Rochester events this week

Nov. 9 to 15, 2026

Things to do in Rochester this week and this weekend. For the full calendar, see Experience Rochester.

13 events

Thursday, Nov. 12

  • 7 p.m.

    Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Tour

    Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904

    Comedian and nurse Blake Lynch shares stories of the strange things patients and their families say and do in hospitals.

    Arts and theaterTickets start at $49Event details

Friday, Nov. 13

  • 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

    Family Lego Night

    Rochester Public Library, 101 2nd St SE, Rochester, MN 55904

    Kids ages 6 to 12 build with the library's giant collection of Lego bricks in the auditorium.

    FamilyEvent details

  • 7 p.m.

    Crowder Live

    Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904

    Crowder brings a night of music and worship to Rochester, with special guest Patrick Mayberry opening and doors at 6 p.m.

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  • 7 p.m.

    Cabaret

    Rochester Civic Theatre, 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904

    Absolute Theatre stages the Kander and Ebb musical, with shows Nov. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 15 at 1 p.m.

    Arts and theater$35 general admission, $40 at the doorEvent details

Saturday, Nov. 14

  • 1 p.m.

    Drop In Tours at Rochester Art Center

    Rochester Art Center, 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904

    Guided tours of about 45 minutes through the galleries, offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. with no reservation needed.

    Arts and theater$8 adults, $5 seniors and military, free for ages 21 and underEvent details

  • 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

    Storytime: The Gratitude Jar

    History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 West Circle Drive SW, Rochester, MN 55902

    A story about noticing the good things in life, followed by a craft where kids make their own gratitude container to take home.

    FamilyFreeEvent details

  • 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

    Don B's Comedy and Magic Variety Show

    Rochester Public Library, 101 2nd St SE, Rochester, MN 55904

    An all-original family variety show of comedy, magic, illusion, juggling and unicycles in the library auditorium.

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  • 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

    Lego Ramped Up: Vehicle Build-a-Thon

    Rochester Public Library, 101 2nd St SE, Rochester, MN 55904

    Kids and families build Lego vehicles and test them on ramps in the library auditorium.

    FamilyEvent details

  • 3 p.m.

    Rochester Symphony Kids: Peter and the Wolf

    Dakota Middle School

    A casual Saturday afternoon concert for young listeners and families, featuring Haydn's Toy Symphony and Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf.

    MusicEvent details

  • 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

    Historic Mayowood Candlelight Tour

    Historic Mayowood, 3720 Mayowood Road SW, Rochester, MN

    An after-hours tour of the Mayo family home lit by its Christmas displays, with guests carrying electric candles and live piano music.

    Holiday$40Event details

Sunday, Nov. 15

  • 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

    November Sunday School: Lefse Making

    Bleu Duck Kitchen, 14 4th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902

    A hands-on class in the Norwegian tradition of lefse making with light snacks and drinks; bring your own lefse iron, stick and rolling pin.

    Food and drink$85Event details

  • 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

    Salsa Rueda Downtown

    Rochester Art Center, 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904

    A free, beginner-friendly salsa rueda session with the Rochester Salsa Community, starting with a basics lesson at 2 p.m.

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  • 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

    Sundays at Seven: An Improv Show

    Rochester Civic Theatre, 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904

    That Theatre Company presents a Sunday evening improv comedy show at the Rochester Civic Theatre.

    Arts and theater$10Event details

Every event here was checked on the organizer's or venue's own page. Plans change, so confirm times and tickets with the "Event details" link before you go. Updated every Monday.