Category: Community Events

On Saturday, June 15, Rochester families are encouraged to enjoy the Rochester Shakespeare Festival! This special event is taking place at Peace Plaza Downtown, and it promises to offer plenty of fun for everyone. There will be street performers showing off their skills, live music, kids’ activities, and much more! Throughout the day, people can […]

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Starting on Thursday, June 8, Rochester will host its special Thursdays Downtown event series! From that date through August, the downtown Rochester area will host a special street market that encourages residents to come out and enjoy some community fun with live music, great food, and attractive art pieces. This is a great excuse to […]

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Baseball has been through so many changes over the decades that a glimpse into its early history can be a unique experience. Rochester families will have an opportunity to enjoy that experience on Saturday, June 8, during a special game between the Rochester Roosters, and Rochester’s Police and Fire Departments. The Roosters bring historic 1860s […]

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On Saturday, May 18, Rochester area families can head out to this year’s Transportation Fair! Because this is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the event, the organizers are providing a number of terrific activities to take part in, including a special raffle. Visitors can explore the many service and industrial vehicles that help maintain our city. […]

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On Saturday, May 18, the History Center Of Olmsted County will play host a special event that can certainly “lift” your spirits! The Up-Up And Away event is a family-focused event hosted by the Veterans And Emergency Services Museum Round Table. Guests can take part in a ride on a tethered balloon throughout the day, […]

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On Saturday, June 1, you and your family can check out the Garden Fair event in Rochester! During this family friendly occasion, there will be games for kids, expert gardeners ready to discuss questions people have about their home gardens, and plenty of vendors on site. This special event is helping raise funds for homeless […]

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Rochester residents can look forward to finding a wide assortment of fresh, locally grown products thanks to the return of the Downtown Farmers Market! As of May 4, the market will once again open each Saturday. You can travel to the downtown market and find a number of healthy fruits and vegetables, while also enjoying […]

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Families are encouraged to bring their dog, or dogs, to take part in the Easter Biscuit Hunt! This is the tenth year this special holiday event will be hosted at Leashes And Leads Dog Park. There will be several special Easter Egg hunts for canines, with eggs containing fun dog treats! There will also be […]

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From Friday, April 12 through Saturday, April 20, Rochester residents can catch a number of different film screenings during the Rochester International Film Festival! The Rochester International Film Group is hosting this event, now in its twenty-fourth year bringing a wide array of interesting features to the area. A number of family-friendly and all-ages selections […]

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On Friday, April 12, the Allegro School Of Dance And Music will host its Rocester Ensemble Of Dance event, where you can thirty dancers show off a variety of styles and techniques. This event is appropriate for all ages, and everyone in attendance is welcome to stay for after-show refreshments, as well as a chance […]

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