Downtown Rochester’s Clean and Safe Ambassadors will be jumping in once again to clean the downtown portion of the Zumbro River July 1. The event marks the second anniversary of the Clean and Safe Ambassador Program, which launched in July 2020 with support from the downtown special service district, Mayo Clinic, and the City of Rochester.  Read More

If you're late for a very important date with a Summer in the City activity, have no fear! Grab-and-go or made to order, here are the to-go options from nearby downtown restaurants to save the day while you savor the fun.  Read More

Get your daily dose of delight with Summer in the City presented by the Rochester Downtown Alliance. Every day of the week this summer will have something happening within the 44 blocks of downtown. Let’s preview the fun to be had!  Read More

A byproduct of the pandemic, Sidewalk Sessions showcases local and regional musicians throughout downtown's public spaces. This year, find them performing select dates in Peace Plaza. Here's a look at who is up next for this free outdoor music series May 16 through August 5!  Read More

Spring has sprung, and it's time to get moving outside. Grab your fitness gear out from the back of the closet and join in on the free fitness classes in downtown Rochester! With more class types and dates in 2022, let's look ahead at Fresh Air Fitness presented by the Rochester Downtown Alliance and Winona State University, Rochester's Campus Activity Board!  Read More

With more food and beverage vendors than ever before, Thursdays Downtown has delectable delights and beautiful beverages for whenever hunger and thirst strike. Here are the recommended menu items from this year's Thursdays Downtown vendors.  Read More

Made for hanging with friends outdoors, good food, and great music, summer nights are upon us once again! Another thing that combines all that is Thursdays Downtown 2022. You bring your crew; we provide this musical line-up!  Read More