Family Friendly Events in Downtown Rochester, Mn

Seasame Street Live! "Elmo Ready for Action" -- Mayo Civic Center

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:52:02 GMT

Mayo Civic Center, Sep. 9, 10, 2008

Calling all super heroes! Super Grover needs your help! Come discover what it takes to get your inner hero ready for action!

Time: Tue 7pm, Wed 10:30am & 7pm,
Price: Tickets range from $9-$12

Kevin Locke -- Rochester Civic Music-Riverside Concerts

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:23:10 GMT

Rochester Civic Music-Riverside Concerts, Mar. 7, 2009

Concert at Presentation Hall. A Lakota dancer, indigenous flute player and traditional storyteller.

Time: 7:30pm
Price: Non-member prices: $25 Adult, $24 Senior; Member Prices: $22.50 Adult, $21.75 Senior

Rochester Concert Band & Choir -Valentine Concert -- Rochester Civic Music-Riverside Concerts

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:26:54 GMT

Rochester Civic Music-Riverside Concerts, Feb. 14, 2009

Concert at Presentation Hall. Chuck Blattner directs these hometown virtuosos in a Valentine spectacular.

Time: 7:30pm
Price: Non-member prices: $25 Adult, $24 Senior; Member Prices: $22.50 Adult, $21.75 Senior

Rochester Concert & Band Choir -- Rochester Civic Music-Riverside Concerts

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:58:55 GMT

Rochester Civic Music-Riverside Concerts, Dec. 6, 2008

Concert at Presentation Hall. Chuck Blattner leads this community ensemble in Rochester’s annual holiday celebration.

Time: 7:30pm
Price: Non-member prices: $25 Adult, $24 Senior; Member Prices: $22.50 Adult, $21.75 Senior

Heritage House -- Heritage House

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:08:59 GMT

Heritage House, Aug. 21, 24, 26, 28, 31, 2008

This historic home exhibits the way of life of middle-class families from 125 years ago, and is authentically furnished with antiques, quilts, dolls, & china, plus a beautifully manicured garden.

Time: 1pm-3:30pm
Price: $2 Adults, $1.50 Students, Seniors

Plain Hearts -- Rochester Repertory Theatre

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:23:17 GMT

Rochester Repertory Theatre, Sep. 12-13, 18-20, 25-27, & Oct. 2-4, 2008

The musical, Plain Hearts, takes us along on the travels of a band of women as they move from town to town in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, & Wisconsin.

Time: Thur, Fri, Sat: 5:30PM-8:00PM
Price: $22

Humanities iin Medicine -- Mayo Clinic

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:44:57 GMT

Mayo Clinic, Aug. 25, 2008

Becky Schlegel Trio will perform bluegrass music. The concert will be held in the Harwick Building courtyard.

Time: 12:10-1pm
Price: Free

Folk Music for Families -- Rochester Public Library

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:42:30 GMT

Rochester Public Library, Sep. 27, 2008

Join recording artists Sparky and Rhonda Rucker for a family concert of toe-tapping musical fun!

Time: 10:30 am
Price: Free

Family Film Program -- Rochester Public Library

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:30:54 GMT

Rochester Public Library, Sep. 20, 2008

Our fall film program features three hilarious farmyard tales written by favorite picture book author Doreen Cronin: Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Types. Auditorium.

Time: 10:30 am
Price: Free

Family Film: Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel -- Rochester Public Library

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:12:22 GMT

Rochester Public Library, Sep. 13, 2008

In this animated musical adaptation of the classic children’s book, Mike Mulligan and his loyal steam shovel attempt to dig a cellar for the new Town Hall in just one day.

Time: 10:30 am
Price: Free

Family Film Program -- Rochester Public Library

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:58:25 GMT

Rochester Public Library, Sep. 6, 2008

Miss Nelson is Missing and Miss Nelson is Back. Rowdy students take advantage of their kind teacher Miss Nelson until one day she disappears. Shown in the auditorium.

Time: 10:30 am
Price: Free

Oscar the Clown in Becca's Break -- Rochester Public Library

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:01:24 GMT

Rochester Public Library, Aug. 20, 2008

There are gigles galore when Oscar the Clown and Becca visit the library with craxy antics and musical surprises! auditorium seating is limited to 250 peolple.

Time: 10 am and 1 pm
Price: Free

Sit-Stay-Read -- Rochester Public Library

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:54:27 GMT

Rochester Public Library, Aug. 25, 2008

Read aloud for 20 minutes to a friendly therapy dog. Reading times are 6:30 pm, 6:50 pm and 7:10 pm. When registering online, please enter your preferred dog and time in the email address box. Dogs and times will be assigned on a first come first served basis. Only registered child and accompanying adult should attend. Register online or by calling 507-328-2303.

Time: 6:30 pm
Price: Free

Channel One Celebrates Empty Bowls 2008 -- Rochester Art Center

Thu, 29 May 2008 11:24:28 GMT

Rochester Art Center, Oct. 16, 2008

Fundraiser to support hunger relief work.

Time: 11 am- 8 pm
Price: $15 per person, $30 Family

Cinderella -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:27:51 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Feb. 13, 19, 20, 2009

The wicked stepmother and her daughters, the charming Prince, glass slippers, magical Fairy Godmother, and of course hardworking Cinderella are all here in this retelling of the classic fairy tale. Produced by The Kahler Grand Hotel.

Time: 7 pm
Price: Adults $17, Seniors $14 and Students $12

Festival of Trees -- Mayo Civic Center

Tue, 20 May 2008 12:37:05 GMT

Mayo Civic Center, Nov. 25-30, 2008

Fundraiser for Hiawatha Homes.

Time: Thurs.-Sat. 11 am- 7 pm, Sun. 11 am- 4 pm
Price: Adults $5, Seniors $4 and Children 2-12 $3

Cinderella -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:31:41 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Feb. 15, 22, 2009

The wicked stepmother and her daughters, the charming Prince, glass slippers, magical Fairy Godmother, and of course hardworking Cinderella are all here in this retelling of the classic fairy tale.

Time: 2 pm
Price: Adults $17, Seniors $14 and Students $12

Cinderella -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:30:58 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Feb. 14, 21, 2009

The wicked stepmother and her daughters, the charming Prince, glass slippers, magical Fairy Godmother, and of course hardworking Cinderella are all here in this retelling of the classic fairy tale.

Time: 2 and 7 pm
Price: Adults $17, Seniors $14 and Students $12

The One and Only- A Christmas Carol -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:12:58 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Dec. 14, 21, 2008

30 characters, 13 locations, 4 ghosts an old miser, and only one actor. Artistic Director Greg Miller performs all parts.

Time: 7:30 pm
Price: Adults $22, Seniors $19 and Students $12

The One and Only- A Christmas Carol -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:11:33 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Dec. 12-13, 19-20, 2008

30 characters, 13 locations, 4 ghosts an old miser, and only one actor. Artistic Director Greg Miller performs all parts.

Time: 8 pm
Price: Adults $22, Seniors $19 and Students $12

The One and Only- A Christmas Carol -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:10:30 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Dec. 18, 2008

30 characters, 13 locations, 4 ghosts an old miser, and only one actor. Artistic Director Greg Miller performs all parts.

Time: 7:30 pm
Price: Adults $22, Seniors $19 and Students $12

Honk! -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:04:45 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Nov. 23, 30, 2008

Based on Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Ugly Duckling”, Honk! is an comic musical for the whole family.

Time: 2 pm
Price: Adults $22, Seniors $19 and Students $12

Honk! -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:03:43 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Nov. 22, 29, 2008

Based on Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Ugly Duckling”, Honk! is an comic musical for the whole family.

Time: 2 and 7 pm
Price: Adults $22, Seniors $19 and Students $12

Honk! -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 10:53:48 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Nov. 21, 28, 2008

Based on Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Ugly Duckling”, Honk! is an comic musical for the whole family.

Time: 7 pm
Price: Adults $22, Seniors $19 and Students $12

The Great Russian Nutcracker -- Mayo Civic Center

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:56:41 GMT

Mayo Civic Center, Dec. 6, 2008

The Moscow Ballet will present it’s 17th annual American holiday tour.

Time: 3 pm
Price: $65, $45, $35 and $25

Movies Under the Stars -- History Center of Olmsted County

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:56:26 GMT

History Center of Olmsted County, Aug. 22, 2008

Showing “Gone With the Wind”. Please bring your own chairs or blankets. Refreshments will be available for sale. In case of rain, the screening will be held indoors at the adjacent museum. Sponsored by Think Bank.

Time: Dusk
Price: Free

Art Walk -- Downtown Rochester

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:19:06 GMT

Downtown Rochester, Sep. 4, & Oct. 2, & Nov. 6, & Dec. 4, 2008

Visit downtown Rochester businesses, studios and galleries the first Thursday of EVERY month from 7-10pm for an evening of refreshments, entertainment and one-on-one conversations with local artisans. Admission is free, however, if you purchase a 2008 Rochester Art Walk cup from one of the participating businesses, you will also enjoy an entire year of membership benefits, including e-mail updates and an extra something special (treats, offers, discounts) at each of your stops along the Art Walk route. The martini-shaped, glow-in-the-dark cup is $12.

Time: 7pm-10pm
Price: Free

Thursdays on First -- Peace Plaza

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:34:38 GMT

Peace Plaza , Sep. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2008

Weekly market. Vendors, food and entertainment.

Time: 11 am-6 pm
Price: Free

Thursdays on First -- Peace Plaza

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:04:19 GMT

Peace Plaza , Aug. 21, 28, 2008

Weekly market. Vendors, food and entertainment.

Time: 11 am-8:30 pm
Price: Free

Family Days -- Rochester Art Center

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:43:59 GMT

Rochester Art Center, Sep. 6, & Oct. 4, & Nov. 1, & Dec. 6, 2008

Hands on activities, docent guided tours and take-home family guides. Free admission all day.

Time: 1-4 pm
Price: Free

Magician Bob Miller -- Dos Amigos II

Thu, 24 May 2007 09:33:34 GMT

Dos Amigos II, Aug. 25, & Sep. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2008

Tableside magic and balloons.

Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Price: Free

Gingerbread Craft Show -- Mayo Civic Center

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:50:28 GMT

Mayo Civic Center, Dec. 20-21, 2008

Time: Sat. 10 am -5 pm, Sun. 11 am - 4 pm
Price: $2.50 Adults, Children 12 and under free