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Downtown Rochester Events e-Newsletter week of 1/25

SocialICE Contest: Comment to Win a Love Your Melon Beanie


On our Facebook page, tell us why you're excited about going to SocialICE for a chance to win this beanie by Love Your Melon. Like the post to double your chances.

The contest runs until January 27, and we'll announce a winner that same day on our Facebook page.

The RDA is excited to partner with Love Your Melon’s University of Minnesota Rochester Campus Crew who will be providing volunteers on Friday, February 17 at SocialICE. Click here for more information.


SocialICE Insider's Guide: How to win (before & during) SocialICE

Not only is there plenty to see and do at SocialICE – 7 Ice Bars, live entertainment, life size ice sculptures to name a few – there are also plenty of chances to get in on the fun and win great prizes; 3 chances to be exact. We've already told you about one (see above), so here's another sneak peak.

Beginning February 6, Contest 2: Share to Win!

Our 2017 SocialICE Bars and Drinks video will drop February 6 and with it will be a chance to win a $20 gift card to one of the ice bar’s restaurants! Click here for more information.

The SocialICE Insider's Guide is a four part series offering tips, tricks, contests updates, and more -- helping you navigate your way to the best-SocialICE-ever! Click here for more information.


3rd Annual Ice Skating on the Oval

When: Saturday, January 28 from 2 PM - 8 PM
Where: Soldiers Memorial Field Park - George Gibbs Drive SW
Cost: Free

Come on down to Soldiers Field Park for outdoor skating on the track oval. Free hot chocolate and a limited number of skates available from 3-6 PM. Click here for more information.


3rd Annual Harry Potter Book Night

When: Tuesday, January 31 from 6:30 PM - 8 PM
Where: Rochester Public Library - 101 2nd St SE
Cost: Free

Wizards of all ages are invited to join RPL's Teen Library Council and the Professors of Hogwarts for the 3rd Annual Harry Potter Book Night! Click here for more information.