June 13th is FREE Park Day at MN State Parks and National Get Outdoors Day

by Rochester LocalJune 1, 2026June 18, 2026

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Saturday, June 13th, is National Get Outdoors Day. And lucky for us, it’s also one of the days that the Minnesota State Parks are offering FREE admission!

All 75 Minnesota State Parks are free on Saturday, June 13th! (Please note that free admission does not include equipment rentals or camping reservations.

Lucky for us, we have several nearby state parks to take advantage of the free admission. Click the image below to read a list of parks within driving distance.

And don’t miss all of these other fun outdoor adventures to help you celebrate National Get Outdoors Day!

Guide to Nearby State Parks

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Get Your Rear in Gear - Rochester is organized by and for survivors, patients, caregivers, and supporters right here in Minnesota, with support from..., 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Summer Saturdays \| Rochester Farmers Market July 11 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Summer Saturdays \| Rochester Farmers Market As a growers-only market, we are tied to the seasons and the climate, bringing you the healthiest and most delicious foods available throughout the year. The market is always changing. Stop by regularly to watch the colors and flavors change from one week to the next, and don't forget to..., 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Resources + Babywearing Education with The Doulas \| Rochester Farmer’s Market July 11 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Resources + Babywearing Education with The Doulas \| Rochester Farmer’s Market Come find us at the market ☀️ We’re showing up as doulas and community members, here to connect, answer questions, and offer support in real, approachable ways. Stop by to: • meet the MedCity Doulas team • learn what doula support can look like during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond •..., 9:00 am - 5:00 pm FREE Summer Admission \| History Center of Olmsted County July 11 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm FREE Summer Admission \| History Center of Olmsted County All summer long you can visit our museum hall, archives and grounds for FREE! May is sponsored by Edward Jones and June and July by Think Bank! Tuesday through Saturday 9am - 5pm olmstedhistory.com, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Castle Con Preview: Game Day \| Historic Chateau Theater July 11 @ 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Castle Con Preview: Game Day \| Historic Chateau Theater Clear your schedule and join us for a FREE, one-day Castle Con preview event at the amazing Historic Chateau Theater! What to expect: - Game Library of 100+ of our best and newest board games - Dedicated Learn-to-Play area with extra helpers - Staff on hand to teach games and... + 28 More
18 events 12 18 events, 12 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center July 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center Before the gallery opens, in the quiet space of an empty gallery, a staff member flips on a projector and begins the day. During a busy tour, a volunteer kindly invites a visitor to look a little closer—revealing something easy to miss. Behind every exhibition is a team working together... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center July 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 Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center July 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography March 14, 2026 - March 2027 \| Rochester Art Center Atrium Curated by Zoe Cinel Rochester Art Center presents an exhibition by Minneapolis-based textile artist and dancer Alexandra Beaumont. The exhibition includes artworks from her 2024 series Techniques for Ecstasy and The Choreography, a new installation that expands..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Spirit Trees \| Rochester Art Center July 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Spirit Trees \| Rochester Art Center ON VIEW April 29 - November 15, 2026 CO-CURATORS: Valerie DeCora Guimaraes, Zoe Cinel FEATURED ARTISTS: Chanelle Gallagher, Lela Pierce, Stephanie Lindquist In 2019 Valerie DeCora Guimaraes, founder of the Greater Rochester Area Dakota Supporters (GRADS) and a member of the Heritage Preservation Committee, wrote a letter to the City... $8, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Selections From Our Collections \| Rochester Art Center July 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Selections From Our Collections \| Rochester Art Center Rochester Art Center is proud to present the first public display of its permanent collection since its 75 year anniversary exhibition in 2021. Prior to that, the collection had been resting since the museum relocated to its current building in 2004, when an emphasis was placed on attracting contemporary exhibitions..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Amy Cannestra Exhibition: “Liminal Dwelling” \| Rochester Art Center July 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Amy Cannestra Exhibition: “Liminal Dwelling” \| Rochester Art Center The Rochester Art Center presents a solo exhibition of Milwaukee-based artist Amy Cannestra. In this exhibition Cannestra examines how domestic spaces—traditionally understood as sites of comfort and refuge—can quietly transform into environments shaped by self-loathing, comparison, and depression. Through gestural pastel drawings, hanging and mixed media sculptures, and video works,... $8 + 12 More	16 events 13 16 events, 13 8:30 am - 5:00 pm MADD Camp – ( MUSIC- ART – DANCE – DRAMA) \| Peace United July 13 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm MADD Camp – ( MUSIC- ART – DANCE – DRAMA) \| Peace United Whether your child is an experienced performer or wants to be a tree in the background, Peace’s MADD Camp is for them! Local theater director and schoolteacher Jen Ryg, artist Deborah Schroeder, performer Anthony McClellan, "Grandma" Ione Kloempken, and Peace’s director of programming and music Dylon Starr will teach your..., 9:00 am - 10:30 am Inkwell Intuitive Writers Guild \| St. James Coffee July 13 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Inkwell Intuitive Writers Guild \| St. James Coffee St. James Coffee is happy to host, along with our good friends at Jo's Coffee Truck, an exciting opportunity if you love to write or are interested in meeting other writers or just want an excuse to get started! What to Expect: Dedicated writing time (no distractions!) Supportive community of..., 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Climbing Summer Camps \| ROCA Climbing & Fitness July 13 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Climbing Summer Camps \| ROCA Climbing & Fitness Sign-ups are open, and spots fill quickly! Each camp week runs Monday through Thursday. Climbers will work on a variety of climbing skills, bouldering activities, run through awesome obstacle courses, play games, & rappel down the 40-foot walls (just to name a few fun activities)! Ages: 6-13 (no climbing experience..., 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Lemon Door Sign Painting Party \| Shorewood July 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Lemon Door Sign Painting Party \| Shorewood 🍋 Welcome Lemon Door Hanger Painting Party 🍋 Join us for a fun and creative morning painting a beautiful Welcome Lemon Door Hanger—the perfect addition to your front door for summer! 🎨 Date: Monday, July 13 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 💲 Cost: $40 per person This event..., 10:00 am - 11:00 am Rubik’s Cube Fun \| Boundless July 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Rubik’s Cube Fun \| Boundless Help us celebrate Ernő Rubik's 82nd birthday! Erno is the founder of the Rubik's cube. Did you know he invented the cube back in 1974? Stop in to challenge our staff, or yourself with solving a Rubik's Cube. We will have a variety of cubes to try or you can... Free, 10:30 am - 11:30 am Qigong Series \| Assisi Heights Spirituality Center July 13 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Qigong Series \| Assisi Heights Spirituality Center Mondays, July 6 – August 24 \| 10:30-11:30am (8-week series) Qigong, the art and science of cultivating the body’s energy, has been practiced in China for thousands of years as a technique to improve the body’s self-healing abilities. Qigong, simply stated, is the cultivation of Qi, or vital life energy.... $60 + 10 More	16 events 14 16 events, 14 8:30 am - 5:00 pm MADD Camp – ( MUSIC- ART – DANCE – DRAMA) \| Peace United July 14 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm MADD Camp – ( MUSIC- ART – DANCE – DRAMA) \| Peace United Whether your child is an experienced performer or wants to be a tree in the background, Peace’s MADD Camp is for them! Local theater director and schoolteacher Jen Ryg, artist Deborah Schroeder, performer Anthony McClellan, "Grandma" Ione Kloempken, and Peace’s director of programming and music Dylon Starr will teach your..., 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Climbing Summer Camps \| ROCA Climbing & Fitness July 14 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Climbing Summer Camps \| ROCA Climbing & Fitness Sign-ups are open, and spots fill quickly! Each camp week runs Monday through Thursday. Climbers will work on a variety of climbing skills, bouldering activities, run through awesome obstacle courses, play games, & rappel down the 40-foot walls (just to name a few fun activities)! Ages: 6-13 (no climbing experience..., 9:30 am - 11:30 am RPL Bookmobile \| Sunset Terrace July 14 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am RPL Bookmobile \| Sunset Terrace Watch the website, social media, and personal email notifications for updates regarding unexpected Bookmobile schedule changes. The Rochester Public Library Bookmobile strengthens community and enriches the lives of community members who are unable to use the main library due to geographic, transportation, economic or other barriers. Picking Up Holds You..., 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Tuesday Noon Day Organ Recitals \| Trinity Lutheran Church July 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Tuesday Noon Day Organ Recitals \| Trinity Lutheran Church Enjoy a noon day organ recital, every Tuesday this summer (no recital July 7)! Free parking, public welcome, free-will offering. Guest Organists: 6/2/2026 Daniel Schwandt - Minneapolis, MN 6/9/2026 Martin Dicke - St. Paul, MN 6/16/2026 John Stender - Edina, MN 6/23/2026 Katie Moss - Maple Grove, MN 6/30/2026 Gabriel... Free, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Second Tuesday Writing Group \| VFW #1215 July 14 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Second Tuesday Writing Group \| VFW #1215 Join us as we work to grow, experience, and understand the art of poetry through writing, reading, and discussion., 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm World Cup Watch SEMI FINAL: France vs. Spain \| Little Thistle Brewing July 14 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm World Cup Watch SEMI FINAL: France vs. Spain \| Little Thistle Brewing World Cup Watch SEMI FINAL: France vs. Spain + 10 More	27 events 15 27 events, 15 Featured 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service” Featured July 15 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service” Visit Historic Mayowood this July for Stories of Service, a special tour highlighting the Mayo family’s deep commitment to country and their longstanding tradition of military and public service. Learn about: Dr. Charlie’s service as an officer in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Army during WWI Hear Dr. Chuck’s... $10 – $20, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center July 15 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center Before the gallery opens, in the quiet space of an empty gallery, a staff member flips on a projector and begins the day. During a busy tour, a volunteer kindly invites a visitor to look a little closer—revealing something easy to miss. Behind every exhibition is a team working together... $5 – $21, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm MADD Camp – ( MUSIC- ART – DANCE – DRAMA) \| Peace United July 15 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm MADD Camp – ( MUSIC- ART – DANCE – DRAMA) \| Peace United Whether your child is an experienced performer or wants to be a tree in the background, Peace’s MADD Camp is for them! Local theater director and schoolteacher Jen Ryg, artist Deborah Schroeder, performer Anthony McClellan, "Grandma" Ione Kloempken, and Peace’s director of programming and music Dylon Starr will teach your..., 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Climbing Summer Camps \| ROCA Climbing & Fitness July 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Climbing Summer Camps \| ROCA Climbing & Fitness Sign-ups are open, and spots fill quickly! Each camp week runs Monday through Thursday. Climbers will work on a variety of climbing skills, bouldering activities, run through awesome obstacle courses, play games, & rappel down the 40-foot walls (just to name a few fun activities)! Ages: 6-13 (no climbing experience..., 10:00 am - 11:00 am Guided Nature Hikes \| Chester Woods Park July 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Guided Nature Hikes \| Chester Woods Park Reservations are required for these hikes. Call 507-328-7350 to sign up., 10:30 am - 11:30 am Science Discovery \| Rochester Public Library July 15 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Science Discovery \| Rochester Public Library Enjoy a family storytime for children of all ages this summer. Special events will be offered on the following dates: June 3: Science Discovery: Construction June 17: Construction Zone Storytime July 1: Science Discovery: Dinosaurs July 15: Nocturnal Animals Storytime July 22: Meet Elephant & Piggie August 5: Science Discovery:... Free + 21 More	26 events 16 26 events, 16 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center July 16 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center Before the gallery opens, in the quiet space of an empty gallery, a staff member flips on a projector and begins the day. During a busy tour, a volunteer kindly invites a visitor to look a little closer—revealing something easy to miss. Behind every exhibition is a team working together... $5 – $21, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm MADD Camp – ( MUSIC- ART – DANCE – DRAMA) \| Peace United July 16 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm MADD Camp – ( MUSIC- ART – DANCE – DRAMA) \| Peace United Whether your child is an experienced performer or wants to be a tree in the background, Peace’s MADD Camp is for them! Local theater director and schoolteacher Jen Ryg, artist Deborah Schroeder, performer Anthony McClellan, "Grandma" Ione Kloempken, and Peace’s director of programming and music Dylon Starr will teach your..., 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Climbing Summer Camps \| ROCA Climbing & Fitness July 16 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Climbing Summer Camps \| ROCA Climbing & Fitness Sign-ups are open, and spots fill quickly! Each camp week runs Monday through Thursday. Climbers will work on a variety of climbing skills, bouldering activities, run through awesome obstacle courses, play games, & rappel down the 40-foot walls (just to name a few fun activities)! Ages: 6-13 (no climbing experience..., 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service” July 16 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service” Visit Historic Mayowood this July for Stories of Service, a special tour highlighting the Mayo family’s deep commitment to country and their longstanding tradition of military and public service. Learn about: Dr. Charlie’s service as an officer in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Army during WWI Hear Dr. Chuck’s... $10 – $20, 10:30 am - 11:00 am Family Dance Party \| Rochester Public Library July 16 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Family Dance Party \| Rochester Public Library Bring the whole family for 30 minutes of non-stop dancing fun! Special themes will be offered on the following dates: June 11: Construction Zone Dance Party July 9: Beach Day Dance Party August 13: Firefly Glow Dance Party Free, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center July 16 @ 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 + 20 More	23 events 17 23 events, 17 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center July 17 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center Before the gallery opens, in the quiet space of an empty gallery, a staff member flips on a projector and begins the day. During a busy tour, a volunteer kindly invites a visitor to look a little closer—revealing something easy to miss. Behind every exhibition is a team working together... $5 – $21, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm MADD Camp – ( MUSIC- ART – DANCE – DRAMA) \| Peace United July 17 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm MADD Camp – ( MUSIC- ART – DANCE – DRAMA) \| Peace United Whether your child is an experienced performer or wants to be a tree in the background, Peace’s MADD Camp is for them! Local theater director and schoolteacher Jen Ryg, artist Deborah Schroeder, performer Anthony McClellan, "Grandma" Ione Kloempken, and Peace’s director of programming and music Dylon Starr will teach your..., 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Farm Friday \| Red Barn Learning Farm July 17 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Farm Friday \| Red Barn Learning Farm Admission for spring/summer is $8 (+tax) for age one and over., 9:30 am - 10:00 am Storytime \| White Oaks Park July 17 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am Storytime \| White Oaks Park White Oaks Park, 4597 55th St NW, 55901 Join us for an outdoor storytime at White Oaks Park near the playground (4597 55th St NW, 55901). Outdoor seating - bring your own blanket. This storytime will be canceled in inclement weather. Free, 9:45 am - 10:15 pm Fireworks – Eyota Days \| Eyota MN July 17 @ 9:45 am - 10:15 pm Fireworks – Eyota Days \| Eyota MN West Side Park at dusk!, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime with Author Tammy Wilson \| History Center of Olmsted County July 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime with Author Tammy Wilson \| History Center of Olmsted County Gather the little ones and join us at the History Center on Friday, July 17th, 2026, for a wonderful morning of imagination, crafts, and snack at our upcoming Storytime! We are thrilled to welcome our special guest storyteller and author of Goodnight Fireflies, Tammy Wilson, so be sure to mark... + 17 More	36 events 18 36 events, 18 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center July 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center Before the gallery opens, in the quiet space of an empty gallery, a staff member flips on a projector and begins the day. During a busy tour, a volunteer kindly invites a visitor to look a little closer—revealing something easy to miss. Behind every exhibition is a team working together... $5 – $21, 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Summer Saturdays \| Rochester Farmers Market July 18 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Summer Saturdays \| Rochester Farmers Market As a growers-only market, we are tied to the seasons and the climate, bringing you the healthiest and most delicious foods available throughout the year. The market is always changing. Stop by regularly to watch the colors and flavors change from one week to the next, and don't forget to..., 9:00 am - 2:00 pm RYFA CHEER Summer Clinic \| Harriot Bishop July 18 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm RYFA CHEER Summer Clinic \| Harriot Bishop Join us for an exciting day of cheerleading fun! Participants will learn cheer motions, jumps, kicks, sideline cheers, dances, stunts, and a halftime routine while building confidence, teamwork, and school spirit. Whether you're brand new to cheer or looking to improve your skills, this clinic is designed for all experience... $40.00, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Garden Tour – Rochester Garden & Flower Club July 18 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Garden Tour – Rochester Garden & Flower Club Spend the day with your friends strolling thru six fantastic gardens. Enjoy a variety of artisans and learning special gardening techniques. Master Gardeners will help answer your gardening questions! $15.00, 9:30 am - 10:00 am Storytime \| Quarry Hill Nature Center July 18 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am Storytime \| Quarry Hill Nature Center Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Road NE, 55906 Join Rochester Public Library at Quarry Hill Nature Center’s outdoor pavilion for a special storytime at 9:30AM! In the event of inclement weather this program will move to an indoor classroom. Free, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Garden Tour \| RCTC SMART Garden July 18 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Garden Tour \| RCTC SMART Garden The tour is hosted by Rochester Garden and flower club and it features six beautiful private gardens. These gardens highlight Native wildflower, hostas, a unique bronze Sculpture Garden, various perennials, shrubs and annuals. Two of the gardens traditionally have separate entrance fees, but are included for free in our tour... + 30 More
22 events 19 22 events, 19 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center July 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center Before the gallery opens, in the quiet space of an empty gallery, a staff member flips on a projector and begins the day. During a busy tour, a volunteer kindly invites a visitor to look a little closer—revealing something easy to miss. Behind every exhibition is a team working together... $5 – $21, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Riverside Music Series: Tank and The Bangas with Danger Club \| Mayo Park July 19 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Riverside Music Series: Tank and The Bangas with Danger Club \| Mayo Park The Riverside Music Series returns to Mayo Park this July and August with five weeks of free Sunday night concerts along the riverfront. For more than 30 years, Riverside has been a Rochester summer tradition, bringing the community together for evenings filled with music, food and connection. This summer’s lineup... Free, 8:00 am - 9:30 pm Eyota Days \| Eyota, MN July 19 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 pm Eyota Days \| Eyota, MN Eyota Days began as a collaboration between the Eyota Lions Club and Eyota Sportsman Club with the guidance of the Dover-Eyota Schools superintendent. A local resident, cartoon artist, and Lions Club member (Harry “Corky” Armstrong), created the Eyota Days button designs for many years until his passing in 2011.. His..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center July 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center July 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography March 14, 2026 - March 2027 \| Rochester Art Center Atrium Curated by Zoe Cinel Rochester Art Center presents an exhibition by Minneapolis-based textile artist and dancer Alexandra Beaumont. The exhibition includes artworks from her 2024 series Techniques for Ecstasy and The Choreography, a new installation that expands..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Spirit Trees \| Rochester Art Center July 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Spirit Trees \| Rochester Art Center ON VIEW April 29 - November 15, 2026 CO-CURATORS: Valerie DeCora Guimaraes, Zoe Cinel FEATURED ARTISTS: Chanelle Gallagher, Lela Pierce, Stephanie Lindquist In 2019 Valerie DeCora Guimaraes, founder of the Greater Rochester Area Dakota Supporters (GRADS) and a member of the Heritage Preservation Committee, wrote a letter to the City... $8 + 16 More	11 events 20 11 events, 20 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Climbing Summer Camps \| ROCA Climbing & Fitness July 20 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Climbing Summer Camps \| ROCA Climbing & Fitness Sign-ups are open, and spots fill quickly! Each camp week runs Monday through Thursday. Climbers will work on a variety of climbing skills, bouldering activities, run through awesome obstacle courses, play games, & rappel down the 40-foot walls (just to name a few fun activities)! Ages: 6-13 (no climbing experience..., 9:30 am - 11:30 am Summer Camp 2026: A Step Back in Time Ages 6 – 10 \| History Center of Olmsted Medical Center July 20 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Summer Camp 2026: A Step Back in Time Ages 6 – 10 \| History Center of Olmsted Medical Center The History Center Summer Camp is an interactive educational program designed to introduce students to everyday life in the 19th century through hands-on learning experiences. All activities are led by experienced staff in a safe, supportive environment and are tailored to each age group. Daily programs include, 1800s farmstead chores... $5 – $65, 10:30 am - 11:30 am Qigong Series \| Assisi Heights Spirituality Center July 20 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Qigong Series \| Assisi Heights Spirituality Center Mondays, July 6 – August 24 \| 10:30-11:30am (8-week series) Qigong, the art and science of cultivating the body’s energy, has been practiced in China for thousands of years as a technique to improve the body’s self-healing abilities. Qigong, simply stated, is the cultivation of Qi, or vital life energy.... $60, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Summer Camp 2026: A Step Back in Time Ages 11 – 15 \| History Center Olmsted Medical Center July 20 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Summer Camp 2026: A Step Back in Time Ages 11 – 15 \| History Center Olmsted Medical Center Join us for five days at the History Center Summer Camp. It is an interactive educational program designed to introduce students to everyday life in the 19th century through hands-on learning experiences. All activities are led by experienced staff in a safe, supportive environment and are tailored to each age... $5 – $65, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Craft-Tea Coffee \| St. James Coffee July 20 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Craft-Tea Coffee \| St. James Coffee Join us with your crafting project, whatever it may be 🙂 All drinks are 50% off from 3-6pm on Mondays for crafters, so enjoy a beverage as you work. Invite a friend to join you!!, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm $5 5K for Seasons Hospice \| TerraLoco July 20 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm $5 5K for Seasons Hospice \| TerraLoco Join us for a community favorite: TerraLoco's $5 5K Fun Run/Walk! This week we are supporting Seasons Hospice. For just $5, run or walk a casual 5K while supporting a local nonprofit. 100% of the $5 entry goes directly to that evening’s featured charity. This event uses a rolling start... + 5 More	16 events 21 16 events, 21 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Climbing Summer Camps \| ROCA Climbing & Fitness July 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Climbing Summer Camps \| ROCA Climbing & Fitness Sign-ups are open, and spots fill quickly! Each camp week runs Monday through Thursday. Climbers will work on a variety of climbing skills, bouldering activities, run through awesome obstacle courses, play games, & rappel down the 40-foot walls (just to name a few fun activities)! Ages: 6-13 (no climbing experience..., 9:30 am - 11:30 am Summer Camp 2026: A Step Back in Time Ages 6 – 10 \| History Center of Olmsted Medical Center July 21 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Summer Camp 2026: A Step Back in Time Ages 6 – 10 \| History Center of Olmsted Medical Center The History Center Summer Camp is an interactive educational program designed to introduce students to everyday life in the 19th century through hands-on learning experiences. All activities are led by experienced staff in a safe, supportive environment and are tailored to each age group. Daily programs include, 1800s farmstead chores... $5 – $65, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Tuesday Noon Day Organ Recitals \| Trinity Lutheran Church July 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Tuesday Noon Day Organ Recitals \| Trinity Lutheran Church Enjoy a noon day organ recital, every Tuesday this summer (no recital July 7)! Free parking, public welcome, free-will offering. Guest Organists: 6/2/2026 Daniel Schwandt - Minneapolis, MN 6/9/2026 Martin Dicke - St. Paul, MN 6/16/2026 John Stender - Edina, MN 6/23/2026 Katie Moss - Maple Grove, MN 6/30/2026 Gabriel... Free, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Summer Camp 2026: A Step Back in Time Ages 11 – 15 \| History Center Olmsted Medical Center July 21 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Summer Camp 2026: A Step Back in Time Ages 11 – 15 \| History Center Olmsted Medical Center Join us for five days at the History Center Summer Camp. It is an interactive educational program designed to introduce students to everyday life in the 19th century through hands-on learning experiences. All activities are led by experienced staff in a safe, supportive environment and are tailored to each age... $5 – $65, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Summer Pop-Up! with Pretty Pop \| Rochester Title July 21 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Summer Pop-Up! with Pretty Pop \| Rochester Title ☀️ Summer Pop-Up ☀️ Sip, snack & stay awhile... or just pop by! Join us for complimentary Pretty Pop dirty sodas, a popcorn bar, and a relaxing summer afternoon. We'd love to see you!, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Village Global Farmer’s Market \| Cascade Lake Park July 21 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Village Global Farmer’s Market \| Cascade Lake Park Starting June 9th through October 6th, join us every Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Cascade Park in Rochester, MN, for a vibrant market experience. Browse a rotating lineup of local vendors, artists, and growers offering fresh, seasonal produce and unique, culturally diverse goods. Every week brings new faces,... Free + 10 More	24 events 22 24 events, 22 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center July 22 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center Before the gallery opens, in the quiet space of an empty gallery, a staff member flips on a projector and begins the day. During a busy tour, a volunteer kindly invites a visitor to look a little closer—revealing something easy to miss. Behind every exhibition is a team working together... $5 – $21, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Climbing Summer Camps \| ROCA Climbing & Fitness July 22 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Climbing Summer Camps \| ROCA Climbing & Fitness Sign-ups are open, and spots fill quickly! Each camp week runs Monday through Thursday. Climbers will work on a variety of climbing skills, bouldering activities, run through awesome obstacle courses, play games, & rappel down the 40-foot walls (just to name a few fun activities)! Ages: 6-13 (no climbing experience..., 9:30 am - 11:30 am Summer Camp 2026: A Step Back in Time Ages 6 – 10 \| History Center of Olmsted Medical Center July 22 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Summer Camp 2026: A Step Back in Time Ages 6 – 10 \| History Center of Olmsted Medical Center The History Center Summer Camp is an interactive educational program designed to introduce students to everyday life in the 19th century through hands-on learning experiences. All activities are led by experienced staff in a safe, supportive environment and are tailored to each age group. Daily programs include, 1800s farmstead chores... $5 – $65, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Guided Nature Hikes \| Chester Woods Park July 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Guided Nature Hikes \| Chester Woods Park Reservations are required for these hikes. Call 507-328-7350 to sign up., 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service” July 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service” Visit Historic Mayowood this July for Stories of Service, a special tour highlighting the Mayo family’s deep commitment to country and their longstanding tradition of military and public service. Learn about: Dr. Charlie’s service as an officer in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Army during WWI Hear Dr. Chuck’s... $10 – $20, 10:30 am - 11:30 am Meet Elephant & Piggie! \| Rochester Public Library July 22 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Meet Elephant & Piggie! \| Rochester Public Library Join us for a special storytime and meet Elephant and Piggie from the books of Mo Willems! This program will be offered twice on Wednesday, July 22: 10:30AM & 4:30PM. Free + 18 More	35 events 23 35 events, 23 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center July 23 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center Before the gallery opens, in the quiet space of an empty gallery, a staff member flips on a projector and begins the day. During a busy tour, a volunteer kindly invites a visitor to look a little closer—revealing something easy to miss. Behind every exhibition is a team working together... $5 – $21, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Rochester Community Band “Let’s Celebrate” \| Canfield Amphitheater July 23 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Rochester Community Band “Let’s Celebrate” \| Canfield Amphitheater Canfield Amphitheater at Cascade Lake Park 88 23rd Ave SW - Rochester, MN Please join the Rochester Community Band to celebrate 30 years of making music in the community. The Sheldon Theatre Brass Band will be joining us for the celebration!! Sheldon Theatre Brass Band is a premier British-style brass... Free, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Climbing Summer Camps \| ROCA Climbing & Fitness July 23 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Climbing Summer Camps \| ROCA Climbing & Fitness Sign-ups are open, and spots fill quickly! Each camp week runs Monday through Thursday. Climbers will work on a variety of climbing skills, bouldering activities, run through awesome obstacle courses, play games, & rappel down the 40-foot walls (just to name a few fun activities)! Ages: 6-13 (no climbing experience..., 9:00 am - 11:30 am Visit the Bookmobile \| History Center of Olmsted County July 23 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Visit the Bookmobile \| History Center of Olmsted County The Rochester Public Library Bookmobile strengthens community and enriches the lives of community members who are unable to use the main library due to geographic, transportation, economic or other barriers. The Rochester Public Library Bookmobile regularly carries more than 4,500 items, including adult and children's books, audiobooks, magazines, and DVDs.... Free, 9:30 am - 10:30 am S.M.A.R.T. Garden Children’s Activities \| RCTC SMART Garden July 23 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am S.M.A.R.T. Garden Children’s Activities \| RCTC SMART Garden Join members of the University of MN Extension Olmsted County Master Gardeners for a story and learning activity held in the S.M.A.R.T. Garden at the Rochester Community and Technical College Heintz Center. This is a botanical garden space located at 1926 Collegeview Rd. East with parking available off of 19th... Free, 9:30 am - 11:30 am Summer Camp 2026: A Step Back in Time Ages 6 – 10 \| History Center of Olmsted Medical Center July 23 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Summer Camp 2026: A Step Back in Time Ages 6 – 10 \| History Center of Olmsted Medical Center The History Center Summer Camp is an interactive educational program designed to introduce students to everyday life in the 19th century through hands-on learning experiences. All activities are led by experienced staff in a safe, supportive environment and are tailored to each age group. Daily programs include, 1800s farmstead chores... $5 – $65 + 29 More	21 events 24 21 events, 24 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center July 24 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center Before the gallery opens, in the quiet space of an empty gallery, a staff member flips on a projector and begins the day. During a busy tour, a volunteer kindly invites a visitor to look a little closer—revealing something easy to miss. Behind every exhibition is a team working together... $5 – $21, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Farm Friday \| Red Barn Learning Farm July 24 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Farm Friday \| Red Barn Learning Farm Admission for spring/summer is $8 (+tax) for age one and over., 9:30 am - 10:00 am Storytime \| McQuillan Field Park July 24 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am Storytime \| McQuillan Field Park McQuillan Field Park, 1655 Marion Road SE, 55904 Join us for an outdoor storytime at McQuillan Field Park near the splash pad (1655 Marion Road SE, 55904). Outdoor seating - bring your own blanket. This storytime will be canceled in inclement weather. Free, 9:30 am - 11:30 am Summer Camp 2026: A Step Back in Time Ages 6 – 10 \| History Center of Olmsted Medical Center July 24 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Summer Camp 2026: A Step Back in Time Ages 6 – 10 \| History Center of Olmsted Medical Center The History Center Summer Camp is an interactive educational program designed to introduce students to everyday life in the 19th century through hands-on learning experiences. All activities are led by experienced staff in a safe, supportive environment and are tailored to each age group. Daily programs include, 1800s farmstead chores... $5 – $65, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center July 24 @ 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 Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center July 24 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography March 14, 2026 - March 2027 \| Rochester Art Center Atrium Curated by Zoe Cinel Rochester Art Center presents an exhibition by Minneapolis-based textile artist and dancer Alexandra Beaumont. The exhibition includes artworks from her 2024 series Techniques for Ecstasy and The Choreography, a new installation that expands... + 15 More	22 events 25 22 events, 25 Featured 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service” Featured July 25 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service” Visit Historic Mayowood this July for Stories of Service, a special tour highlighting the Mayo family’s deep commitment to country and their longstanding tradition of military and public service. Learn about: Dr. Charlie’s service as an officer in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Army during WWI Hear Dr. Chuck’s... $10 – $20, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center July 25 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center Before the gallery opens, in the quiet space of an empty gallery, a staff member flips on a projector and begins the day. During a busy tour, a volunteer kindly invites a visitor to look a little closer—revealing something easy to miss. Behind every exhibition is a team working together... $5 – $21, 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Summer Saturdays \| Rochester Farmers Market July 25 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Summer Saturdays \| Rochester Farmers Market As a growers-only market, we are tied to the seasons and the climate, bringing you the healthiest and most delicious foods available throughout the year. The market is always changing. Stop by regularly to watch the colors and flavors change from one week to the next, and don't forget to..., 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 2nd Annual Lace up for Hope 5K and 1 Mile \| Little Thistle Brewing July 25 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 2nd Annual Lace up for Hope 5K and 1 Mile \| Little Thistle Brewing Lace up for Hope 2026 is back—and we’re going bigger, brighter, and more fun! 🏃‍♀️💙 Join us for our 2nd Annual 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk on Saturday, July 25th, 2026 at 9:00 AM Get ready for a morning packed with movement, music, treats, and community—all while supporting neighbors experiencing..., 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Compassionate Friends Memorial Golf Outing \| Oak Summit Golf Course July 25 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Compassionate Friends Memorial Golf Outing \| Oak Summit Golf Course Come and enjoy this event as we honor our children and ALL the special people who will live forever in our hearts. Your registration fee includes: • Continental breakfast • 18 holes of golf • Golf Cart • Snacks on the course • Prizes • Lunch & Early Dinner Plus... $80.00, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday Play Group \| The Congregational Church July 25 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday Play Group \| The Congregational Church Join us on the playground Saturday mornings from 10 AM to noon this summer! We welcome families of all kinds and hope this is an opportunity for parents and children to make new friends. The playground is enclosed with bathroom access, and we will be serving coffee and juice for... + 16 More
17 events 26 17 events, 26 Featured 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service” Featured July 26 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service” Visit Historic Mayowood this July for Stories of Service, a special tour highlighting the Mayo family’s deep commitment to country and their longstanding tradition of military and public service. Learn about: Dr. Charlie’s service as an officer in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Army during WWI Hear Dr. Chuck’s... $10 – $20, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center July 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center Before the gallery opens, in the quiet space of an empty gallery, a staff member flips on a projector and begins the day. During a busy tour, a volunteer kindly invites a visitor to look a little closer—revealing something easy to miss. Behind every exhibition is a team working together... $5 – $21, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Shark Week \| Boundless July 26 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Shark Week \| Boundless Join us for Shark Week July 26-31. We will have an activity each day. Sunday & Monday - Shark Scavenger Hunt all day Tuesday - Shark Games in the gym 4p-5p Wednesday - Ocean Bingo 4p-5p Thursday - Shark Trivia 4p-5p Friday - Ocean themed dance party 4p-530p All activities..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center July 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 - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center July 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography March 14, 2026 - March 2027 \| Rochester Art Center Atrium Curated by Zoe Cinel Rochester Art Center presents an exhibition by Minneapolis-based textile artist and dancer Alexandra Beaumont. The exhibition includes artworks from her 2024 series Techniques for Ecstasy and The Choreography, a new installation that expands..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Spirit Trees \| Rochester Art Center July 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Spirit Trees \| Rochester Art Center ON VIEW April 29 - November 15, 2026 CO-CURATORS: Valerie DeCora Guimaraes, Zoe Cinel FEATURED ARTISTS: Chanelle Gallagher, Lela Pierce, Stephanie Lindquist In 2019 Valerie DeCora Guimaraes, founder of the Greater Rochester Area Dakota Supporters (GRADS) and a member of the Heritage Preservation Committee, wrote a letter to the City... $8 + 11 More	8 events 27 8 events, 27 9:00 am - 10:30 am Inkwell Intuitive Writers Guild \| St. James Coffee July 27 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Inkwell Intuitive Writers Guild \| St. James Coffee St. James Coffee is happy to host, along with our good friends at Jo's Coffee Truck, an exciting opportunity if you love to write or are interested in meeting other writers or just want an excuse to get started! What to Expect: Dedicated writing time (no distractions!) Supportive community of..., 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Shark Week \| Boundless July 27 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Shark Week \| Boundless Join us for Shark Week July 26-31. We will have an activity each day. Sunday & Monday - Shark Scavenger Hunt all day Tuesday - Shark Games in the gym 4p-5p Wednesday - Ocean Bingo 4p-5p Thursday - Shark Trivia 4p-5p Friday - Ocean themed dance party 4p-530p All activities..., 10:30 am - 11:30 am Qigong Series \| Assisi Heights Spirituality Center July 27 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Qigong Series \| Assisi Heights Spirituality Center Mondays, July 6 – August 24 \| 10:30-11:30am (8-week series) Qigong, the art and science of cultivating the body’s energy, has been practiced in China for thousands of years as a technique to improve the body’s self-healing abilities. Qigong, simply stated, is the cultivation of Qi, or vital life energy.... $60, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Mindful Art \| Boundless July 27 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Mindful Art \| Boundless Join Evelyn for a free session of Mindful Art. This is a free activity for ages 16+. Pre-registration is requested, but not required. To sign up or for questions about this event, please email: evelynd@boundlessmn.org with the name(s) of those planning to attend, any special accommodations we may need to... Free, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chess \| Zen Fusion July 27 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chess \| Zen Fusion Casual chess competition with possible prizes. All are welcome., 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mahjong 101 \| LTS Brewing Company July 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mahjong 101 \| LTS Brewing Company Interested in learning how to play American Mahjong? Come join us at LTS Brewing Company in this 3-part series! You will learn all of the essentials, make new friends, and enjoy yummy drinks! You must register to reserve your spot! + 2 More	11 events 28 11 events, 28 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Tuesday Noon Day Organ Recitals \| Trinity Lutheran Church July 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Tuesday Noon Day Organ Recitals \| Trinity Lutheran Church Enjoy a noon day organ recital, every Tuesday this summer (no recital July 7)! Free parking, public welcome, free-will offering. Guest Organists: 6/2/2026 Daniel Schwandt - Minneapolis, MN 6/9/2026 Martin Dicke - St. Paul, MN 6/16/2026 John Stender - Edina, MN 6/23/2026 Katie Moss - Maple Grove, MN 6/30/2026 Gabriel... Free, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Village Global Farmer’s Market \| Cascade Lake Park July 28 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Village Global Farmer’s Market \| Cascade Lake Park Starting June 9th through October 6th, join us every Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Cascade Park in Rochester, MN, for a vibrant market experience. Browse a rotating lineup of local vendors, artists, and growers offering fresh, seasonal produce and unique, culturally diverse goods. Every week brings new faces,... Free, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Village Global Farmer’s Market- Tuesdays \| Cascade Lake Park July 28 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Village Global Farmer’s Market- Tuesdays \| Cascade Lake Park Starting June 9th through October 6th, join us every Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Cascade Park in Rochester, MN, for a vibrant market experience. Browse a rotating lineup of local vendors, artists, and growers offering fresh, seasonal produce and unique, culturally diverse goods. Every week brings new faces,..., 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Shark Week \| Boundless July 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Shark Week \| Boundless Join us for Shark Week July 26-31. We will have an activity each day. Sunday & Monday - Shark Scavenger Hunt all day Tuesday - Shark Games in the gym 4p-5p Wednesday - Ocean Bingo 4p-5p Thursday - Shark Trivia 4p-5p Friday - Ocean themed dance party 4p-530p All activities..., 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Art Social \| Forager Brewery July 28 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Art Social \| Forager Brewery Art Social is BACK!!!! MAKE ART, MEET NEW PEOPLE, SOCIALIZE, GET CREATIVE AT FORAGER ONCE A MONTH IN THE COFFEE SHOP! The goal of this event is to create a welcoming environment that is open and free to the public. All attendees may bring their own non toxic art supplies..., 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Teen LGBTQIA+ Board Game Night \| Rochester Public Library July 28 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Teen LGBTQIA+ Board Game Night \| Rochester Public Library Rochester Public Library Auditorium Ready to play Unstable Unicorns, Uno, Sparkle Kitty, and other fun games? Join us for this welcoming meetup as part of Rochester Public Schools Proud Resilient Youth - Social Meetups (PRYSM). Free + 5 More	21 events 29 21 events, 29 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center July 29 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center Before the gallery opens, in the quiet space of an empty gallery, a staff member flips on a projector and begins the day. During a busy tour, a volunteer kindly invites a visitor to look a little closer—revealing something easy to miss. Behind every exhibition is a team working together... $5 – $21, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Guided Nature Hikes \| Chester Woods Park July 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Guided Nature Hikes \| Chester Woods Park Reservations are required for these hikes. Call 507-328-7350 to sign up., 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service” July 29 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service” Visit Historic Mayowood this July for Stories of Service, a special tour highlighting the Mayo family’s deep commitment to country and their longstanding tradition of military and public service. Learn about: Dr. Charlie’s service as an officer in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Army during WWI Hear Dr. Chuck’s... $10 – $20, 10:30 am - 11:00 am Family Storytime \| Rochester Public Library July 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Family Storytime \| Rochester Public Library Enjoy a family storytime for children of all ages this summer. Special events will be offered on the following dates: June 3: Science Discovery: Construction June 17: Construction Zone Storytime July 1: Science Discovery: Dinosaurs July 15: Nocturnal Animals Storytime July 22: Meet Elephant & Piggie August 5: Science Discovery:... Free, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center July 29 @ 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 Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center July 29 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography March 14, 2026 - March 2027 \| Rochester Art Center Atrium Curated by Zoe Cinel Rochester Art Center presents an exhibition by Minneapolis-based textile artist and dancer Alexandra Beaumont. The exhibition includes artworks from her 2024 series Techniques for Ecstasy and The Choreography, a new installation that expands... + 15 More	21 events 30 21 events, 30 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center July 30 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center Before the gallery opens, in the quiet space of an empty gallery, a staff member flips on a projector and begins the day. During a busy tour, a volunteer kindly invites a visitor to look a little closer—revealing something easy to miss. Behind every exhibition is a team working together... $5 – $21, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service” July 30 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service” Visit Historic Mayowood this July for Stories of Service, a special tour highlighting the Mayo family’s deep commitment to country and their longstanding tradition of military and public service. Learn about: Dr. Charlie’s service as an officer in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Army during WWI Hear Dr. Chuck’s... $10 – $20, 10:30 am - 11:00 am Family Dance Party \| Rochester Public Library July 30 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Family Dance Party \| Rochester Public Library Bring the whole family for 30 minutes of non-stop dancing fun! Special themes will be offered on the following dates: June 11: Construction Zone Dance Party July 9: Beach Day Dance Party August 13: Firefly Glow Dance Party Free, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center July 30 @ 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 Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center July 30 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography March 14, 2026 - March 2027 \| Rochester Art Center Atrium Curated by Zoe Cinel Rochester Art Center presents an exhibition by Minneapolis-based textile artist and dancer Alexandra Beaumont. The exhibition includes artworks from her 2024 series Techniques for Ecstasy and The Choreography, a new installation that expands..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Spirit Trees \| Rochester Art Center July 30 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Spirit Trees \| Rochester Art Center ON VIEW April 29 - November 15, 2026 CO-CURATORS: Valerie DeCora Guimaraes, Zoe Cinel FEATURED ARTISTS: Chanelle Gallagher, Lela Pierce, Stephanie Lindquist In 2019 Valerie DeCora Guimaraes, founder of the Greater Rochester Area Dakota Supporters (GRADS) and a member of the Heritage Preservation Committee, wrote a letter to the City... $8 + 15 More	24 events 31 24 events, 31 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center July 31 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents \| Rochester Art Center Before the gallery opens, in the quiet space of an empty gallery, a staff member flips on a projector and begins the day. During a busy tour, a volunteer kindly invites a visitor to look a little closer—revealing something easy to miss. Behind every exhibition is a team working together... $5 – $21, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Farm Friday \| Red Barn Learning Farm July 31 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Farm Friday \| Red Barn Learning Farm Admission for spring/summer is $8 (+tax) for age one and over., 9:30 am - 10:30 am Science Discovery: Bubbles \| Silver Lake Park July 31 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Science Discovery: Bubbles \| Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park (Near Three Links Shelter), 840 7th Street NE, 55906 Join us for an outdoor celebration of bubbles with stories, songs, and activities at Silver Lake Park near the Three Links Shelter (840 7th Street NE, 55906). Outdoor seating - bring your own blanket. This event will be... Free, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Family Fitness \| Boundless July 31 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Family Fitness \| Boundless Join us for Boundless Family Fitness, a fun and engaging strength and conditioning program designed for all ages! Boost your strength, improve your fitness, and enjoy staying active together as a family. This session is perfect for moving, laughing, and getting stronger as a team! Bring your family and get..., 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Summer Long! July 31 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Summer Long! Step into history at Mayowood, one of Rochester’s most popular attractions. Built in 1910 by Dr. Charles H. Mayo and his wife Edith, this 38-room home is largely furnished as it was during the family’s time here, offering a rare glimpse into the lives and legacy of the Mayo family.... $10 – $20, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center July 31 @ 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

June 28

June 28 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

June 28 @ 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Rochesterfest Pickleball Tournament | Eagles Club Rochester

June 28 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Heartland Days | Lewiston

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

Children’s Outdoor Storytime with a Naturalist | Chester Woods Park

June 28 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Figure Drawing for Every Body | Rochester Art Center

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

NerdinOut’s 9th Grand-A-Versary | NerdinOut

June 29

June 29 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Inkwell Intuitive Writers Guild | St. James Coffee

June 29 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Introduction to Pickleball | 125 LIVE

June 29 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Pride Keychains Craft Session | Rochester Public Library

June 29 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Mindful Art | Boundless

June 29 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

$5 5K for Elder Network | TerraLoco

June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Play Chess | Zen Fusion

June 30

June 30 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE Summer Admission | History Center of Olmsted County

June 30 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Tuesday Noon Day Organ Recitals | Trinity Lutheran Church

June 30 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Introduction to Pickleball | 125 LIVE

June 30 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Village Global Farmer’s Market | Cascade Lake Park

June 30 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Village Global Farmer’s Market- Tuesdays | Cascade Lake Park

June 30 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Stretch & Balance Mat Class | Forte of Rochester

July 1

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July 1 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

America’s 250th Birthday Bash | History Center of Olmsted County

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

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

July 1 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sundays at Seven: An Improv Show | Rochester Civic Theatre Lobby

July 1 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Spookiest House on the Block | Rochester Civic Theatre Lobby

July 1 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE Summer Admission | History Center of Olmsted County

July 1 @ 9:15 am - 12:45 pm

WOW | ROCA Climbing & Fitness

July 2

July 2 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

July 2 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

Riverfest | La Crosse

July 2 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE Summer Admission | History Center of Olmsted County

July 2 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service”

July 2 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Family Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

July 2 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

July 3

July 3 @ 9:00 pm - July 4 @ 12:00 am

LIVE MUSIC – Instant Vintage | North Star Bar

July 3 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

July 3 @ 5:30 am - 11:45 pm

Summerfest Dance | Stewartville

July 3 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Omni Drumming | Assisi Heights

July 3 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

Riverfest | La Crosse

July 3 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday | Red Barn Learning Farm

July 3 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE Summer Admission | History Center of Olmsted County

July 3

July 3 @ 9:00 pm - July 4 @ 12:00 am

LIVE MUSIC – Instant Vintage | North Star Bar

July 4 @ 12:00 pm - July 5 @ 12:00 pm

Happy 4th of July 24hr Game Play “Lock In” | Gamez & More

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

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

July 4 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Summer Saturdays | Rochester Farmers Market

July 4 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Old Fashioned 4th of July | Blooming Prairie

July 4 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Riverfest | La Crosse

July 4 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE Summer Admission | History Center of Olmsted County

July 4 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Summerfest Arts in the Park | Stewartville

July 4

July 4 @ 12:00 pm - July 5 @ 12:00 pm

Happy 4th of July 24hr Game Play “Lock In” | Gamez & More

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

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

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

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

Selections From Our Collections | Rochester Art Center

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

Amy Cannestra Exhibition: “Liminal Dwelling” | Rochester Art Center

July 6

July 6 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Climbing Summer Camps | ROCA Climbing & Fitness

July 6 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Qigong Series | Assisi Heights Spirituality Center

July 6 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Music is Good Medicine: The Vintage Tones of Spielzeiten und Pausen | Peace Plaza

July 6 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Craft-Tea Coffee | St. James Coffee

July 6 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

$5 5K for NAMI of SE Minnesota | TerraLoco

July 6 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Horse Project Meeting | Olmsted County Fairgrounds

July 7

July 7 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE Summer Admission | History Center of Olmsted County

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

Climbing Summer Camps | ROCA Climbing & Fitness

July 7 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

RPL Bookmobile | Cub Foods

July 7 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Duke’s Vault Grand Opening | Duke’s Vault

July 7 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm

RPL Bookmobile | 3005 Rose Drive SE

July 7 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

RPL Bookmobile | Valleyside Estate Park

July 8

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

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

July 8 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE Summer Admission | History Center of Olmsted County

July 8 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Climbing Summer Camps | ROCA Climbing & Fitness

July 8 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

RPL Bookmobile | Cimarron Park

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

Guided Nature Hikes | Chester Woods Park

July 8 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service”

July 9

Mayowood Historic Home Tours

July 9 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service”

$10 – $20

Spark Art Center

July 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Spark! | Rochester Art Center

July 9 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

July 9 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE Summer Admission | History Center of Olmsted County

July 9 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Climbing Summer Camps | ROCA Climbing & Fitness

July 9 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Visit the Bookmobile | History Center of Olmsted County

July 10

July 10 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

July 10 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Meaningful Mornings a First Alliance Credit Union Event | Haley Comfort Systems

July 10 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday | Red Barn Learning Farm

July 10 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE Summer Admission | History Center of Olmsted County

July 10 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Storytime | Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo

July 10 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

RPL Bookmobile | Evangel Church

July 11

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

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

July 11 @ 7:00 am - 10:00 am

5K Run/Walk for Colon Cancer | Cascade Lake Park

July 11 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Summer Saturdays | Rochester Farmers Market

July 11 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Resources + Babywearing Education with The Doulas | Rochester Farmer’s Market

July 11 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE Summer Admission | History Center of Olmsted County

July 11 @ 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Castle Con Preview: Game Day | Historic Chateau Theater

July 12

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

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

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

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

Selections From Our Collections | Rochester Art Center

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

Amy Cannestra Exhibition: “Liminal Dwelling” | Rochester Art Center

July 13

July 13 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

MADD Camp – ( MUSIC- ART – DANCE – DRAMA) | Peace United

July 13 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Inkwell Intuitive Writers Guild | St. James Coffee

July 13 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Climbing Summer Camps | ROCA Climbing & Fitness

July 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Lemon Door Sign Painting Party | Shorewood

July 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Rubik’s Cube Fun | Boundless

July 13 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Qigong Series | Assisi Heights Spirituality Center

July 14

July 14 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

MADD Camp – ( MUSIC- ART – DANCE – DRAMA) | Peace United

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

Climbing Summer Camps | ROCA Climbing & Fitness

July 14 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

RPL Bookmobile | Sunset Terrace

July 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Tuesday Noon Day Organ Recitals | Trinity Lutheran Church

July 14 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Second Tuesday Writing Group | VFW #1215

July 14 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

World Cup Watch SEMI FINAL: France vs. Spain | Little Thistle Brewing

July 15

Mayowood Historic Home Tours

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

This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service”

$10 – $20

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

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

July 15 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

MADD Camp – ( MUSIC- ART – DANCE – DRAMA) | Peace United

July 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Climbing Summer Camps | ROCA Climbing & Fitness

July 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Guided Nature Hikes | Chester Woods Park

July 15 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Science Discovery | Rochester Public Library

July 16

July 16 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

July 16 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

MADD Camp – ( MUSIC- ART – DANCE – DRAMA) | Peace United

July 16 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Climbing Summer Camps | ROCA Climbing & Fitness

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

This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service”

July 16 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Family Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

July 16 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

July 17

July 17 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

July 17 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

MADD Camp – ( MUSIC- ART – DANCE – DRAMA) | Peace United

July 17 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday | Red Barn Learning Farm

July 17 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Storytime | White Oaks Park

July 17 @ 9:45 am - 10:15 pm

Fireworks – Eyota Days | Eyota MN

July 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Storytime with Author Tammy Wilson | History Center of Olmsted County

July 18

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

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

July 18 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Summer Saturdays | Rochester Farmers Market

July 18 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

RYFA CHEER Summer Clinic | Harriot Bishop

July 18 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Garden Tour – Rochester Garden & Flower Club

July 18 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Storytime | Quarry Hill Nature Center

July 18 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Garden Tour | RCTC SMART Garden

July 19

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

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

July 19 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Riverside Music Series: Tank and The Bangas with Danger Club | Mayo Park

July 19 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 pm

Eyota Days | Eyota, MN

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

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

July 20

July 20 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Climbing Summer Camps | ROCA Climbing & Fitness

July 20 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Summer Camp 2026: A Step Back in Time Ages 6 – 10 | History Center of Olmsted Medical Center

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

Qigong Series | Assisi Heights Spirituality Center

July 20 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Camp 2026: A Step Back in Time Ages 11 – 15 | History Center Olmsted Medical Center

July 20 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Craft-Tea Coffee | St. James Coffee

July 20 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

$5 5K for Seasons Hospice | TerraLoco

July 21

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

Climbing Summer Camps | ROCA Climbing & Fitness

July 21 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Summer Camp 2026: A Step Back in Time Ages 6 – 10 | History Center of Olmsted Medical Center

July 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Tuesday Noon Day Organ Recitals | Trinity Lutheran Church

July 21 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Camp 2026: A Step Back in Time Ages 11 – 15 | History Center Olmsted Medical Center

July 21 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Pop-Up! with Pretty Pop | Rochester Title

July 21 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Village Global Farmer’s Market | Cascade Lake Park

July 22

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

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

July 22 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Climbing Summer Camps | ROCA Climbing & Fitness

July 22 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Summer Camp 2026: A Step Back in Time Ages 6 – 10 | History Center of Olmsted Medical Center

July 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Guided Nature Hikes | Chester Woods Park

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

This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service”

July 22 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Meet Elephant & Piggie! | Rochester Public Library

July 23

July 23 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

July 23 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Rochester Community Band “Let’s Celebrate” | Canfield Amphitheater

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

Climbing Summer Camps | ROCA Climbing & Fitness

July 23 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Visit the Bookmobile | History Center of Olmsted County

July 23 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

S.M.A.R.T. Garden Children’s Activities | RCTC SMART Garden

July 23 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Summer Camp 2026: A Step Back in Time Ages 6 – 10 | History Center of Olmsted Medical Center

July 24

July 24 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

July 24 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday | Red Barn Learning Farm

July 24 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Storytime | McQuillan Field Park

July 24 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Summer Camp 2026: A Step Back in Time Ages 6 – 10 | History Center of Olmsted Medical Center

July 24 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

July 24 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

July 25

Mayowood Historic Home Tours

July 25 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service”

$10 – $20

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

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

July 25 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Summer Saturdays | Rochester Farmers Market

July 25 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

2nd Annual Lace up for Hope 5K and 1 Mile | Little Thistle Brewing

July 25 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Compassionate Friends Memorial Golf Outing | Oak Summit Golf Course

July 25 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Saturday Play Group | The Congregational Church

July 26

Mayowood Historic Home Tours

July 26 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service”

$10 – $20

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

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

July 26 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Shark Week | Boundless

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

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

July 27

July 27 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Inkwell Intuitive Writers Guild | St. James Coffee

July 27 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Shark Week | Boundless

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

Qigong Series | Assisi Heights Spirituality Center

July 27 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Mindful Art | Boundless

July 27 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Chess | Zen Fusion

July 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Mahjong 101 | LTS Brewing Company

July 28

July 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Tuesday Noon Day Organ Recitals | Trinity Lutheran Church

July 28 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Village Global Farmer’s Market | Cascade Lake Park

July 28 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Village Global Farmer’s Market- Tuesdays | Cascade Lake Park

July 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Shark Week | Boundless

July 28 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Art Social | Forager Brewery

July 28 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Teen LGBTQIA+ Board Game Night | Rochester Public Library

July 29

July 29 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

July 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Guided Nature Hikes | Chester Woods Park

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

This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service”

July 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Family Storytime | Rochester Public Library

July 29 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

July 29 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

July 30

July 30 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

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

This July: Historic Mayowood Specialty Tour: “Stories of Service”

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

Family Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

July 30 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

July 30 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

July 30 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

July 31

July 31 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

July 31 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday | Red Barn Learning Farm

July 31 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Science Discovery: Bubbles | Silver Lake Park

July 31 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Family Fitness | Boundless

July 31 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Summer Long!

July 31 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

August 1

August 1 @ 12:00 pm - August 2 @ 5:00 pm

Salem Glen Annual Art Fair | Salem Glen Winery

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

The Work Behind the Work: Artworks by the Rochester Art Center’s Staff and Docents | Rochester Art Center

August 1 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Summer Saturdays | Rochester Farmers Market

August 1 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

Buffalo Bill Days | Lanesboro

August 1 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

River City Days | Red Wing

August 1 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

SE MN Premier Outdoor Sports Show | Coyote Creek Outdoors

August 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Saturday Play Group | The Congregational Church