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02/16/2026

This week is filled with tons of fun events!
Event details: https://www.downtownrochestermn.com/what-to-do/calendar
🚗 Parking is FREE Downtown after 5pm and on weekends

02/11/2026

In this Rochester Voices episode, Executive Director Patrick Seeb joined Mayor Kim Norton to discuss how Rochester continues to grow as a destination for health, innovation, and community investment. Together, they explored how bold local leadership and collaborative partnerships are shaping the city’s long-term future.

Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRz28TBroCU

01/29/2026

We are excited to welcome Green + the Grain to downtown Rochester and Peace Plaza.

This new location adds to the energy and vibrancy of our downtown, offering a fresh, health-forward dining option for residents, workers, and visitors. Green + the Grain is also a recipient of the Main Street Economic Revitalization Grant, which supports local businesses investing in our downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.

Learn more about Green + the Grain here:

When Tiffany Hauser first rolled her Green + the Grain food truck onto the streets of Minneapolis in 2014, she recognized an unmet need: fast, healthy food options in downtown business districts.

01/27/2026

Have lunch at the Historic Chateau Theatre!

We invite you to gather at the Chateau for a weekly pop-in lunch hour for community, conversation, and connection. Bring takeout or pack your own, join friends or meet someone new, and enjoy a slower midday moment together.

Come as you are, stay as long as you like, and help turn an ordinary meal into a moment of community. No cost, no program—just shared tables and good company. ✨

12/29/2025

This week is filled with fun events like new year's eve parties, storytime at the library, The Shabby Road Orchestra, winter yoga, a screen printing workshop and more ✨ If you have family or friends in town this week, don't forget to bring them to Peace Plaza to experience the magical canopy of lights!

Event details: https://www.downtownrochestermn.com/what-to-do/calendar
🚗 Parking is FREE Downtown after 5pm and on weekends

12/22/2025

This week brings fun events like cozy story time, a snow globe dance party for kids, line dancing, live music and more ✨ If you have family or friends in town this week, don't forget to bring them down to Peace Plaza to experience the magical canopy of lights!

Event details: https://www.downtownrochestermn.com/what-to-do/calendar
🚗 Parking is FREE Downtown after 5pm and on weekends

12/22/2025

Free ramp parking = more time to shop local.

Support your favorite downtown businesses and save while you do it! All City-owned ramps offer your first hour free every day, plus free parking evenings after 5 p.m. and on weekends.

🛍️ Whether you’re dining out, running errands, or catching up with friends, parking should be the easiest part of your visit.
🌙 Overnight parking charge applies after 2:30 a.m.
👉 Plan your trip: rochestermn.gov/parking

12/08/2025

This week is filled with fun events like Christmas shows, piano shows, a singles pub crawl, a cookbook fair, a new book store opening and tons more!

Event details: https://www.downtownrochestermn.com/what-to-do/calendar
🚗 Parking is FREE Downtown after 5pm and on weekends

12/05/2025

We’re proud to celebrate Rochester’s own Natalie Victoria, who has been named Hospitality Minnesota’s Restaurateur of the Year at the Stars of the Industry Awards.

For decades, Natalie has helped shape a vibrant, welcoming downtown Rochester, creating places where residents and visitors gather, celebrate, and connect. From the longtime success of Victoria’s Ristorante & Wine Bar to The Tap House and The Social at the Avalon, her establishments have played a meaningful role in activating downtown and strengthening Rochester’s hospitality scene.

This recognition reflects not only Natalie’s leadership and resilience, but also her belief that restaurants are a team effort—one powered by talented people and a deep commitment to community.

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor. Downtown Rochester is stronger and more dynamic because of leaders like you.

Natalie Victoria, known for Victoria's, the Tap House and the Social at the Avalon, was honored by the Hospitality Minnesota industry group as the Restaurateur of the Year recently.

12/02/2025

This week, the City of Rochester and DMC mark a major milestone in the DBET initiative with the launch of Minnesota’s first thermal energy network.

This innovative system connects Mayo Civic Center, Rochester Art Center, Rochester Civic Theatre and Rochester Public Library. Together, these buildings can now share energy, transferring heat where it’s needed most and enabling simultaneous heating and cooling — all powered by 100% renewable geothermal energy.

💰 Projected to save the City $900k annually in energy costs
🌎 Designed for future expansion to private buildings
⚡ Built to support Rochester’s goal of 100% renewable electricity by 2030
📉 Projected 60% reduction in energy usage

Learn more at: https://www.rochestermn.gov/Home/Components/News/News/10336/1121

11/11/2025

Help celebrate the 98th anniversary of the opening of the Historic Chateau Theatre.

A new historical exhibit, curated by Lucy Kruesel to mark the 98th anniversary of the opening of the Chateau Dodge Theatre. The exhibit features artifacts and memorabilia from nearly a century of performances, films, and memories! 

11/07/2025

Always more to do in downtown Rochester!

Calling all puzzle and tabletop game lovers! All are welcome at Puzzle and Game Night at the Chateau Theatre.