Season’s Greetings from a Wintery, Festive Downtown Rochester MN

by Rochester LocalDecember 22, 2021February 23, 2022

Winter Downtown Rochester MN

♡ May your days be merry and bright. ♡
Wishing you and yours joy and warmth this holiday season. Happy holidays from snowy, wintery, very festive downtown Rochester, MN.

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		12 events 1 12 events, 1 8:00 am - 5:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – NUR-D’s Halloween Party \| Thesis Beer Project September 1 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – NUR-D’s Halloween Party \| Thesis Beer Project Tickets: $20 ADVANCE (+ $1.75 Processing Fee) \| $30 DOOR Date: October 30th, 2026 Location: Thesis Beer Project, Rochester, MN Doors: 7:00PM \| Music: Jae Havoc – 7:30PM \| Nur-D – 8:30PM All-Ages Event – General Admission Nur-D Nur-D isn’t your typical hip-hop artist. Hailing from Minnesota, he’s bringing..., 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays \| Four Daughters Vineyard September 1 @ 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..., 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Heritage House Victorian Museum Tour \| Heritage House September 1 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Heritage House Victorian Museum Tour \| Heritage House Tours of Heritage House Victorian Museum, a house museum reflecting middle-class life of the late 1880's. Built in 1875 for Rochester merchant Timothy Whiting and family. Tuesday and Wednesday, 11:30-3:30. Adults, $5; Students, $3., 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Village Global Farmer’s Market \| Cascade Lake Park September 1 @ 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 September 1 @ 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 September 1 @ 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... + 6 More	22 events 2 22 events, 2 10:00 am - 11:00 am Art Club \| Boundless MN September 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Art Club \| Boundless MN Each week on Wednesdays we have an art project to complete together (or take home in some cases). Two sessions each week 10a-11a and 4:30p-5:30p. See flyer for projects planned for the month. This activity is included with regular admission., 10:00 am - 11:00 am Heritage, Heroes & History! The Story of Amelia Witherstine \| History Center of Olmsted County September 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Heritage, Heroes & History! The Story of Amelia Witherstine \| History Center of Olmsted County This special presentation for our senior community (55+), will uncover the life and legacy of a local trailblazer. Join us as we explore the story of Amelia Witherstine, the first woman elected to public office in Rochester, Minnesota. The event features guest speaker and local author Virginia Wright-Peterson, who will... Free, 10:30 am - 11:00 am Lapsit Storytime \| Rochester Public Library September 2 @ 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 September 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 Spirit Trees \| Rochester Art Center September 2 @ 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 September 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... + 16 More	15 events 3 15 events, 3 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! September 3 @ 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 September 3 @ 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 September 3 @ 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 September 3 @ 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 September 3 @ 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 September 3 @ 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 + 9 More	17 events 4 17 events, 4 6:30 am - 7:30 pm Plant Sale \| Companion Acres September 4 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 pm Plant Sale \| Companion Acres Bring nature home - stop into Companion Acres and shop Plants by Allie! Fresh plants of all kinds. Beautiful vibes and simple care. We are a dog daycare and boutique so feel free to bring your pups in to shop too!, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Farm Friday \| Red Barn Learning Farm September 4 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Farm Friday \| Red Barn Learning Farm Admission for spring/summer is $8 (+tax) for age one and over., 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! September 4 @ 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 - 6:00 pm My Weird Back to School Scavenger Hunt \| Rochester Public Library September 4 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm My Weird Back to School Scavenger Hunt \| Rochester Public Library It's back to school time and things are getting WEIRD at the library! Search for silly mistakes, upside-down clues, and things that just don't belong. This special scavenger hunt will be available in Youth Services during open hours, Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6. Free, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! September 4 @ 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 September 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... + 11 More	25 events 5 25 events, 5 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Summer Saturdays \| Rochester Farmers Market September 5 @ 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 - 1:00 pm Rally for Recovery 5k Walk/Run \| Silver Lake Pavilion September 5 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Rally for Recovery 5k Walk/Run \| Silver Lake Pavilion Join us for a powerful 5K run/walk celebrating Recovery Month! Whether you’re in recovery, supporting a loved one, or believe recovery is possible, YOU are invited. Enjoy speakers, music, food, and community as we celebrate resilience together. Free to attend (walkers must register)—come walk, run, and live recovery out loud... Free, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Plant Sale \| Companion Acres September 5 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Plant Sale \| Companion Acres Bring nature home - stop into Companion Acres and shop Plants by Allie! Fresh plants of all kinds. Beautiful vibes and simple care. We are a dog daycare and boutique so feel free to bring your pups in to shop too!, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Driftless Open \| Gamehaven Reservoir Park September 5 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Driftless Open \| Gamehaven Reservoir Park This is a two round PDGA C tier event at Driftless 18 disc golf course (Gamehaven Reservoir) in Rochester, MN on Saturday, September 5th., 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! September 5 @ 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 - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! September 5 @ 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 + 19 More
20 events 6 20 events, 6 8:00 am - 11:00 am Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K \| Soldier’s Field Memorial Park September 6 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K \| Soldier’s Field Memorial 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..., 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Plant Sale \| Companion Acres September 6 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Plant Sale \| Companion Acres Bring nature home - stop into Companion Acres and shop Plants by Allie! Fresh plants of all kinds. Beautiful vibes and simple care. We are a dog daycare and boutique so feel free to bring your pups in to shop too!, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm My Weird Back to School Scavenger Hunt \| Rochester Public Library September 6 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm My Weird Back to School Scavenger Hunt \| Rochester Public Library It's back to school time and things are getting WEIRD at the library! Search for silly mistakes, upside-down clues, and things that just don't belong. This special scavenger hunt will be available in Youth Services during open hours, Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6. Free, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center September 6 @ 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 September 6 @ 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 September 6 @ 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... + 14 More	7 events 7 7 events, 7 6:30 am - 7:30 pm Plant Sale \| Companion Acres September 7 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 pm Plant Sale \| Companion Acres Bring nature home - stop into Companion Acres and shop Plants by Allie! Fresh plants of all kinds. Beautiful vibes and simple care. We are a dog daycare and boutique so feel free to bring your pups in to shop too!, 9:00 am - 10:30 am Inkwell Intuitive Writers Guild \| St. James Coffee September 7 @ 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 - 3:00 pm Labor Day at the Farm \| Red Barn Learning Farm September 7 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Labor Day at the Farm \| Red Barn Learning Farm Spring/Summer Activities included with admission: * Jump Pad * Indoor Corn Pit (no mold) * Large Petting Zoo * Barnyard Basketball * Photo Op Areas * Barnyard Play Yard, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm SkiDox Water Ski Show \| The Pondy – Mazeppa September 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm SkiDox Water Ski Show \| The Pondy – Mazeppa Get ready for an unforgettable 2026 show season! Our thrilling theme shows take center stage every Wednesday evening, with special holiday performances throughout the summer. Shows begin at 7:00 pm and Pre Show at 6:30 pm Unfortunately, due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, last-minute show cancellations and/or show time..., 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Craft-Tea Coffee \| St. James Coffee September 7 @ 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!!, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Club 2 Step – classes \| Blue Moon Ballroom September 7 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Club 2 Step – classes \| Blue Moon Ballroom Night Club 2 Step 2 month series Mondays at 8pm Sept 8 - Oct 27 $109 for the 2 months Bring a partner, and they get in FREE Discover Night Club 2 Step with Gretel... Queen of Dance! Join Gretel as she takes you from fundamentals to stylish steps, turns,... + 1 More	12 events 8 12 events, 8 6:30 am - 7:30 pm Plant Sale \| Companion Acres September 8 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 pm Plant Sale \| Companion Acres Bring nature home - stop into Companion Acres and shop Plants by Allie! Fresh plants of all kinds. Beautiful vibes and simple care. We are a dog daycare and boutique so feel free to bring your pups in to shop too!, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays \| Four Daughters Vineyard September 8 @ 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..., 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Heritage House Victorian Museum Tour \| Heritage House September 8 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Heritage House Victorian Museum Tour \| Heritage House Tours of Heritage House Victorian Museum, a house museum reflecting middle-class life of the late 1880's. Built in 1875 for Rochester merchant Timothy Whiting and family. Tuesday and Wednesday, 11:30-3:30. Adults, $5; Students, $3., 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Second Tuesday Writing Group \| VFW Post #1215 September 8 @ 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., 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Village Global Farmer’s Market \| Cascade Lake Park September 8 @ 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 September 8 @ 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... + 6 More	25 events 9 25 events, 9 6:30 am - 7:30 pm Plant Sale \| Companion Acres September 9 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 pm Plant Sale \| Companion Acres Bring nature home - stop into Companion Acres and shop Plants by Allie! Fresh plants of all kinds. Beautiful vibes and simple care. We are a dog daycare and boutique so feel free to bring your pups in to shop too!, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Art Club \| Boundless MN September 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Art Club \| Boundless MN Each week on Wednesdays we have an art project to complete together (or take home in some cases). Two sessions each week 10a-11a and 4:30p-5:30p. See flyer for projects planned for the month. This activity is included with regular admission., 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Mankato Outdoor RV & Boat Show \| River Hills Mall September 9 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Mankato Outdoor RV & Boat Show \| River Hills Mall "Bretz RV & Marine is BACK at the River Hills Mall for the Mankato Outdoor RV & Boat Show! From September 9-13, take advantage of huge savings on Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers, Pontoons, and much more. Your end-of-summer adventures start here!" Free, 10:30 am - 11:00 am Lapsit Storytime \| Rochester Public Library September 9 @ 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 September 9 @ 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 September 9 @ 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 + 19 More	20 events 10 20 events, 10 6:30 am - 7:30 pm Plant Sale \| Companion Acres September 10 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 pm Plant Sale \| Companion Acres Bring nature home - stop into Companion Acres and shop Plants by Allie! Fresh plants of all kinds. Beautiful vibes and simple care. We are a dog daycare and boutique so feel free to bring your pups in to shop too!, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! September 10 @ 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 - 7:00 pm Mankato Outdoor RV & Boat Show \| River Hills Mall September 10 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Mankato Outdoor RV & Boat Show \| River Hills Mall "Bretz RV & Marine is BACK at the River Hills Mall for the Mankato Outdoor RV & Boat Show! From September 9-13, take advantage of huge savings on Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers, Pontoons, and much more. Your end-of-summer adventures start here!" Free, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! September 10 @ 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 September 10 @ 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 September 10 @ 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... + 14 More	17 events 11 17 events, 11 8:00 am - 11:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Big Iron Classic Truck Show and Pull \| Dodge County Fairgrounds September 11 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Big Iron Classic Truck Show and Pull \| Dodge County Fairgrounds Pre-Party Starts Thursday night. Friday: vendors open at 8 a.m., with a live band on Friday night and a light show at dusk. Saturday: vendors start at 8 a.m., with a truck parade lineup at 2 p.m., a truck pull at 6 p.m., and a live band to follow. Over..., 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! September 11 @ 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 - 7:00 pm Mankato Outdoor RV & Boat Show \| River Hills Mall September 11 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Mankato Outdoor RV & Boat Show \| River Hills Mall "Bretz RV & Marine is BACK at the River Hills Mall for the Mankato Outdoor RV & Boat Show! From September 9-13, take advantage of huge savings on Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers, Pontoons, and much more. Your end-of-summer adventures start here!" Free, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! September 11 @ 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 September 11 @ 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 September 11 @ 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 More	40 events 12 40 events, 12 5:00 am - 9:30 pm The Homecoming: Family Promise Rochester \| The Promise House September 12 @ 5:00 am - 9:30 pm The Homecoming: Family Promise Rochester \| The Promise House What if you could spend an evening inside a working family shelter — and see firsthand what it looks like when a community shows up for its neighbors? That's The Homecoming. On September 12th, Family Promise Rochester is opening the doors of Promise House — Rochester's only dedicated family shelter... $300, 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Summer Saturdays \| Rochester Farmers Market September 12 @ 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 - 10:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Big Iron Classic Truck Show and Pull \| Dodge County Fairgrounds September 12 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Big Iron Classic Truck Show and Pull \| Dodge County Fairgrounds Pre-Party Starts Thursday night. Friday: vendors open at 8 a.m., with a live band on Friday night and a light show at dusk. Saturday: vendors start at 8 a.m., with a truck parade lineup at 2 p.m., a truck pull at 6 p.m., and a live band to follow. Over..., 8:00 am - 11:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Karate Camp 3 \| Briggs Outdoors September 12 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Karate Camp 3 \| Briggs Outdoors Karate Camp is an independent music festival held just outside Winona, Minnesota at Briggs Outdoors. Started by members of the Winona music community—including host band Karate Chop, Silence—the festival began as a small experimental gathering and has grown into a storied weekend celebrating the relationships, creativity, and DIY spirit that..., 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Grief Conference 2026 \| Ironwood Springs Ranch September 12 @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Grief Conference 2026 \| Ironwood Springs Ranch FREE conference to provide the opportunity to connect with others & learn techniques to grow through the loss & grief of a child. Moving Grief Through Connection Date/Time: Saturday, September 12, 2026 - Ironwood Springs Ranch, 7291 Country Road 6 SW, Stewartville, MN 55976 Join us in person..., 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Mums for a Mission \| Gift of Life Transplant House September 12 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Mums for a Mission \| Gift of Life Transplant House Gift of Life Transplant House is excited to host Mums for a Mission, a fall fundraiser supporting transplant patients and their caregivers. Join us for a day of gorgeous mums, community, and giving back. Each mum is just $30, with all proceeds benefiting Gift of Life Transplant House. + 34 More
21 events 13 21 events, 13 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Journeyfest \| Cascade Lake Park September 13 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Journeyfest \| Cascade Lake Park Join the Journey invites you to JourneyFest, a community event bringing people together for a memorable day filled with local vendors, unique goods, and opportunities to connect with the people and organizations that make our community special. Sunday, September 13, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. \| Rain or Shine... Free, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Mankato Outdoor RV & Boat Show \| River Hills Mall September 13 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Mankato Outdoor RV & Boat Show \| River Hills Mall "Bretz RV & Marine is BACK at the River Hills Mall for the Mankato Outdoor RV & Boat Show! From September 9-13, take advantage of huge savings on Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers, Pontoons, and much more. Your end-of-summer adventures start here!" Free, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center September 13 @ 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 September 13 @ 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 September 13 @ 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 September 13 @ 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 + 15 More	6 events 14 6 events, 14 10:30 am - 11:30 am Baby Gym \| Rochester Public Library September 14 @ 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 September 14 @ 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!!, 6:00 pm - 9:15 pm Chess \| LTS Brewing Company September 14 @ 6:00 pm - 9:15 pm Chess \| LTS Brewing Company Casual tournaments with possible prizes. 2nd Monday of the Month, 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Movie: Cruel Gun Story \| Pop’s Art Theater September 14 @ 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Movie: Cruel Gun Story \| Pop’s Art Theater Director: Takumi Furukawa Run Time: 87 min. Release Year: 1964 Language: Japanese Starring: Chieko Matsubara, Joe Shishido, Minako Kozuki, Tamio Kawachi, Yuji Odaka Businessmen arrange the early release from prison of Togawa, serving time for taking revenge on the truck driver whose carelessness confined Togawa’s sister, Rie, to a wheelchair...., 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm LWV Rochester Candidate Forums for the General Election \| Rochester Public Library September 14 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm LWV Rochester Candidate Forums for the General Election \| Rochester Public Library All forums are free and open to the public with no registration required. As a service to local voters, LWV Rochester, in partnership with the Rochester Post Bulletin, the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Rochester Public Library, is conducting Candidate Forums for local, contested positions that will be..., 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Club 2 Step – classes \| Blue Moon Ballroom September 14 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Club 2 Step – classes \| Blue Moon Ballroom Night Club 2 Step 2 month series Mondays at 8pm Sept 8 - Oct 27 $109 for the 2 months Bring a partner, and they get in FREE Discover Night Club 2 Step with Gretel... Queen of Dance! Join Gretel as she takes you from fundamentals to stylish steps, turns,...	14 events 15 14 events, 15 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays \| Four Daughters Vineyard September 15 @ 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..., 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Heritage House Victorian Museum Tour \| Heritage House September 15 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Heritage House Victorian Museum Tour \| Heritage House Tours of Heritage House Victorian Museum, a house museum reflecting middle-class life of the late 1880's. Built in 1875 for Rochester merchant Timothy Whiting and family. Tuesday and Wednesday, 11:30-3:30. Adults, $5; Students, $3., 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm Movie: Barrio Triste \| Pop’s Art Theater September 15 @ 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm Movie: Barrio Triste \| Pop’s Art Theater Director: STILLZ Run Time: 84 min. Release Year: 2026 Starring: Bryan Erlin Garcia, Juan Pablo Baena, Samuel Andres Celis, Samuel Velazquez, Tomas Tinoco Higuita On the outskirts of Medellín, Colombia in the late 1980s, local residents report strange lights descending from the sky. When a reporter arrives to investigate, a..., 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Village Global Farmer’s Market \| Cascade Lake Park September 15 @ 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 September 15 @ 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 September 15 @ 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... + 8 More	22 events 16 22 events, 16 10:00 am - 11:00 am Art Club \| Boundless MN September 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Art Club \| Boundless MN Each week on Wednesdays we have an art project to complete together (or take home in some cases). Two sessions each week 10a-11a and 4:30p-5:30p. See flyer for projects planned for the month. This activity is included with regular admission., 10:30 am - 11:00 am Lapsit Storytime \| Rochester Public Library September 16 @ 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 September 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 September 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 Selections From Our Collections \| Rochester Art Center September 16 @ 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 September 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 + 16 More	20 events 17 20 events, 17 2026-09-17 School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills \| History Center of Olmsted County School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills \| History Center of Olmsted County September 17 @ 7:00 pm - October 15 @ 8:30 pm School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills \| History Center of Olmsted County Chicago-born and raised, Ashanté Gills is an author, community advocate, veteran, and emerging social worker whose work sits at the intersection of child welfare, mental health, and community care. She lives here in the community and serves as Chair of the Health and Wellness Committee for NAACP and is the... $5 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! September 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 - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! September 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, 10:30 am - 11:00 am Preschool Dance Party \| Rochester Public Library September 17 @ 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 September 17 @ 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 September 17 @ 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 September 17 @ 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... + 13 More	21 events 18 21 events, 18 2026-09-17 School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills \| History Center of Olmsted County Featured 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Film on the Field \| RCTC – Rochester Regional Stadium Featured September 18 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Film on the Field \| RCTC – Rochester Regional Stadium Film on the Field Returns Friday, September 18 Mark your calendars for one of our favorite SPARK family nights! Join us at the beautiful RCTC Field. This FREE community event is the perfect way to enjoy an evening with family and friends. Pack a blanket or lawn chairs, settle in... Free, Featured 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm OPENING NIGHT – Mean Girls \| Rochester Civic Theatre Featured September 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm OPENING NIGHT – Mean Girls \| Rochester Civic Theatre MEAN GIRLS Book by Tina Fey, Music by Jeff Richmond, Lyrics by Nell Benjamin. Based on the Paramount Pictures film Mean Girls September 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4. This high-energy, uproariously funny musical adaptation of the cult classic film brings the halls of... $37, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! September 18 @ 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 - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! September 18 @ 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 Storytime at History Center of Olmsted County September 18 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Storytime at History Center of Olmsted County Join us for a storytime at the barn at the History Center of Olmsted County (1195 W Circle Dr, 55902) and stay to explore the museum and grounds. Admission is free for this event. Free, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center September 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... + 14 More	35 events 19 35 events, 19 2026-09-17 School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills \| History Center of Olmsted County Featured 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Latino Fest 2026 \| Historic Chateau Theatre + Peace Plaza Featured September 19 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Latino Fest 2026 \| Historic Chateau Theatre + Peace Plaza Join the Alliance of Chicanos, Hispano, Latino Americans (ACHLA) for Latino Fest, where art, food, music, and community unite in a dazzling celebration! Experience the richness of Latino culture inside the historic Chateau Theater and outside at the vibrant Peace Plaza. Let's dance, indulge, and come together for an unforgettable..., 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Summer Saturdays \| Rochester Farmers Market September 19 @ 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..., 7:30 am - 8:30 pm Covered Bridge Festival \| Zumbrota September 19 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 pm Covered Bridge Festival \| Zumbrota The annual Zumbrota Covered Bridge Festival is a vibrant community event held in our picturesque park. Join us for a weekend filled with live music, exciting shopping opportunities, a dozen food truck and drik options, Car & Tractor Show, dazzling fireworks, a lively parade, and much more. Bring your family..., 8:00 am - 10:00 am 5K Roll and Stroll \| Cascade Lake Park September 19 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am 5K Roll and Stroll \| Cascade Lake Park Join us for a day of family nature fun at Cascade Lake Park! The day begins with a 5k FUN RUN and ends with a family roll and stroll around beautiful Cascade Lake. There will be food trucks and face painting, and more fun for the entire family. Events 8:00... $18.04, 8:00 am - 9:00 am Mindful Outdoor Experience \| Quarry Hill Nature Center September 19 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am Mindful Outdoor Experience \| Quarry Hill Nature Center Take a break from the busyness of daily life and reconnect with the peace and presence of the natural world. Take a break from the busyness of daily life and slow down to de-stress and restore balance in the natural world. Join Vanessa Kronzer, Certified Mindful Outdoor Guide (Kripalu), for..., 8:30 am - 12:00 pm CLDN 5K Race, Roll and Stroll! \| Cascade Lake Park September 19 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm CLDN 5K Race, Roll and Stroll! \| Cascade Lake Park A 5K Fun Run will start at 8:30am, followed by a family roll and stroll on the beautiful Cascade Lake trail at 9:30am. Enjoy fresh air, food trucks and family friendly activities! Register at https://raceroster.com/events/2026/118421/civic-league-day-nursery-race-roll-and-stroll + 28 More
21 events 20 21 events, 20 2026-09-17 School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills \| History Center of Olmsted County School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills \| History Center of Olmsted County 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Covered Bridge Festival \| Zumbrota September 20 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Covered Bridge Festival \| Zumbrota The annual Zumbrota Covered Bridge Festival is a vibrant community event held in our picturesque park. Join us for a weekend filled with live music, exciting shopping opportunities, a dozen food truck and drik options, Car & Tractor Show, dazzling fireworks, a lively parade, and much more. Bring your family..., 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Feed the Deer and Elk \| Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo September 20 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Feed the Deer and Elk \| Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo A short hike over to the elk and deer exhibits will allow participants to get a closer look at these spectacular creatures. Learn more about antlers, deer and elk behavior, and see them eat! Meet at the nature center. (Accommodations CAN be made for non-hikers, seniors, etc.), 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 2026 Homes By Architects Tour \| Rochester & Twin Cities September 20 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 2026 Homes By Architects Tour \| Rochester & Twin Cities This self-guided, annual home tour showcases an impressive spectrum of residential design from our region’s talented architecture community. Featuring a mixture of project types along with a range of project sizes, budget scopes, and neighborhoods, the event offers a close-up look at how architectural design makes a difference in our..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center September 20 @ 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 September 20 @ 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 September 20 @ 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... + 14 More	8 events 21 8 events, 21 2026-09-17 School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills \| History Center of Olmsted County 9:00 am - 10:30 am Inkwell Intuitive Writers Guild \| St. James Coffee September 21 @ 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 September 21 @ 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 September 21 @ 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 - 5:30 pm Little Griots Storytime \| Friendship Place September 21 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Little Griots Storytime \| Friendship Place Join Griot Arts and Friendship Place for a special storytime celebrating gardening and nature this summer!, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm LWV Rochester Candidate Forums for the General Election \| Rochester Public Library September 21 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm LWV Rochester Candidate Forums for the General Election \| Rochester Public Library All forums are free and open to the public with no registration required. As a service to local voters, LWV Rochester, in partnership with the Rochester Post Bulletin, the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Rochester Public Library, is conducting Candidate Forums for local, contested positions that will be..., 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Club 2 Step – classes \| Blue Moon Ballroom September 21 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Club 2 Step – classes \| Blue Moon Ballroom Night Club 2 Step 2 month series Mondays at 8pm Sept 8 - Oct 27 $109 for the 2 months Bring a partner, and they get in FREE Discover Night Club 2 Step with Gretel... Queen of Dance! Join Gretel as she takes you from fundamentals to stylish steps, turns,... + 1 More	11 events 22 11 events, 22 2026-09-17 School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills \| History Center of Olmsted County 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays \| Four Daughters Vineyard September 22 @ 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 - 7:00 pm Kismet: Fall Sale! \| Kismet Block September 22 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Kismet: Fall Sale! \| Kismet Block Celebrate Fall with Kismet and start the season off fresh! Get 22% off full price purchases. Some exclusions may apply., 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Heritage House Victorian Museum Tour \| Heritage House September 22 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Heritage House Victorian Museum Tour \| Heritage House Tours of Heritage House Victorian Museum, a house museum reflecting middle-class life of the late 1880's. Built in 1875 for Rochester merchant Timothy Whiting and family. Tuesday and Wednesday, 11:30-3:30. Adults, $5; Students, $3., 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Village Global Farmer’s Market \| Cascade Lake Park September 22 @ 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 September 22 @ 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..., 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trivia Tuesday \| Tilda’s September 22 @ 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... + 4 More	23 events 23 23 events, 23 2026-09-17 School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills \| History Center of Olmsted County 10:00 am - 11:00 am Art Club \| Boundless MN September 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Art Club \| Boundless MN Each week on Wednesdays we have an art project to complete together (or take home in some cases). Two sessions each week 10a-11a and 4:30p-5:30p. See flyer for projects planned for the month. This activity is included with regular admission., 10:30 am - 11:00 am Lapsit Storytime \| Rochester Public Library September 23 @ 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 September 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 September 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 Selections From Our Collections \| Rochester Art Center September 23 @ 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 September 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 + 16 More	20 events 24 20 events, 24 2026-09-17 School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills \| History Center of Olmsted County 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! September 24 @ 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 - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! September 24 @ 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 September 24 @ 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 September 24 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography March 14, 2026 - March 2027 \| Rochester Art Center Atrium Curated by Zoe Cinel Rochester Art Center presents an exhibition by Minneapolis-based textile artist and dancer Alexandra Beaumont. The exhibition includes artworks from her 2024 series Techniques for Ecstasy and The Choreography, a new installation that expands..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Spirit Trees \| Rochester Art Center September 24 @ 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 September 24 @ 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... + 13 More	20 events 25 20 events, 25 2026-09-17 School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills \| History Center of Olmsted County 8:00 am - 11:30 pm Oktoberfest USA \| La Crosse September 25 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm Oktoberfest USA \| La Crosse Willkommen to the longest-running Oktoberfest in the Midwest Raise a stein and prost to Gemütlichkeit and cheer since 1961!, 8:00 am - 11:30 pm Boats & Bluegrass Music Festival \| Winona, MN September 25 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm Boats & Bluegrass Music Festival \| Winona, MN Boats and Bluegrass is a family friendly festival held on the Mississippi River in Winona, Minnesota. We pride ourselves in providing a fun, safe, and friendly festival environment. If you are looking for a laid-back festival with none of the large-fest hassles, this is your place. Full-weekend ticket purchase includes..., 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Luminary Conference \| Kahler Grand Hotel September 25 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Luminary Conference \| Kahler Grand Hotel Luminary Conference 2026 THE ROOM THAT REMEMBERS YOU Two days in Rochester designed for women leaders to exhale, be seen, and reconnect with the leader they already are. The Luminary Conference is created for women who lead in many ways—executives, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, community builders, and those stepping into new..., 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! September 25 @ 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 - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! September 25 @ 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 September 25 @ 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 + 13 More	27 events 26 27 events, 26 2026-09-17 School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills \| History Center of Olmsted County 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Summer Saturdays \| Rochester Farmers Market September 26 @ 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 - 11:30 pm Oktoberfest USA \| La Crosse September 26 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm Oktoberfest USA \| La Crosse Willkommen to the longest-running Oktoberfest in the Midwest Raise a stein and prost to Gemütlichkeit and cheer since 1961!, 8:00 am - 11:30 pm Boats & Bluegrass Music Festival \| Winona, MN September 26 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm Boats & Bluegrass Music Festival \| Winona, MN Boats and Bluegrass is a family friendly festival held on the Mississippi River in Winona, Minnesota. We pride ourselves in providing a fun, safe, and friendly festival environment. If you are looking for a laid-back festival with none of the large-fest hassles, this is your place. Full-weekend ticket purchase includes..., 9:00 am - 3:00 pm National Public Lands Day \| Chester Woods Park September 26 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm National Public Lands Day \| Chester Woods Park The Friends of Chester Woods will host a day of collecting prairie seeds and planting native wildflowers. This is a golden opportunity to learn about prairie plants and seed collection while spending time immersed in nature. Lunch will be provided for registered participants. Please wear long pants, closed-toed sturdy shoes,..., 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! September 26 @ 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 - 4:00 pm Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long! September 26 @ 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 + 20 More
19 events 27 19 events, 27 2026-09-17 School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills \| History Center of Olmsted County School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills \| History Center of Olmsted County Featured 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Free Family Day \| Rochester Art Center Featured September 27 @ 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..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography \| Rochester Art Center September 27 @ 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 September 27 @ 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 September 27 @ 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 September 27 @ 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 September 27 @ 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 + 12 More	7 events 28 7 events, 28 2026-09-17 School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills \| History Center of Olmsted County 10:30 am - 11:30 am Baby Gym \| Rochester Public Library September 28 @ 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 September 28 @ 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!!, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chess \| Zen Fusion September 28 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chess \| Zen Fusion Casual chess competition with possible prizes. All are welcome., 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm LWV Rochester Candidate Forums for the General Election \| Rochester Public Library September 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm LWV Rochester Candidate Forums for the General Election \| Rochester Public Library All forums are free and open to the public with no registration required. As a service to local voters, LWV Rochester, in partnership with the Rochester Post Bulletin, the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Rochester Public Library, is conducting Candidate Forums for local, contested positions that will be..., 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Club 2 Step – classes \| Blue Moon Ballroom September 28 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Club 2 Step – classes \| Blue Moon Ballroom Night Club 2 Step 2 month series Mondays at 8pm Sept 8 - Oct 27 $109 for the 2 months Bring a partner, and they get in FREE Discover Night Club 2 Step with Gretel... Queen of Dance! Join Gretel as she takes you from fundamentals to stylish steps, turns,..., 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Movie: Tokyo Drifter \| Pop’s Art Theater September 28 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Movie: Tokyo Drifter \| Pop’s Art Theater Director: Seijun Suzuki Run Time: 83 min. Release Year: 1966 Language: Japanese Starring: Chieko Matsubara, Eiji Gō, Hideaki Nitani, Tamio Kawachi, Tetsuya Watari After yakuza boss Kurata dissolves his own criminal empire, a rival kingpin offers a position to Kurata’s top operative, Tetsuya “Phoenix Tetsu” Hondo. When the fiercely loyal...	10 events 29 10 events, 29 2026-09-17 School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills \| History Center of Olmsted County 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays \| Four Daughters Vineyard September 29 @ 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..., 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Heritage House Victorian Museum Tour \| Heritage House September 29 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Heritage House Victorian Museum Tour \| Heritage House Tours of Heritage House Victorian Museum, a house museum reflecting middle-class life of the late 1880's. Built in 1875 for Rochester merchant Timothy Whiting and family. Tuesday and Wednesday, 11:30-3:30. Adults, $5; Students, $3., 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Village Global Farmer’s Market \| Cascade Lake Park September 29 @ 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 September 29 @ 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 September 29 @ 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 September 29 @ 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... + 3 More	23 events 30 23 events, 30 2026-09-17 School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills \| History Center of Olmsted County 10:00 am - 11:00 am Art Club \| Boundless MN September 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Art Club \| Boundless MN Each week on Wednesdays we have an art project to complete together (or take home in some cases). Two sessions each week 10a-11a and 4:30p-5:30p. See flyer for projects planned for the month. This activity is included with regular admission., 10:30 am - 11:00 am Lapsit Storytime \| Rochester Public Library September 30 @ 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 September 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 September 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 Selections From Our Collections \| Rochester Art Center September 30 @ 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 September 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 + 16 More

August 30

August 30 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

63rd Annual Original Rochester Greek Fest | Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church

August 30 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Open Gym – Se Minnesota Heat Girls Basketball | Dakota Middle School

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

Dilly Dally Back To School Market | Copperfield Terrace

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

Selections From Our Collections | Rochester Art Center

August 31

August 31 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Orchid Jane | Redwood Room

August 31 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Craft-Tea Coffee | St. James Coffee

August 31 @ 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm

Movie: The Last Blossom | Pop’s Art Theater

August 31 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Night Club 2 Step – classes | Blue Moon Ballroom

August 31 @ 9:00 pm - 11:15 pm

Movie: Colony | Pop’s Art Theater

September 1

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

LIVE MUSIC – NUR-D’s Halloween Party | Thesis Beer Project

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

Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays | Four Daughters Vineyard

September 1 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Heritage House Victorian Museum Tour | Heritage House

September 1 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Village Global Farmer’s Market | Cascade Lake Park

September 1 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tuesday Arcade Happy Hour | Hyperspace Starcade

September 1 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Gift Card Raffle | Kinney Creek Brewery

September 2

September 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Art Club | Boundless MN

September 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Heritage, Heroes & History! The Story of Amelia Witherstine | History Center of Olmsted County

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

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

Selections From Our Collections | Rochester Art Center

September 3

September 3 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

September 3 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

Selections From Our Collections | Rochester Art Center

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

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

September 4

September 4 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 pm

Plant Sale | Companion Acres

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

Farm Friday | Red Barn Learning Farm

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

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

September 4 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

My Weird Back to School Scavenger Hunt | Rochester Public Library

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

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

September 5

September 5 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Summer Saturdays | Rochester Farmers Market

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

Rally for Recovery 5k Walk/Run | Silver Lake Pavilion

September 5 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Plant Sale | Companion Acres

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

Driftless Open | Gamehaven Reservoir Park

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

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

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

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

September 6

September 6 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K | Soldier’s Field Memorial Park

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

Plant Sale | Companion Acres

September 6 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

My Weird Back to School Scavenger Hunt | Rochester Public Library

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

Selections From Our Collections | Rochester Art Center

September 7

September 7 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 pm

Plant Sale | Companion Acres

September 7 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Inkwell Intuitive Writers Guild | St. James Coffee

September 7 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Labor Day at the Farm | Red Barn Learning Farm

September 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

SkiDox Water Ski Show | The Pondy – Mazeppa

September 7 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Craft-Tea Coffee | St. James Coffee

September 7 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Night Club 2 Step – classes | Blue Moon Ballroom

September 8

September 8 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 pm

Plant Sale | Companion Acres

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

Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays | Four Daughters Vineyard

September 8 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Heritage House Victorian Museum Tour | Heritage House

September 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Second Tuesday Writing Group | VFW Post #1215

September 8 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Village Global Farmer’s Market | Cascade Lake Park

September 8 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tuesday Arcade Happy Hour | Hyperspace Starcade

September 9

September 9 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 pm

Plant Sale | Companion Acres

September 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Art Club | Boundless MN

September 9 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Mankato Outdoor RV & Boat Show | River Hills Mall

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

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

September 10

September 10 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 pm

Plant Sale | Companion Acres

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

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

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

Mankato Outdoor RV & Boat Show | River Hills Mall

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

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

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

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

September 10 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Spark! | Rochester Art Center

September 11

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

LIVE MUSIC – Big Iron Classic Truck Show and Pull | Dodge County Fairgrounds

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

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

September 11 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Mankato Outdoor RV & Boat Show | River Hills Mall

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

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

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

Manos Curiosas · Curious Hands | Rochester Public Library

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

September 12

September 12 @ 5:00 am - 9:30 pm

The Homecoming: Family Promise Rochester | The Promise House

September 12 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Summer Saturdays | Rochester Farmers Market

September 12 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Big Iron Classic Truck Show and Pull | Dodge County Fairgrounds

September 12 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Karate Camp 3 | Briggs Outdoors

September 12 @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Grief Conference 2026 | Ironwood Springs Ranch

September 12 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mums for a Mission | Gift of Life Transplant House

September 13

September 13 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Journeyfest | Cascade Lake Park

September 13 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Mankato Outdoor RV & Boat Show | River Hills Mall

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

Selections From Our Collections | Rochester Art Center

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

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

September 14

September 14 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

September 14 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Craft-Tea Coffee | St. James Coffee

September 14 @ 6:00 pm - 9:15 pm

Chess | LTS Brewing Company

September 14 @ 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm

Movie: Cruel Gun Story | Pop’s Art Theater

September 14 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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

September 14 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Night Club 2 Step – classes | Blue Moon Ballroom

September 15

September 15 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays | Four Daughters Vineyard

September 15 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Heritage House Victorian Museum Tour | Heritage House

September 15 @ 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm

Movie: Barrio Triste | Pop’s Art Theater

September 15 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Village Global Farmer’s Market | Cascade Lake Park

September 15 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tuesday Arcade Happy Hour | Hyperspace Starcade

September 15 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Gift Card Raffle | Kinney Creek Brewery

September 16

September 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Art Club | Boundless MN

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

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

Selections From Our Collections | Rochester Art Center

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

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

September 17

September 17 @ 7:00 pm - October 15 @ 8:30 pm

School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills | History Center of Olmsted County

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

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

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

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

September 17 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

Selections From Our Collections | Rochester Art Center

September 17

September 17 @ 7:00 pm - October 15 @ 8:30 pm

School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills | History Center of Olmsted County

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September 18 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Film on the Field | RCTC – Rochester Regional Stadium

Free

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September 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

OPENING NIGHT – Mean Girls | Rochester Civic Theatre

$37

September 18 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

September 18 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

September 18 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Storytime at History Center of Olmsted County

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

September 17

September 17 @ 7:00 pm - October 15 @ 8:30 pm

School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills | History Center of Olmsted County

Latino Fest 2026

September 19 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Latino Fest 2026 | Historic Chateau Theatre + Peace Plaza

September 19 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Summer Saturdays | Rochester Farmers Market

September 19 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 pm

Covered Bridge Festival | Zumbrota

September 19 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

5K Roll and Stroll | Cascade Lake Park

September 19 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Mindful Outdoor Experience | Quarry Hill Nature Center

September 19 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

CLDN 5K Race, Roll and Stroll! | Cascade Lake Park

September 17

September 17 @ 7:00 pm - October 15 @ 8:30 pm

School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills | History Center of Olmsted County

September 20 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Covered Bridge Festival | Zumbrota

September 20 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Feed the Deer and Elk | Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo

September 20 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

2026 Homes By Architects Tour | Rochester & Twin Cities

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

Selections From Our Collections | Rochester Art Center

September 17

September 17 @ 7:00 pm - October 15 @ 8:30 pm

School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills | History Center of Olmsted County

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

Inkwell Intuitive Writers Guild | St. James Coffee

September 21 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

September 21 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Craft-Tea Coffee | St. James Coffee

September 21 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Little Griots Storytime | Friendship Place

September 21 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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

September 21 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Night Club 2 Step – classes | Blue Moon Ballroom

September 17

September 17 @ 7:00 pm - October 15 @ 8:30 pm

School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills | History Center of Olmsted County

September 22 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Chapter Chats: Book Club Tuesdays | Four Daughters Vineyard

September 22 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Kismet: Fall Sale! | Kismet Block

September 22 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Heritage House Victorian Museum Tour | Heritage House

September 22 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Village Global Farmer’s Market | Cascade Lake Park

September 22 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tuesday Arcade Happy Hour | Hyperspace Starcade

September 22 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Trivia Tuesday | Tilda’s

September 17

September 17 @ 7:00 pm - October 15 @ 8:30 pm

School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills | History Center of Olmsted County

September 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Art Club | Boundless MN

September 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

Selections From Our Collections | Rochester Art Center

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

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

September 17

September 17 @ 7:00 pm - October 15 @ 8:30 pm

School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills | History Center of Olmsted County

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

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

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

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

September 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

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

Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

Selections From Our Collections | Rochester Art Center

September 17

September 17 @ 7:00 pm - October 15 @ 8:30 pm

School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills | History Center of Olmsted County

September 25 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

Oktoberfest USA | La Crosse

September 25 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

Boats & Bluegrass Music Festival | Winona, MN

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

Luminary Conference | Kahler Grand Hotel

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

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

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

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

September 25 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Manos Curiosas · Curious Hands | Rochester Public Library

September 17

September 17 @ 7:00 pm - October 15 @ 8:30 pm

School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills | History Center of Olmsted County

September 26 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Summer Saturdays | Rochester Farmers Market

September 26 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

Oktoberfest USA | La Crosse

September 26 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

Boats & Bluegrass Music Festival | Winona, MN

September 26 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

National Public Lands Day | Chester Woods Park

September 26 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

September 26 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

September 17

September 17 @ 7:00 pm - October 15 @ 8:30 pm

School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills | History Center of Olmsted County

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

Free Family Day | Rochester Art Center

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 27 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World | Rochester Art Center

September 17

September 17 @ 7:00 pm - October 15 @ 8:30 pm

School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills | History Center of Olmsted County

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 17

September 17 @ 7:00 pm - October 15 @ 8:30 pm

School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills | History Center of Olmsted County

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 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Gift Card Raffle | Kinney Creek Brewery

September 29 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Art Social | Forager Brewery

September 17

September 17 @ 7:00 pm - October 15 @ 8:30 pm

School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills | History Center of Olmsted County

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

Art Club | Boundless MN

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

Lapsit 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

Selections From Our Collections | Rochester Art Center

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

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

September 17

September 17 @ 7:00 pm - October 15 @ 8:30 pm

School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills | History Center of Olmsted County

October 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!

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

September 17

September 17 @ 7:00 pm - October 15 @ 8:30 pm

School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills | History Center of Olmsted County

October 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!

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

Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center

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

Selections From Our Collections | Rochester Art Center

September 17

September 17 @ 7:00 pm - October 15 @ 8:30 pm

School Daze: a memoir by Ashanté Gills | History Center of Olmsted County

All day

Autumn Trail | Preston, MN

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 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fall Litter Bit Better |

October 3 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Historic Mayowood Home Tours All Fall Long!

October 3 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Johnny Appleseed Days | Lake City

October 3 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Drive-Through Metal Recycling Day | Hosanna Lutheran Church