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				18 events 1 18 events, 1 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! October 1 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall 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, 10:30 am - 11:00 am Preschool Dance Party \| Rochester Public Library October 1 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Preschool Dance Party \| Rochester Public Library Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschoolers! Special dance parties will be held on the following dates: September 17: Under the Sea Dance Party October 15: Outer Space Dance Party October 29: Enchanted Forest Dance Party November 19: Pajama Dance Party December... Free, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center October 1 @ 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 October 1 @ 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 October 1 @ 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 October 1 @ 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	20 events 2 20 events, 2 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! October 2 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall 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, 10:30 am - 11:30 am Manos Curiosas · Curious Hands \| Rochester Public Library October 2 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Manos Curiosas · Curious Hands \| Rochester Public Library Drop in for hands-on science exploration in English & Spanish for preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Themes include: Friday, September 11: Things Mix Friday, September 25: Things Change Friday, October 2: Soap Magic ¡Pasa a explorar la ciencia de forma práctica para niños en edad preescolar de 3 a... Free, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center October 2 @ 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 Selections From Our Collections \| Rochester Art Center October 2 @ 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 October 2 @ 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World \| Rochester Art Center October 2 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World \| Rochester Art Center Born and based in Berlin, Roger Wardin received his Master of Arts from the Academy of Fine Arts, Berlin, and has exhibited throughout Germany and the Netherlands. This exhibition marks his first presentation in the United States, however, his paintings are presented in the gallery as digital reproduction prints that... $8 + 14 More	41 events 3 41 events, 3 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Summer Saturdays \| Rochester Farmers Market October 3 @ 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 - 5:00 pm Big Island Rendezvous & Festival \| Albert Lea October 3 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Big Island Rendezvous & Festival \| Albert Lea We are so glad you are attending this year’s very special event. Here are a couple of “housekeeping” items that will help make your day a memorable one. This is a rain or shine event. Wear comfortable shoes, umbrellas and layered clothing and if it’s cold, you may need to..., 8:00 am - 11:00 am 20th Anniversary Brains Together Event (5K Run/2-Mile Walk) \| RCTC October 3 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am 20th Anniversary Brains Together Event (5K Run/2-Mile Walk) \| RCTC Go Gray in May: Early Bird Registration Opens May 1. Don’t miss out on early bird pricing! https://raceroster.com/events/2026/116154/brains-together-annual-event --- Celebrating 20 years of progress, partnership, and hope. Join us for the 20th annual Brains Together Event, featuring a 2-Mile Walk and 5K Chip-Timed Run, Silent Auction, and more on October..., 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Fall Litter Bit Better \| October 3 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Fall Litter Bit Better \| Join the Litter Bit Better cleanup this fall! Gather friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers and adopt a site to clean up anytime during the event from October 3–11. Registration can be done through the ⁠Litter Bit Better Registration Map or the ⁠RNeighbors Events Page. Free green trash bags are available..., 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 18th Annual Fair Trade Market \| Our Savior’s Lutheran Church October 3 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 18th Annual Fair Trade Market \| Our Savior’s Lutheran Church October 2, 3-7pm October 3, 9am-4pm October 4, 10am-1pm Our Savior’s Lutheran Church would like to once again invite you to our 18th Annual Fair Trade Market on October 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 2026. The 2026 market will feature high quality hand-made crafts and food from around the world. With... Free, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 2026 Rochester Out of the Darkness Walk \| Zumbro Lutheran Church October 3 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 2026 Rochester Out of the Darkness Walk \| Zumbro Lutheran Church Suicide is something that affects all of us, and we can all play a part in saving lives. Make a difference in your community by walking #OutOfTheDarkness with us on Saturday, October 3 at Soldiers Memorial Field in Rochester. Help spread awareness and understanding, send the message that help is... + 35 More
31 events 4 31 events, 4 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Big Island Rendezvous & Festival \| Albert Lea October 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Big Island Rendezvous & Festival \| Albert Lea We are so glad you are attending this year’s very special event. Here are a couple of “housekeeping” items that will help make your day a memorable one. This is a rain or shine event. Wear comfortable shoes, umbrellas and layered clothing and if it’s cold, you may need to..., 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Fall Litter Bit Better \| October 4 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Fall Litter Bit Better \| Join the Litter Bit Better cleanup this fall! Gather friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers and adopt a site to clean up anytime during the event from October 3–11. Registration can be done through the ⁠Litter Bit Better Registration Map or the ⁠RNeighbors Events Page. Free green trash bags are available..., 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 18th Annual Fair Trade Market \| Our Savior’s Lutheran Church October 4 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 18th Annual Fair Trade Market \| Our Savior’s Lutheran Church October 2, 3-7pm October 3, 9am-4pm October 4, 10am-1pm Our Savior’s Lutheran Church would like to once again invite you to our 18th Annual Fair Trade Market on October 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 2026. The 2026 market will feature high quality hand-made crafts and food from around the world. With... Free, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Pumpkin Season at the Farm \| Red Barn Learning Farm October 4 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Pumpkin Season at the Farm \| Red Barn Learning Farm U-Pick-It Pumpkins Jump Pads Corn Pit Barnyard Basketball Straw Bale Maze Wagon Rides Petting Zoo Corn Maze Gem Mining More!, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Dilly Dally Market \| Wescott Orchard October 4 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Dilly Dally Market \| Wescott Orchard Dilly Dally Markets are curated pop-up shopping events featuring local small businesses, handmade goods, vintage finds, boutique items, artisan foods, home décor, clothing, gifts, and more. Each market is designed to create a fun, welcoming community experience while supporting local makers, creatives, and entrepreneurs. Shop small, discover unique products, grab... Free, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center October 4 @ 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... + 25 More	4 events 5 4 events, 5 9:00 am - 10:30 am Inkwell Intuitive Writers Guild \| St. James Coffee October 5 @ 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 - 6:00 pm Fall Litter Bit Better \| October 5 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Fall Litter Bit Better \| Join the Litter Bit Better cleanup this fall! Gather friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers and adopt a site to clean up anytime during the event from October 3–11. Registration can be done through the ⁠Litter Bit Better Registration Map or the ⁠RNeighbors Events Page. Free green trash bags are available..., 10:30 am - 11:30 am Baby Gym \| Rochester Public Library October 5 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Baby Gym \| Rochester Public Library Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please. A quiet activity zone will be available for older siblings. Free, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Craft-Tea Coffee \| St. James Coffee October 5 @ 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!!	15 events 6 15 events, 6 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Fall Litter Bit Better \| October 6 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Fall Litter Bit Better \| Join the Litter Bit Better cleanup this fall! Gather friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers and adopt a site to clean up anytime during the event from October 3–11. Registration can be done through the ⁠Litter Bit Better Registration Map or the ⁠RNeighbors Events Page. Free green trash bags are available..., 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fall Colors Wagon Ride \| Chester Woods Park October 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fall Colors Wagon Ride \| Chester Woods Park Join park staff on a wagon ride through some of the prairies and woodlands at the park and enjoy the beautiful colors of the season! There is very limited space on the wagon, so registration is required! Please call 507-328-7350 or email chesterwoods@olmstedcounty.gov to reserve your space! Meet at Shelter..., 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays \| Four Daughters Vineyard October 6 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays \| Four Daughters Vineyard (Tasting Room open as normal) Bring your group for a fresh and engaging book club experience at Four Daughters! Have an existing club? Have you been meaning to form a new group? Would you like to join a community group? Make this your new weekly or monthly tradition! Tuesday Book..., 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Village Global Farmer’s Market \| Cascade Lake Park October 6 @ 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 Tuesday Arcade Happy Hour \| Hyperspace Starcade October 6 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday Arcade Happy Hour \| Hyperspace Starcade Every Tuesday from 4–6 PM, game credits go 20% further at HyperSpace Starcade. 🕹️ After school fun 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family game night 🏆 Friendly competition 🎁 Win real prizes Happy Hour pricing is displayed directly on participating game card readers. Looking for something fun to do in Rochester? Stop in, challenge..., 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm FREE Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat \| Momentum Behavior Services October 6 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm FREE Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat \| Momentum Behavior Services Join Momentum Behavior Services for a FREE Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat designed for children and families of all abilities! Enjoy an evening of Halloween fun with decorated trunks, treats, and a welcoming environment created with different sensory needs in mind. Costumes are welcome but never required. Come as you are,... Free + 9 More	20 events 7 20 events, 7 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Fall Litter Bit Better \| October 7 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Fall Litter Bit Better \| Join the Litter Bit Better cleanup this fall! Gather friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers and adopt a site to clean up anytime during the event from October 3–11. Registration can be done through the ⁠Litter Bit Better Registration Map or the ⁠RNeighbors Events Page. Free green trash bags are available..., 10:00 am - 11:00 am Art Club \| Boundless MN October 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Art Club \| Boundless MN Each week we will create a different art or craft project. Geared toward ages Prek-4th grade This activity is free with admission., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center October 7 @ 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 October 7 @ 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 Amy Cannestra Exhibition: “Liminal Dwelling” \| Rochester Art Center October 7 @ 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World \| Rochester Art Center October 7 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World \| Rochester Art Center Born and based in Berlin, Roger Wardin received his Master of Arts from the Academy of Fine Arts, Berlin, and has exhibited throughout Germany and the Netherlands. This exhibition marks his first presentation in the United States, however, his paintings are presented in the gallery as digital reproduction prints that... $8 + 14 More	21 events 8 21 events, 8 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Fall Litter Bit Better \| October 8 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Fall Litter Bit Better \| Join the Litter Bit Better cleanup this fall! Gather friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers and adopt a site to clean up anytime during the event from October 3–11. Registration can be done through the ⁠Litter Bit Better Registration Map or the ⁠RNeighbors Events Page. Free green trash bags are available..., 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! October 8 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall 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 Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center October 8 @ 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 October 8 @ 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 Amy Cannestra Exhibition: “Liminal Dwelling” \| Rochester Art Center October 8 @ 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World \| Rochester Art Center October 8 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World \| Rochester Art Center Born and based in Berlin, Roger Wardin received his Master of Arts from the Academy of Fine Arts, Berlin, and has exhibited throughout Germany and the Netherlands. This exhibition marks his first presentation in the United States, however, his paintings are presented in the gallery as digital reproduction prints that... $8 + 15 More	23 events 9 23 events, 9 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Gigantic Rummage Sale \| Bethel Lutheran Church October 9 @ 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Gigantic Rummage Sale \| Bethel Lutheran Church RETIRED TREASURES, FURNITURE & BOOK SALE GIGANTIC, Clean, Well-Organized, Semi-Annual Sale! All proceeds benefit charities. FRIDAY, October 9th, 2026 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. 2:15 – 4 p.m. (BAG SALE) Morning Coffee/Rolls & BBQ Lunch available for purchase, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Fall Litter Bit Better \| October 9 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Fall Litter Bit Better \| Join the Litter Bit Better cleanup this fall! Gather friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers and adopt a site to clean up anytime during the event from October 3–11. Registration can be done through the ⁠Litter Bit Better Registration Map or the ⁠RNeighbors Events Page. Free green trash bags are available..., 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! October 9 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall 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, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Friends Autumn Book Sale \| Friends of the Rochester Public Library October 9 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Friends Autumn Book Sale \| Friends of the 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, cookbooks, history, and sheet music at this sale. We will also have a lot of music CDs and DVDs. All proceeds benefit the Rochester Public Library. Friday,..., 10:30 am - 11:00 am Autumn Storytime \| Chester Woods Park October 9 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Autumn Storytime \| Chester Woods Park Join us at the Chester Woods Amphitheater (8378 14 Highway SE, Eyota, MN 55934) to enjoy the fall scenery and an autumn-themed storytime. Admission is free. Rock bench seating - or bring your own blanket or chairs. This event will be canceled in inclement weather. To find the event: follow... Free, 10:30 am - 11:30 am Outdoor Storytime at the Amphitheater \| Chester Woods Park October 9 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Outdoor Storytime at the Amphitheater \| Chester Woods Park Storytime with Rochester Public Library at the Amphitheater! + 17 More	38 events 10 38 events, 10 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Bakery Farm Stand Crawl \| Various Locations in Rochester October 10 @ 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Bakery Farm Stand Crawl \| Various Locations in Rochester Who's ready for a sweet adventure? We've teamed up with some of our favorite local farm stands for a fun community crawl on Saturday, October 10th. Get your stickers at each location, and you could win a basket full of goodies! A huge thanks to Cathy Cakes, Fern & Forage,..., 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Summer Saturdays \| Rochester Farmers Market October 10 @ 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 - 11:00 am Babysitting Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED \| American Red Cross October 10 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Babysitting Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED \| American Red Cross This is a comprehensive full-day program — not just a CPR class. Participants leave with both a Red Cross certification and practical babysitting skills they can use immediately. Babysitter roles, responsibility, and professionalism Age-appropriate child care, activities, and behavior management Home safety awareness and hazard prevention Emergency decision-making — when..., 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Rochester’s Fall Craft, Vendors, Boutiques & More \| RCTC October 10 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Rochester’s Fall Craft, Vendors, Boutiques & More \| RCTC We are excited to return to the Rochester Sports Complex (Fieldhouse) at Rochester Community Technical College!! We will have 150 Vendors and we are so excited to welcome you back to do some Fall and Holiday shopping to help you get ready for the new seasons!!! Free Admission, Door Prizes,..., 8:30 am - 3:30 pm National Chess Day Celebration \| Northrop Community Education Center October 10 @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pm National Chess Day Celebration \| Northrop Community Education Center Open to students in grades K-8 of all experience levels! Divisions include: Beginner Division (Grades K-2), Novice Division, and Advanced Division. 8:30 a.m. - Check in, warm up, and instruction 9:00 a.m. - Round 1 10:00 a.m. - Round 2 11:00 a.m. - Lunch Break 11:30 a.m. - Beginner Division..., 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Fall Litter Bit Better \| October 10 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Fall Litter Bit Better \| Join the Litter Bit Better cleanup this fall! Gather friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers and adopt a site to clean up anytime during the event from October 3–11. Registration can be done through the ⁠Litter Bit Better Registration Map or the ⁠RNeighbors Events Page. Free green trash bags are available... + 32 More
31 events 11 31 events, 11 Featured 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Paws, Pages and Play \| Central Bark Featured October 11 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Paws, Pages and Play \| Central Bark Join us at Central Bark Rochester, MN for Paws, Pages, and Play, a community open house and book signing celebrating the special role dogs play in our lives. We’ll be welcoming Kara Mangiere, co-author of "The Gifted Paw", along with Winston, for a fun afternoon of stories, dogs, community, and..., 8:00 am - 11:00 am Spooky Sprint \| Cascade Lake Park October 11 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Spooky Sprint \| Cascade Lake Park 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 - 6:00 pm Fall Litter Bit Better \| October 11 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Fall Litter Bit Better \| Join the Litter Bit Better cleanup this fall! Gather friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers and adopt a site to clean up anytime during the event from October 3–11. Registration can be done through the ⁠Litter Bit Better Registration Map or the ⁠RNeighbors Events Page. Free green trash bags are available..., 10:00 am - 11:30 am Friendly Ghost All Ages Paint Class \| Art Heads Emporium October 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Friendly Ghost All Ages Paint Class \| Art Heads Emporium Join us for our newest kids Halloween paint class! This paint class is great for ages 6+. Background colors are always customizable! 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..., 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Red Wing Arts Festival \| Downtown Red Wing October 11 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Red Wing Arts Festival \| Downtown Red Wing Our juried two-day fine arts festival is one of Red Wing Arts’ core programming events, designed to feature and celebrate 120-plus regional artists in the heart of Red Wing. Festival attendees can expect a variety of high-caliber original works of art for purchase, as well as other opportunities to be..., 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Friends Autumn Book Sale \| Friends of the Rochester Public Library October 11 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Friends Autumn Book Sale \| Friends of the 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, cookbooks, history, and sheet music at this sale. We will also have a lot of music CDs and DVDs. All proceeds benefit the Rochester Public Library. Friday,... + 25 More	5 events 12 5 events, 12 10:30 am - 11:30 am Baby Gym \| Rochester Public Library October 12 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Baby Gym \| Rochester Public Library Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please. A quiet activity zone will be available for older siblings. Free, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Craft-Tea Coffee \| St. James Coffee October 12 @ 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!!, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Indigenous People’s Day Storytime Celebration \| Amethyst Studios October 12 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Indigenous People’s Day Storytime Celebration \| Amethyst Studios Join us for story time celebrating indigenous culture and authors! Free, 6:00 pm - 9:15 pm Chess \| LTS Brewing Company October 12 @ 6:00 pm - 9:15 pm Chess \| LTS Brewing Company Casual tournaments with possible prizes. 2nd Monday of the Month, 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Movie: The Most Terrible Time In My Life \| Pop’s Art Theater October 12 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Movie: The Most Terrible Time In My Life \| Pop’s Art Theater Director: Kaizo Hayashi Run Time: 92 min. Release Year: 1994 Language: Japanese Starring: Joe Shishido, Kaho Minami, Masatoshi Nagase, Te-chien Hou, Yang Haitin Maiku Hama is a private detective working in Yokohama. Hama comes to the aid of a Taiwanese waiter named Yang and agrees to track down his missing...	18 events 13 18 events, 13 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays \| Four Daughters Vineyard October 13 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays \| Four Daughters Vineyard (Tasting Room open as normal) Bring your group for a fresh and engaging book club experience at Four Daughters! Have an existing club? Have you been meaning to form a new group? Would you like to join a community group? Make this your new weekly or monthly tradition! Tuesday Book..., 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Empty Bowls 2026 \| Pinnacle Catering October 13 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Empty Bowls 2026 \| Pinnacle Catering Here's a soup-er way to support our community! October 13-14 you can enjoy gourmet soups and bread from local restaurants as well as hand–painted bowls, serving as a reminder of those who may not know where their next meal will come from. This event is pre-order only! Place your order..., 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Braver Angels Day – Disagree Better \| RCTC Heinz Center October 13 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Braver Angels Day – Disagree Better \| RCTC Heinz Center Most of us have had a conversation suddenly become uncomfortable because we see an issue differently. We may change the subject, become defensive, or simply stop talking. But why does disagreement have to divide us? The answer is that “People don’t have to agree on the issues to find ways... FREE, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Second Tuesday Writing Group \| VFW Post #1215 October 13 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Second Tuesday Writing Group \| VFW Post #1215 Join us as we work to grow, experience, and understand the art of poetry through writing, reading, and discussion., 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Depolarizing Ourselves – Rochester \| RCTC October 13 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Depolarizing Ourselves – Rochester \| RCTC RESERVE A SPOT *Tickets are free. Use promo code BRAVER during registration to get a free ticket. Donations help support Braver Angels, 501(c)3. A free in-person session to become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and to learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule. Polarization is fueled by how..., 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday Arcade Happy Hour \| Hyperspace Starcade October 13 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday Arcade Happy Hour \| Hyperspace Starcade Every Tuesday from 4–6 PM, game credits go 20% further at HyperSpace Starcade. 🕹️ After school fun 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family game night 🏆 Friendly competition 🎁 Win real prizes Happy Hour pricing is displayed directly on participating game card readers. Looking for something fun to do in Rochester? Stop in, challenge... + 12 More	26 events 14 26 events, 14 10:00 am - 11:00 am Art Club \| Boundless MN October 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Art Club \| Boundless MN Each week we will create a different art or craft project. Geared toward ages Prek-4th grade This activity is free with admission., 10:30 am - 11:00 am Lapsit Storytime \| Rochester Public Library October 14 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Lapsit Storytime \| Rochester Public Library Enjoy gentle songs, simple stories, and a lullaby at this 20-minute lapsit storytime. This event is designed for children birth through 5 years old and their families. NO STORYTIME ON OCTOBER 7 AND NOVEMBER 11 Free, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center October 14 @ 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 October 14 @ 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 Amy Cannestra Exhibition: “Liminal Dwelling” \| Rochester Art Center October 14 @ 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World \| Rochester Art Center October 14 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World \| Rochester Art Center Born and based in Berlin, Roger Wardin received his Master of Arts from the Academy of Fine Arts, Berlin, and has exhibited throughout Germany and the Netherlands. This exhibition marks his first presentation in the United States, however, his paintings are presented in the gallery as digital reproduction prints that... $8 + 20 More	18 events 15 18 events, 15 Featured 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fall Fest 2026 \| History Center of Olmsted County Featured October 15 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fall Fest 2026 \| History Center of Olmsted County A favorite fall tradition is back for another year! For more than 10 years, families have been gathering at the History Center for a day full of fall fun! Bring the whole family and enjoy: Pumpkin Painting Alpaca Storytime with Homestead Arts Farm Hay Wagon Rides Fall Arts & Crafts..., 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Minnesota History Field Trip for Youth \| Miss Angie’s Place October 15 @ 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Minnesota History Field Trip for Youth \| Miss Angie’s Place Step back in time as we visit the Minnesota History Center, the original St Paul Candyland store, and Fort Snelling State Park. This field trip mixes history of our land before and after we became the state of Minnesota. We will spend time exploring exhibits at the history center, getting... $85.00, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! October 15 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall 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, 10:30 am - 11:00 am Preschool Dance Party \| Rochester Public Library October 15 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Preschool Dance Party \| Rochester Public Library Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschoolers! Special dance parties will be held on the following dates: September 17: Under the Sea Dance Party October 15: Outer Space Dance Party October 29: Enchanted Forest Dance Party November 19: Pajama Dance Party December... Free, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Spark! \| Rochester Art Center October 15 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Spark! \| Rochester Art Center Advance Registration Required (Space is Limited) Register Here: https://www.rochesterartcenter.org/items/spark! SPARK! at Rochester Art Center is a welcoming, art-centered program designed for people experiencing early to mid-stage memory loss and their care partners. Through guided gallery experiences and creative activities, participants enjoy meaningful social connection, engaging conversation, and uplifting moments of..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center October 15 @ 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... + 12 More	28 events 16 28 events, 16 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! October 16 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall 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, 10:30 am - 11:00 am Meet a Front Loader: Storytime at Public Works \| Rochester Maintenance Center October 16 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Meet a Front Loader: Storytime at Public Works \| Rochester Maintenance Center Discover the wonders of the brand new City of Rochester Maintenance Center (580 44 St NE, 55906) with a storytime, tour, and a big vehicle meet and greet! Parking is available on-site, please follow the signs to enter the Maintenance Center building. Free, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center October 16 @ 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 October 16 @ 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 Amy Cannestra Exhibition: “Liminal Dwelling” \| Rochester Art Center October 16 @ 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World \| Rochester Art Center October 16 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World \| Rochester Art Center Born and based in Berlin, Roger Wardin received his Master of Arts from the Academy of Fine Arts, Berlin, and has exhibited throughout Germany and the Netherlands. This exhibition marks his first presentation in the United States, however, his paintings are presented in the gallery as digital reproduction prints that... $8 + 22 More	27 events 17 27 events, 17 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Summer Saturdays \| Rochester Farmers Market October 17 @ 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 - 5:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Jamie Parker \| Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar October 17 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Jamie Parker \| Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar Plates, Pours & Live Music by Jamie Parker at Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar in Oronoco on Sat. Oct 17 from 6-9pm, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! October 17 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall 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, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Pumpkin Season at the Farm \| Red Barn Learning Farm October 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Pumpkin Season at the Farm \| Red Barn Learning Farm U-Pick-It Pumpkins Jump Pads Corn Pit Barnyard Basketball Straw Bale Maze Wagon Rides Petting Zoo Corn Maze Gem Mining More!, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Par for a Purpose – Special Olympics Fundraiser \| Chip Shots October 17 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Par for a Purpose – Special Olympics Fundraiser \| Chip Shots 1st Annual Par for a Purpose Indoor Golf Tournament & Fundraiser Join us for Par for a Purpose, an exciting indoor golf tournament and community fundraiser benefiting the Rochester Flyers Special Olympics Team. Hosted at Chip Shots and proudly sponsored by the Rochester Elks Lodge #1091, this unique event brings..., 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Spooky Kinusaiga Workshop \| Wildmother October 17 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Spooky Kinusaiga Workshop \| Wildmother ✨Kinusaiga is a Japanese art form created in the 1980’s that uses foam board & scrap fabric to make textural mosaic style art. Join us in learning the basics of this art form with designs that are perfect for spooky season! We will be in the middle of Wildmother which... $40 + 21 More
23 events 18 23 events, 18 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Rochester Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K & 5K \| Mayo High School October 18 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Rochester Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K & 5K \| Mayo High School Use #HotCiderHustle to share your photos from the event! Instagram:@mn_runs This is a public page for our participants to post on. Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website MNruns.com, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Pumpkin Season at the Farm \| Red Barn Learning Farm October 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Pumpkin Season at the Farm \| Red Barn Learning Farm U-Pick-It Pumpkins Jump Pads Corn Pit Barnyard Basketball Straw Bale Maze Wagon Rides Petting Zoo Corn Maze Gem Mining More!, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Softball Camps \| RCTC Regional Sports Center October 18 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Softball Camps \| RCTC Regional Sports Center RCTC Softball Camp: Build skills, confidence, and teamwork with hands-on coaching from RCTC players and coaches in a fun environment. Join the RCTC Softball Coaches and Players for an exciting opportunity to develop your skills, build confidence, and have fun in a positive, energetic environment. Our camps are designed for..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center October 18 @ 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 October 18 @ 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 Amy Cannestra Exhibition: “Liminal Dwelling” \| Rochester Art Center October 18 @ 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 + 17 More	4 events 19 4 events, 19 9:00 am - 10:30 am Inkwell Intuitive Writers Guild \| St. James Coffee October 19 @ 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..., 10:30 am - 11:30 am Baby Gym \| Rochester Public Library October 19 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Baby Gym \| Rochester Public Library Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please. A quiet activity zone will be available for older siblings. Free, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Craft-Tea Coffee \| St. James Coffee October 19 @ 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!!, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Beginner Sewing Workshop: DIY Halloween Patches \| Garden Party Books MN October 19 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Beginner Sewing Workshop: DIY Halloween Patches \| Garden Party Books MN In this class you will learn the absolute basics of sewing and how to do a simple stitch that will enable you to embroider, mend, and construct clothing. You’ll get to immediately apply your new skill in making a Halloween patch with provided supplies! This class will be run by...	9 events 20 9 events, 20 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays \| Four Daughters Vineyard October 20 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays \| Four Daughters Vineyard (Tasting Room open as normal) Bring your group for a fresh and engaging book club experience at Four Daughters! Have an existing club? Have you been meaning to form a new group? Would you like to join a community group? Make this your new weekly or monthly tradition! Tuesday Book..., 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday Arcade Happy Hour \| Hyperspace Starcade October 20 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday Arcade Happy Hour \| Hyperspace Starcade Every Tuesday from 4–6 PM, game credits go 20% further at HyperSpace Starcade. 🕹️ After school fun 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family game night 🏆 Friendly competition 🎁 Win real prizes Happy Hour pricing is displayed directly on participating game card readers. Looking for something fun to do in Rochester? Stop in, challenge..., 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Teen LGBTQIA+ Board Game Night \| Rochester Public Library October 20 @ 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, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trivia Tuesday \| Tilda’s October 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trivia Tuesday \| Tilda’s Join us every Tuesday at 6p for Trivia Tuesdays at Tilda's with Trivia Mafia! Free to play, win great prizes, have fun and put that useless knowledge to work! Play solo or with a team of up to 6 players! We ask questions about everything under the sun (and, in..., 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Music Trivia \| Little Thistle Brewing October 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Music Trivia \| Little Thistle Brewing Welcome to MUSIC HEADZ Trivia, a musical journey thru the pages of life's melodic photo album. We explore multiple choice, true or false, mix n match and other fun games like name that band, song, or album, and Finish that lyric. Top teams square off at the end of each..., 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Beers for Queers \| Little Thistle Brewing October 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Beers for Queers \| Little Thistle Brewing A weekly gathering for LGBTQ+ friends and allies! Come celebrate where you’re celebrated! + 3 More	19 events 21 19 events, 21 10:00 am - 11:00 am Art Club \| Boundless MN October 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Art Club \| Boundless MN Each week we will create a different art or craft project. Geared toward ages Prek-4th grade This activity is free with admission., 10:30 am - 11:00 am Lapsit Storytime \| Rochester Public Library October 21 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Lapsit Storytime \| Rochester Public Library Enjoy gentle songs, simple stories, and a lullaby at this 20-minute lapsit storytime. This event is designed for children birth through 5 years old and their families. NO STORYTIME ON OCTOBER 7 AND NOVEMBER 11 Free, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Spirit Trees \| Rochester Art Center October 21 @ 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 Art to Resist & Survive Authoritarian Regime Change \| Rochester Art Center October 21 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Art to Resist & Survive Authoritarian Regime Change \| Rochester Art Center Kolaj Institute’s Politics in Collage Project is a series of residencies, publications, discussions, and exhibitions examining complex socio-political issues that contemporary society is contending with, in order to spark meaningful dialogue and inspire deeper engagement. In January 2025, Kolaj Institute organized a residency that brought together collage artists to make... $8, 11:00 am - 11:30 am Get Moving Storytime \| Rochester Public Library October 21 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Get Moving Storytime \| Rochester Public Library Engage in active rhymes, songs, and interactive stories. This 20-minute preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their families. NO STORYTIME ON OCTOBER 7 AND NOVEMBER 11 Free, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center October 21 @ 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... + 13 More	14 events 22 14 events, 22 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! October 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall 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 Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center October 22 @ 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 October 22 @ 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 Amy Cannestra Exhibition: “Liminal Dwelling” \| Rochester Art Center October 22 @ 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World \| Rochester Art Center October 22 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World \| Rochester Art Center Born and based in Berlin, Roger Wardin received his Master of Arts from the Academy of Fine Arts, Berlin, and has exhibited throughout Germany and the Netherlands. This exhibition marks his first presentation in the United States, however, his paintings are presented in the gallery as digital reproduction prints that... $8, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Art to Resist & Survive Authoritarian Regime Change \| Rochester Art Center October 22 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Art to Resist & Survive Authoritarian Regime Change \| Rochester Art Center Kolaj Institute’s Politics in Collage Project is a series of residencies, publications, discussions, and exhibitions examining complex socio-political issues that contemporary society is contending with, in order to spark meaningful dialogue and inspire deeper engagement. In January 2025, Kolaj Institute organized a residency that brought together collage artists to make... $8 + 8 More	14 events 23 14 events, 23 Featured 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm OPENING NIGHT – Frankenstein \| Rochester Civic Theatre Featured October 23 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm OPENING NIGHT – Frankenstein \| Rochester Civic Theatre FRANKENSTEIN By Nick Dear. Based on the novel by Mary Shelley October 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 and November 1. In Nick Dear's striking stage adaptation of Mary Shelley's timeless novel, the narrative is reframed through the eyes of the creature himself. From his first agonizing moments of consciousness,... $34, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center October 23 @ 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 October 23 @ 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 Amy Cannestra Exhibition: “Liminal Dwelling” \| Rochester Art Center October 23 @ 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World \| Rochester Art Center October 23 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World \| Rochester Art Center Born and based in Berlin, Roger Wardin received his Master of Arts from the Academy of Fine Arts, Berlin, and has exhibited throughout Germany and the Netherlands. This exhibition marks his first presentation in the United States, however, his paintings are presented in the gallery as digital reproduction prints that... $8, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Art to Resist & Survive Authoritarian Regime Change \| Rochester Art Center October 23 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Art to Resist & Survive Authoritarian Regime Change \| Rochester Art Center Kolaj Institute’s Politics in Collage Project is a series of residencies, publications, discussions, and exhibitions examining complex socio-political issues that contemporary society is contending with, in order to spark meaningful dialogue and inspire deeper engagement. In January 2025, Kolaj Institute organized a residency that brought together collage artists to make... $8 + 8 More	42 events 24 42 events, 24 Featured 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Rochester Grizzlies vs. Wisconsin Woodsmen \| Rochester Recreation Center Featured October 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Rochester Grizzlies vs. Wisconsin Woodsmen \| Rochester Recreation Center HOME GAME #7 THE MATCHUP Rochester and Wisconsin produced some of the wildest Central Division games of 2025-26. By the teams' eighth meeting, Rochester had won six of eight, including a 10-4 home win in January and a 6-4 road victory earlier in the season. The Woodsmen also proved capable... $11 – $13, 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Summer Saturdays \| Rochester Farmers Market October 24 @ 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 - 11:30 am Snow Summit: Rochester’s Winter Preparation Celebration \| Rochester Maintenance Center October 24 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Snow Summit: Rochester’s Winter Preparation Celebration \| Rochester Maintenance Center Join us for our free, fun-filled family event designed to help residents get ready for winter. New location in 2026: City of Rochester Maintenance Center 580 44th St. NE Rochester, MN 55906 Free parking available on-site! Snow-themed activities and informational booths, including: City vehicles and snow equipment Snow and ice... Free, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Fall Family Fun Day \| Boundless MN October 24 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Fall Family Fun Day \| Boundless MN Celebrate Fall during our Fall Family Fun Day. We will have pumpkin painting, scavenger hunt, yard games, board games, and more. All activities are included with regular admission. $2 – $12, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Community Impact Days \| Family Service Rochester October 24 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Community Impact Days \| Family Service Rochester Calling all Individuals, families, clubs, businesses, churches, and groups. Give back, get involved and make a difference in the lives of older adults in our community, by helping with yard work. Free, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boo at the Zoo \| Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo October 24 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boo at the Zoo \| Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo Join us at Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo on October 24th, 2026, for our annual Boo at the Zoo! Dress in your best costume and participate in candy-free trick or treating, face painting by Miss Angie's Place, bone & pelt displays, spooky crafts, photo stations, voting for your favorite animals... + 36 More
24 events 25 24 events, 25 Featured 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Free Family Day \| Rochester Art Center Featured October 25 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Free Family Day \| Rochester Art Center Free and open to all ages Celebrate creativity and community at Free Family Day: Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 26 from 11 AM – 4 PM! This free, all-ages event invites families and visitors to explore art, nature, and sustainability through engaging, hands-on experiences. Enjoy art-making activities throughout the..., 10:00 am - 11:30 am Halloween Cupcake Decorating Kid Friendly \| Art Heads Emporium October 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Halloween Cupcake Decorating Kid Friendly \| Art Heads Emporium Join us in the Historic District of Downtown Rochester for a new Kids Halloween Cupcake Decorating Class! Alysha from Rush of Sweetness will guide you through decorating your own Halloween cupcakes. During this class session you will assemble and frost your own take-home cupcakes. Alysha will show you a variety..., 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Pumpkin Season at the Farm \| Red Barn Learning Farm October 25 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Pumpkin Season at the Farm \| Red Barn Learning Farm U-Pick-It Pumpkins Jump Pads Corn Pit Barnyard Basketball Straw Bale Maze Wagon Rides Petting Zoo Corn Maze Gem Mining More!, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center October 25 @ 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 October 25 @ 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 Amy Cannestra Exhibition: “Liminal Dwelling” \| Rochester Art Center October 25 @ 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 + 18 More	4 events 26 4 events, 26 10:30 am - 11:30 am Baby Gym \| Rochester Public Library October 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Baby Gym \| Rochester Public Library Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please. A quiet activity zone will be available for older siblings. Free, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Craft-Tea Coffee \| St. James Coffee October 26 @ 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 - 6:45 pm $5 5K for SPARK! Special Halloween Edition \| TerraLoco October 26 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm $5 5K for SPARK! Special Halloween Edition \| TerraLoco Join us for a community favorite: TerraLoco's $5 5K Fun Run/Walk! It's our very last $5 5K of the season and as usual, we are planning a special Halloween Edition benefitting SPARK! Rochester Children's Museum. For just $5, run or walk a casual 5K while supporting a local nonprofit. 100%..., 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chess \| Zen Fusion October 26 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chess \| Zen Fusion Casual chess competition with possible prizes. All are welcome.	12 events 27 12 events, 27 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays \| Four Daughters Vineyard October 27 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays \| Four Daughters Vineyard (Tasting Room open as normal) Bring your group for a fresh and engaging book club experience at Four Daughters! Have an existing club? Have you been meaning to form a new group? Would you like to join a community group? Make this your new weekly or monthly tradition! Tuesday Book..., 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday Arcade Happy Hour \| Hyperspace Starcade October 27 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday Arcade Happy Hour \| Hyperspace Starcade Every Tuesday from 4–6 PM, game credits go 20% further at HyperSpace Starcade. 🕹️ After school fun 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family game night 🏆 Friendly competition 🎁 Win real prizes Happy Hour pricing is displayed directly on participating game card readers. Looking for something fun to do in Rochester? Stop in, challenge..., 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Gift Card Raffle \| Kinney Creek Brewery October 27 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Gift Card Raffle \| Kinney Creek Brewery Gift Card Raffle Night at the Brewery! Join us for our Gift Card Raffle—our twist on a classic meat raffle, with more flexibility and just as much fun! Each ticket is just $1, and winning tickets score a Hy-Vee or Ye Olde Butcher Shoppe gift card—perfect for meat, groceries, grilling..., 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Art Social \| Forager Brewery October 27 @ 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..., 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Craft & Learn with Dr. Jess Garcia \| Treedome October 27 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Craft & Learn with Dr. Jess Garcia \| Treedome 🗳️ As Election Day approaches & conversations about the future of Rochester’s art & music culture increase, we’d like to provide a fun opportunity to gather, craft, & learn with Mayoral Candidate- Dr.Jess Garcia. Dr. Jess is always ready to answer questions about the mayoral race & her hopes for... Free, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Craft and Learn with Dr. Jess Garcia \| Treedome October 27 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Craft and Learn with Dr. Jess Garcia \| Treedome As Election Day approaches & conversations about the future of Rochester’s art & music culture increase, our friends at Pretty Cool Stuff and Blue Snow would like to provide a fun opportunity to gather, craft, & learn with Mayoral Candidate- Dr.Jess Garcia. Dr. Jess is always ready to answer questions... + 6 More	19 events 28 19 events, 28 10:00 am - 11:00 am Art Club \| Boundless MN October 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Art Club \| Boundless MN Each week we will create a different art or craft project. Geared toward ages Prek-4th grade This activity is free with admission., 10:30 am - 11:00 am Lapsit Storytime \| Rochester Public Library October 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Lapsit Storytime \| Rochester Public Library Enjoy gentle songs, simple stories, and a lullaby at this 20-minute lapsit storytime. This event is designed for children birth through 5 years old and their families. NO STORYTIME ON OCTOBER 7 AND NOVEMBER 11 Free, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center October 28 @ 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 October 28 @ 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 Amy Cannestra Exhibition: “Liminal Dwelling” \| Rochester Art Center October 28 @ 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World \| Rochester Art Center October 28 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World \| Rochester Art Center Born and based in Berlin, Roger Wardin received his Master of Arts from the Academy of Fine Arts, Berlin, and has exhibited throughout Germany and the Netherlands. This exhibition marks his first presentation in the United States, however, his paintings are presented in the gallery as digital reproduction prints that... $8 + 13 More	16 events 29 16 events, 29 10:30 am - 11:00 am Preschool Dance Party \| Rochester Public Library October 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Preschool Dance Party \| Rochester Public Library Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschoolers! Special dance parties will be held on the following dates: September 17: Under the Sea Dance Party October 15: Outer Space Dance Party October 29: Enchanted Forest Dance Party November 19: Pajama Dance Party December... Free, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center October 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..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Spirit Trees \| Rochester Art Center October 29 @ 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 Amy Cannestra Exhibition: “Liminal Dwelling” \| Rochester Art Center October 29 @ 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World \| Rochester Art Center October 29 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World \| Rochester Art Center Born and based in Berlin, Roger Wardin received his Master of Arts from the Academy of Fine Arts, Berlin, and has exhibited throughout Germany and the Netherlands. This exhibition marks his first presentation in the United States, however, his paintings are presented in the gallery as digital reproduction prints that... $8, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Art to Resist & Survive Authoritarian Regime Change \| Rochester Art Center October 29 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Art to Resist & Survive Authoritarian Regime Change \| Rochester Art Center Kolaj Institute’s Politics in Collage Project is a series of residencies, publications, discussions, and exhibitions examining complex socio-political issues that contemporary society is contending with, in order to spark meaningful dialogue and inspire deeper engagement. In January 2025, Kolaj Institute organized a residency that brought together collage artists to make... $8 + 10 More	24 events 30 24 events, 30 Featured 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm A Halloween SPARKTACULAR \| SPARK Featured October 30 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm A Halloween SPARKTACULAR \| SPARK Get those costumes ready - SPARKTACULAR is back! 🎃👻 Join us Friday, October 30 from 5:30–7:00 PM for a fa-boo-lous night of family-friendly Halloween fun at SPARK! Come dressed in your Halloween best and enjoy festive games and activities, create a Halloween magnet, snap a family photo, collect candy and..., Featured 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Rochester Grizzlies Blackout Night vs Wausau Cyclones \| Rochester Recreation Center Featured October 30 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Rochester Grizzlies Blackout Night vs Wausau Cyclones \| Rochester Recreation Center HOME GAME #8 - BLACKOUT NIGHT PRESENTED BY THRIVENT FINANCIAL BLACKOUT NIGHT Wear black and help turn the Den dark for a Central Division matchup with Wausau. THE MATCHUP Rochester and Wausau meet again after a 2025-26 season that ended with the Grizzlies eliminating the Cyclones in the Central Division... $11 – $13, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center October 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 October 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Amy Cannestra Exhibition: “Liminal Dwelling” \| Rochester Art Center October 30 @ 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, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World \| Rochester Art Center October 30 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World \| Rochester Art Center Born and based in Berlin, Roger Wardin received his Master of Arts from the Academy of Fine Arts, Berlin, and has exhibited throughout Germany and the Netherlands. This exhibition marks his first presentation in the United States, however, his paintings are presented in the gallery as digital reproduction prints that... $8 + 18 More	33 events 31 33 events, 31 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Summer Saturdays \| Rochester Farmers Market October 31 @ 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 Haunted Halfie Run \| RCTC Sports Complex October 31 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Haunted Halfie Run \| RCTC Sports Complex Welcome to the Haunted Halfie, a high-energy race weekend packed with fast running, Halloween fun, and unforgettable community spirit. Featuring a brand-new USATF-certified course and events for all ages, THE Haunted Halfie is designed to become Southeast Minnesota’s signature fall running event. Made possibly by Olmsted Medical Center. Hosted on..., 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Dinosaur Adventure \| Mayo Civic Center October 31 @ 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Dinosaur Adventure \| Mayo Civic Center Dinosaur Adventure, a nationally touring family event, arrives at the Mayo Civic Center for one weekend only, October 31 - November 1. The experience features life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, hands-on fossil digs, themed obstacle courses, dinosaur rides, and interactive raptor training sessions designed for young children. Event Highlights: · Life-sized, moving..., 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Goats & Goblins Halloween Party \| Red Barn Learning Farm October 31 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Goats & Goblins Halloween Party \| Red Barn Learning Farm Come celebrate the last days of our 2026 season with our annual Goats & Goblins party at the farm! Dress up! FREE treats for all of the kids and FREE treats for the kids to feed the animals. All activities are available - corn pit, corn maze, petting zoo, bale..., 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 14th Annual Trick or Treating \| Kasson Mantorville Community Education October 31 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 14th Annual Trick or Treating \| Kasson Mantorville Community Education Put on your costume and join us for the 14th Annual Community Trick-or-Treat—a safe, warm place for kids to collect candy. Kasson-Mantorville Community Businesses, in partnership with ECFE, Community Education, and the Elementary PTA, invite you to a fun-filled indoor adventure. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Education... Free, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center October 31 @ 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... + 27 More

September 27

free family day

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

Free Family Day | Rochester Art Center

September 27 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pumpkin Season at the Farm | Red Barn Learning Farm

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

Selections From Our Collections | Rochester Art Center

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

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

September 28

September 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

September 28 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Craft-Tea Coffee | St. James Coffee

September 28 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Chess | Zen Fusion

September 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

LWV Rochester Candidate Forums for the General Election | Rochester Public Library

September 28 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Night Club 2 Step – classes | Blue Moon Ballroom

September 28 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Movie: Tokyo Drifter | Pop’s Art Theater

September 29

September 29 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays | Four Daughters Vineyard

September 29 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Heritage House Victorian Museum Tour | Heritage House

September 29 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Village Global Farmer’s Market | Cascade Lake Park

September 29 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tuesday Arcade Happy Hour | Hyperspace Starcade

September 29 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

SCOOPIE NIGHT supporting GAGE PTO | Culver’s

September 29 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Gift Card Raffle | Kinney Creek Brewery

September 30

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

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

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

Selections From Our Collections | Rochester Art Center

September 30 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Get Moving Storytime | Rochester Public Library

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

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

October 1

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

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

October 1 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

Selections From Our Collections | Rochester Art Center

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

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

October 2

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

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

October 2 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Manos Curiosas · Curious Hands | Rochester Public Library

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Selections From Our Collections | Rochester Art Center

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

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

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

Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World | Rochester Art Center

October 3

October 3 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Summer Saturdays | Rochester Farmers Market

October 3 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Big Island Rendezvous & Festival | Albert Lea

October 3 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

20th Anniversary Brains Together Event (5K Run/2-Mile Walk) | RCTC

October 3 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fall Litter Bit Better |

October 3 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

18th Annual Fair Trade Market | Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

October 3 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

2026 Rochester Out of the Darkness Walk | Zumbro Lutheran Church

October 4

October 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Big Island Rendezvous & Festival | Albert Lea

October 4 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fall Litter Bit Better |

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

18th Annual Fair Trade Market | Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

October 4 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pumpkin Season at the Farm | Red Barn Learning Farm

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

Dilly Dally Market | Wescott Orchard

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

October 5

October 5 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Inkwell Intuitive Writers Guild | St. James Coffee

October 5 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fall Litter Bit Better |

October 5 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

October 5 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Craft-Tea Coffee | St. James Coffee

October 6

October 6 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fall Litter Bit Better |

October 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fall Colors Wagon Ride | Chester Woods Park

October 6 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays | Four Daughters Vineyard

October 6 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Village Global Farmer’s Market | Cascade Lake Park

October 6 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tuesday Arcade Happy Hour | Hyperspace Starcade

October 6 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

FREE Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat | Momentum Behavior Services

October 7

October 7 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fall Litter Bit Better |

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

Art Club | Boundless MN

October 7 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

October 7 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

October 7 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

October 7 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World | Rochester Art Center

October 8

October 8 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fall Litter Bit Better |

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

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

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

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

Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World | Rochester Art Center

October 9

October 9 @ 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Gigantic Rummage Sale | Bethel Lutheran Church

October 9 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fall Litter Bit Better |

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

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

October 9 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friends Autumn Book Sale | Friends of the Rochester Public Library

October 9 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Autumn Storytime | Chester Woods Park

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

Outdoor Storytime at the Amphitheater | Chester Woods Park

October 10

October 10 @ 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Bakery Farm Stand Crawl | Various Locations in Rochester

October 10 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Summer Saturdays | Rochester Farmers Market

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

Babysitting Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED | American Red Cross

October 10 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Rochester’s Fall Craft, Vendors, Boutiques & More | RCTC

October 10 @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

National Chess Day Celebration | Northrop Community Education Center

October 10 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fall Litter Bit Better |

October 11

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October 11 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Paws, Pages and Play | Central Bark

October 11 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Spooky Sprint | Cascade Lake Park

October 11 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fall Litter Bit Better |

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

Friendly Ghost All Ages Paint Class | Art Heads Emporium

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

Red Wing Arts Festival | Downtown Red Wing

October 11 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friends Autumn Book Sale | Friends of the Rochester Public Library

October 12

October 12 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

October 12 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Craft-Tea Coffee | St. James Coffee

October 12 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Indigenous People’s Day Storytime Celebration | Amethyst Studios

October 12 @ 6:00 pm - 9:15 pm

Chess | LTS Brewing Company

October 12 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Movie: The Most Terrible Time In My Life | Pop’s Art Theater

October 13

October 13 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays | Four Daughters Vineyard

October 13 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Empty Bowls 2026 | Pinnacle Catering

October 13 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Braver Angels Day – Disagree Better | RCTC Heinz Center

October 13 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Second Tuesday Writing Group | VFW Post #1215

October 13 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Depolarizing Ourselves – Rochester | RCTC

October 13 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tuesday Arcade Happy Hour | Hyperspace Starcade

October 14

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

Art Club | Boundless MN

October 14 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

October 14 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

October 14 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

October 14 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

October 14 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World | Rochester Art Center

October 15

Fall Fest (Rochester Local Ad)

October 15 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Fall Fest 2026 | History Center of Olmsted County

October 15 @ 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Minnesota History Field Trip for Youth | Miss Angie’s Place

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

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

October 15 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

October 15 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Spark! | Rochester Art Center

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

October 16

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

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

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

Meet a Front Loader: Storytime at Public Works | Rochester Maintenance Center

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

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

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

Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World | Rochester Art Center

October 17

October 17 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Summer Saturdays | Rochester Farmers Market

October 17 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Jamie Parker | Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar

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

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

October 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pumpkin Season at the Farm | Red Barn Learning Farm

October 17 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Par for a Purpose – Special Olympics Fundraiser | Chip Shots

October 17 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Spooky Kinusaiga Workshop | Wildmother

October 18

October 18 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Rochester Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K & 5K | Mayo High School

October 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pumpkin Season at the Farm | Red Barn Learning Farm

October 18 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Softball Camps | RCTC Regional Sports Center

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

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

October 19

October 19 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Inkwell Intuitive Writers Guild | St. James Coffee

October 19 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

October 19 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Craft-Tea Coffee | St. James Coffee

October 19 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Beginner Sewing Workshop: DIY Halloween Patches | Garden Party Books MN

October 20

October 20 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays | Four Daughters Vineyard

October 20 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tuesday Arcade Happy Hour | Hyperspace Starcade

October 20 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Teen LGBTQIA+ Board Game Night | Rochester Public Library

October 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Trivia Tuesday | Tilda’s

October 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Music Trivia | Little Thistle Brewing

October 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Beers for Queers | Little Thistle Brewing

October 21

October 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Art Club | Boundless MN

October 21 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

October 21 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

October 21 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Art to Resist & Survive Authoritarian Regime Change | Rochester Art Center

October 21 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Get Moving Storytime | Rochester Public Library

October 21 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

October 22

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

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

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

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

Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World | Rochester Art Center

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

Art to Resist & Survive Authoritarian Regime Change | Rochester Art Center

October 23

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October 23 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

OPENING NIGHT – Frankenstein | Rochester Civic Theatre

$34

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

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

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

Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World | Rochester Art Center

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

Art to Resist & Survive Authoritarian Regime Change | Rochester Art Center

October 24

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October 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Rochester Grizzlies vs. Wisconsin Woodsmen | Rochester Recreation Center

$11 – $13

October 24 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Summer Saturdays | Rochester Farmers Market

October 24 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Snow Summit: Rochester’s Winter Preparation Celebration | Rochester Maintenance Center

October 24 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Fall Family Fun Day | Boundless MN

October 24 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Community Impact Days | Family Service Rochester

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

Boo at the Zoo | Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo

October 25

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

Free Family Day | Rochester Art Center

October 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Halloween Cupcake Decorating *Kid Friendly | Art Heads Emporium

October 25 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pumpkin Season at the Farm | Red Barn Learning Farm

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

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

October 26

October 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

October 26 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Craft-Tea Coffee | St. James Coffee

October 26 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

$5 5K for SPARK! Special Halloween Edition | TerraLoco

October 26 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Chess | Zen Fusion

October 27

October 27 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays | Four Daughters Vineyard

October 27 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tuesday Arcade Happy Hour | Hyperspace Starcade

October 27 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Gift Card Raffle | Kinney Creek Brewery

October 27 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Art Social | Forager Brewery

October 27 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Craft & Learn with Dr. Jess Garcia | Treedome

October 27 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Craft and Learn with Dr. Jess Garcia | Treedome

October 28

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

Art Club | Boundless MN

October 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

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

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

Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World | Rochester Art Center

October 29

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

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

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

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

Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World | Rochester Art Center

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

Art to Resist & Survive Authoritarian Regime Change | Rochester Art Center

October 30

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October 30 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

A Halloween SPARKTACULAR | SPARK

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October 30 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Rochester Grizzlies Blackout Night vs Wausau Cyclones | Rochester Recreation Center

$11 – $13

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

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

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

Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World | Rochester Art Center

October 31

October 31 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Summer Saturdays | Rochester Farmers Market

October 31 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Haunted Halfie Run | RCTC Sports Complex

October 31 @ 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Dinosaur Adventure | Mayo Civic Center

October 31 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Goats & Goblins Halloween Party | Red Barn Learning Farm

October 31 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

14th Annual Trick or Treating | Kasson Mantorville Community Education

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center