Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau - Family Friendly Events

RACE Exhibit: Are We So Different?

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:02:46 GMT

Date(s): Jul. 26-31, & Aug. 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30-Sep. 4, 2010
Time: Monday through Thursday 9:30am to 9pm; Friday 9:30am to 5:30pm; Saturday 9:30am to 1:30pm
Price: Free
Location: Rochester Public Library

RACE: Are we so different? is open to the public and is free. A tour takes anywhere between 20 minutes for young children and two hours for adults. This exhibit helps communities understand what race is and what it is not, and will offer individual visitors critical tools to recognize race and racism in their own lives.

Five Centuries of Medicine in Art

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:23:49 GMT

Date(s): Jul. 28-Aug. 1, & Aug. 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 2010
Time: Wed., Fri., & Sat. 10am-5pm, Thurs. 10am-9pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
Price: $5 adults, $3 seniors age 62 and up, Free for children, students, members, and Olmsted County Residents
Location: Rochester Art Center

This exhibition will feature art from the collection of Bruce and Lois Fye. It features more than 250 prints and engravings depicting a broad range of medical themes.

Deer Creek Speedway Points Night

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:05:28 GMT

Date(s): Jul. 31, & Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2010
Time: 6pm
Price: $12, Children 12 and under Free
Location: Deer Creek Speedway

Stock car races.

Mayowood Mansion Tour

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:45:53 GMT

Date(s): Jul. 31, & Aug. 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 2010
Time: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Price: Adults: $12, Youth 15 and under: $5
Location: Mayowood Mansion

A National Historic Site. The home of Drs. CH and CW Mayo. The three-story Italian villa, with various gardens, was home to three generations of the Mayo family. Tour guides relate personal anecdotes while showing the heirloom collectibles and furnishings in each room. Purchase tickets at the entrance gate 20 minutes before the tour. Call for tour availability.

Assisi Heights Tour

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:24:53 GMT

Date(s): Jul. 31, & Aug. 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 2010
Time: 2pm
Price: Donations accepted
Location: Assisi Heights

Assisi Heights is home of the Sisters of St. Francis. Tours available every Monday and Saturday. Please call to make a reservation.

Rochester Downtown Farmers Market

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:03:35 GMT

Date(s): Jul. 31, & Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, & Sep. 4, 2010
Time: 7:30am-Noon
Price: Free Admission
Location: Rochester Downtown Farmers Market

The Rochester Downtown Farmers Market has a wide selection of locally grown produce, meats, plants & flowers, baked goods, cheese, eggs, preserves and specialty items from a host of neighboring farmers. Music and performances, chef demos, Master Gardeners and special events throughout the season.

Oliver by Words Players

Fri, 28 May 2010 09:45:45 GMT

Date(s): Jul. 31, 2010
Time: Thurs. & Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 10am & 7pm, Sunday at 6pm
Location: History Center of Olmsted County

Dickens’ most famous story-made-musical.

Beep Baseball World Series

Wed, 26 May 2010 09:53:24 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 1-7, 2010
Time: Visit website for details
Location: Fuad Mansour Sports Complex

Sight-impaired and blind baseball players converge on the
11th annual World Series of Beep Baseball presented by Qwest. The 2010 World Series will host 20 teams, including an international team from Taiwan and four teams new since 2007. The Rochester Amateur Sports Commission (RASC) coordinates the 2010 World Series at the Fuad Mansour Sports Complex.

Sunday Garden Tours & Activities

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 1, 8, 2010
Time: Noon-3pm
Price: Free Admission
Location: Mayowood Mansion

Courtesy of Historic Mayowood Master Gardeners. Children’s activities each Sunday.

Down By the Riverside Concerts - Mojo & the Bayou Gypsies (Zydeco)

Tue, 11 May 2010 11:10:15 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 1, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM
Price: Free
Location: Mayo Park

This rousing group of Zydeco and Cajun performers rock the house ala Luzianne! This is foot-stompin’ bayou boogie! Put on your best dancin’ shoes, your finest Mardi Gras duds, and catch a lifetime memory with Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies…”the mos’ fun y’all ever gonna have wit’ y’all’s clothes on!”

Honkers Baseball

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:21:57 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 1, 2, 2010
Time: 1:05pm
Price: General Admission: Adult $6, Child/Senior $5, 3 yrs & under Free
Location: Mayo Field

Summer Collegiate Baseball. Rochester Honkers vs. Brainerd Lunkers

Heritage House Tour

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:38:54 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 2010
Time: 1pm-3:30pm
Price: $4 adults, $3 students/senior citizens
Location: Heritage House

Heritage House, located in Central Park, Rochester’s 1856 town square, exemplifies the way of life of a middle class family in the late 1800s.

I Can (Trout) Fish

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:00:57 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - Noon
Price: Free but state park permit required
Location: Whitewater State Park

es you can! You can trout fish right here in Whitewater State Park! Join us at the South Picnic Area for a fun time fishing. Rods, reels, and tackle will be provided at this activity designed to introduce trout fishing to inexperienced anglers, families and youth groups. Youngsters must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own bait; worms often work best. This program will be offered at Whitewater every Sunday through August 29.

Rochester Carillion Concert

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:37:30 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, & Sep. 6, 2010
Time: 4:45pm-5:15pm & 7pm-7:30pm
Price: FREE
Location: Plummer Building

The music of the Rochester Carillon serenades Mayo Clinic patients and visitors, the city of Rochester and surrounding countryside. The Carillon concerts last 30 minutes or more.

The tower atop the Plummer Building downtown, houses the Rochester carillon. A variety of music is played during each carillon concert to reflect the diversity of the patients and visitors who come to Mayo Clinic. The Mayo brothers had a vision of innovative treatment for the body. With the addition of the Rochester Carillon, they also provided the tradition of wonderful music to soothe the heart and soul.

Harmony for Mayo presents Gypsy Mania

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:32:00 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 2, 2010
Time: 12:10pm-1pm
Price: Free
Location: Peace Plaza Downtown

Gypsy Jazz
Rain location: Barbara Woodward Lips Atrium (Charlton building, subway level)

Olmsted County Fair

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:40:37 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 2-8, 2010
Location: Olmsted County Fairgrounds & Graham Arenas

Family Fun Night at the House of Bounce

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:39:52 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 2010
Time: 6pm-8:30pm
Price: $11 one child, $20 two children, $28 three children, $34 four children (two free adults per family) plus tax.
Location: House of Bounce

Every Monday & Wednesday. Cost includes bouncing, slice of pizza and a pop for all family members.

Tuesday Noonday Recital

Mon, 17 May 2010 08:23:59 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010
Time: 12:20pm-12:50pm
Price: Free
Location: Christ United Methodist Church

Come and hear some of the most talented concert pianists from various college and university facilities in the upper Midwest play the Bosendorfer Imperial Grand Piano.

Rochester Carillon Concert

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:41:49 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, & Sep. 7, 2010
Time: 4:45-5:15pm
Price: FREE
Location: Plummer Building

The music of the Rochester Carillon serenades Mayo Clinic patients and visitors, the city of Rochester and surrounding countryside. The Carillon concerts last 30 minutes or more.

Free Movie - Percy Jackson $ The Olympians

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:53:52 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 4-5, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
Price: Free
Location: Galaxy 14 Cine

See free family movies – This week is Percy Jackson & the Olympians.

Alpha Yaya Diallo (African)

Wed, 12 May 2010 11:20:01 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 4, 2010
Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $13.50 & $15.00
Location: Rochester Civic Theatre

In the past few years Vancouver, Canada has been home to one of the most exciting and versatile African musicians anywhere, Guinean guitarist Alpha Yaya Diallo. With his intoxicating mix of timeless and contemporary sounds, Diallo’s live performances – whether solo or with his band Bafing – have become legendary. Diallo’s talents are diverse. His dexterous acoustic and electric guitar playing, with its fluid and compelling melodic lines, places him in the front ranks of African axemen. In addition he doubles with skill on balafon (a wooden xylophone) and on percussion.

Rochester Carillon Concert

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:49:25 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, & Sep. 1, 8, 2010
Time: 12pm-12:30pm & 4:45-5:15pm
Price: FREE
Location: Plummer Building

The music of the Rochester Carillon serenades Mayo Clinic patients and visitors, the city of Rochester and surrounding countryside. The Carillon concerts last 30 minutes or more.

Rochester Carillon Concert

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:49:41 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, & Sep. 1, 8, 2010
Time: 12pm-12:30pm & 4:45-5:15pm
Price: FREE
Location: Plummer Building

The music of the Rochester Carillon serenades Mayo Clinic patients and visitors, the city of Rochester and surrounding countryside. The Carillon concerts last 30 minutes or more.

Rochester Waterski Shows

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:40:09 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, & Sep. 1, 2010
Time: Show starts at 7pm
Price: Free
Location: Fisherman's Inn on Lake Zumbro

Join us every Wednesday evening at 7 pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day, at Fisherman’s Inn on Lake Zumbro.

Plummer House Tour

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:11:47 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2010
Time: Noon-6pm
Price: $5 per person
Location: Plummer House of the Arts

Self-guided tour. 49-room mansion with many innovations built far advanced for its time by Dr. Henry S. Plummer. This Tudor-style mansion sits on 11 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, consisting of formal gardens, bird trail, quarry and water tower.

Thursdays on First and Third

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:13:35 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, & Sep. 2, 2010
Time: 11am-8:30pm
Price: Free Admission
Location: Peace Plaza Downtown

Summer Market & Music Festival

Rochester Carillon Concert

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:53:13 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, & Sep. 2, 9, 2010
Time: 8:30pm-9:00pm during Thursdays on first market season, 4:45-5:15pm normally on Thursdays
Price: FREE
Location: Plummer Building

The music of the Rochester Carillon serenades Mayo Clinic patients and visitors, the city of Rochester and surrounding countryside. The Carillon concerts last 30 minutes or more.

Movies on the Barn

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:05:55 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 6, 2010
Time: Dusk
Price: Free
Location: History Center of Olmsted County

“Hoodwinked”
Bring your own seating – lawn chairs or blankets. Concession stands (popcorn, pop & candy) will be available for sale by the History Center during the movie.

Rochester Carillon Concert

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:56:13 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, & Sep. 3, 10, 2010
Time: 12pm-12:30pm & 4:45-5:15pm
Price: FREE
Location: Plummer Building

The music of the Rochester Carillon serenades Mayo Clinic patients and visitors, the city of Rochester and surrounding countryside. The Carillon concerts last 30 minutes or more.

Rochester Carillon Concert

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:56:17 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, & Sep. 3, 10, 2010
Time: 12pm-12:30pm & 4:45-5:15pm
Price: FREE
Location: Plummer Building

The music of the Rochester Carillon serenades Mayo Clinic patients and visitors, the city of Rochester and surrounding countryside. The Carillon concerts last 30 minutes or more.

Berne Swissfest

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:47:03 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 7-8, 2010
Time: Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday 10am-4pm
Price: Free admission & parking
Location: Berne Swissfest

Once a year the descendants of the Swiss settlers bring Berne back to life. More than thousand visitors come to see the festival each August, conceived as a means of keeping the Swiss heritage alive and vital. Visitors come from many states and even some foreign countries to see this Swiss Festival.

Sheldon Brass Band

Thu, 27 May 2010 16:47:41 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 7, 2010
Time: 7pm
Price: Adults $15, Students $8
Location: Sheldon Theatre

Join the Sheldon Theatre Brass Band for their annual River City Days Concert.

Down By the Riverside Concerts - Johnny Winter (Blues/Rock)

Tue, 11 May 2010 11:15:27 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 8, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM
Price: Free
Location: Mayo Park

One of the most respected singers and influential guitar players in the blues/rock genre, Johnny Winter moves seamlessly from primal country blues to authentic Texas funk to scorching electric slide guitar. In 2003, Winter was ranked 74th in Rolling Stone magazine list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”.

Cave Sunday

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:31:04 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 8, 22, 2010
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Price: $2 adults, $1 Children
Location: Quarry Hill Nature Center

Find out about the Park’s many historical structures before we head to the cave. After we visit the cave, participants may join in on an optional hike to our featured site. Pre-registration is strongly recommended to ensure placement.

Harmony for Mayo presents Martin Zellar

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:29:30 GMT

Date(s): Aug. 9, 2010
Time: 12:10pm-1pm
Price: Free
Location: Peace Plaza Downtown

Original Country-Rock.
Rain location: Barbara Woodward Lips Atrium (Charlton building, subway level)