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Rochester MN Holiday Lights Guide

Rochester LocalNovember 25, 2025November 30, 2025

by Rochester LocalNovember 25, 2025November 30, 2025

Rochester MN has great displays of holiday lights and Christmas lights all over town! Use our guide to plan a special trip to look at these twinkly lights!...

Rochester MN Area Christmas Tree Farms

Amber FreemanNovember 10, 2025November 11, 2025

by Amber FreemanNovember 10, 2025November 11, 2025

Are you looking to start a new and fun family tradition? There are several Christmas Tree farms within varying distances from Rochester....

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	10 events 1 10 events, 1 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion December 1 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion Step back in time and experience "A Traditional Christmas at Historic Mayowood,” where history and holiday traditions come to life. This year, the History Center of Olmsted County and Mayo Clinic invite you to discover Christmas as it was celebrated by the three generations of Mayo families who once called..., 10:30 am - 11:30 am Baby Gym \| Rochester Public Library December 1 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Baby Gym \| Rochester Public Library Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please. A quiet activity zone will be available for older siblings., 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Visit Santa Claus \| Apache Mall December 1 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Visit Santa Claus \| Apache Mall Don't miss Santa pictures at Apache Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time., 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Rochester Male Chorus’ Annual Christmas Concert \| Bethel Lutheran Church December 1 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm LIVE MUSIC – Rochester Male Chorus’ Annual Christmas Concert \| Bethel Lutheran Church The Rochester Male Chorus will host our 94th annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 1st at 1:30 pm at Bethel Lutheran Church. 810 3rd Ave SE in Rochester. Tom Overlie formerly from KTTC will be our EmCee and guest soloist. Ticket prices: Adults $15; Seniors $10; Youth (18 & under)..., 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm LTS Cribbage Tournament \| LTS Brewing Company December 1 @ 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 December 1 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown Rochester Downtown Alliance is proud to bring FREE group dance lessons to Downtown on Monday evenings from 6-8pm in Peace Plaza! Whether you're an experienced dancer or have never put on your dancing shoes, come enjoy a fun evening of dancing, brought to you by instructors from our local USA... Free + 4 More	13 events 2 13 events, 2 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion December 2 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion Step back in time and experience "A Traditional Christmas at Historic Mayowood,” where history and holiday traditions come to life. This year, the History Center of Olmsted County and Mayo Clinic invite you to discover Christmas as it was celebrated by the three generations of Mayo families who once called..., 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Visit Santa Claus \| Apache Mall December 2 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Visit Santa Claus \| Apache Mall Don't miss Santa pictures at Apache Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time., 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cardboard Creations! \| Rochester Public Library December 2 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cardboard Creations! \| Rochester Public Library We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and construction., 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cardboard Creations! \| Rochester Public Library December 2 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cardboard Creations! \| Rochester Public Library We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and construction. Free, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Craft & Chat \| Rochester Public Library December 2 @ 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 Star Wars Unlimited Tuesdays \| Gamez & More December 2 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Star Wars Unlimited Tuesdays \| Gamez & More Star Wars Unlimited Free Play - come in and get a promo pack when you play. + 7 More	13 events 3 13 events, 3 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion December 3 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion Step back in time and experience "A Traditional Christmas at Historic Mayowood,” where history and holiday traditions come to life. This year, the History Center of Olmsted County and Mayo Clinic invite you to discover Christmas as it was celebrated by the three generations of Mayo families who once called..., 8:00 am - 11:30 pm Hundreds of Beavers Movie \| Pop’s Art Theater December 3 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm Hundreds of Beavers Movie \| Pop’s Art Theater Wisconsin-made cult sensation HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS is coming back to Pop's to celebrate a very Northwoods Christmas! Tickets coming soon at www.popsarttheater.com / Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTqUQxdchSI In this 19th century, supernatural winter epic, a drunken applejack salesman must go from zero to hero and become North America's greatest fur trapper by... $10, 10:30 am - 11:00 am Lapsit Storytime \| Rochester Public Library December 3 @ 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., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center December 3 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center December 3 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center "Moving Beyond Bars" Co-Created by Suzanne Costello & Ariadne Albright On view October 11, 2025 - February 8, 2026 Reception: Sunday, October 12, 2025 \| 1:00 - 3:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Moving Beyond Bars, an immersive exhibition featuring monumental artworks and personal writings created by... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 11:30 am Get Moving Storytime \| Rochester Public Library December 3 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Get Moving Storytime \| Rochester Public Library Engage in active rhymes, songs, and interactive stories. This 20-minute preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their families. + 7 More	21 events 4 21 events, 4 Featured 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Holiday Cocktail Party: Eat Cheese. Sip Wine. Dress Cute \| Food Union Featured December 4 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Holiday Cocktail Party: Eat Cheese. Sip Wine. Dress Cute \| Food Union Start the season cocktail-party style — roam the room, balance a glass of wine with a plate piled high with holiday cheeses, and lets party like Barbie. The original 60's version, of course. Sample Autumn Gillian’s seasonal pours, taste in advance what will wow your holiday guests. Best yet, purchase... $32, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion December 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion Step back in time and experience "A Traditional Christmas at Historic Mayowood,” where history and holiday traditions come to life. This year, the History Center of Olmsted County and Mayo Clinic invite you to discover Christmas as it was celebrated by the three generations of Mayo families who once called..., 8:00 am - 11:30 pm Hundreds of Beavers Movie \| Pop’s Art Theater December 4 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm Hundreds of Beavers Movie \| Pop’s Art Theater Wisconsin-made cult sensation HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS is coming back to Pop's to celebrate a very Northwoods Christmas! Tickets coming soon at www.popsarttheater.com / Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTqUQxdchSI In this 19th century, supernatural winter epic, a drunken applejack salesman must go from zero to hero and become North America's greatest fur trapper by... $10, 10:30 am - 11:30 am Preschool Dance Party \| Rochester Public Library December 4 @ 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, 10:30 am - 11:00 am Family Dance Party! \| Rochester Public LIbrary December 4 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Family Dance Party! \| Rochester Public LIbrary Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for families. Free, 10:30 am - 11:00 am Preschool Dance Party \| Rochester Public Library December 4 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Preschool Dance Party \| Rochester Public Library Rochester Public Library Auditorium Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschoolers! Special dance parties will be held on the following dates: Stuffed Animal Dance Party, Nov 6 Glow Dance Party, Dec 4 + 15 More	18 events 5 18 events, 5 2025-12-05 BUGONIA \| Pop’s Art Theater BUGONIA \| Pop’s Art Theater December 5 @ 1:00 pm - December 11 @ 3:00 pm BUGONIA \| Pop’s Art Theater BUGONIA, from director Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things, The Favourite) is making its way to Pop's Art Theater starting December 5th! Tickets and showtimes coming soon at www.popsarttheater.com Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd_5HcTujfc Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on... 2025-12-05 Employers of Olmsted Light Festival (E.L.F.) Drive-Thru \| Chester Woods Park Employers of Olmsted Light Festival (E.L.F.) Drive-Thru \| Chester Woods Park December 5 @ 5:00 pm - December 6 @ 9:00 pm Employers of Olmsted Light Festival (E.L.F.) Drive-Thru \| Chester Woods Park A new holiday tradition is coming to Chester Woods Park this December! The Employers of Olmsted LightFestival (E.L.F.) is a drive-thru light experience featuring campsites decorated by local businesses and organizations. E.L.F. runs Fridays–Sundays, Dec. 5–21, from 5 to 9 p.m. 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion December 5 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion Step back in time and experience "A Traditional Christmas at Historic Mayowood,” where history and holiday traditions come to life. This year, the History Center of Olmsted County and Mayo Clinic invite you to discover Christmas as it was celebrated by the three generations of Mayo families who once called..., 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Olde Fashioned Christmas \| Plainview, MN December 5 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Olde Fashioned Christmas \| Plainview, MN Join us December 5-6, 2025 for a heartwarming weekend packed with small-town charm, holiday shopping, and Christmas cheer! Holiday ShoppingStroll through festive markets, vendor fairs, and craft shows — perfect for finding unique gifts and treasures. Saturday Fun for All AgesStart your day with the Cookie Walk & Lefse Sale,..., 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Friends Gift Quality Book & Bake Sale \| Rochester Public Library December 5 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Friends Gift Quality Book & Bake Sale \| Rochester Public Library Great selection of gift-quality books for all ages! Delicious home baked goods, puzzles, games, and other items. Free gift wrapping. All proceeds benefit the Rochester Public Library. Friday, December 5th \| 10 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday, December 6th \| 10 AM - 4:00 PM, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center December 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center December 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center "Moving Beyond Bars" Co-Created by Suzanne Costello & Ariadne Albright On view October 11, 2025 - February 8, 2026 Reception: Sunday, October 12, 2025 \| 1:00 - 3:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Moving Beyond Bars, an immersive exhibition featuring monumental artworks and personal writings created by... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center December 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21 + 10 More	51 events 6 51 events, 6 2025-12-05 BUGONIA \| Pop’s Art Theater 2025-12-05 Employers of Olmsted Light Festival (E.L.F.) Drive-Thru \| Chester Woods Park 2025-12-06 Rochester Dance Company presents The Nutcracker \| Mayo Civic Center Rochester Dance Company presents The Nutcracker \| Mayo Civic Center December 6 @ 2:00 pm - December 7 @ 5:00 pm Rochester Dance Company presents The Nutcracker \| Mayo Civic Center Rochester Dance Company's The Nutcracker is the longest running holiday production in Rochester. We invite you to come and watch over 80 youth company dancers on stage for this Holiday classic. The Mayo Civic Center stage will be packed with talented dancers, colorful costumes and magical props that will make... 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion December 6 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion Step back in time and experience "A Traditional Christmas at Historic Mayowood,” where history and holiday traditions come to life. This year, the History Center of Olmsted County and Mayo Clinic invite you to discover Christmas as it was celebrated by the three generations of Mayo families who once called..., 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Olde Fashioned Christmas \| Plainview, MN December 6 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Olde Fashioned Christmas \| Plainview, MN Join us December 5-6, 2025 for a heartwarming weekend packed with small-town charm, holiday shopping, and Christmas cheer! Holiday ShoppingStroll through festive markets, vendor fairs, and craft shows — perfect for finding unique gifts and treasures. Saturday Fun for All AgesStart your day with the Cookie Walk & Lefse Sale,..., 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Santa’s Workshop \| Erin Young Photography December 6 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Santa’s Workshop \| Erin Young Photography Since 2018, Santa’s Workshop has been capturing more than just smiles—it’s been creating beautiful artwork that brings the magic of Christmas to life. What began as a small studio with the beloved Santa Jerry has grown into Rochester’s only fully immersive building designed just for Santa’s Workshop, where every visit..., 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Nature Art Show and Sale \| Quarry Hill Nature Center December 6 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Nature Art Show and Sale \| Quarry Hill Nature Center Eight artists inspired by nature. Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 9 am – 4 pm & Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 11 am – 4 pm You’ll see pottery, jewelry, paintings, photography, glass, woodworking and more. Admission is free and ten percent of all sales are donated to the Friends..., 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Hosanna Lutheran Christmas Bazaar \| Hosanna Lutheran Church December 6 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Hosanna Lutheran Christmas Bazaar \| Hosanna Lutheran Church Hosanna Lutheran Christmas Bazaar benefitting Hosanna's foods pantries. Christmas crafts, baked goods and gently used Christmas Decorations will be available for sale! Help those who are facing food insecurities, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Indoor Winter Farmers Market \| Crawford Hall – Graham Park December 6 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Indoor Winter Farmers Market \| Crawford Hall – Graham Park Nov 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22ndDec 6th, 13th, & 20thJan 3rd, 17th, 31stFeb 7th & 21stMarch 7th & 21stApril 4th & 18th + 42 More
29 events 7 29 events, 7 2025-12-05 BUGONIA \| Pop’s Art Theater BUGONIA \| Pop’s Art Theater 2025-12-06 Rochester Dance Company presents The Nutcracker \| Mayo Civic Center Rochester Dance Company presents The Nutcracker \| Mayo Civic Center 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion December 7 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion Step back in time and experience "A Traditional Christmas at Historic Mayowood,” where history and holiday traditions come to life. This year, the History Center of Olmsted County and Mayo Clinic invite you to discover Christmas as it was celebrated by the three generations of Mayo families who once called..., 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Holiday Fun Day – Inflatables & Breakfast \| Chip Shots December 7 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Holiday Fun Day – Inflatables & Breakfast \| Chip Shots 🎄 Holiday Fun Day at Chip Shots! 🎅 Get ready for a full day of holiday cheer, good food, and nonstop fun! ✨ What’s Happening: 🛝 Jolly Jumpz Inflatables Take Over the Courts! From 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, our courts transform into a bounce-filled playground with tons of inflatable..., 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Photos with Santa \| Fleet Farm December 7 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Photos with Santa \| Fleet Farm Santa Claus is coming to town! Grab your family and join us for free pictures with Santa at Fleet Farm! Santa will be at our store in Rochester on December 7th from 10am to 1pm. Bring a smile, and your smartphone or camera for some memorable holiday photos!, 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Breakfast with Santa \| North Stone Kitchen December 7 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Breakfast with Santa \| North Stone Kitchen Breakfast with Santa at North Stone Kitchen Celebrate the season with an elevated holiday brunch experience featuring a chef-curated buffet, live music by The D'Sievers, and a festive meet-and-greet with Santa Claus! Enjoy classic brunch favorites, carving stations, and sweet holiday treats, plus festive cocktails from the Bloody Mary &... $45, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm PREMIER LEAGUE – Fulham vs. Crystal Palace \| Little Thistle Brewing December 7 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm PREMIER LEAGUE – Fulham vs. Crystal Palace \| Little Thistle Brewing Join us for live Premier League action and connect with fellow fans and interested viewers who share your passion for the beautiful game. Come experience the energy, the rivalries, and the camaraderie with a community that lives for every goal!, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center December 7 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21 + 21 More	10 events 8 10 events, 8 2025-12-05 BUGONIA \| Pop’s Art Theater 2025-12-08 $5 5K RPS \| TerraLoco $5 5K RPS \| TerraLoco December 8 @ 11:30 pm - December 9 @ 2:30 am $5 5K RPS \| TerraLoco RESCHEDULED! Join us for our final $5 5K of the season in support of all three of our local high school charity campaigns! We're stepping it up a notch with a competition among schools to see who can raise the most! New this year: rolling start times. We're looking for... 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion December 8 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion Step back in time and experience "A Traditional Christmas at Historic Mayowood,” where history and holiday traditions come to life. This year, the History Center of Olmsted County and Mayo Clinic invite you to discover Christmas as it was celebrated by the three generations of Mayo families who once called..., 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Visit Santa Claus \| Apache Mall December 8 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Visit Santa Claus \| Apache Mall Don't miss Santa pictures at Apache Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time., 3:40 pm - 5:40 pm BUGONIA \| Pop’s Art Theater December 8 @ 3:40 pm - 5:40 pm BUGONIA \| Pop’s Art Theater BUGONIA, from director Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things, The Favourite) is making its way to Pop's Art Theater starting December 5th! Tickets and showtimes coming soon at www.popsarttheater.com Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd_5HcTujfc Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on..., 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown December 8 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown Rochester Downtown Alliance is proud to bring FREE group dance lessons to Downtown on Monday evenings from 6-8pm in Peace Plaza! Whether you're an experienced dancer or have never put on your dancing shoes, come enjoy a fun evening of dancing, brought to you by instructors from our local USA... Free, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Poker & Chess Tournament \| LTS Brewing December 8 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Poker & Chess Tournament \| LTS Brewing Join us for a Poker & Chess Tournament at LTS! Free to play, hope to see you out...cheers!, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm BUGONIA \| Pop’s Art Theater December 8 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm BUGONIA \| Pop’s Art Theater BUGONIA, from director Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things, The Favourite) is making its way to Pop's Art Theater starting December 5th! Tickets and showtimes coming soon at www.popsarttheater.com Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd_5HcTujfc Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on... + 2 More	14 events 9 14 events, 9 2025-12-05 BUGONIA \| Pop’s Art Theater 2025-12-08 $5 5K RPS \| TerraLoco 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion December 9 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion Step back in time and experience "A Traditional Christmas at Historic Mayowood,” where history and holiday traditions come to life. This year, the History Center of Olmsted County and Mayo Clinic invite you to discover Christmas as it was celebrated by the three generations of Mayo families who once called..., 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Visit Santa Claus \| Apache Mall December 9 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Visit Santa Claus \| Apache Mall Don't miss Santa pictures at Apache Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time., 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cardboard Creations! \| Rochester Public Library December 9 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cardboard Creations! \| Rochester Public Library We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and construction., 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cardboard Creations! \| Rochester Public Library December 9 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cardboard Creations! \| Rochester Public Library We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and construction. Free, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Craft & Chat \| Rochester Public Library December 9 @ 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 Star Wars Unlimited Tuesdays \| Gamez & More December 9 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Star Wars Unlimited Tuesdays \| Gamez & More Star Wars Unlimited Free Play - come in and get a promo pack when you play. + 6 More	16 events 10 16 events, 10 2025-12-05 BUGONIA \| Pop’s Art Theater 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion December 10 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion Step back in time and experience "A Traditional Christmas at Historic Mayowood,” where history and holiday traditions come to life. This year, the History Center of Olmsted County and Mayo Clinic invite you to discover Christmas as it was celebrated by the three generations of Mayo families who once called..., 10:30 am - 11:00 am Lapsit Storytime \| Rochester Public Library December 10 @ 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., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center December 10 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center December 10 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center "Moving Beyond Bars" Co-Created by Suzanne Costello & Ariadne Albright On view October 11, 2025 - February 8, 2026 Reception: Sunday, October 12, 2025 \| 1:00 - 3:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Moving Beyond Bars, an immersive exhibition featuring monumental artworks and personal writings created by... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 11:30 am Get Moving Storytime \| Rochester Public Library December 10 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Get Moving Storytime \| Rochester Public Library Engage in active rhymes, songs, and interactive stories. This 20-minute preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their families., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center December 10 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21 + 9 More	24 events 11 24 events, 11 2025-12-05 BUGONIA \| Pop’s Art Theater 6:30 am - 10:00 am Pearl’s Coffee & Sunrise \| Miss Angie’s Place December 11 @ 6:30 am - 10:00 am Pearl’s Coffee & Sunrise \| Miss Angie’s Place Join us for FREE coffee and pastries to celebrate Pearl's 16th Birthday! It's hard to believe it's been 16 years since Pearl went back to heaven, but every day we feel her presence and the blessings she bestows upon us are endless. Drop in as you are able; before work,... Free, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion December 11 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion Step back in time and experience "A Traditional Christmas at Historic Mayowood,” where history and holiday traditions come to life. This year, the History Center of Olmsted County and Mayo Clinic invite you to discover Christmas as it was celebrated by the three generations of Mayo families who once called..., 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Holiday Gift Fair \| 125 LIVE December 11 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Holiday Gift Fair \| 125 LIVE The most wonderful time of the year is here — and so is our Holiday Gift Fair at 125 LIVE! Join us for a festive day of shopping, community, and cheer. You’ll find unique, handcrafted gifts from local artisans, delicious treats, and holiday fun for all ages! Bring your friends, family,..., 10:30 am - 11:30 am Preschool Dance Party \| Rochester Public Library December 11 @ 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, 10:30 am - 11:00 am Family Dance Party! \| Rochester Public LIbrary December 11 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Family Dance Party! \| Rochester Public LIbrary Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for families. Free, 10:30 am - 11:00 am Preschool Dance Party \| Rochester Public Library December 11 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Preschool Dance Party \| Rochester Public Library Rochester Public Library Auditorium Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschoolers! Special dance parties will be held on the following dates: Stuffed Animal Dance Party, Nov 6 Glow Dance Party, Dec 4 + 17 More	15 events 12 15 events, 12 8:00 am - 10:00 am Meaningful Mornings \| Forager Brewery December 12 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am Meaningful Mornings \| Forager Brewery Meaningful Mornings events are more than a networking event, it is a space where we can connect, exchange ideas, and grow together. Each monthly gathering brings real conversations with purpose-filled people in our SE MN community who have faced challenges, made tough decisions, and built something meaningful in their lives.... Free, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion December 12 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion Step back in time and experience "A Traditional Christmas at Historic Mayowood,” where history and holiday traditions come to life. This year, the History Center of Olmsted County and Mayo Clinic invite you to discover Christmas as it was celebrated by the three generations of Mayo families who once called..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center December 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center December 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center "Moving Beyond Bars" Co-Created by Suzanne Costello & Ariadne Albright On view October 11, 2025 - February 8, 2026 Reception: Sunday, October 12, 2025 \| 1:00 - 3:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Moving Beyond Bars, an immersive exhibition featuring monumental artworks and personal writings created by... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center December 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center December 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21 + 9 More	44 events 13 44 events, 13 1:00 am - 4:00 am LIVE MUSIC – The Dreamers \| December 13 @ 1:00 am - 4:00 am LIVE MUSIC – The Dreamers \| Live! The Dreamers Fri Dec 12 7-10 https://www.facebook.com/events/3894835284148748/, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion December 13 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion Step back in time and experience "A Traditional Christmas at Historic Mayowood,” where history and holiday traditions come to life. This year, the History Center of Olmsted County and Mayo Clinic invite you to discover Christmas as it was celebrated by the three generations of Mayo families who once called..., 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Chillin’ At BrrrFest \| Elias Construction December 13 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Chillin’ At BrrrFest \| Elias Construction Join us at Elias Construction during BrrrFest on Saturday, December 13th from 10am - 1:00pm! 📸 Snap some fun pics with Shutter Photobooth Co. ❄️ Craft your own DIY snowflake frame 😋 Enjoy complimentary treats & drinks from Byron Fareway 🐴 Take a horse & wagon ride at Elias Custom... Free, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Santa’s Workshop \| Erin Young Photography December 13 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Santa’s Workshop \| Erin Young Photography Since 2018, Santa’s Workshop has been capturing more than just smiles—it’s been creating beautiful artwork that brings the magic of Christmas to life. What began as a small studio with the beloved Santa Jerry has grown into Rochester’s only fully immersive building designed just for Santa’s Workshop, where every visit..., 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Indoor Winter Farmers Market \| Crawford Hall – Graham Park December 13 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Indoor Winter Farmers Market \| Crawford Hall – Graham Park Nov 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22ndDec 6th, 13th, & 20thJan 3rd, 17th, 31stFeb 7th & 21stMarch 7th & 21stApril 4th & 18th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Farmers Market – Holiday Bazaar \| Crawford Hall – Graham Park December 13 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Farmers Market – Holiday Bazaar \| Crawford Hall – Graham Park We make shopping local for the holidays a breeze by bringing you over 30 local farmers and 30 local artisans all at one location! @mygrahampark Crawford Hall and Floral Hall will be filled to the brim with a variety of options for you!Mark your calendars! The holidays will be here... + 38 More
21 events 14 21 events, 14 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion December 14 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion Step back in time and experience "A Traditional Christmas at Historic Mayowood,” where history and holiday traditions come to life. This year, the History Center of Olmsted County and Mayo Clinic invite you to discover Christmas as it was celebrated by the three generations of Mayo families who once called..., 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday Craft & Gift Show \| Mayo Civic Center December 14 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday Craft & Gift Show \| Mayo Civic Center Holiday Craft & Gift Show – Rochester, MN! December 12–14, 2025 Mayo Civic Center – Exhibition Hall30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904 Join us for a magical 3-day holiday shopping experience at the Holiday Craft & Gift Show in downtown Rochester! With 80+ amazing vendors, festive vibes, and one-of-a-kind gifts, it’s..., 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Holiday Cookbook Fair \| People’s Food Co-op December 14 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Holiday Cookbook Fair \| People’s Food Co-op Join us for a cozy holiday cookbook pop-up with Garden Party Books at the PFC Cafe! Browse a curated selection of beautiful new and used cookbooks, perfect for holiday gifting or refreshing your own kitchen inspiration. Pick up titles for bakers, plant-based cooks, comfort food lovers, and more while you... Free, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm PREMIERE LEAGUE – Brentford vs. Leeds United \| Little Thistle Brewing December 14 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm PREMIERE LEAGUE – Brentford vs. Leeds United \| Little Thistle Brewing Join us for live Premier League action and connect with fellow fans and interested viewers who share your passion for the beautiful game. Come experience the energy, the rivalries, and the camaraderie with a community that lives for every goal!, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center December 14 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center December 14 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center "Moving Beyond Bars" Co-Created by Suzanne Costello & Ariadne Albright On view October 11, 2025 - February 8, 2026 Reception: Sunday, October 12, 2025 \| 1:00 - 3:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Moving Beyond Bars, an immersive exhibition featuring monumental artworks and personal writings created by... $5 – $21 + 15 More	10 events 15 10 events, 15 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion December 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion Step back in time and experience "A Traditional Christmas at Historic Mayowood,” where history and holiday traditions come to life. This year, the History Center of Olmsted County and Mayo Clinic invite you to discover Christmas as it was celebrated by the three generations of Mayo families who once called..., 10:30 am - 11:30 am Baby Gym \| Rochester Public Library December 15 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Baby Gym \| Rochester Public Library Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please. A quiet activity zone will be available for older siblings., 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Visit Santa Claus \| Apache Mall December 15 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Visit Santa Claus \| Apache Mall Don't miss Santa pictures at Apache Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time., 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Whobilation \| Craft Lab December 15 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Whobilation \| Craft Lab ✨Step into a magical Whoville this Christmas. Craft Lab is sparkling with color, hands-on holiday magic and just enough Grinchy wonder to make your holiday feel truly enchanted! What's in Store: 🎄Whoville Scavenger Hunt 💚Grinch inspired slime 🎨Keepsake Ornament making station ❤️Grinch’s Growing Heart Bring your kiddos (tiny Whos to... $25, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown December 15 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown Rochester Downtown Alliance is proud to bring FREE group dance lessons to Downtown on Monday evenings from 6-8pm in Peace Plaza! Whether you're an experienced dancer or have never put on your dancing shoes, come enjoy a fun evening of dancing, brought to you by instructors from our local USA... Free, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Puzzle Night \| LTS Brewing December 15 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Puzzle Night \| LTS Brewing Come puzzle with us! Have a beer, meet new people, and maybe even win a prize! + 4 More	11 events 16 11 events, 16 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion December 16 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion Step back in time and experience "A Traditional Christmas at Historic Mayowood,” where history and holiday traditions come to life. This year, the History Center of Olmsted County and Mayo Clinic invite you to discover Christmas as it was celebrated by the three generations of Mayo families who once called..., 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Visit Santa Claus \| Apache Mall December 16 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Visit Santa Claus \| Apache Mall Don't miss Santa pictures at Apache Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time., 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cardboard Creations! \| Rochester Public Library December 16 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cardboard Creations! \| Rochester Public Library We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and construction., 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cardboard Creations! \| Rochester Public Library December 16 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cardboard Creations! \| Rochester Public Library We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and construction. Free, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Craft & Chat \| Rochester Public Library December 16 @ 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 Star Wars Unlimited Tuesdays \| Gamez & More December 16 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Star Wars Unlimited Tuesdays \| Gamez & More Star Wars Unlimited Free Play - come in and get a promo pack when you play. + 5 More	12 events 17 12 events, 17 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion December 17 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion Step back in time and experience "A Traditional Christmas at Historic Mayowood,” where history and holiday traditions come to life. This year, the History Center of Olmsted County and Mayo Clinic invite you to discover Christmas as it was celebrated by the three generations of Mayo families who once called..., 10:30 am - 11:00 am Lapsit Storytime \| Rochester Public Library December 17 @ 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., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center December 17 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center December 17 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center "Moving Beyond Bars" Co-Created by Suzanne Costello & Ariadne Albright On view October 11, 2025 - February 8, 2026 Reception: Sunday, October 12, 2025 \| 1:00 - 3:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Moving Beyond Bars, an immersive exhibition featuring monumental artworks and personal writings created by... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 11:30 am Get Moving Storytime \| Rochester Public Library December 17 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Get Moving Storytime \| Rochester Public Library Engage in active rhymes, songs, and interactive stories. This 20-minute preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their families., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center December 17 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21 + 6 More	19 events 18 19 events, 18 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion December 18 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour \| Mayowood Mansion Step back in time and experience "A Traditional Christmas at Historic Mayowood,” where history and holiday traditions come to life. This year, the History Center of Olmsted County and Mayo Clinic invite you to discover Christmas as it was celebrated by the three generations of Mayo families who once called..., 10:30 am - 11:30 am Preschool Dance Party \| Rochester Public Library December 18 @ 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, 10:30 am - 11:00 am Family Dance Party! \| Rochester Public LIbrary December 18 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Family Dance Party! \| Rochester Public LIbrary Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for families. Free, 10:30 am - 11:00 am Preschool Dance Party \| Rochester Public Library December 18 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Preschool Dance Party \| Rochester Public Library Rochester Public Library Auditorium Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschoolers! Special dance parties will be held on the following dates: Stuffed Animal Dance Party, Nov 6 Glow Dance Party, Dec 4, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber \| Rochester Art Center December 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber \| Rochester Art Center On View March 12, 2025 - March 31, 2026 Opening Reception \| Friday, April 4, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Celebrations in Fiber, a group exhibition by the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild, on view in the Entry Gallery from March 12, 2025 to..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center December 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21 + 13 More	11 events 19 11 events, 19 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center December 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center December 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center "Moving Beyond Bars" Co-Created by Suzanne Costello & Ariadne Albright On view October 11, 2025 - February 8, 2026 Reception: Sunday, October 12, 2025 \| 1:00 - 3:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Moving Beyond Bars, an immersive exhibition featuring monumental artworks and personal writings created by... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center December 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center December 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Visit Santa Claus \| Apache Mall December 19 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Visit Santa Claus \| Apache Mall Don't miss Santa pictures at Apache Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time., 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2025 Matboss MN Christmas Tournament \| Mayo Civic Center December 19 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2025 Matboss MN Christmas Tournament \| Mayo Civic Center Join us for the 38th Annual Minnesota Christmas Tournment. The best of Minnesota Wrestling. + 5 More	21 events 20 21 events, 20 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Indoor Winter Farmers Market \| Crawford Hall – Graham Park December 20 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Indoor Winter Farmers Market \| Crawford Hall – Graham Park Nov 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22ndDec 6th, 13th, & 20thJan 3rd, 17th, 31stFeb 7th & 21stMarch 7th & 21stApril 4th & 18th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Farmers Market – Holiday Bazaar \| Crawford Hall – Graham Park December 20 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Farmers Market – Holiday Bazaar \| Crawford Hall – Graham Park We make shopping local for the holidays a breeze by bringing you over 30 local farmers and 30 local artisans all at one location! @mygrahampark Crawford Hall and Floral Hall will be filled to the brim with a variety of options for you!Mark your calendars! The holidays will be here..., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center December 20 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center December 20 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center "Moving Beyond Bars" Co-Created by Suzanne Costello & Ariadne Albright On view October 11, 2025 - February 8, 2026 Reception: Sunday, October 12, 2025 \| 1:00 - 3:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Moving Beyond Bars, an immersive exhibition featuring monumental artworks and personal writings created by... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center December 20 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center December 20 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21 + 15 More
21 events 21 21 events, 21 Featured 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Christmas Cookie Open House \| Becca’s Sweet Tooth Featured December 21 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Christmas Cookie Open House \| Becca’s Sweet Tooth Don't miss your chance to grab all your holiday cookies and baked goods, just in time for Christmas! Join us on Sunday, December 21st, 1-4pm when we will have a huge assortment of cookies, candies, cinnamon rolls, scones, quiche, and so much more! Sign up by adding "Christmas Cookie Open... $30, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Holiday Photos \| Forager Brewery December 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Holiday Photos \| Forager Brewery Strike a pose and capture the memories (and the holiday spirit) courtesy of the talented Clomotion Pictures! Cloey, the pro behind the lens, will be transforming our Library space into a whimsical photo booth from 10am-4:30pm on December 21st. For just $20, she'll work her magic, providing you with one... $20, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Holiday Market at Forager Brewery December 21 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Holiday Market at Forager Brewery Get ready to jingle all the way to Forager Brewery on Sunday, December 21st from 10am to 3pm for a festive Holiday Market! Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as local artisans and makers transform the Barrel Room into a winter wonderland of beautifully crafted goods, making it the ultimate... Free, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Sleigh Rides \| Forager Brewery December 21 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Sleigh Rides \| Forager Brewery The wonderful people from Hanson Horse Ranch will be bringing their beautiful team of horses to Forager and providing sleigh (wagon) rides from 10am-3pm Sunday, December 21st. The sleigh rides will leave the Forager parking lot and travel down the side road and loop back around, ending at the parking... $2, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Family Photos \| Forager Brewery December 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Family Photos \| Forager Brewery Strike a pose and capture the memories (and the holiday spirit) courtesy of the talented Clomotion Pictures! Cloey, the pro behind the lens, will be transforming our Library space into a whimsical photo booth from 10am-4:30pm on December 21st. For just $20, she'll work her magic, providing you with one... $20, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm PREMIER LEAGUE – Aston Villa vs. Manchester United \| Little Thistle Brewing December 21 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm PREMIER LEAGUE – Aston Villa vs. Manchester United \| Little Thistle Brewing Join us for live Premier League action and connect with fellow fans and interested viewers who share your passion for the beautiful game. Come experience the energy, the rivalries, and the camaraderie with a community that lives for every goal! + 15 More	5 events 22 5 events, 22 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Visit Santa Claus \| Apache Mall December 22 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Visit Santa Claus \| Apache Mall Don't miss Santa pictures at Apache Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time., 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mystery Book Club \| Rochester Public Library December 22 @ 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 December 22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown Rochester Downtown Alliance is proud to bring FREE group dance lessons to Downtown on Monday evenings from 6-8pm in Peace Plaza! Whether you're an experienced dancer or have never put on your dancing shoes, come enjoy a fun evening of dancing, brought to you by instructors from our local USA... Free, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Game Night hosted by Game Haven \| LTS Brewing December 22 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Game Night hosted by Game Haven \| LTS Brewing Join Game Haven at LTS for a hosted Game Night on December 22nd! Game and sip your favorite beverage with like-minded folks!, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Club 2 Step – classes \| Blue Moon Ballroom December 22 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Club 2 Step – classes \| Blue Moon Ballroom Night Club 2 Step 2 month series Mondays at 8pm Sept 8 - Oct 27 $109 for the 2 months Bring a partner, and they get in FREE Discover Night Club 2 Step with Gretel... Queen of Dance! Join Gretel as she takes you from fundamentals to stylish steps, turns,...	8 events 23 8 events, 23 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Visit Santa Claus \| Apache Mall December 23 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Visit Santa Claus \| Apache Mall Don't miss Santa pictures at Apache Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time., 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cardboard Creations! \| Rochester Public Library December 23 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cardboard Creations! \| Rochester Public Library We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and construction., 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cardboard Creations! \| Rochester Public Library December 23 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cardboard Creations! \| Rochester Public Library We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and construction. Free, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Craft & Chat \| Rochester Public Library December 23 @ 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 Star Wars Unlimited Tuesdays \| Gamez & More December 23 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Star Wars Unlimited Tuesdays \| Gamez & More Star Wars Unlimited Free Play - come in and get a promo pack when you play., 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia \| Tilda’s Pizzeria December 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’s with Trivia Mafia \| Tilda’s Pizzeria Join us every Tuesday at 6pm for the most fun you can have on a Tuesday! The last Tuesday of each month will feature themed trivia, general knowledge the rest of the month! About the venue Tilda’s Pizzeria serves up handcrafted, wood-fired pizzas made with house-made dough and the freshest... Free + 2 More	8 events 24 8 events, 24 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center December 24 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center December 24 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center "Moving Beyond Bars" Co-Created by Suzanne Costello & Ariadne Albright On view October 11, 2025 - February 8, 2026 Reception: Sunday, October 12, 2025 \| 1:00 - 3:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Moving Beyond Bars, an immersive exhibition featuring monumental artworks and personal writings created by... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center December 24 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center December 24 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Visit Santa Claus \| Apache Mall December 24 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Visit Santa Claus \| Apache Mall Don't miss Santa pictures at Apache Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time., 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Hump Day Happy Hour \| LTS Brewing December 24 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Hump Day Happy Hour \| LTS Brewing Grab those last minute gifts...and a drink...at the Christmas Eve Hump Day Happy Hour at LTS! Get over the midweek hump at LTS! Enjoy $1 off your pint and $24 or $26 pitchers available! Free pretzels with the purchase of a pitcher - hope to see you there. + 2 More	8 events 25 8 events, 25 10:30 am - 11:30 am Preschool Dance Party \| Rochester Public Library December 25 @ 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, 10:30 am - 11:00 am Family Dance Party! \| Rochester Public LIbrary December 25 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Family Dance Party! \| Rochester Public LIbrary Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for families. Free, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber \| Rochester Art Center December 25 @ 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 Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center December 25 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center December 25 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm Social Worker Hours \| Rochester Public Library December 25 @ 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. + 2 More	6 events 26 6 events, 26 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center December 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center December 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center "Moving Beyond Bars" Co-Created by Suzanne Costello & Ariadne Albright On view October 11, 2025 - February 8, 2026 Reception: Sunday, October 12, 2025 \| 1:00 - 3:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Moving Beyond Bars, an immersive exhibition featuring monumental artworks and personal writings created by... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center December 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center December 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm Champagne Seltzer 4-Pack Release \| LTS Brewing December 26 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm Champagne Seltzer 4-Pack Release \| LTS Brewing Get ready to ring in the new year with our Champagne Seltzer 4-Pack Release! These flavors will be available in limited quantities and available for off-sale only. Stop by to get them before they are gone!, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm PREMIER LEAGUE – Manchester United vs. Newcastle United \| Little Thistle Brewing December 26 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm PREMIER LEAGUE – Manchester United vs. Newcastle United \| Little Thistle Brewing Join us for live Premier League action and connect with fellow fans and interested viewers who share your passion for the beautiful game. Come experience the energy, the rivalries, and the camaraderie with a community that lives for every goal!	5 events 27 5 events, 27 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center December 27 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center December 27 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center "Moving Beyond Bars" Co-Created by Suzanne Costello & Ariadne Albright On view October 11, 2025 - February 8, 2026 Reception: Sunday, October 12, 2025 \| 1:00 - 3:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Moving Beyond Bars, an immersive exhibition featuring monumental artworks and personal writings created by... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center December 27 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center December 27 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm PREMIER LEAGUE – Chelsea vs. Aston Villa \| Little Thistle Brewing December 27 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm PREMIER LEAGUE – Chelsea vs. Aston Villa \| Little Thistle Brewing Join us for live Premier League action and connect with fellow fans and interested viewers who share your passion for the beautiful game. Come experience the energy, the rivalries, and the camaraderie with a community that lives for every goal!
8 events 28 8 events, 28 10:30 am - 12:30 pm PREMIER LEAGUE – Crystal Palace vs. Tottenham Hotspur \| Little Thistle Brewing December 28 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm PREMIER LEAGUE – Crystal Palace vs. Tottenham Hotspur \| Little Thistle Brewing Join us for live Premier League action and connect with fellow fans and interested viewers who share your passion for the beautiful game. Come experience the energy, the rivalries, and the camaraderie with a community that lives for every goal!, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center December 28 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center December 28 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center "Moving Beyond Bars" Co-Created by Suzanne Costello & Ariadne Albright On view October 11, 2025 - February 8, 2026 Reception: Sunday, October 12, 2025 \| 1:00 - 3:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Moving Beyond Bars, an immersive exhibition featuring monumental artworks and personal writings created by... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center December 28 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center December 28 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Gift Wrapping and Brews! \| LTS Brewing December 28 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Gift Wrapping and Brews! \| LTS Brewing Every Sunday in November and December, we invite you to unwind with us while wrapping gifts for the holiday season! Don't even bother hauling them in the house...head straight to LTS to get them all wrapped up and hidden from prying eyes before heading home! We'll supply all that you... Free + 2 More	4 events 29 4 events, 29 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Winter Break Camp \| Miss Angie’s Place December 29 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Winter Break Camp \| Miss Angie’s Place Has your child ever been to one of our summer camps?! If yes, you know just how much FUN we have! Join us for our new Winter Break Camp and enjoy the beautiful winter weather! Day One // Artsy Fartsy All things art! Your child will have the opportunity to... $3 – $216, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown December 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dancing Downtown \| Peace Plaza Downtown Rochester Downtown Alliance is proud to bring FREE group dance lessons to Downtown on Monday evenings from 6-8pm in Peace Plaza! Whether you're an experienced dancer or have never put on your dancing shoes, come enjoy a fun evening of dancing, brought to you by instructors from our local USA... Free, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Puzzle Night \| LTS Brewing December 29 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Puzzle Night \| LTS Brewing Come out for a bonus Puzzle Night on Monday December 29th! Bring the fam, grab a drink, and check out our NEW holiday puzzles!, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Club 2 Step – classes \| Blue Moon Ballroom December 29 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Club 2 Step – classes \| Blue Moon Ballroom Night Club 2 Step 2 month series Mondays at 8pm Sept 8 - Oct 27 $109 for the 2 months Bring a partner, and they get in FREE Discover Night Club 2 Step with Gretel... Queen of Dance! Join Gretel as she takes you from fundamentals to stylish steps, turns,...	10 events 30 10 events, 30 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Winter Break Camp \| Miss Angie’s Place December 30 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Winter Break Camp \| Miss Angie’s Place Has your child ever been to one of our summer camps?! If yes, you know just how much FUN we have! Join us for our new Winter Break Camp and enjoy the beautiful winter weather! Day One // Artsy Fartsy All things art! Your child will have the opportunity to... $3 – $216, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cardboard Creations! \| Rochester Public Library December 30 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cardboard Creations! \| Rochester Public Library We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and construction., 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cardboard Creations! \| Rochester Public Library December 30 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cardboard Creations! \| Rochester Public Library We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and construction. Free, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Craft & Chat \| Rochester Public Library December 30 @ 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 Star Wars Unlimited Tuesdays \| Gamez & More December 30 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Star Wars Unlimited Tuesdays \| Gamez & More Star Wars Unlimited Free Play - come in and get a promo pack when you play., 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Art Social \| Forager Brewery December 30 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Art Social \| Forager Brewery Art Social is BACK!!!! MAKE ART, MEET NEW PEOPLE, SOCIALIZE, GET CREATIVE AT FORAGER ONCE A MONTH IN THE COFFEE SHOP!The goal of this event is to create a welcoming environment that is open and free to the public. All attendees may bring their own non toxic art supplies to... + 4 More	12 events 31 12 events, 31 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Winter Break Camp \| Miss Angie’s Place December 31 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Winter Break Camp \| Miss Angie’s Place Has your child ever been to one of our summer camps?! If yes, you know just how much FUN we have! Join us for our new Winter Break Camp and enjoy the beautiful winter weather! Day One // Artsy Fartsy All things art! Your child will have the opportunity to... $3 – $216, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center December 31 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ryan Woodring: “Face in Clouds, invisible ink” \| Rochester Art Center On view September 13, 2025 - April 2026 Curator: Zoe Cinel "Face in Clouds, invisible ink" is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness. The title "Face in... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center December 31 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Moving Beyond Bars \| Rochester Art Center "Moving Beyond Bars" Co-Created by Suzanne Costello & Ariadne Albright On view October 11, 2025 - February 8, 2026 Reception: Sunday, October 12, 2025 \| 1:00 - 3:00 PM Rochester Art Center is proud to present Moving Beyond Bars, an immersive exhibition featuring monumental artworks and personal writings created by... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center December 31 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection \| Rochester Art Center Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection Exhibition on View: October 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 29 2026 Rochester Art Center is proud to present Cyclone: Artist Responses to 100 Years of the History Center of Olmsted County Collection, a major exhibition that... $5 – $21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center December 31 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Erin Smith: Hard Copy \| Rochester Art Center Erin Smith: "Hard Copy" Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 - 3:30 PM Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice... $5 – $21, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Curling & Cocktails \| Rochester Recreation Center December 31 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Curling & Cocktails \| Rochester Recreation Center About... Curling & Cocktails is one of our favorite ways to dip your toes into the curling waters! It involves one hour of on and off ice instruction followed by “broomstacking” or social time after curling. A ticket to Curling & Cocktails includes light appetizers and one post-curling drink at... $35.00 + 6 More

November 30

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

Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour | Mayowood Mansion

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

S’mores & Santa | Sargent’s on 2nd

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

S’mores & Santa | Sargent’s on 2nd

November 30 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Festival of Trees | The Kahler Grand Hotel

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

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

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

Moving Beyond Bars | Rochester Art Center

December 1

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

Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour | Mayowood Mansion

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

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

December 1 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Visit Santa Claus | Apache Mall

December 1 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Rochester Male Chorus’ Annual Christmas Concert | Bethel Lutheran Church

December 1 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

LTS Cribbage Tournament | LTS Brewing Company

December 1 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

December 2

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

Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour | Mayowood Mansion

December 2 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Visit Santa Claus | Apache Mall

December 2 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Cardboard Creations! | Rochester Public Library

December 2 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Cardboard Creations! | Rochester Public Library

December 2 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Craft & Chat | Rochester Public Library

December 2 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Star Wars Unlimited Tuesdays | Gamez & More

December 3

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

Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour | Mayowood Mansion

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

Hundreds of Beavers Movie | Pop’s Art Theater

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

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

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

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

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

Moving Beyond Bars | Rochester Art Center

December 3 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Get Moving Storytime | Rochester Public Library

December 4

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December 4 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Holiday Cocktail Party: Eat Cheese. Sip Wine. Dress Cute | Food Union

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

Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour | Mayowood Mansion

December 4 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

Hundreds of Beavers Movie | Pop’s Art Theater

December 4 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

December 4 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Family Dance Party! | Rochester Public LIbrary

December 4 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

December 5

December 5 @ 1:00 pm - December 11 @ 3:00 pm

BUGONIA | Pop’s Art Theater

December 5 @ 5:00 pm - December 6 @ 9:00 pm

Employers of Olmsted Light Festival (E.L.F.) Drive-Thru | Chester Woods Park

December 5 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour | Mayowood Mansion

December 5 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Olde Fashioned Christmas | Plainview, MN

December 5 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friends Gift Quality Book & Bake Sale | Rochester Public Library

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

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

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

Moving Beyond Bars | Rochester Art Center

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

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

December 5

December 5 @ 1:00 pm - December 11 @ 3:00 pm

BUGONIA | Pop’s Art Theater

December 5 @ 5:00 pm - December 6 @ 9:00 pm

Employers of Olmsted Light Festival (E.L.F.) Drive-Thru | Chester Woods Park

December 6 @ 2:00 pm - December 7 @ 5:00 pm

Rochester Dance Company presents The Nutcracker | Mayo Civic Center

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

Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour | Mayowood Mansion

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

Olde Fashioned Christmas | Plainview, MN

December 6 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Santa’s Workshop | Erin Young Photography

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

Nature Art Show and Sale | Quarry Hill Nature Center

December 6 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Hosanna Lutheran Christmas Bazaar | Hosanna Lutheran Church

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

Indoor Winter Farmers Market | Crawford Hall – Graham Park

December 5

December 5 @ 1:00 pm - December 11 @ 3:00 pm

BUGONIA | Pop’s Art Theater

December 6 @ 2:00 pm - December 7 @ 5:00 pm

Rochester Dance Company presents The Nutcracker | Mayo Civic Center

December 7 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour | Mayowood Mansion

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

Holiday Fun Day – Inflatables & Breakfast | Chip Shots

December 7 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Photos with Santa | Fleet Farm

December 7 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm

Breakfast with Santa | North Stone Kitchen

December 7 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

PREMIER LEAGUE – Fulham vs. Crystal Palace | Little Thistle Brewing

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

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

December 5

December 5 @ 1:00 pm - December 11 @ 3:00 pm

BUGONIA | Pop’s Art Theater

December 8 @ 11:30 pm - December 9 @ 2:30 am

$5 5K RPS | TerraLoco

December 8 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour | Mayowood Mansion

December 8 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Visit Santa Claus | Apache Mall

December 8 @ 3:40 pm - 5:40 pm

BUGONIA | Pop’s Art Theater

December 8 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Poker & Chess Tournament | LTS Brewing

December 8 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

BUGONIA | Pop’s Art Theater

December 5

December 5 @ 1:00 pm - December 11 @ 3:00 pm

BUGONIA | Pop’s Art Theater

December 8 @ 11:30 pm - December 9 @ 2:30 am

$5 5K RPS | TerraLoco

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

Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour | Mayowood Mansion

December 9 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Visit Santa Claus | Apache Mall

December 9 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Cardboard Creations! | Rochester Public Library

December 9 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Cardboard Creations! | Rochester Public Library

December 9 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Craft & Chat | Rochester Public Library

December 9 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Star Wars Unlimited Tuesdays | Gamez & More

December 5

December 5 @ 1:00 pm - December 11 @ 3:00 pm

BUGONIA | Pop’s Art Theater

December 10 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour | Mayowood Mansion

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

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

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

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

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

Moving Beyond Bars | Rochester Art Center

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

Get Moving Storytime | Rochester Public Library

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

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

December 5

December 5 @ 1:00 pm - December 11 @ 3:00 pm

BUGONIA | Pop’s Art Theater

December 11 @ 6:30 am - 10:00 am

Pearl’s Coffee & Sunrise | Miss Angie’s Place

December 11 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour | Mayowood Mansion

December 11 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Holiday Gift Fair | 125 LIVE

December 11 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

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

Family Dance Party! | Rochester Public LIbrary

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

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

December 12

December 12 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Meaningful Mornings | Forager Brewery

December 12 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour | Mayowood Mansion

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

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

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

Moving Beyond Bars | Rochester Art Center

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

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

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

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

December 13

December 13 @ 1:00 am - 4:00 am

LIVE MUSIC – The Dreamers |

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

Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour | Mayowood Mansion

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

Chillin’ At BrrrFest | Elias Construction

December 13 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Santa’s Workshop | Erin Young Photography

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

Indoor Winter Farmers Market | Crawford Hall – Graham Park

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

Farmers Market – Holiday Bazaar | Crawford Hall – Graham Park

December 14

December 14 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour | Mayowood Mansion

December 14 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Holiday Craft & Gift Show | Mayo Civic Center

December 14 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Holiday Cookbook Fair | People’s Food Co-op

December 14 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

PREMIERE LEAGUE – Brentford vs. Leeds United | Little Thistle Brewing

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

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

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

Moving Beyond Bars | Rochester Art Center

December 15

December 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour | Mayowood Mansion

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

Baby Gym | Rochester Public Library

December 15 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Visit Santa Claus | Apache Mall

December 15 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Whobilation | Craft Lab

December 15 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Puzzle Night | LTS Brewing

December 16

December 16 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour | Mayowood Mansion

December 16 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Visit Santa Claus | Apache Mall

December 16 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Cardboard Creations! | Rochester Public Library

December 16 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Cardboard Creations! | Rochester Public Library

December 16 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Craft & Chat | Rochester Public Library

December 16 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Star Wars Unlimited Tuesdays | Gamez & More

December 17

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

Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour | Mayowood Mansion

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

Lapsit Storytime | Rochester Public Library

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

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

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

Moving Beyond Bars | Rochester Art Center

December 17 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Get Moving Storytime | Rochester Public Library

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

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

December 18

December 18 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Historic Mayowood Christmas Tour | Mayowood Mansion

December 18 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

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

Family Dance Party! | Rochester Public LIbrary

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

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

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

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

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

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

December 19

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

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

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

Moving Beyond Bars | Rochester Art Center

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

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

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

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

December 19 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Visit Santa Claus | Apache Mall

December 19 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2025 Matboss MN Christmas Tournament | Mayo Civic Center

December 20

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

Indoor Winter Farmers Market | Crawford Hall – Graham Park

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

Farmers Market – Holiday Bazaar | Crawford Hall – Graham Park

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

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

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

Moving Beyond Bars | Rochester Art Center

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

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

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

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

December 21

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December 21 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Christmas Cookie Open House | Becca’s Sweet Tooth

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December 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Holiday Photos | Forager Brewery

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

Holiday Market at Forager Brewery

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

Sleigh Rides | Forager Brewery

December 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Family Photos | Forager Brewery

December 21 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

PREMIER LEAGUE – Aston Villa vs. Manchester United | Little Thistle Brewing

December 22

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

Visit Santa Claus | Apache Mall

December 22 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Mystery Book Club | Rochester Public Library

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

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Game Night hosted by Game Haven | LTS Brewing

December 22 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Night Club 2 Step – classes | Blue Moon Ballroom

December 23

December 23 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Visit Santa Claus | Apache Mall

December 23 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Cardboard Creations! | Rochester Public Library

December 23 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Cardboard Creations! | Rochester Public Library

December 23 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Craft & Chat | Rochester Public Library

December 23 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Star Wars Unlimited Tuesdays | Gamez & More

December 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

December 24

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

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

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

Moving Beyond Bars | Rochester Art Center

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

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

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

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

December 24 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Visit Santa Claus | Apache Mall

December 24 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Hump Day Happy Hour | LTS Brewing

December 25

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

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

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

Family Dance Party! | Rochester Public LIbrary

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

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

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

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

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

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

December 25 @ 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Social Worker Hours | Rochester Public Library

December 26

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

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

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

Moving Beyond Bars | Rochester Art Center

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

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

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

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

December 26 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Champagne Seltzer 4-Pack Release | LTS Brewing

December 26 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

PREMIER LEAGUE – Manchester United vs. Newcastle United | Little Thistle Brewing

December 27

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

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

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

Moving Beyond Bars | Rochester Art Center

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

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

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

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

December 27 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

PREMIER LEAGUE – Chelsea vs. Aston Villa | Little Thistle Brewing

December 28

December 28 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

PREMIER LEAGUE – Crystal Palace vs. Tottenham Hotspur | Little Thistle Brewing

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

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

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

Moving Beyond Bars | Rochester Art Center

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

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

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

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

December 28 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Gift Wrapping and Brews! | LTS Brewing

December 29

December 29 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Winter Break Camp | Miss Angie’s Place

December 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dancing Downtown | Peace Plaza Downtown

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

Puzzle Night | LTS Brewing

December 29 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Night Club 2 Step – classes | Blue Moon Ballroom

December 30

December 30 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Winter Break Camp | Miss Angie’s Place

December 30 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Cardboard Creations! | Rochester Public Library

December 30 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Cardboard Creations! | Rochester Public Library

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

Craft & Chat | Rochester Public Library

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

Star Wars Unlimited Tuesdays | Gamez & More

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

Art Social | Forager Brewery

December 31

December 31 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Winter Break Camp | Miss Angie’s Place

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

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

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

Moving Beyond Bars | Rochester Art Center

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

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

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

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

December 31 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Curling & Cocktails | Rochester Recreation Center

January 1

January 1, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Preschool Dance Party | Rochester Public Library

January 1, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Family Dance Party! | Rochester Public LIbrary

January 1, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exhibition: Celebrations in Fiber | Rochester Art Center

January 1, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Moving Beyond Bars | Rochester Art Center

January 1, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

January 1, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

January 2

January 2, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

January 2, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Moving Beyond Bars | Rochester Art Center

January 2, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

January 2, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

January 3

January 3, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Polar Bear Prediction Run | Minneota Threads

January 3, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Indoor Winter Farmers Market | Crawford Hall – Graham Park

January 3, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erin Smith: Hard Copy | Rochester Art Center

January 3, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

January 3, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Moving Beyond Bars | Rochester Art Center

January 3, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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