Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau - Hobbies and Games Events

Rochester WinterFest X

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:01:22 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 2012
Time: Various
Location: Several locations

WinterFest takes place yearly during the first two weeks in February. WinterFest serves to promote wintertime activities for all ages while raising awareness and funds for area nonprofit organizations. There is a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities happening in the Rochester area so all can enjoy the Cabin Fever Days of February!

Saturday NCAA Football/Sunday NFL Ticket

Date(s): Feb. 4, 11, 2012
Time: 11:00 am to 11:00pm
Location: Dooley's Pub & Restaurant

Watch all of the games on 30 HD TV’s along with great food, drink and service. We have every game in College and Pro Football leading up to the Superbowl in February 2012.

Warm-up to the Polar Bear Plunge

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:01:28 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 4, 2012
Time: 8 am - 7 pm
Price: Varies by event
Location: Whistle Binkies on the Lake

The Warm-up will feature great fundraising activities including ice fishing, turkey bowling on the lake, volleyball, silent auction and more.

Let's Scrap

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:01:08 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 4, 2012
Time: Fri 6 pm - Midnight, Sat 8 am - 4 pm
Price: $30
Location: Uturn Coffeehouse & Event Center

"Let’s Scrap" two day scrapbooking event at Uturn. Bring your supplies, equipment and set up for 14 hours of scraping fun! "Let’s Scrap" hours: Friday, Feb. 3rd: 6:00 – midnight Saturday, Feb. 4th 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost only $30.00! Cost includes two day rental fee Friday Dinner (Meal and Drink) Saturday Lunch (Meal and Drink) Purchase a Special NEVER ENDING COFFEE CUP" for event. Free down town Parking. TO REGISTER Call Uturn at 507-282-7773. Uturn is located next to Rochester Feed and Seed Store (Hwy 14 & 63 in Rochester).

Hope It Don't Snow Scale Model Show

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:01:09 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 4, 2012
Time: 9 am - 4 pm
Price: Free
Location: Ramada Hotel & Conference Center

Open to scale modelers of all ages interested in aircraft, automobiles, armor, ships, figures and spacecraft. Nominal fee for displaying entries. Awards at the end of the show.

Bar Bingo at the Elks Lodge

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:01:22 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, & Mar. 5, 12, 2012
Time: 6:30 pm
Price: Fee for Bingo
Location: Elks Lodge

Bar Bingo Monday starts at 6:30 pm.

Dooley's Pub Bar Bingo

Date(s): Feb. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 2012
Time: Tuesday & Wednesday nights at 8:00pm
Location: Dooley's Pub & Restaurant

Dooley’s will have Bar Bingo every Tuesday & Wednesday Night from 8:00pm to close. Great prizes with lots of fun. We also have our late night happy hour so you can enjoy some tasty beverages!

Texas Hold Em

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 06:01:18 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 9, 16, 23, & Mar. 1, 8, 15, 2012
Time: 7 PM
Price: Free
Location: American Legion Post 92

Play cards! Grab a burger and fries from the kitchen before. Kitchen open 4-8 PM.

RCTC LIFE (Learning is Forever) A Priceless Gift - Your Story, Your Life

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:01:13 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2012
Time: 10 - 12 noon
Price: Member $21, nonmember $36
Location: RCTC Heintz Bldg. , Room HA 102

LIFE is a community outreach non-credit program offered by Rochester Community and Technical College’s Department of Continuing Education. No one else knows the stories of your life like you do. Through writing or telling, you may preserve your story, passing your wisdom to your children, grandchildren and beyond. In this 2 week course, we will explore the written word, and verbal storytelling. At the end of the class we will have at least one memory to pass along. No past writing or speaking experience is required; a simple format will be followed that allows anyone to tell a story. Instructor: Helen Chen

Regular Bingo Fridays

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:01:24 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 10, 17, 24, & Mar. 2, 9, 16, 2012
Time: Early Bird at 6:50 pm, Regular Bingo at 7:15 pm
Price: Fee for Bingo
Location: Elks Lodge

Regular bingo on Fridays, Early Bird and Regular bingo.

Club Salsa - Dance

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:01:30 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 10, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm - 11 pm
Price: $8 adults, $6 students
Location: Blue Moon Ballroom

Club Salsa – Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue, ChaCha 7:30 pm Salsa lesson, Dance 8 pm – 11 pm.

SocialICE: Live Ice Carving Event

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:59:51 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 11, 2012
Time: 1-4pm
Price: FREE
Location: Peace Plaza Downtown

Don’t miss out on this great family-friendly activity during the day Saturday, as part of the SocialICE activities held on the Peace Plaza. Maurie Pearson, one of the ice sculptors of the SocialICE event will be hosting live ice carving demonstrations. Pearson is a nationally acclaimed professional ice sculptor who owns Black River Ice Sculptures based out of La Crosse, WI. Come witness Pearson transform a basic block of ice into beautiful ice sculptures right before your eyes! Be sure to bring the kids in order to participate in an interactive activity involving small heart shaped ice sculptures—just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Chester’s, Pescara and the Doubletree Hotel will be available on site at their ice bar with hot chocolate, cider and other wonderful warm beverages to keep you warm during this fun event!

Wine Tasting at Post Town Winery

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:01:21 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 11, & Mar. 10, & Apr. 14, & May. 12, 2012
Time: 2 to 7 pm. Last tasting starts at 6:30 pm
Price: $5
Location: Plaza14 Building Suite Six

Looking for an enjoyable Saturay afternoon event? Post Town Winery proudly opens it’s doors to visitors the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. This boutique winery will charm you the moment you step through the door. You will be welcomed with a keepsake engraved wine glass for your tasting pleasure, followed by a relaxing tasting experence with coffehouse style music, cheese and crackers and good conversation. During your visit, wander back to the tank room, the peaceful space where these SE MN grown grapes are fermented, aged and bottled to bring you a truely MN Grown minimally processed wine.

Polar Cubs Outdoor Day Camp

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:01:51 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 11, 2012
Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Price: Youth under 7 years of age = $5, youth 7-17 years of age = $20, adults 18+ = $10
Location: Gamehaven Scout Reservation

Family ice fishing, bowling, golf, curling, sleigh rides, sledding, s’mores, snow shoeing, etc… Benefiting Gamehaven Council, Boy Scouts of America.

Breakfast with the Birds

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:01:52 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 12, 2012
Time: 9 am - 10:30 am
Price: $5 per person - Pre-Registration required
Location: Quarry Hill Nature Center

Winter Bird Program featuring bird trapping, banding and release. Come enjoy a continental breakfast and learn about winter birds and Quarry Hill Nature Center’s participation in the Federal Bird Banding program. All ages are welcome. Benefiting Quarry Hill Nature Center.

Dog Sledding

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:01:53 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 12, 2012
Time: 11 am - 4 pm
Price: $5.00/person, $20/family max
Location: Quarry Hill Nature Center

Gee, Haw and Mush are the commands you will hear as you glide over the snow behind a team of sled dogs. This mini-experience introduces you to an exciting wilderness sport and the athletes themselves – Seppala Siberian sled dogs. Meet & greet these beautiful animals and then embark on a short ride in the field adjacent to Quarry Hill . If there is no snow, demo only. Benefits Quarry Hill Nature Center.

Rochester Astronomy Club

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:01:34 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 14, 2012
Time: 7 pm to 9 pm
Price: Free
Location: RCTC 4th floor, College Center

The Rochester Astronomy Club will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb 14th at Rochester Community Technical College from 7pm to 9pm on the 4th floor of the College Center. There will be a business meeting then a club member will speak on observing variable stars. Free and open to the public. Information and maps at www.rochesterskies.org. Questions to whatsup@pol.net