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16 events, 27

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

ZVAS Bird Walk | Root River Park

April 27 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

ZVAS Bird Walk | Root River Park

Located just south of Rochester near Simpson, Root River has a nice 2-mile loop walking trail and a good diverse habitat for a wide variety of birds. We'll look for early blooming wildflowers, newly arriving migrants like Golden-crowned Kinglets and Yellow-rumped Warblers, and other signs of spring. Dress for the...

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sweet Adelines Region 6 Convention | Mayo Civic Center

April 27 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sweet Adelines Region 6 Convention | Mayo Civic Center

Watch as choruses and quartets from Midwest and Canada gather together in the spirit of beautiful music harmony. Sweet Adelines is group of women who loves to sing barbershop a cappella. On April 24-27, 2025, we will have our Northern Lights Region 6 Convention and Competition at the Mayo Civic...

Free

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

April 27 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

Historic Mayowood is one of the top attractions in Rochester, drawing thousands of visitors each year! A tour of Mayowood is to experience the personal lives of Dr. Charlie Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, and his son, Dr. Chuck Mayo, and gives visitors an opportunity to celebrate their amazing achievements in...

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Celebrating Fiber Arts Family Day | Rochester Art Center

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

Celebrating Fiber Arts Family Day | Rochester Art Center

Bring the whole family and enjoy seeing some amazing fiber arts. You will want to try your hand at making your own fiber arts too. Meet the artists and see how they create their art.

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free Family Day: Fun with Fiber Arts | Rochester Art Center

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

Free Family Day: Fun with Fiber Arts | Rochester Art Center

Join us at the Rochester Art Center for Free Family Day: Fun with Fiber Arts on Sunday, April 27, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM! This special event invites families to explore the world of fiber arts through hands-on art activities, live demonstrations, Storytime, and a guided tour of the...

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ageless Art | Rochester Art Center

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

Ageless Art | Rochester Art Center

"Ageless Art" Co-Presented by Rochester Public Schools K-12 & Rochester Art Center On view April 12 - May 11, 2025 Join us for a special open house event honoring these young artists—students, families, and teachers are all invited to take part in the celebration! "Ageless Art" showcases the creativity of...

$5 – $21

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2 events, 28

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Mystery Book Club | Rochester Public Library

April 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Mystery Book Club | Rochester Public Library

Join us for monthly discussion about mystery novels! Each month we read a mystery of your choice on a shared theme. Please see the Library's website at www.rplmn.org for this month's theme.

Free

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Historic Chateau Theatre

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

Dancing Downtown | Historic Chateau Theatre

Rochester Downtown Alliance is proud to bring FREE group dance lessons to Downtown on Monday evenings from 6-8pm in Historic Chateau Theatre! Whether you're an experienced dancer or have never put on your dancing shoes, come enjoy a fun evening of dancing, brought to you by instructors from our local...

Free

14 events, 29

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

April 29 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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.

Free

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Naturescapes | Miss Angie’s Place

April 29 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Naturescapes | Miss Angie’s Place

Every day is an adventure at Naturescapes! The primary focus is engagement with the outdoors. Children will discover and explore the wonders of nature in their very own community by walking to local parks and learning about biology, geology, and history through guided activities. Who || Children ages 3-14* (must...

$35.00

10:00 am - 11:30 am

One Book One Minnesota Virtual Author Conversation & Discussion | Rochester Public Library

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

One Book One Minnesota Virtual Author Conversation & Discussion | Rochester Public Library

Participate in the statewide One Book | One Minnesota book club by reading a common title and joining in virtual and in-person discussions and events. Read Where We Come From by Dian Wilson, Sun Yung Shin, Shannon Gibney, and John Coy online for free through May 5 There are many...

Free

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Open Art on Tuesdays Mornings | Crossings Art & Community Education Center

April 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Open Art on Tuesdays Mornings | Crossings Art & Community Education Center

Join us for Open Art Tuesdays – a chance to gather together to make art! We have the space and plenty of room for creativity. Bring your own supplies to paint, work on scrapbooking, decoupage or collage. You can bring knitting or whatever hand crafts you would like to work...

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Craft & Chat | Rochester Public Library

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

Craft & Chat | Rochester Public Library

We invite you to get creative at the Library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7 pm to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.

Free

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dine for Dollars to Support Gage Elementary School PTO! | Noodles & Co.

April 29 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dine for Dollars to Support Gage Elementary School PTO! | Noodles & Co.

Come help support the Gage Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization! Dine with us at Noodles & Company anytime from 4pm-8pm on Tuesday April 29th and Noodles & Co. will donate 25% of your purchase price to our Gage PTO!! Food can be ordered in person or online during that time,...

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12 events, 30

7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Trivia Night | EVEN Kitchen & Bar

April 30 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Trivia Night | EVEN Kitchen & Bar

Join the Fun at DJTRIVIA! Get ready to test your knowledge and have a blast every Wednesday night at 7 PM! Head over to the EVEN Kitchen and Bar inside our Rochester's Dual Brand EVEN Hotel and Staybridge Suites for a night filled with excitement and friendly competition. Win Big...

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Art and Us – Littles (4-7 yrs) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

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

Art and Us – Littles (4-7 yrs) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

Art is ALL around us! This class helps your little artist cultivate their artistic skills while learning about the different types of art available to us. We will work with a multitude of mediums to create unique, one-of-a-kind projects. Each month is broken down into different topics, all of which...

$16 – $196

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

April 30 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

Historic Mayowood is one of the top attractions in Rochester, drawing thousands of visitors each year! A tour of Mayowood is to experience the personal lives of Dr. Charlie Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, and his son, Dr. Chuck Mayo, and gives visitors an opportunity to celebrate their amazing achievements in...

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Arts and Us – Bigs (8-12 years) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

April 30 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Arts and Us – Bigs (8-12 years) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

Art is ALL around us! This class helps your little artist cultivate their artistic skills while learning about the different types of art available to us. We will work with a multitude of mediums to create unique, one-of-a-kind projects. Each month is broken down into different topics, all of which...

$18 – $194

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

April 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.

Free

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Get Moving Storytime | Rochester Public Library

April 30 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Get Moving Storytime | Rochester Public Library

Engage in active rhymes, songs, and interactive stories. This 20-minutes preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their families.

Free

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11 events, 1

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

Celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Rochester Post Bulletin with an insightful lecture reflecting on the paper's rich history and its impact on the community over the last century. Steve Lange and Jeff Pieters will be here on May 1, 2025, from 7pm - 8:30 pm to share facts and...

$5

7:30 am - 9:00 am

National Day of Prayer Breakfast | Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area

May 1 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am

National Day of Prayer Breakfast | Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area

This is our 9th year to be hosting the National Day of Prayer Breakfast. The NDP has been going for 74 years and is a legal Holiday in the United States. The President of the US will proclaim a day of Prayer for May 1st, 2025. At our prayer Breakfast,...

$60

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

May 1 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschools!

Free

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

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

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

On View March 12, 2025 - March 31, 2026 Opening Reception | Friday, April 4, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Celebrations in Fiber, a group exhibition by the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild, on view in the Entry Gallery from March 12, 2025 to...

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ageless Art | Rochester Art Center

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

Ageless Art | Rochester Art Center

"Ageless Art" Co-Presented by Rochester Public Schools K-12 & Rochester Art Center On view April 12 - May 11, 2025 Join us for a special open house event honoring these young artists—students, families, and teachers are all invited to take part in the celebration! "Ageless Art" showcases the creativity of...

$5 – $21

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mini Golf & Chairs

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

Mini Golf & Chairs

Mini Golf & Chairs Where Design Meets Play View & Play November 13, 2024 - May 4, 2025 Curated by Zoe Cinel Welcome to the Rochester Art Center, where design meets play! This exhibition, curated by Zoe Cinel, features a fun mix of chairs created by world-renowned architects and a...

$5

12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Social Worker Hours | Rochester Public Library

May 1 @ 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Social Worker Hours | Rochester Public Library

A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.

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14 events, 2

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

2025-05-02

Paranormal Cirque | The Apache Mall

May 2 - May 5

Paranormal Cirque | The Apache Mall

Cirque Italia is now presenting: “PARANORMAL CIRQUE!” ONE OF THE BEST THRILLING EXPERIENCES!!! Coming to Rochester, MN from May 2nd – 5th Are you ready Rochester? Do you love thrilling, wicked, sexy, or even dangerous things? Paranormal Cirque will expose you to a unique creation of combined theatre, circus, and...

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Film Screening: One to One-John & Yoko | Pop’s Art Theatre

May 2 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Film Screening: One to One-John & Yoko | Pop’s Art Theatre

ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO is screening at Pop's Art Theater on May 2nd (7pm) and May 5th (8pm)! Tickets on sale now at www.popsarttheater.com Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGI7hx0Rbhw From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald, ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO is a revelatory inside-look at John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s...

$10

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

May 2 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

We are open to the public on Fridays during the Spring and Summer seasons! Come anytime during 9am and 3pm to enjoy the animals, play with the many interactive farm activities, and get some fresh country air. We sell fresh popcorn and drinks, but you are invited to bring your...

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

May 2 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

We are open to the public on Fridays during the Spring and Summer seasons! Come anytime during 9am and 3pm to enjoy the animals, play with the many interactive farm activities, and get some fresh country air. We sell fresh popcorn and drinks, but you are invited to bring your...

11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

May 2 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Fridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | through May The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions and artwork currently on view at the...

Free – $5

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ageless Art | Rochester Art Center

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

Ageless Art | Rochester Art Center

"Ageless Art" Co-Presented by Rochester Public Schools K-12 & Rochester Art Center On view April 12 - May 11, 2025 Join us for a special open house event honoring these young artists—students, families, and teachers are all invited to take part in the celebration! "Ageless Art" showcases the creativity of...

$5 – $21

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mini Golf & Chairs

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

Mini Golf & Chairs

Mini Golf & Chairs Where Design Meets Play View & Play November 13, 2024 - May 4, 2025 Curated by Zoe Cinel Welcome to the Rochester Art Center, where design meets play! This exhibition, curated by Zoe Cinel, features a fun mix of chairs created by world-renowned architects and a...

$5

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20 events, 3

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

2025-05-02

Paranormal Cirque | The Apache Mall

9:30 am - 2:30 pm

EarthFest Expo | Saint Mary’s University Rochester – Cascade Meadows

May 3 @ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

EarthFest Expo | Saint Mary’s University Rochester – Cascade Meadows

The EarthFest Expo is the cornerstone of our organization's efforts, held annually in the Spring. This one-day event gathers local and regional environmental organizations, businesses, and community members in one place, attracting over 500 attendees each year. It serves as a vibrant platform for showcasing sustainable innovations, sharing knowledge, and...

Free

7:30 am - 9:30 am

Activity for Kids | Jenny’s Greenhouse

May 3 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am

Activity for Kids | Jenny’s Greenhouse

Fun activity for the kids! Get some fresh air for a few hours

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Rochester Spring Classic Races | Slatterly Park

May 3 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Rochester Spring Classic Races | Slatterly Park

LOCATION: Slatterly Park Race Schedule: 8:30 am – Melby Kids 1 Mile View Kids Route 9:00 am – 15k View 15K Route 15K is an RRC Grand Prix Event 9:05 am – 5k View 5K Route Course: The 5K & 15K courses will include an out and back on scenic...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Color Run/Walk/Stroll | Stewartville, MN

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

Color Run/Walk/Stroll | Stewartville, MN

Join Stewartville Community Education in our 7th Annual 5K Walk Run Stroll Color Run event on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 at 9:00am starting at the Central Education Center. This fun, family-friendly event is a scholarship fundraiser for School Readiness where you can walk, run, stroll, skip or cartwheel through a...

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Spring Artisan Market | Gallery 24

May 3 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Spring Artisan Market | Gallery 24

Join Gallery 24 and local vendors for a spring artisan market. The gallery will be open and there will be vendors in the parking lot.

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

May 3 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

Historic Mayowood is one of the top attractions in Rochester, drawing thousands of visitors each year! A tour of Mayowood is to experience the personal lives of Dr. Charlie Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, and his son, Dr. Chuck Mayo, and gives visitors an opportunity to celebrate their amazing achievements in...

+ 12 More

11 events, 4

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

2025-05-02

Paranormal Cirque | The Apache Mall

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

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

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

Historic Mayowood is one of the top attractions in Rochester, drawing thousands of visitors each year! A tour of Mayowood is to experience the personal lives of Dr. Charlie Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, and his son, Dr. Chuck Mayo, and gives visitors an opportunity to celebrate their amazing achievements in...

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ageless Art | Rochester Art Center

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

Ageless Art | Rochester Art Center

"Ageless Art" Co-Presented by Rochester Public Schools K-12 & Rochester Art Center On view April 12 - May 11, 2025 Join us for a special open house event honoring these young artists—students, families, and teachers are all invited to take part in the celebration! "Ageless Art" showcases the creativity of...

$5 – $21

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mini Golf & Chairs

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

Mini Golf & Chairs

Mini Golf & Chairs Where Design Meets Play View & Play November 13, 2024 - May 4, 2025 Curated by Zoe Cinel Welcome to the Rochester Art Center, where design meets play! This exhibition, curated by Zoe Cinel, features a fun mix of chairs created by world-renowned architects and a...

$5

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Rochester Spring Showcase of Homes | Various Locations

May 4 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Rochester Spring Showcase of Homes | Various Locations

Discover the future of your dream home firsthand! Join us for the 2025 Spring Showcase of Homes—a chance to explore stunning properties and unlock endless possibilities for your next move. 📅 Two Weekends: April 26–27 & May 3–4 🕛 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Be among the first to preview...

Free

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Puzzles and Pretzels | Rochester Public Library

May 4 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Puzzles and Pretzels | Rochester Public Library

Join us for a fun afternoon of puzzle building and designing, pretzel eating and so much more! We'll have a variety of puzzles on hand for every age and ability. you can even design an image for your own mini puzzle to take home.

Free

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Drop-In Tours | Rochester Art Center

May 4 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Drop-In Tours | Rochester Art Center

Drop-In Tours: Introduction to the Rochester Art Center Saturdays & Sundays at 1 pm* $8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members No reservations required. Enjoy a docent-led, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center’s current exhibitions featuring the work of...

$5 – $8

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8 events, 5

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

2025-05-02

Paranormal Cirque | The Apache Mall

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Protect our Children Rally | Olmsted County Government Center

May 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Protect our Children Rally | Olmsted County Government Center

Join us in demanding justice for the hate crimes occurring throughout our city. On April 30th Shiloh Hendrix participated in hate crimes against an innocent child at Soldiers Field Park in Rochester, MN. The video of the incident has circulated on the intranet and she has created a fundraising campaign...

5:00 pm

Stop the Hate Rally | Soldiers Field

May 5 @ 5:00 pm

Stop the Hate Rally | Soldiers Field

Enough is Enough: A Call for Action in Rochester The racism in Rochester has reached an intolerable level. When a white woman feels entitled to chase down a young Black autistic child in a park over applesauce—hurling racial slurs without consequence—we are beyond a line that should never have been...

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

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

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please.

Free

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

LTS Cribbage Tournament | LTS Brewing Company

May 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

LTS Cribbage Tournament | LTS Brewing Company

Double Elimination Singles Cribbage Tournament! Join us and meet new people for a casual cribbage tournament at LTS. -Get here between 5:30-5:50PM to register (or call if you're running late) and the tournament will start at 6PM -Winner of the tournament will receive a free crowler 3-pack and 2nd place...

Free

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

May 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

Rochester Downtown Alliance is proud to bring FREE group dance lessons to Downtown on Monday evenings from 6-8pm in Peace Plaza! Whether you're an experienced dancer or have never put on your dancing shoes, come enjoy a fun evening of dancing, brought to you by instructors from our local USA...

Free

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Film Screening: One to One-John & Yoko | Pop’s Art Theatre

May 5 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Film Screening: One to One-John & Yoko | Pop’s Art Theatre

ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO is screening at Pop's Art Theater on May 2nd (7pm) and May 5th (8pm)! Tickets on sale now at www.popsarttheater.com Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGI7hx0Rbhw From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald, ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO is a revelatory inside-look at John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s...

$10

11 events, 6

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

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

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.

Free

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Naturescapes | Miss Angie’s Place

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

Naturescapes | Miss Angie’s Place

Every day is an adventure at Naturescapes! The primary focus is engagement with the outdoors. Children will discover and explore the wonders of nature in their very own community by walking to local parks and learning about biology, geology, and history through guided activities. Who || Children ages 3-14* (must...

$35.00

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Open Art on Tuesdays Mornings | Crossings Art & Community Education Center

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

Open Art on Tuesdays Mornings | Crossings Art & Community Education Center

Join us for Open Art Tuesdays – a chance to gather together to make art! We have the space and plenty of room for creativity. Bring your own supplies to paint, work on scrapbooking, decoupage or collage. You can bring knitting or whatever hand crafts you would like to work...

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Flower Pounding Class | Gallery 24

May 6 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Flower Pounding Class | Gallery 24

Join local artist Julie Yost at Gallery 24 to use real flowers to decorate fabric. Choose May 6th 10:30-noon or June 11th 6-7:30pm. $35. Gallery 24 is located at 120 Elton Hills Dr. in Rochester. Click the link to sign up: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/2R3P41Q037NK3/checkout/HW4QY76H6AEQ7DECVDSMXC4G

$35.00

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Dot Mandala Class | Gallery 24

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

Dot Mandala Class | Gallery 24

Join local artist Becky Jahr at Gallery 24 and make two mandalas. Sign up HERE!

$55

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Craft & Chat | Rochester Public Library

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

Craft & Chat | Rochester Public Library

We invite you to get creative at the Library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7 pm to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.

Free

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14 events, 7

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Our Children are Sacred – Accountability and Justice Townhall | Rochester Civic Theatre

May 7 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Our Children are Sacred – Accountability and Justice Townhall | Rochester Civic Theatre

Free Registration and RSVP: https://forms.gle/RPvBD4pGJQCA4EMo8 The Rochester Branch of the NAACP in collaboration with Barbershop Talk and Rochester Civic Theatre is hosting a community townhall on the recent incident where a white woman's intentional racist, threatening, hateful and verbal attack against a defenseless Black child on the autism spectrum was on...

7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Trivia Night | EVEN Kitchen & Bar

May 7 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Trivia Night | EVEN Kitchen & Bar

Join the Fun at DJTRIVIA! Get ready to test your knowledge and have a blast every Wednesday night at 7 PM! Head over to the EVEN Kitchen and Bar inside our Rochester's Dual Brand EVEN Hotel and Staybridge Suites for a night filled with excitement and friendly competition. Win Big...

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Art and Us – Littles (4-7 yrs) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

May 7 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Art and Us – Littles (4-7 yrs) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

Art is ALL around us! This class helps your little artist cultivate their artistic skills while learning about the different types of art available to us. We will work with a multitude of mediums to create unique, one-of-a-kind projects. Each month is broken down into different topics, all of which...

$16 – $196

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

May 7 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

Historic Mayowood is one of the top attractions in Rochester, drawing thousands of visitors each year! A tour of Mayowood is to experience the personal lives of Dr. Charlie Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, and his son, Dr. Chuck Mayo, and gives visitors an opportunity to celebrate their amazing achievements in...

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Arts and Us – Bigs (8-12 years) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

May 7 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Arts and Us – Bigs (8-12 years) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

Art is ALL around us! This class helps your little artist cultivate their artistic skills while learning about the different types of art available to us. We will work with a multitude of mediums to create unique, one-of-a-kind projects. Each month is broken down into different topics, all of which...

$18 – $194

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

May 7 @ 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.

Free

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11 events, 8

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

University of Minnesota Physics Force Public Shows | Mayo Civic Center

May 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

University of Minnesota Physics Force Public Shows | Mayo Civic Center

ROCHESTER! Get ready for the ultimate science show! The Physics Force show is back at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium and ready for 2025 with an exhilarating new show! This year's show will feature live fire, lightning, a crushing barrel, and a performer falling from a tower. Reserve your spot...

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

May 8 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschools!

Free

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

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

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

On View March 12, 2025 - March 31, 2026 Opening Reception | Friday, April 4, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Celebrations in Fiber, a group exhibition by the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild, on view in the Entry Gallery from March 12, 2025 to...

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ageless Art | Rochester Art Center

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

Ageless Art | Rochester Art Center

"Ageless Art" Co-Presented by Rochester Public Schools K-12 & Rochester Art Center On view April 12 - May 11, 2025 Join us for a special open house event honoring these young artists—students, families, and teachers are all invited to take part in the celebration! "Ageless Art" showcases the creativity of...

$5 – $21

12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Social Worker Hours | Rochester Public Library

May 8 @ 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Social Worker Hours | Rochester Public Library

A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Making Space: A Panel Discussion on Creative Practices & Mental Health | Historic Chateau Theatre

May 8 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Making Space: A Panel Discussion on Creative Practices & Mental Health | Historic Chateau Theatre

Join us for an inspiring evening that explores the healing power of creativity and its role in supporting mental well-being. This event brings together artists and mental health professionals for a meaningful conversation at the intersection of art, expression, and emotional health. Event Schedule: 5:30 PM – Artist Talk with...

Free

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15 events, 9

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Gigantic Rummage Sale | Bethel Lutheran Church

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

Gigantic Rummage Sale | Bethel Lutheran Church

RETIRED TREASURES, FURNITURE & BOOK SALE GIGANTIC, Clean, Well-Organized, Semi-Annual Sale! All proceeds benefit charities. FRIDAY, May 9th, 2025 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. 2:15 – 4 p.m. (BAG SALE) BBQ lunch, Coffee/Rolls/Cookies & Bars will be available for purchase

Free

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

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

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

We are open to the public on Fridays during the Spring and Summer seasons! Come anytime during 9am and 3pm to enjoy the animals, play with the many interactive farm activities, and get some fresh country air. We sell fresh popcorn and drinks, but you are invited to bring your...

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

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

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

We are open to the public on Fridays during the Spring and Summer seasons! Come anytime during 9am and 3pm to enjoy the animals, play with the many interactive farm activities, and get some fresh country air. We sell fresh popcorn and drinks, but you are invited to bring your...

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

University of Minnesota Physics Force Public Shows | Mayo Civic Center

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

University of Minnesota Physics Force Public Shows | Mayo Civic Center

ROCHESTER! Get ready for the ultimate science show! The Physics Force show is back at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium and ready for 2025 with an exhilarating new show! This year's show will feature live fire, lightning, a crushing barrel, and a performer falling from a tower. Reserve your spot...

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Storytime | Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo

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

Storytime | Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo

Join us for an outdoor storytime at Oxbow Park Nature Center (5731 County Road 105 NW, Byron) and stay for a walk through the zoo. Admission is free. In the case of bad weather this event will move inside the Nature Center to the Forest/Prairie Rooms.

Free

11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

May 9 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Fridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | through May The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions and artwork currently on view at the...

Free – $5

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21 events, 10

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

9:00 am - 10:00 pm

Castle Con: Enter the Dungeon | Historic Chateau Theatre

May 10 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

Castle Con: Enter the Dungeon | Historic Chateau Theatre

A celebration of Tabletop Role Playing Games, Social Deduction, and more! Join us for a weekend of gaming at the Historic Chateau Theater, where the focus will be on all types of role playing games. All ages and levels of experience are welcome! New to RPGs? Have you been wanting...

$20

ECFE/PAIIR's 50th Anniversary Events + Celebrations

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Transportation Fair, Open House & Family Concert featuring Justin Roberts | Goose Egg Park

May 10 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Transportation Fair, Open House & Family Concert featuring Justin Roberts | Goose Egg Park

Don’t miss out on this family and community favorite made even more special this year with an Open House to tour the classrooms at Northrop and a concert by Five-Time Grammy® Nominee Justin Roberts. His fun, lively music is perfect for children and their grown-ups. He will keep kids moving...

7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Rochester Farmers Market | Graham Park

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

Rochester Farmers Market | Graham Park

The Rochester Farmers Market in Rochester, Minnesota, is a vibrant, year-round, grower-only market that showcases the best of southeastern Minnesota’s local agriculture and artisan products. Operated by a vendor-owned association of approximately 100 small business owners who live and farm within 50 miles of Rochester, the market emphasizes sustainability, freshness,...

8:00 am - 11:00 am

Stay out of the Sun Run | Cascade Lake Park

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

Stay out of the Sun Run | Cascade Lake Park

The Stay out of the Sun Run is a 5k walk/run event at Cascade Park in Rochester, MN. Proceeds from the event benefit melanoma research, education, awareness and advocacy.

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

ZVAS Big Birding Day | Chester Woods Park

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

ZVAS Big Birding Day | Chester Woods Park

This year’s event takes place at the peak of spring migration so we should see a wide variety of birds. Meet in the boat landing parking lot. If you didn't go to the earlier walks, we recommend you be at Chester Woods by 7:45 am in case we arrive early....

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

BHS Plant Sale | Byron High School Greenhouse

May 10 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

BHS Plant Sale | Byron High School Greenhouse

The Byron High School Greenhouse is in full bloom under the careful guidance of the Plantopia class. Students have been busy planting, designing, and maintaining a variety of annuals, hanging baskets, vegetables, and herbs in preparation for this year's sale. The sale will be held in the BHS Commons and...

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13 events, 11

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Castle Con: Enter the Dungeon | Historic Chateau Theatre

May 11 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Castle Con: Enter the Dungeon | Historic Chateau Theatre

A celebration of Tabletop Role Playing Games, Social Deduction, and more! Join us for a weekend of gaming at the Historic Chateau Theater, where the focus will be on all types of role playing games. All ages and levels of experience are welcome! New to RPGs? Have you been wanting...

$20

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Nurture Me: 8th Annual Celebration of YOU | Flowers by Jerry

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

Nurture Me: 8th Annual Celebration of YOU | Flowers by Jerry

It's Mother’s Day, and we’re celebrating all parents!If you're a caregiver, guardian, or parent to children, plants, or pets — we see you! Whether you’re a mom, a dad, a trans parent, nonbinary parent, or any kind of loving guardian, we know you could probably use a cup of coffee....

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch | Forager Brewery

May 11 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch | Forager Brewery

Not your average brunch buffet for not your average Mom! Join us on Sunday, May 11th for our annual Mother's Day Brunch where each dish is lovingly crafted from scratch. This is a ticketed event with reservations available from 10 am to 2:30 pm. Did we mention that Moms (and...

Free – $35

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

May 11 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

Historic Mayowood is one of the top attractions in Rochester, drawing thousands of visitors each year! A tour of Mayowood is to experience the personal lives of Dr. Charlie Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, and his son, Dr. Chuck Mayo, and gives visitors an opportunity to celebrate their amazing achievements in...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch | Bleu Duck Kitchen

May 11 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch | Bleu Duck Kitchen

Celebrate mom and let us do the cooking! Sunday, May 11, 10AM to 2PM. Reservations required! A la carte - order off the menu!

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mamas & Marigolds | Red Barn Learning Farm

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

Mamas & Marigolds | Red Barn Learning Farm

We are open on Mother's Day from 10am-4pm with FREE admission for moms as well as a FREE marigold planting activity, Admission $8 (+tax) age one and over.

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3 events, 12

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

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

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please.

Free

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

May 12 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

Rochester Downtown Alliance is proud to bring FREE group dance lessons to Downtown on Monday evenings from 6-8pm in Peace Plaza! Whether you're an experienced dancer or have never put on your dancing shoes, come enjoy a fun evening of dancing, brought to you by instructors from our local USA...

Free

7 events, 13

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

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

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.

Free

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Naturescapes | Miss Angie’s Place

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

Naturescapes | Miss Angie’s Place

Every day is an adventure at Naturescapes! The primary focus is engagement with the outdoors. Children will discover and explore the wonders of nature in their very own community by walking to local parks and learning about biology, geology, and history through guided activities. Who || Children ages 3-14* (must...

$35.00

9:30 am - 11:00 am

Good Natured Kids | Quarry Hill Nature Center

May 13 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Good Natured Kids | Quarry Hill Nature Center

November 2024 12 - Good Natured Kids: Talkin’ Turkey December 2024 10 - Good Natured Kids: Who’s in the Cave? (bats) January 2025 14 - Good Natured Kids: Our Feathered Friends February 2025 11 - Good Natured Kids: Tracks! Who goes there? March 2025 11 - Good Natured Kids: Sticky...

9:30 am - 11:00 am

Good Natured Kids | Quarry Hill Nature Center

May 13 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Good Natured Kids | Quarry Hill Nature Center

January 2025 14 - Good Natured Kids: Our Feathered Friends February 2025 11 - Good Natured Kids: Tracks! Who goes there? March 2025 11 - Good Natured Kids: Sticky Sweet Maple Treats April 2025 8 - Good Natured Kids: How Egg-citing, it’s spring! May 2025 13 - Good Natured Kids:...

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Craft & Chat | Rochester Public Library

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

Craft & Chat | Rochester Public Library

We invite you to get creative at the Library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7 pm to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.

Free

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Craft & Chat for Adults | Rochester Public Library

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

Craft & Chat for Adults | Rochester Public Library

We invite you to get creative at the Library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7 pm to work on a project you bring from home and met new friends.

Free

11 events, 14

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Trivia Night | EVEN Kitchen & Bar

May 14 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Trivia Night | EVEN Kitchen & Bar

Join the Fun at DJTRIVIA! Get ready to test your knowledge and have a blast every Wednesday night at 7 PM! Head over to the EVEN Kitchen and Bar inside our Rochester's Dual Brand EVEN Hotel and Staybridge Suites for a night filled with excitement and friendly competition. Win Big...

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Art and Us – Littles (4-7 yrs) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

May 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Art and Us – Littles (4-7 yrs) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

Art is ALL around us! This class helps your little artist cultivate their artistic skills while learning about the different types of art available to us. We will work with a multitude of mediums to create unique, one-of-a-kind projects. Each month is broken down into different topics, all of which...

$16 – $196

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

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

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

Historic Mayowood is one of the top attractions in Rochester, drawing thousands of visitors each year! A tour of Mayowood is to experience the personal lives of Dr. Charlie Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, and his son, Dr. Chuck Mayo, and gives visitors an opportunity to celebrate their amazing achievements in...

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Arts and Us – Bigs (8-12 years) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

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

Arts and Us – Bigs (8-12 years) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

Art is ALL around us! This class helps your little artist cultivate their artistic skills while learning about the different types of art available to us. We will work with a multitude of mediums to create unique, one-of-a-kind projects. Each month is broken down into different topics, all of which...

$18 – $194

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

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

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

Enjoy gentle songs, simple stories, and a lullaby at this 20-minute lapsit storytime. This event is designed for children birth through 5 years old and their families.

Free

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Get Moving Storytime | Rochester Public Library

May 14 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Get Moving Storytime | Rochester Public Library

Engage in active rhymes, songs, and interactive stories. This 20-minute preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Free

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8 events, 15

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

2025-05-15

Rochester Garden & Flower Club 86th Plant Sale | Graham Park

May 15 @ 8:00 am - May 16 @ 12:00 pm

Rochester Garden & Flower Club 86th Plant Sale | Graham Park

Outdoor and indoor plants for sale! Reasonable prices! Plants raised in SE MN by SE MN Gardeners Perennials, Annuals and Indoor Plants Returning with us: Whitewater Gardens Farm Organic Grower Organic grown MN Native Plants, Tomato plants and Herbs New with us : Peonies from Hidden Springs Peony Farm

8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Rochester Senior Living Tour 2025 | Multiple Locations

May 15 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Rochester Senior Living Tour 2025 | Multiple Locations

The Rochester Senior Living Tour is a wonderful opportunity for individuals to check out eight Senior Living options in our community. Benedictine Madonna Towers, Charter House, The Waters, Shorewood Senior Campus, Samaritan Bethany, AVIVA River Bend, Cottagewood and Cascade Creek will give you a brief overview of what each community...

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

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

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschools!

Free

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

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

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

On View March 12, 2025 - March 31, 2026 Opening Reception | Friday, April 4, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Celebrations in Fiber, a group exhibition by the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild, on view in the Entry Gallery from March 12, 2025 to...

12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Social Worker Hours | Rochester Public Library

May 15 @ 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Social Worker Hours | Rochester Public Library

A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Winona State Univ. Women of Wellness (WOW):HERstory | MN Marine Art Museum

May 15 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Winona State Univ. Women of Wellness (WOW):HERstory | MN Marine Art Museum

Winona State University’s Women of Wellness (WOW) event series is back with an empowering new theme: HERstory! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of storytelling, inspiration, and creativity on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 1 – 5 PM at the spectacular Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) in Winona, Minnesota. This...

$65

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

QuizBang! Trivia | Thesis Beer Project

May 15 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

QuizBang! Trivia | Thesis Beer Project

Join Host Danny Parker weekly for fast-paced and light-hearted trivia! Each week, rounds start at 6 & 7 pm that last one hour. Along with an 8 pm bonus round! Come see if you have what it takes to be a QuizBang Champion and take home some sweet beer prizes!

Free

8 events, 16

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

2025-05-15

Rochester Garden & Flower Club 86th Plant Sale | Graham Park

2025-05-16

Grounded Spirit Retreat | Good Earth Village

May 16 @ 4:00 pm - May 18 @ 3:00 pm

Grounded Spirit Retreat | Good Earth Village

The Grounded Spirit Retreat provides the perfect escape from daily stress that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, grounded, and aligned with your true self. We invite you to a holistic journey through body, mind, and spirit to cultivate harmony, clarity and renewal.

$375

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

May 16 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

We are open to the public on Fridays during the Spring and Summer seasons! Come anytime during 9am and 3pm to enjoy the animals, play with the many interactive farm activities, and get some fresh country air. We sell fresh popcorn and drinks, but you are invited to bring your...

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

May 16 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

We are open to the public on Fridays during the Spring and Summer seasons! Come anytime during 9am and 3pm to enjoy the animals, play with the many interactive farm activities, and get some fresh country air. We sell fresh popcorn and drinks, but you are invited to bring your...

11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

May 16 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Fridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | through May The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions and artwork currently on view at the...

Free – $5

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Family Storytime | Rochester Public Library

May 16 @ 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Family Storytime | Rochester Public Library

Enjoy a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families.

Free

7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Jazz, Americana, Rock, and Pop | 1928 Cocktails & Bites

May 16 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Jazz, Americana, Rock, and Pop | 1928 Cocktails & Bites

FREE ENTRY | Join us for live music on Fridays and Saturdays. We have rotating talented musicians performing live in our historic venue. The acoustic is unique like no other! (So is our vibe, food, and drinks ;)

FREE

16 events, 17

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

2025-05-16

Grounded Spirit Retreat | Good Earth Village

7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Rochester Farmers Market | Graham Park

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

Rochester Farmers Market | Graham Park

The Rochester Farmers Market in Rochester, Minnesota, is a vibrant, year-round, grower-only market that showcases the best of southeastern Minnesota’s local agriculture and artisan products. Operated by a vendor-owned association of approximately 100 small business owners who live and farm within 50 miles of Rochester, the market emphasizes sustainability, freshness,...

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

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

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

Historic Mayowood is one of the top attractions in Rochester, drawing thousands of visitors each year! A tour of Mayowood is to experience the personal lives of Dr. Charlie Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, and his son, Dr. Chuck Mayo, and gives visitors an opportunity to celebrate their amazing achievements in...

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Seedling Swap | Cooke Park

May 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Seedling Swap | Cooke Park

We will be holding a Seedling Swap (bring 1, take 1; baring 2, take 2, etc.) at Cook Park. Please baring seedlings in individual pots/containers with an ID for each.

Free

11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

May 17 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Fridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | through May The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions and artwork currently on view at the...

Free – $5

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Rochester Pride 2025 | Soldiers Field Park

May 17 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Rochester Pride 2025 | Soldiers Field Park

Celebrate Rochester's LGBTQIA+ community at this family friendly event that features a variety of local vendors, food and entertainment!

Free

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Celebrate Women in Business | St. Mary’s University Rochester

May 17 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Celebrate Women in Business | St. Mary’s University Rochester

Join us for an exciting evening of networking, workshops, and celebration of women in business! Our keynote speaker will inspire and empower you to reach new heights in your career and business. Don't miss out on this FREE event! Thank you to our Platinum Event Partner sponsors: Altra Federal Credit...

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6 events, 18

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

2025-05-16

Grounded Spirit Retreat | Good Earth Village

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

May 18 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

Historic Mayowood is one of the top attractions in Rochester, drawing thousands of visitors each year! A tour of Mayowood is to experience the personal lives of Dr. Charlie Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, and his son, Dr. Chuck Mayo, and gives visitors an opportunity to celebrate their amazing achievements in...

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Becky Schlegel | Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar

May 18 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Becky Schlegel | Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar

Local Musician, Becky Schlegel, will perform from 10:30 to 12:30 on May 18th at Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar in Oronoco, MN

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Drop-In Tours | Rochester Art Center

May 18 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Drop-In Tours | Rochester Art Center

Drop-In Tours: Introduction to the Rochester Art Center Saturdays & Sundays at 1 pm* $8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members No reservations required. Enjoy a docent-led, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center’s current exhibitions featuring the work of...

$5 – $8

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mindful Mandalas w/ Jennifer Eckhardt | Crossings Art & Community Education Center

May 18 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mindful Mandalas w/ Jennifer Eckhardt | Crossings Art & Community Education Center

In this relaxing art class, we will explore the therapeutic power of mandalas as a tool for both mindfulness and self-expression. Combining meditation techniques with the creation of balanced, symmetrical designs, this class will help you cultivate more internal ease and spaciousness. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a complete...

4 events, 19

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

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

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please.

Free

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Fluid Art Dutch Pour Class | Gallery 24

May 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Fluid Art Dutch Pour Class | Gallery 24

Join Kay Fox at G24 for a Fluid Art Dutch Pour Class. Class size - 6 students ages 12+, $55.

$55

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

May 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

Rochester Downtown Alliance is proud to bring FREE group dance lessons to Downtown on Monday evenings from 6-8pm in Peace Plaza! Whether you're an experienced dancer or have never put on your dancing shoes, come enjoy a fun evening of dancing, brought to you by instructors from our local USA...

Free

8 events, 20

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

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

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.

Free

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Naturescapes | Miss Angie’s Place

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

Naturescapes | Miss Angie’s Place

Every day is an adventure at Naturescapes! The primary focus is engagement with the outdoors. Children will discover and explore the wonders of nature in their very own community by walking to local parks and learning about biology, geology, and history through guided activities. Who || Children ages 3-14* (must...

$35.00

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Craft & Chat | Rochester Public Library

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

Craft & Chat | Rochester Public Library

We invite you to get creative at the Library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7 pm to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.

Free

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Craft & Chat for Adults | Rochester Public Library

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

Craft & Chat for Adults | Rochester Public Library

We invite you to get creative at the Library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7 pm to work on a project you bring from home and met new friends.

Free

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

EA Therapeutic Health Walk With a Doc | Cascade Lake Park

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

EA Therapeutic Health Walk With a Doc | Cascade Lake Park

A healthy walk and educational chat! Join EA Therapeutic Health, Rochester Parks and Recreation, and an area doctor to learn about health, take a walk, and meet new friends. You choose your distance and pace. Dr Andrea Boon will present on the topic "The Importance of Core Stabilization in Managing...

Free

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

LTS BINGO | LTS Brewing Company

May 20 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

LTS BINGO | LTS Brewing Company

BINGO! Join us 7-9 p.m. for your chance to win prizes at FREE BINGO!!! All ages are welcome to play!

Free

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13 events, 21

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Trivia Night | EVEN Kitchen & Bar

May 21 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Trivia Night | EVEN Kitchen & Bar

Join the Fun at DJTRIVIA! Get ready to test your knowledge and have a blast every Wednesday night at 7 PM! Head over to the EVEN Kitchen and Bar inside our Rochester's Dual Brand EVEN Hotel and Staybridge Suites for a night filled with excitement and friendly competition. Win Big...

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Art and Us – Littles (4-7 yrs) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

May 21 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Art and Us – Littles (4-7 yrs) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

Art is ALL around us! This class helps your little artist cultivate their artistic skills while learning about the different types of art available to us. We will work with a multitude of mediums to create unique, one-of-a-kind projects. Each month is broken down into different topics, all of which...

$16 – $196

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Art and Us – Littles (4-7 yrs) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

May 21 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Art and Us – Littles (4-7 yrs) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

Art is ALL around us! This class helps your little artist cultivate their artistic skills while learning about the different types of art available to us. We will work with a multitude of mediums to create unique, one-of-a-kind projects. Each month is broken down into different topics, all of which...

$16 – $196

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

May 21 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

Historic Mayowood is one of the top attractions in Rochester, drawing thousands of visitors each year! A tour of Mayowood is to experience the personal lives of Dr. Charlie Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, and his son, Dr. Chuck Mayo, and gives visitors an opportunity to celebrate their amazing achievements in...

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Arts and Us – Bigs (8-12 years) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

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

Arts and Us – Bigs (8-12 years) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

Art is ALL around us! This class helps your little artist cultivate their artistic skills while learning about the different types of art available to us. We will work with a multitude of mediums to create unique, one-of-a-kind projects. Each month is broken down into different topics, all of which...

$18 – $194

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

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

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

Enjoy gentle songs, simple stories, and a lullaby at this 20-minute lapsit storytime. This event is designed for children birth through 5 years old and their families.

Free

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9 events, 22

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

NAMIWalks Kickoff Pizza Party | Squash Blossom Farm

May 22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

NAMIWalks Kickoff Pizza Party | Squash Blossom Farm

NAMI Southeast Minnesota is hosting a NAMIWalks Kickoff pizza party on Thursday, May 22nd from 6:00-8:00 pm to officially begin the NAMIWalks season! The kickoff will be at Squash Blossom Farm in Oronoco with pizza, live music from True North and refreshments will be provided! Join us to learn about NAMI...

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

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

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschools!

Free

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

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

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

On View March 12, 2025 - March 31, 2026 Opening Reception | Friday, April 4, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Celebrations in Fiber, a group exhibition by the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild, on view in the Entry Gallery from March 12, 2025 to...

12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Social Worker Hours | Rochester Public Library

May 22 @ 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Social Worker Hours | Rochester Public Library

A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

QuizBang! Trivia | Thesis Beer Project

May 22 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

QuizBang! Trivia | Thesis Beer Project

Join Host Danny Parker weekly for fast-paced and light-hearted trivia! Each week, rounds start at 6 & 7 pm that last one hour. Along with an 8 pm bonus round! Come see if you have what it takes to be a QuizBang Champion and take home some sweet beer prizes!

Free

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

English Conversation Group | Rochester Public Library

May 22 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

English Conversation Group | Rochester Public Library

Enjoy a casual hour with new friends in the Library auditorium as you practice your English language or conversational skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend. We will have a conversation circle for adults as well as space for children and families to play and talk together.

Free

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6 events, 23

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

May 23 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

We are open to the public on Fridays during the Spring and Summer seasons! Come anytime during 9am and 3pm to enjoy the animals, play with the many interactive farm activities, and get some fresh country air. We sell fresh popcorn and drinks, but you are invited to bring your...

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

May 23 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

We are open to the public on Fridays during the Spring and Summer seasons! Come anytime during 9am and 3pm to enjoy the animals, play with the many interactive farm activities, and get some fresh country air. We sell fresh popcorn and drinks, but you are invited to bring your...

11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

May 23 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Fridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | through May The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions and artwork currently on view at the...

Free – $5

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Family Storytime | Rochester Public Library

May 23 @ 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Family Storytime | Rochester Public Library

Enjoy a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families.

Free

7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Jazz, Americana, Rock, and Pop | 1928 Cocktails & Bites

May 23 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Jazz, Americana, Rock, and Pop | 1928 Cocktails & Bites

FREE ENTRY | Join us for live music on Fridays and Saturdays. We have rotating talented musicians performing live in our historic venue. The acoustic is unique like no other! (So is our vibe, food, and drinks ;)

FREE

10 events, 24

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Rochester Farmers Market | Graham Park

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

Rochester Farmers Market | Graham Park

The Rochester Farmers Market in Rochester, Minnesota, is a vibrant, year-round, grower-only market that showcases the best of southeastern Minnesota’s local agriculture and artisan products. Operated by a vendor-owned association of approximately 100 small business owners who live and farm within 50 miles of Rochester, the market emphasizes sustainability, freshness,...

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Perennial & Annual Plant Sale | Rochester, MN

May 24 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Perennial & Annual Plant Sale | Rochester, MN

Come join us for our huge plant sale! Our girls have dug up over 30 varieties of perennial plants from our yard to raise funds for their high school band trip to Disney next year! We also have several houseplants, annuals, driftwood wall hangings, fairy gardens, and driftwood succulent planters....

Free

8:00 am - 9:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC – DnA | Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar

May 24 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC – DnA | Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar

Local Musicians, Dave and Alyssa (DnA), will perform from 6-9pm at Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar in Oronoco, MN

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

May 24 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

Historic Mayowood is one of the top attractions in Rochester, drawing thousands of visitors each year! A tour of Mayowood is to experience the personal lives of Dr. Charlie Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, and his son, Dr. Chuck Mayo, and gives visitors an opportunity to celebrate their amazing achievements in...

11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

May 24 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Fridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | through May The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions and artwork currently on view at the...

Free – $5

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Cookie Decorating Class | BRYK on Broadway

May 24 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Cookie Decorating Class | BRYK on Broadway

Join Becca to learn the basics of working with royal icing! This class will provide you with everything needed complete 6 of your very own masterpieces to take home! Key details: $45 per person. Ages 15+ recommended (younger considered based on skill set). Limited number of seats available. Sign up...

$45

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3 events, 25

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

May 25 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

Historic Mayowood is one of the top attractions in Rochester, drawing thousands of visitors each year! A tour of Mayowood is to experience the personal lives of Dr. Charlie Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, and his son, Dr. Chuck Mayo, and gives visitors an opportunity to celebrate their amazing achievements in...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Origami Club | Rochester Public Library

May 25 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Origami Club | Rochester Public Library

Join us to practice your origami skills with other enthusiasts. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Free

5 events, 26

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Memorial Day at the Farm | Red Barn Learning Farm

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

Memorial Day at the Farm | Red Barn Learning Farm

We are open to the public on Memorial Day , 9am-3pm, Admission $8 (+tax) age one and over

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

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

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please.

Free

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Mystery Book Club | Rochester Public Library

May 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Mystery Book Club | Rochester Public Library

Join us for monthly discussion about mystery novels! Each month we read a mystery of your choice on a shared theme. Please see the Library's website at www.rplmn.org for this month's theme.

Free

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

May 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

Rochester Downtown Alliance is proud to bring FREE group dance lessons to Downtown on Monday evenings from 6-8pm in Peace Plaza! Whether you're an experienced dancer or have never put on your dancing shoes, come enjoy a fun evening of dancing, brought to you by instructors from our local USA...

Free

7 events, 27

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

May 27 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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.

Free

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Naturescapes | Miss Angie’s Place

May 27 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Naturescapes | Miss Angie’s Place

Every day is an adventure at Naturescapes! The primary focus is engagement with the outdoors. Children will discover and explore the wonders of nature in their very own community by walking to local parks and learning about biology, geology, and history through guided activities. Who || Children ages 3-14* (must...

$35.00

9:30 am - 11:00 am

Meet the Doulas: Find the Right Support for Your Birth + Recovery | People’s Food Co-op

May 27 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Meet the Doulas: Find the Right Support for Your Birth + Recovery | People’s Food Co-op

Expecting a baby and wondering how a doula can support you? People's Food Co-op is proud to partner with Med City Doulas to bring you this relaxed, speed-date-style event where you can meet local doulas, ask questions, and connect with the right support for your birth and postpartum recovery. Enjoy...

Free

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Craft & Chat | Rochester Public Library

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

Craft & Chat | Rochester Public Library

We invite you to get creative at the Library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7 pm to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.

Free

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Craft & Chat for Adults | Rochester Public Library

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

Craft & Chat for Adults | Rochester Public Library

We invite you to get creative at the Library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7 pm to work on a project you bring from home and met new friends.

Free

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Craft & Chat for Adults: Knotted Pantry Bag | Rochester Public Library

May 27 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Craft & Chat for Adults: Knotted Pantry Bag | Rochester Public Library

Join us to watch a class from Creativebug and follow along to create your own pantry bag. Add style to any corner of your kitchen using a simple macrame technique. This class is for Adults only and is first-come, first-served with a limit of 20 participants.

Free

12 events, 28

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Rochester Scam Jam | Rochester Event Center

May 28 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Rochester Scam Jam | Rochester Event Center

Criminals don't care about how hard you worked. They are stealing billions from Americans like you every year using an endless variety of complex scams. However, you can take charge, learn their criminal tactics, and protect your hard-earned savings. Join AARP Minnesota, the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota & North...

Free

7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Trivia Night | EVEN Kitchen & Bar

May 28 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Trivia Night | EVEN Kitchen & Bar

Join the Fun at DJTRIVIA! Get ready to test your knowledge and have a blast every Wednesday night at 7 PM! Head over to the EVEN Kitchen and Bar inside our Rochester's Dual Brand EVEN Hotel and Staybridge Suites for a night filled with excitement and friendly competition. Win Big...

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Art and Us – Littles (4-7 yrs) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

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

Art and Us – Littles (4-7 yrs) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

Art is ALL around us! This class helps your little artist cultivate their artistic skills while learning about the different types of art available to us. We will work with a multitude of mediums to create unique, one-of-a-kind projects. Each month is broken down into different topics, all of which...

$16 – $196

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

May 28 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

Historic Mayowood is one of the top attractions in Rochester, drawing thousands of visitors each year! A tour of Mayowood is to experience the personal lives of Dr. Charlie Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, and his son, Dr. Chuck Mayo, and gives visitors an opportunity to celebrate their amazing achievements in...

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Arts and Us – Bigs (8-12 years) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

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

Arts and Us – Bigs (8-12 years) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

Art is ALL around us! This class helps your little artist cultivate their artistic skills while learning about the different types of art available to us. We will work with a multitude of mediums to create unique, one-of-a-kind projects. Each month is broken down into different topics, all of which...

$18 – $194

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

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

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

Enjoy gentle songs, simple stories, and a lullaby at this 20-minute lapsit storytime. This event is designed for children birth through 5 years old and their families.

Free

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6 events, 29

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

May 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschools!

Free

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

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

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

On View March 12, 2025 - March 31, 2026 Opening Reception | Friday, April 4, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Celebrations in Fiber, a group exhibition by the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild, on view in the Entry Gallery from March 12, 2025 to...

12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Social Worker Hours | Rochester Public Library

May 29 @ 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Social Worker Hours | Rochester Public Library

A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Jeff Reinartz | Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar

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

LIVE MUSIC – Jeff Reinartz | Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar

Local musician, Jeff Reinartz, will perform from 6-9pm at Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar in Oronoco, MN

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

QuizBang! Trivia | Thesis Beer Project

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

QuizBang! Trivia | Thesis Beer Project

Join Host Danny Parker weekly for fast-paced and light-hearted trivia! Each week, rounds start at 6 & 7 pm that last one hour. Along with an 8 pm bonus round! Come see if you have what it takes to be a QuizBang Champion and take home some sweet beer prizes!

Free

8 events, 30

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

May 30 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

We are open to the public on Fridays during the Spring and Summer seasons! Come anytime during 9am and 3pm to enjoy the animals, play with the many interactive farm activities, and get some fresh country air. We sell fresh popcorn and drinks, but you are invited to bring your...

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

May 30 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

We are open to the public on Fridays during the Spring and Summer seasons! Come anytime during 9am and 3pm to enjoy the animals, play with the many interactive farm activities, and get some fresh country air. We sell fresh popcorn and drinks, but you are invited to bring your...

11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

May 30 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Fridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | through May The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions and artwork currently on view at the...

Free – $5

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Family Storytime | Rochester Public Library

May 30 @ 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Family Storytime | Rochester Public Library

Enjoy a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families.

Free

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Family Storytime | Rochester Public Library

May 30 @ 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Family Storytime | Rochester Public Library

Enjoy a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families.

Free

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Maria Bamford | Mayo Civic Center

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

Maria Bamford | Mayo Civic Center

Actress and stand-up comedian Maria Bamford will make a performance stop at Mayo Civic Center on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Maria Bamford is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental illness. She starred in the surreal, semi-autobiographical Netflix comedy series Lady Dynamite, about a...

$27.50 – $54.50

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10 events, 31

2025-05-01

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Rochester Farmers Market | Graham Park

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

Rochester Farmers Market | Graham Park

The Rochester Farmers Market in Rochester, Minnesota, is a vibrant, year-round, grower-only market that showcases the best of southeastern Minnesota’s local agriculture and artisan products. Operated by a vendor-owned association of approximately 100 small business owners who live and farm within 50 miles of Rochester, the market emphasizes sustainability, freshness,...

8:00 am - 11:00 am

Hosta Sale | Graham Park

May 31 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Hosta Sale | Graham Park

Hostas for sale! Raised by SE MN Gardeners in SE Minnesota! 100 varieties EX. Large to Mini sizes

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

May 31 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

Historic Mayowood is one of the top attractions in Rochester, drawing thousands of visitors each year! A tour of Mayowood is to experience the personal lives of Dr. Charlie Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, and his son, Dr. Chuck Mayo, and gives visitors an opportunity to celebrate their amazing achievements in...

11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

May 31 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

Fridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm | through May The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork. Visitors can participate in self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions and artwork currently on view at the...

Free – $5

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Drop-In Tours | Rochester Art Center

May 31 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Drop-In Tours | Rochester Art Center

Drop-In Tours: Introduction to the Rochester Art Center Saturdays & Sundays at 1 pm* $8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members No reservations required. Enjoy a docent-led, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center’s current exhibitions featuring the work of...

$5 – $8

6:00 pm - 11:30 pm

MCFC 3 | Graham Arena

May 31 @ 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm

MCFC 3 | Graham Arena

MCFC returns once again to bring another exciting event for Rochester. Experience an epic night of MMA featuring local fighters, fighters across Minnesota, and beyond. We got a Halftime Show featuring local artist Lil Mike from the Go. We have an Aftershow featuring a popular local band. Plenty of local...

$30 – $125

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April 27

April 27 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

ZVAS Bird Walk | Root River Park

April 27 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sweet Adelines Region 6 Convention | Mayo Civic Center

April 27 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

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

Celebrating Fiber Arts Family Day | Rochester Art Center

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

Free Family Day: Fun with Fiber Arts | Rochester Art Center

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

Ageless Art | Rochester Art Center

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April 28

April 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Mystery Book Club | Rochester Public Library

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

Dancing Downtown | Historic Chateau Theatre

April 29

April 29 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

April 29 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Naturescapes | Miss Angie’s Place

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

One Book One Minnesota Virtual Author Conversation & Discussion | Rochester Public Library

April 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Open Art on Tuesdays Mornings | Crossings Art & Community Education Center

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

Craft & Chat | Rochester Public Library

April 29 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dine for Dollars to Support Gage Elementary School PTO! | Noodles & Co.

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April 30

April 30 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Trivia Night | EVEN Kitchen & Bar

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

Art and Us – Littles (4-7 yrs) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

April 30 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

April 30 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Arts and Us – Bigs (8-12 years) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

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

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

April 30 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Get Moving Storytime | Rochester Public Library

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May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

May 1 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am

National Day of Prayer Breakfast | Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area

May 1 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

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

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

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

Ageless Art | Rochester Art Center

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

Mini Golf & Chairs

May 1 @ 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Social Worker Hours | Rochester Public Library

+ 4 More

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

All day

Paranormal Cirque | The Apache Mall

May 2 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Film Screening: One to One-John & Yoko | Pop’s Art Theatre

May 2 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

May 2 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

May 2 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

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

Ageless Art | Rochester Art Center

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

Mini Golf & Chairs

+ 6 More

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

All day

Paranormal Cirque | The Apache Mall

Featured May 3 @ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

EarthFest Expo | Saint Mary’s University Rochester – Cascade Meadows

Free

May 3 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am

Activity for Kids | Jenny’s Greenhouse

May 3 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Rochester Spring Classic Races | Slatterly Park

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

Color Run/Walk/Stroll | Stewartville, MN

May 3 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Spring Artisan Market | Gallery 24

May 3 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

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May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

All day

Paranormal Cirque | The Apache Mall

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

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

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

Ageless Art | Rochester Art Center

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

Mini Golf & Chairs

May 4 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Rochester Spring Showcase of Homes | Various Locations

May 4 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Puzzles and Pretzels | Rochester Public Library

May 4 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Drop-In Tours | Rochester Art Center

+ 3 More

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

All day

Paranormal Cirque | The Apache Mall

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Featured May 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Protect our Children Rally | Olmsted County Government Center

Featured May 5 @ 5:00 pm

Stop the Hate Rally | Soldiers Field

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

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

May 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

LTS Cribbage Tournament | LTS Brewing Company

May 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

May 5 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Film Screening: One to One-John & Yoko | Pop’s Art Theatre

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

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

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

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

Naturescapes | Miss Angie’s Place

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

Open Art on Tuesdays Mornings | Crossings Art & Community Education Center

May 6 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Flower Pounding Class | Gallery 24

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

Dot Mandala Class | Gallery 24

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

Craft & Chat | Rochester Public Library

+ 4 More

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

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Featured May 7 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Our Children are Sacred – Accountability and Justice Townhall | Rochester Civic Theatre

May 7 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Trivia Night | EVEN Kitchen & Bar

May 7 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Art and Us – Littles (4-7 yrs) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

May 7 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

May 7 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Arts and Us – Bigs (8-12 years) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

May 7 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

+ 7 More

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

May 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

University of Minnesota Physics Force Public Shows | Mayo Civic Center

May 8 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

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

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

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

Ageless Art | Rochester Art Center

May 8 @ 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Social Worker Hours | Rochester Public Library

May 8 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Making Space: A Panel Discussion on Creative Practices & Mental Health | Historic Chateau Theatre

+ 4 More

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

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

Gigantic Rummage Sale | Bethel Lutheran Church

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

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

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

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

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

University of Minnesota Physics Force Public Shows | Mayo Civic Center

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

Storytime | Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo

May 9 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

+ 8 More

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

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Featured May 10 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

Castle Con: Enter the Dungeon | Historic Chateau Theatre

$20

Featured May 10 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Transportation Fair, Open House & Family Concert featuring Justin Roberts | Goose Egg Park

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

Rochester Farmers Market | Graham Park

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

Stay out of the Sun Run | Cascade Lake Park

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

ZVAS Big Birding Day | Chester Woods Park

May 10 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

BHS Plant Sale | Byron High School Greenhouse

+ 14 More

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

Featured May 11 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Castle Con: Enter the Dungeon | Historic Chateau Theatre

$20

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

Nurture Me: 8th Annual Celebration of YOU | Flowers by Jerry

May 11 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch | Forager Brewery

May 11 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

May 11 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch | Bleu Duck Kitchen

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

Mamas & Marigolds | Red Barn Learning Farm

+ 6 More

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

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

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

May 12 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

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

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

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

Naturescapes | Miss Angie’s Place

May 13 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Good Natured Kids | Quarry Hill Nature Center

May 13 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Good Natured Kids | Quarry Hill Nature Center

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

Craft & Chat | Rochester Public Library

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

Craft & Chat for Adults | Rochester Public Library

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

May 14 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Trivia Night | EVEN Kitchen & Bar

May 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Art and Us – Littles (4-7 yrs) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

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

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

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

Arts and Us – Bigs (8-12 years) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

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

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

May 14 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Get Moving Storytime | Rochester Public Library

+ 4 More

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

May 15 @ 8:00 am - May 16 @ 12:00 pm

Rochester Garden & Flower Club 86th Plant Sale | Graham Park

May 15 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Rochester Senior Living Tour 2025 | Multiple Locations

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

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

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

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

May 15 @ 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Social Worker Hours | Rochester Public Library

May 15 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Winona State Univ. Women of Wellness (WOW):HERstory | MN Marine Art Museum

May 15 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

QuizBang! Trivia | Thesis Beer Project

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

May 15 @ 8:00 am - May 16 @ 12:00 pm

Rochester Garden & Flower Club 86th Plant Sale | Graham Park

May 16 @ 4:00 pm - May 18 @ 3:00 pm

Grounded Spirit Retreat | Good Earth Village

May 16 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

May 16 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

May 16 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

May 16 @ 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Family Storytime | Rochester Public Library

May 16 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Jazz, Americana, Rock, and Pop | 1928 Cocktails & Bites

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

May 16 @ 4:00 pm - May 18 @ 3:00 pm

Grounded Spirit Retreat | Good Earth Village

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

Rochester Farmers Market | Graham Park

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

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

May 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Seedling Swap | Cooke Park

May 17 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

May 17 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Rochester Pride 2025 | Soldiers Field Park

May 17 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Celebrate Women in Business | St. Mary’s University Rochester

+ 8 More

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

May 16 @ 4:00 pm - May 18 @ 3:00 pm

Grounded Spirit Retreat | Good Earth Village

May 18 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

May 18 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Becky Schlegel | Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar

May 18 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Drop-In Tours | Rochester Art Center

May 18 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mindful Mandalas w/ Jennifer Eckhardt | Crossings Art & Community Education Center

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

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

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

May 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Fluid Art Dutch Pour Class | Gallery 24

May 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

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

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

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

Naturescapes | Miss Angie’s Place

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

Craft & Chat | Rochester Public Library

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

Craft & Chat for Adults | Rochester Public Library

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

EA Therapeutic Health Walk With a Doc | Cascade Lake Park

May 20 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

LTS BINGO | LTS Brewing Company

+ 1 More

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

May 21 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Trivia Night | EVEN Kitchen & Bar

May 21 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Art and Us – Littles (4-7 yrs) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

May 21 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Art and Us – Littles (4-7 yrs) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

May 21 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

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

Arts and Us – Bigs (8-12 years) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

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

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

+ 6 More

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

Featured May 22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

NAMIWalks Kickoff Pizza Party | Squash Blossom Farm

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

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

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

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

May 22 @ 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Social Worker Hours | Rochester Public Library

May 22 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

QuizBang! Trivia | Thesis Beer Project

May 22 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

English Conversation Group | Rochester Public Library

+ 2 More

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

May 23 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

May 23 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

May 23 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

May 23 @ 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Family Storytime | Rochester Public Library

May 23 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Jazz, Americana, Rock, and Pop | 1928 Cocktails & Bites

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

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

Rochester Farmers Market | Graham Park

May 24 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Perennial & Annual Plant Sale | Rochester, MN

May 24 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC – DnA | Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar

May 24 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

May 24 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

May 24 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Cookie Decorating Class | BRYK on Broadway

+ 3 More

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

May 25 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

May 25 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Origami Club | Rochester Public Library

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

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

Memorial Day at the Farm | Red Barn Learning Farm

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

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

May 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Mystery Book Club | Rochester Public Library

May 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

May 27 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

May 27 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Naturescapes | Miss Angie’s Place

May 27 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Meet the Doulas: Find the Right Support for Your Birth + Recovery | People’s Food Co-op

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

Craft & Chat | Rochester Public Library

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

Craft & Chat for Adults | Rochester Public Library

May 27 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Craft & Chat for Adults: Knotted Pantry Bag | Rochester Public Library

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

Featured May 28 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Rochester Scam Jam | Rochester Event Center

Free

May 28 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Trivia Night | EVEN Kitchen & Bar

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

Art and Us – Littles (4-7 yrs) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

May 28 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

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

Arts and Us – Bigs (8-12 years) | St. Mary’s University Rochester Campus

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

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

+ 5 More

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

May 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

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

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

May 29 @ 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Social Worker Hours | Rochester Public Library

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

LIVE MUSIC – Jeff Reinartz | Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar

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

QuizBang! Trivia | Thesis Beer Project

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

May 30 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

May 30 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farm Friday! | Red Barn Learning Farm

May 30 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

May 30 @ 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Family Storytime | Rochester Public Library

May 30 @ 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Family Storytime | Rochester Public Library

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

Maria Bamford | Mayo Civic Center

+ 1 More

May 1

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - June 5 @ 8:30 pm

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Post Bulletin | History Center of Olmsted County

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

Rochester Farmers Market | Graham Park

May 31 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Hosta Sale | Graham Park

May 31 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mayowood Historic Home Tours | Mayowood Mansion

May 31 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center

May 31 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Drop-In Tours | Rochester Art Center

May 31 @ 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm

MCFC 3 | Graham Arena

+ 3 More

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