Ferris Bueller Day in Downtown Rochester

August 17 is dubbed Ferris Bueller Day in Downtown Rochester! In honor of the next Movies in the Park flick, play hooky with these fun things to do before or after attending Movies in the Park presented by Premier Banks.

Market for All is a series of themed farmers market events in August aiming to celebrate diversity and inclusiveness, connect people over food, and reduce barriers to healthy food access. We have multicultural chef demos lined up for Saturdays and numerous other activities planned!
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Visit Rochester Public Library’s amazing BookBike & ArtCart to get started on your Summer Playlist, create incredible art, or check out books & DVDs!
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Shop ‘til you drop (but not from walking!)! Within a 44-block district, discover quaint, trendy boutiques, hunt-and-find antiques, and everything in between. Find a tailor-made suit for a special occasion or that one-of-a-kind gift for an upcoming event; it all can be found in downtown Rochester!

Produced for North America by the Science Museum of Minnesota in collaboration with Heureka, The Finnish Science Centre, Mental Health: Mind Matters is a multidimensional, hands-on exhibit designed to bring greater understanding about mental health to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Mind Matters is designed to inspire awareness and engagement on a timely, urgent and often sensitive topic for people, families and communities. Mind Matters features immersive content around how our society defines mental illness, what it’s like to live with a mental illness, healthy expressions of emotions, and resources to help visitors explore for their own mental health needs.
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

LIVE at The Loop brings in the hottest DJ's locally and nationally every weekend to transform your night from just another Saturday night to an unforgettable experience.
Time: 7 to 11 p.m.

Live at Kathy's Pub brings the best live music to Downtown Rochester with local, national and international bands playing different genres of music every weekend. Come on down to listen, dance, party, mingle and see awesome bands!
Time: 10 p.m.

LIVE at The Loop brings in the hottest DJ's locally and nationally every weekend to transform your night from just another Saturday night to an unforgettable experience.
Time: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. August 18