask, Listen, KeepSafe. Open to anyone 15+, this free 4-hour session helps you support those in need. Limited spots..., 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Movie: NATCHEZ \| Pop’s Art Theater February 23 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Movie: NATCHEZ \| Pop’s Art Theater The award-winning documentary NATCHEZ is coming to Pop's Art Theater starting Friday, February 20th! Tickets and showtimes coming soon at www.popsarttheater.com Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRGfxjgoa9Y Filmmaker Suzannah Herbert takes a sharp look at the American South’s unreconciled history through a Mississippi town that mixes antebellum tourism with a community deeply divided over..., 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm PEDIATRIC SIMULATION SKILLS \| SE MN Emergency Medical Services February 23 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm PEDIATRIC SIMULATION SKILLS \| SE MN Emergency Medical Services Join us for FREE hands-on pediatric simulation training in Rochester, MN!, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Movie: NATCHEZ \| Pop’s Art Theater February 23 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Movie: NATCHEZ \| Pop’s Art Theater The award-winning documentary NATCHEZ is coming to Pop's Art Theater starting Friday, February 20th! Tickets and showtimes coming soon at www.popsarttheater.com Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRGfxjgoa9Y Filmmaker Suzannah Herbert takes a sharp look at the American South’s unreconciled history through a Mississippi town that mixes antebellum tourism with a community deeply divided over..., 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown February 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown 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... Free + 4 More	7 events 24 7 events, 24 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Tuesday Lunch Club \| Historic Chateau Theatre February 24 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Tuesday Lunch Club \| Historic Chateau Theatre Gather at the Historic Chateau for a weekly pop-in lunch hour for community, conversation, and connection. Bring takeout or pack your own, join friends or meet someone new, and enjoy a slower midday moment together. No cost, no program—just shared tables and good company. Free, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space \| CAMP February 24 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space \| CAMP Minneapolis families are invited to step behind the Magic Door and explore, play and discover fun like never before as CAMP, The Family Experience Company, and BBC Studios bring the all-new immersive playdate Bluey x CAMP: Bluey’s Backyard to CAMP Minneapolis at Southdale Center, opening its doors February 14. Tickets... $39, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Movie: NATCHEZ \| Pop’s Art Theater February 24 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Movie: NATCHEZ \| Pop’s Art Theater The award-winning documentary NATCHEZ is coming to Pop's Art Theater starting Friday, February 20th! Tickets and showtimes coming soon at www.popsarttheater.com Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRGfxjgoa9Y Filmmaker Suzannah Herbert takes a sharp look at the American South’s unreconciled history through a Mississippi town that mixes antebellum tourism with a community deeply divided over..., 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Movie: 2026 Oscar Nominated Shorts – Live Action \| Pop’s Art Theater February 24 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Movie: 2026 Oscar Nominated Shorts – Live Action \| Pop’s Art Theater The Oscar-Nominated Shorts will be in theaters on February 20, 2026.Showcasing the best short films from around the world, the 2026 Oscar-Nominated Shorts includes three feature-length programs, one for each Academy Award Short Film category: Animated, Documentary and Live Action. Featuring the Live-Action nominees: – Butcher’s Stain (26 min. –..., 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia \| Tilda’s Pizzeria February 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia \| Tilda’s Pizzeria 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... Free, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Bingo \| Pine Island American Legion February 24 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Bingo \| Pine Island American Legion Come join us Tuesday Evenings at the Pine Island American Legion. 1st ball called 6:30 PM. + 1 More	11 events 25 11 events, 25 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 25 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 25 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 25 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space \| CAMP February 25 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space \| CAMP Minneapolis families are invited to step behind the Magic Door and explore, play and discover fun like never before as CAMP, The Family Experience Company, and BBC Studios bring the all-new immersive playdate Bluey x CAMP: Bluey’s Backyard to CAMP Minneapolis at Southdale Center, opening its doors February 14. Tickets... $39, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Movie: 2026 Oscar Nominated Shorts – Live Action \| Pop’s Art Theater February 25 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Movie: 2026 Oscar Nominated Shorts – Live Action \| Pop’s Art Theater The Oscar-Nominated Shorts will be in theaters on February 20, 2026.Showcasing the best short films from around the world, the 2026 Oscar-Nominated Shorts includes three feature-length programs, one for each Academy Award Short Film category: Animated, Documentary and Live Action. Featuring the Live-Action nominees: – Butcher’s Stain (26 min. –..., 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm The Wonderfully Wacky World of Schiffelly Puppets \| Rochester Public Library February 25 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm The Wonderfully Wacky World of Schiffelly Puppets \| Rochester Public Library This program is a take on traditional fairy tales, and gives the audience the opportunity to participate in which character is performed by choosing a puppet out of the “Puppet Choice Bag." Audience interaction, comic situations and an important life lessons makes this the perfect program that is fun for... Free + 5 More	21 events 26 21 events, 26 9:30 am - 10:30 am Social Yoga \| Assisi Heights February 26 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Social Yoga \| Assisi Heights In this class, we begin by checking in with a word or two about how we’re feeling (sharing is optional), then gently move with our breath—seated or standing—and meditate on a short poem or reflection about connection and community. We close with an open conversation inspired by the theme or..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber \| Rochester Art Center February 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber \| Rochester Art Center On View March 12, 2025 - March 31, 2026 Opening Reception \| Friday, April 4, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Celebrations in Fiber, a group exhibition by the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild, on view in the Entry Gallery from March 12, 2025 to..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space \| CAMP February 26 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space \| CAMP Minneapolis families are invited to step behind the Magic Door and explore, play and discover fun like never before as CAMP, The Family Experience Company, and BBC Studios bring the all-new immersive playdate Bluey x CAMP: Bluey’s Backyard to CAMP Minneapolis at Southdale Center, opening its doors February 14. Tickets... $39 + 15 More	20 events 27 20 events, 27 2026-02-27 LIVE MUSIC – VERGE \| North Star Bar LIVE MUSIC – VERGE \| North Star Bar February 27 @ 9:30 pm - February 28 @ 12:30 am LIVE MUSIC – VERGE \| North Star Bar VERGE LIVE at The North Star Bar! 10:30 am - 11:30 am Storytime \| Rochester Art Center February 27 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Storytime \| Rochester Art Center Join us for storytime and an art activity at Rochester Art Center (30 Civic Center Drive, 55904) and stay for a walk through the gallery. Admission is free for this event. Free, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center February 27 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center February 27 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center February 27 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Creative Studio \| Rochester Art Center February 27 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Creative Studio \| Rochester Art Center Fridays & Saturdays, 11 AM - 3:30 PM (September - May)* The Creative Studio at Rochester Art Center is a vibrant, hands-on space where visitors of all ages can dive into self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions on view. Whether you're visiting with kids, friends, or flying solo,... Free – $5, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space \| CAMP February 27 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space \| CAMP Minneapolis families are invited to step behind the Magic Door and explore, play and discover fun like never before as CAMP, The Family Experience Company, and BBC Studios bring the all-new immersive playdate Bluey x CAMP: Bluey’s Backyard to CAMP Minneapolis at Southdale Center, opening its doors February 14. Tickets... $39 + 13 More	32 events 28 32 events, 28 2026-02-27 LIVE MUSIC – VERGE \| North Star Bar 8:00 am - 11:00 am Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1 \| Soldier’s Field February 28 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1 \| Soldier’s Field Race Day Schedule 6:30-7:45am Packet Pickup 7:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 8:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish! Every Registration Includes Great Swag..., 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Silfren Mere Winter Games II \| Pine Island United Methodist Church February 28 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Silfren Mere Winter Games II \| Pine Island United Methodist Church Fees: site/feast/merchant; in advance & on site - Free Will Donation Checks payable to: N/A Reservations/deadlines: N/A Event Steward contact info (including modern and SCA names, phone number and/or email): Anplica Fiore (Rachel Gray) - 507-421-1231; anplica@gmail.com Accessibility: Handicapped Accessible. Site is dry. Description: We had a lot of fun..., 9:00 am - 5:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Anchored in the Storm Hope Overflowing 2026 \| Calvary Baptist Church February 28 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Anchored in the Storm Hope Overflowing 2026 \| Calvary Baptist Church When life’s waves rise, where do you find your footing? Join women from across the region for two days of encouragement, worship, and fellowship as we explore what it means to be anchored in Christ in every season. Featuring: 🎙 Holly Stratton – Author & Speaker, https://lifehurts.us What’s Included: 🍽..., 9:00 am - 10:00 am Rochester – Youth Painting Class: MN Land of 10,000 flakes \| Northrop Community Education Center February 28 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Rochester – Youth Painting Class: MN Land of 10,000 flakes \| Northrop Community Education Center Let it snow and let it sparkle! Join Sunshine and Roses Art Studio to paint a MN shaped picture. The MN outline will be sketched on the canvas for participants. Perfect for kids of all skill levels. This after school class is full of winter fun, creativity and just the..., 10:00 am - 11:00 am Youth Painting Class: Hooty is back! \| Northrop Community Educational Center February 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Youth Painting Class: Hooty is back! \| Northrop Community Educational Center Hooty is back and ready to sparkle and shine (did someone say glitter?) Join Sunshine and Roses Art Studio to paint a winter scene with an adorable little Hooty. Perfect for kids of all skill levels. This after school class is full of winter fun, creativity and just the right..., 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Growing Together: Seed Library Open House \| Rochester Public Library February 28 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Growing Together: Seed Library Open House \| Rochester Public Library Join us for a community celebration of gardening, food, and the coming springtime with all-ages activities and entertainment. Pick up seeds for your garden (limit of 10 per customer), complete a scavenger hunt, create garden art, enjoy family-friendly science based activities, or drop in for a scheduled speaker. Schedule of... Free + 25 More

January 30

January 30 @ 4:00 pm - February 1 @ 2:00 pm

Coyote Tournament

All day

Experience Rochester’s Restaurant Week | Rochester

February 1 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Youth Basketball State Championship Region Playoffs | RCTC

February 1 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sweets + Hearts Art Class for All Ages | Art Heads Emporium

February 1 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” | Rochester Art Center

February 1 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 1 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 1 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Eau Claire Extravaganza Card Show | Best Western Plus Conference Center

February 2

February 2 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Art Reception | 125 Live

February 2 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Horse Project Meeting | Olmsted County Fairgrounds

February 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

February 2 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Open Mic Night | Forager Brewery

February 2 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cribbage Tournament | LTS Brewing

February 2 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Night Club 2 Step – classes | Blue Moon Ballroom

February 3

February 3 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Tuesday Lunch Club | Historic Chateau Theatre

February 3 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

History Social | Historic Chateau Theatre

February 3 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Wining About Herstory Live Podcast | Historic Chateau Theatre

February 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia | Tilda’s Pizzeria

February 3 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Bingo | Pine Island American Legion

February 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Football Trivia | LTS Brewing

February 4

February 4 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” | Rochester Art Center

February 4 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 4 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 4 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Pour Your Own Epoxy | TT’s Tilted Tavern

February 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Trivia Mafia | Little Thistle Brewing

February 4 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Silver Lake Dam Project | Willow Creek

February 5

February 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

February 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” | Rochester Art Center

February 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 5 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Small Batch Releases | LTS Brewing

February 5 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Piano Nights | Mill Valley Kitchen

February 6

February 6 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friends Winter Book Sale | Rochester Public Library

February 6 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” | Rochester Art Center

February 6 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 6 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 6 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

February 6 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Peace Plaza Permanent Bracelets | MOKA Downtown

February 7

February 7 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

VDM 2026 | CrossFit Creedence

February 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Indoor Winter Farmers Market | Crawford Hall – Graham Park

February 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Explore & Try an instrument Day | Ringen Music Studio

February 7 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

14th Annual Youth Ice Fishing Expo

February 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friends Winter Book Sale | Rochester Public Library

February 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Winter Workshop | Gallery 24

February 8

February 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Feed the Coyotes | Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo

February 8 @ 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

Aldrich Dinner Club | Sorellina’s

February 8 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” | Rochester Art Center

February 8 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 8 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 8 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Dancing Through the Decades: HCOC’s Eras Tour

February 9

February 9 @ 3:05 pm - 4:05 pm

A-Lot-l Fun! | Kingsland Community Education

February 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

February 9 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Poker & Chess Night | LTS Brewing

February 9 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Storytime Explorers | Eagles Club Rochester

February 9 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Purse Bingo | American Legion #92

February 9 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Night Club 2 Step – classes | Blue Moon Ballroom

February 10

February 10 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Tuesday Lunch Club | Historic Chateau Theatre

February 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia | Tilda’s Pizzeria

February 10 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Bingo | Pine Island American Legion

February 10 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

When the World Shows a Wound, Poetry Shows a Light + Potluck | Historic Chateau Theatre

February 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FREE BINGO | LTS Brewing

February 11

February 11 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” | Rochester Art Center

February 11 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 11 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 11 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wood Relief Carving Class | Art Heads Emporium

February 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Trivia Mafia | Little Thistle Brewing

February 11 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Movie: Black Power & Pulp Film Series | Pop’s Art Theater

February 12

February 12 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Social Yoga | Assisi Heights

February 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

February 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” | Rochester Art Center

February 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Homeschool Progarm: Reptiles / Feed the Snakes | Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo

February 13

Meaningful Mornings Feb 2026. Event Cal Graphic

February 13 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Meaningful Mornings February | Haley Comfort Systems Training Center

Free

February 13 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Passage | Rochester Repertory Theatre

February 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” | Rochester Art Center

February 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 13 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

February 14

February 14 @ 8:15 am - 11:15 am

The Looking Within Center – February Reset | Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

February 14 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

(Winter) Trail Run With Us | Oxbow Park

February 14 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Olmsted County 4-H Horse tack swap | Olmsted County Fairgrounds

February 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

A Valentine Storytime | History Center of Olmsted County

February 14 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Flower Painting for Valentine’s Day ❣️ All Ages | Art Heads Emporium

February 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Great Backyard Bird Count – Bird ID 101 | Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo

February 15

February 15 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am

Blacklight Bingo | VFW Post 1215

February 15 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” | Rochester Art Center

February 15 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 15 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 15 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Dancing Through the Decades: HCOC’s Eras Tour

February 15 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space | CAMP

February 16

February 16 @ 9:30 am - 8:30 pm

Rochester SCHEELS Bat Demo | SCHEELS

February 16 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Bounce Day with Jolly Jumpz | Historic Chateau Theatre

February 16 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space | CAMP

February 16 @ 3:15 pm - 6:15 pm

Movie: MAGELLAN | Pop’s Art Theater

February 16 @ 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Pancake Supper | Ironwood Springs

February 16 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

February 17

February 17 @ 9:30 am - 8:30 pm

Rochester SCHEELS Bat Demo | SCHEELS

February 17 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Tuesday Lunch Club | Historic Chateau Theatre

February 17 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space | CAMP

February 17 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Movie: MAGELLAN | Pop’s Art Theater

February 17 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Teen LGBTQIA+ Board Game Night | Rochester Public Library

February 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia | Tilda’s Pizzeria

February 18

February 18 @ 9:30 am - 8:30 pm

Rochester SCHEELS Bat Demo | SCHEELS

February 18 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Grain Gathering 2026 | Olmsted County Fairgrounds 4H Building

February 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

A View of Black History: Remembering the Past to Create a Better Future | 125 Live

February 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” | Rochester Art Center

February 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 19

February 19 @ 9:30 am - 8:30 pm

Rochester SCHEELS Bat Demo | SCHEELS

February 19 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Social Yoga | Assisi Heights

February 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

February 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” | Rochester Art Center

February 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 20

February 20 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

2-Day Workshop: Learn Sewing & Serging w/BERNINA L8 Series Serger | Pine Needles Quilt and Sew

February 20 @ 9:30 am - 8:30 pm

Rochester SCHEELS Bat Demo | SCHEELS

February 20 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Science Discovery: Ocean | Rochester Public Library

February 20 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” | Rochester Art Center

February 20 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 20 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 21

February 21 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

Family Game Day | Boundless MN

February 21 @ 8:30 am - 8:30 pm

FULL TILT X: 10 Years of Tilt | Roca Climbing Gym

February 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Indoor Winter Farmers Market | Crawford Hall – Graham Park

February 21 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Med City Sports Card Show!

February 21 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Ruby’s Pantry Drive-thru Distribution | Holy Cross

February 21 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

2-Day Workshop: Learn Sewing & Serging w/BERNINA L8 Series Serger | Pine Needles Quilt and Sew

February 22

February 22 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” | Rochester Art Center

February 22 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 22 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 22 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Dancing Through the Decades: HCOC’s Eras Tour

February 22 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale | Best Western Hotel Parking Lot

February 22 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space | CAMP

February 23

February 23 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space | CAMP

February 23 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

safeTALK Suicide Prevention Training | Southeast Regional Crisis Center

February 23 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Movie: NATCHEZ | Pop’s Art Theater

February 23 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

PEDIATRIC SIMULATION SKILLS | SE MN Emergency Medical Services

February 23 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Movie: NATCHEZ | Pop’s Art Theater

February 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

February 24

February 24 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Tuesday Lunch Club | Historic Chateau Theatre

February 24 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space | CAMP

February 24 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Movie: NATCHEZ | Pop’s Art Theater

February 24 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Movie: 2026 Oscar Nominated Shorts – Live Action | Pop’s Art Theater

February 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia | Tilda’s Pizzeria

February 24 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Bingo | Pine Island American Legion

February 25

February 25 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” | Rochester Art Center

February 25 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 25 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 25 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space | CAMP

February 25 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Movie: 2026 Oscar Nominated Shorts – Live Action | Pop’s Art Theater

February 25 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

The Wonderfully Wacky World of Schiffelly Puppets | Rochester Public Library

February 26

February 26 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Social Yoga | Assisi Heights

February 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

February 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” | Rochester Art Center

February 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 26 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space | CAMP

February 27

February 27 @ 9:30 pm - February 28 @ 12:30 am

LIVE MUSIC – VERGE | North Star Bar

February 27 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Storytime | Rochester Art Center

February 27 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” | Rochester Art Center

February 27 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection | Rochester Art Center

February 27 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

February 27 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

February 27 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Bluey’s Backyard: a New Immersive Play Space | CAMP

February 27

February 27 @ 9:30 pm - February 28 @ 12:30 am

LIVE MUSIC – VERGE | North Star Bar

February 28 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1 | Soldier’s Field

February 28 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Silfren Mere Winter Games II | Pine Island United Methodist Church

February 28 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Anchored in the Storm Hope Overflowing 2026 | Calvary Baptist Church

February 28 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Rochester – Youth Painting Class: MN Land of 10,000 flakes | Northrop Community Education Center

February 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Youth Painting Class: Hooty is back! | Northrop Community Educational Center

February 28 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Growing Together: Seed Library Open House | Rochester Public Library