Things to Do in Rochester, MN: Events Today & This Weekend

Rochester is in Olmsted County, part of the Southern Minnesota region of Minnesota, with a population of about 122,413. This page gathers everything Minnesota Headquarters lists within about 12 miles of Rochester: 42 upcoming events, 46 attractions, 14 trails, 9 campgrounds and 287 places to eat. Counts and dates update automatically as listings change.

Coming up near Rochester: Frankenstein (Nov 1, Rochester), Free Family Day: Día de los Muertos (Nov 1, Rochester) and Critter Spotlight - Totally Turtles (Nov 1, Rochester). The full list, with free and family-friendly picks marked, is further down the page.

Places to see include Plummer House, Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial, Mayo Civic Center and History Center of Olmsted County. For a walk or a hike, the closest trails listed are White Oak Way, Willow Creek Reservoir Loop and Killen Nature Trail. Campers have Oxbow Park Campground and Camp Grounds nearby.

Local spots to eat on the list include Spyhouse Coffee Roasters: Rochester, Don Panchos Bakery and Hunan Bistro. Nearby towns to pair with a visit: Byron (8 mi), Oronoco (10 mi), Stewartville (11 mi) and Eyota (12 mi).

Every listing links to its own page with details, a map and the official website where we have one. Seasons, hours and prices change, so check the organizer or the venue before you go, and tell us if something is out of date.