Event Calendar

Immerse yourself in the timeless culture of the Old Order Amish as we journey down roads less traveled through Minnesota's largest Amish settlements. This enriching, scenic tour affords the opportunity to observe and learn first-hand about the Amish way of life, view one-room country schoolshouses, observe horse and buggy travel, attend an Amish produce auction, visit Amish craft shops and bakeries, browse handcrafted furniture, quilts, baskets, and foodstuffs, and chat with Amish farmers, craf... Visit Website

Piano and saxophone jazz.

Incredibly fun and dynactic show celebratingnsome of the greatest pop/rock songs ever written. Guest appearance by: Brandon Sampson, The Laurels String Quartet and Alison Scott  Beer and Wine Bar opens at 6:30 PM

Find and keep fossils! Bring transportation, as the site is nine miles from the park

Discover the ghost town of Beaver, MN, abandoned after repeated flooding in the 1930s. Learn more about the history of Whitewater Valley, and read from local conservationist Richard Dorer’s book of poems titled, “The Ghost Tree Speaks” at his final resting place.

Lingua Luna is a Minneapolis-based contemporary folk trio who began their musical collaboration after years of friendship. Their music stems from their classical training as well as improvisation and often includes beautiful acoustic harmonies. We offer wine tastings daily during all of our regular hours. You may choose a full wine tasting, a flight of three or a glass of your favorite. Let our friendly and knowledgeable staff guide you through your tasting experience while you enjoy the music!

Reno Sweeney is a six-piece, Minneapolis based ‘30s and 40’s revival band that performs a mix of jazz standards and original tunes. We offer wine tastings daily during all of our regular hours. You may choose a full wine tasting, a flight of three or a glass of your favorite. Let our friendly and knowledgeable staff guide you through your tasting experience while you enjoy the music!

John Paulson (sax & flute) and Eric Heukeshoven (piano) have been performing together for over 25 years and they are both on the music faculty at Saint Mary's University in Winona, MN. They will be playing their usual superb blend of recognizable jazz standards, light bossa novas and blues.

Please join us for family story time  fun presented by Children's  Librarian, Heather Acerrol 

This musical set on an island paradise during World War II, sensitively and candidly explores the issue of racial prejudice through the telling of two parallel love stories.

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 M... Visit Website

Live music event featuring: Elton Hills Drive The Laurels String Quartet Brandon Sampson (Six Mile Grove) Alison Scott Ashleigh Still Fresh off their inaugural performance before a capacity crowd in St. Paul’s popular new Amsterdam Hall on Valentine’s Day, the Rochester five-piece tribute band Elton Hills Drive brings their crowd pleasing and musically ambitious tribute to the very best music of Elton John to the Rochester Civic Theatre. From “Funeral for a Friend,“ to &l... Visit Website

Join our Friends from the Rochester Music Guild in a celebration of spring.with the Guilds Garden of Note Sargent's Nursery Voucher Sale.  Bury as many $25.00 voucher's as you will spend, Sargent's donates 20% of each $25.00 voucher to the Rochester Music Guild. Contact information above. Exclusion's are grills, weddings and landscaping design.

Experience the historic home of three generations of the Mayo family. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start of tour.  Purchase admission at the main entrance.  Special Nooks and Crannies Tours ($20/person) will be offered on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 3:00pm. These special tours do include going up and down numberous flights of stairs, numbers are limited.

Longtime friends and notable artists Harold Grabitske and Ivan Whillock, who often showed work together in the early days of their art careers, found each other again through a class at Crossings. Now, an exhibit of their retrospective and current works will be at the art gallery May 1-31. A public reception is Sun., May 6, at 2 p.m. Whillock and Grabitske roomed together at college, attended summer arts classes at Grand Marais together, eventually showed together, had long conversations about a... Visit Website

Over $100 worth of Value for only $10. This button gets you into three great events during the opening weekend of the Great River Shakespeare Festival, 2012. Events are a post show reception on Friday June 22nd, featuring refreshments and a live band, an afternoon reception with free admission to the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona, MN, on Saturday June 23rd, and a picnic reception with live music following the matinee performance on Sunday June 24th. Buttons may be picked up at the GRSF B... Visit Website

Come explore the early years of the world-famous Mayo Clinic. Experience the homes and lives of pioneering doctors. This narrated one hour tour will be one you will always remember. Highlights: Foundation House ~ "Pill Hill" National Residential Historic District ~ Plummer House ~ History Center of Olmsted County ~ Mayowood Historic Corridor ~ Historic Mayowood Mansion ~ Saint Marys Hospital Campus & Chapel ~ Assisi Heights ~ Calvary Episcopal Church ~ Fe... Visit Website

The main outdoor Market is open every Saturday, rain or shine, from the first Saturday in May through the last Saturday in October.  All of the RDFM's 100 vendors are local growers who live and farm/garden within 50 miles of Rochester, MN.  No pets are allowed in the Market vending areas (except service animals).

Bring your ink stamp and play for prizes. Grab something from the kitchen before you play. Check out the menu.

Karaoke every Wed-Sat

Assisi Heights is home of the Sisters of St. Francis. Tours available by appointment most Mondays and Saturdays at 2pm. Please call 507-282-7441 to make a reservation.

Come help the rare Blanding's Turtle cross a busy road to their nesting site! Space is limited, call for reservations.

The Average Janes are back by popular demand. They sing a wide variety of music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today. They also perform a little Country...without the twang! We offer wine tastings daily during all of our regular hours. You may choose a full wine tasting, a flight of three or a glass of your favorite. Let our friendly and knowledgeable staff guide you through your tasting experience while you enjoy the music!

Relax and enjoy the scenic beauty and unique culture of the Upper Mississippi River Valley, rated among the top scenic drives in America. We'll journey through picturesque "Bluff Country" on your way to the mighty river where we'll visit wildlife refuges, apple orchards, a magical toy shop that is the largest in the country, the National Eagle Center, a marina along magnificant Lake Pepin, and scenic overlooks that provide spectucaular views of the broad river valley, its steep bluffs... Visit Website

Med City 2012, May 27th. Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay, 20 Miler. May 27, 5K, Kids Run. Fitness Expo on Saturday, May 26th at the Mayo Civic Center- Exhibit Hall. 2012 Special Guest Jeff Galloway (U.S. Olympian & the Nation's Leading Running Coach)