New at Thursdays Downtown
When you think of Thursdays Downtown, what comes to mind? If you thought "music," "arts," or "food," you nailed the main components of the event. But new in 2022, we're hoping you associate Thursdays Downtown with family fun, too! Let's find out about the latest addition and the new vendors below.
Mayo Clinic Family Nook
Thanks to a partnership with Mayo Clinic, Thursdays Downtown caters to the younger demographic now, too! The Mayo Clinic Family Nook is a family-friendly oasis for littles to teens to enjoy varying activities each week. Check out the following list of activations per week, with more to be confirmed!
July 7, 2022
Dr. Bob Balloon Artistry: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Giggle Givers balloon artist: 4 to 6 p.m.
D'Sievers live music 1 to 4 p.m.
Neon Green Studio Pop-Up Art Cart 1 to 4 p.m.
"Be your own artist" chalk art stations
Putt putt golf
Face painting and temporary tattoos
Lawn games
Bubbles
All activities listed above are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
July 14, 2022
Giggle Givers balloon artist: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
Neon Green Studio Pop-Up Art Cart 1 to 4 p.m.
Caricatures by Exaggerated Entertainment 1 to 4 p.m.
Bounce house basketball: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
Face painting and temporary tattoos
Lawn games
Bubbles
All activities listed above are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
July 21, 2022
Video game LED wall
Threshold Arts watercolor or soft pastel art
Neon Green Studio Pop-Up Art Cart 1 to 4 p.m.
Face painting and temporary tattoos
Lawn games
Bubbles
All activities listed above are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
July 28, 2022
Balloons by Kevin: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.
Neon Green Studio Pop-Up Art Cart 1 to 4 p.m.
"Be your own artist" chalk art stations
Ping pong, foosball, and giant chess
Face painting and temporary tattoos
Lawn games
Bubbles
All activities listed above are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
August 4, 2022
Balloons by Kevin: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.
Amanda Grace live music 1 to 4 p.m.
Kaptain Kirby the Trackless Train 1 to 6 p.m.
Bounce house
Neon Green Studio Pop-Up Art Cart 1 to 4 p.m.
Face painting and temporary tattoos
Lawn games
Bubbles
All activities listed above are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
August 11, 2022
Giggle Givers balloon artist: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
Putt putt golf
People's Food Co-op dessert sushi station 1 to 4 p.m.
Neon Green Studio Pop-Up Art Cart 1 to 4 p.m.
Face painting and temporary tattoos
Lawn games
Bubbles
All activities listed above are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
August 18, 2022
Giggle Givers balloon artist: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
Paradigm Dance Project performance 1 to 4 p.m.
Story time with Garden Party Books 1 to 4 p.m.
Neon Green Studio Pop-Up Art Cart 1 to 4 p.m.
Video game LED screens
People's Food Co-op dessert sushi station 1 to 4 p.m.
Face painting and temporary tattoos
Lawn games
Bubbles
All activities listed above are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Find stroller parking and a nursing and sensory tent within the Historic Chateau Theatre every week.
Vendors
The Thursdays Downtown vendor market is one of the main attractions of this staple summer event in downtown Rochester. To keep the market exciting, these businesses are first-time vendors at the event and they hope you check out what they have to offer!
Artisan
- CocoRoo Natural Skin Care
- Consistently Different Designs
- Cypress & Clay
- Garden View Weaver
- KaraLynn Jewelry
- Lakota Made
- One World Boutique
- Origami by Kannika
- Shakopee Candle Company
- Sweet Potato Jewelry
- Wild Edge Woodworking
- Willow’s Keep Farm
Bakery / farmers market
- Emily’s Catering
- GaGa’s Gourmet
- Hiawatha Honey
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Sideshow Bloody Mary Mix
Food and beverage
- Almadina Restaurant
- Benedict’s
- B-Lo Zero Sno Cones
- LTS Brewery
- North Star Donuts
- Pyramid Child Concession
- SimpLee Sweet Mini Donuts and Treats
- Sweet House Bakery
- Thai Garden
- ThaiPop
Note: These vendors may not be onsite every week. To find out which business are vending on certain dates, click here for an interactive Thursdays Downtown vendor map.
Stay up to date on everything happening every week at Thursdays Downtown here.