Upcoming Community Events
Rochester-Area Community Events
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| Start Date | Title | Description | Location | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 06, 2025 02:00 PM | Rochester Cultural Center Grand Opening | It is with great pleasure that we extend an invitation to you to join us in marking a significant milestone in our journey. We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Rochester Cultural Center, and we would be honored if you could be present to celebrate this momentous occasion with us. | 1515 US-14, Rochester, MN 55904 | ('culture', 'diversity', 'CMRC', 'culture center') |
| Dec 07, 2025 12:30 PM | Rochester Interfaith and Community Immigrant Services Conference 2.0 | “Building a coalition of Service and Support within our Community, Next Steps” -Hosted by the CUMC Church and Society Action Committee- | Christ United Methodist Church 400 5th Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902 | () |
| Dec 07, 2025 03:00 PM | NAACP: Hate Has No Place Here | The Rochester Branch of the NAACP Stands With Our Somali Community | 125 Live | ('diversity', 'NAACP', 'immigrant') |
| Dec 07, 2025 03:00 PM | WE ARE HOME Solidarity Potluck | Sunday: WE ARE HOME Solidarity Potluck On Sunday, come together from 3-4pm at 125 LIVE for WE ARE HOME, an event of solidarity, storytelling, and shared food. Hear from Rochester Somali community speakers, celebrate Somali culture and contributions, and join us in affirming that Minnesota is all of our home. Bring a dish and your voice as we gather in unity and pride. | 125 Live | ('Culture', 'ISAIAH', 'Diversity') |
| Dec 08, 2025 03:30 PM | Rochester Public Library Master Plan Review Session 1 | During this session you will hear a brief presentation on the Library Master Plan from Karen Lemke, Library Director. Our facilitator and library staff will then lead attendees through activities to gather feedback. | Rochester Public Library - Auditorium | ('rpl',) |
| Dec 09, 2025 03:30 PM | Rochester Public Library Master Plan Review Session 2 | During this session you will hear a brief presentation on the Library Master Plan from Karen Lemke, Library Director. Our facilitator and library staff will then lead attendees through activities to gather feedback. | Rochester Public Library - Auditorium | ('rpl',) |
| Dec 10, 2025 07:30 AM | 4Q 2025 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP) | 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Update, New Priorities Preview, and Discussion | Virtual | ('CHNA', 'Health', 'key') |
| Dec 10, 2025 10:00 AM | Rochester Housing Alliance December 2025 | Cumulative Impacts & Housing Rulemaking Process: Upcoming Opportunity for Community Input Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | Rochester Area Foundation- 12 Elton Hills Drive | ('RAF', 'housing', 'governance', 'openbeam', 'key') |
| Dec 10, 2025 12:00 PM | Equity Alliance Equity Series Looking Back, Moving Forward: Equity Series Reflections | In this year-end Equity Series episode, organizations share the key insights that shaped their equity work over the past year. | Virtual | ('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education') |
| Dec 10, 2025 05:30 PM | December 2025 Coming to the Table | Coming to the Table's mission is "working together to create a just and truthful society that acknowledges and seeks to heal from the racial wounds of the past from slavery to the many forms of racism it spawned." Coming to the Table supports 50+local affiliate groups across eighteen states, including Rochester, MN. | Rochester Public Library | ('networking', 'diversity', 'civic engagement') |
| Dec 11, 2025 08:00 AM | Olmsted County - Operation Green Light | Olmsted County is proud to once again participate in Operation Green Light, shining a beacon of hope and support for veterans. | Rochester International Event Center 7333 Airport View Drive SW | ('veterans',) |
| Dec 13, 2025 08:00 AM | Christmas Anonymous – Rochester MN 2025 | Helping families in need via our ‘store’ where parents can shop without paying for new and gently-used toys; teen gifts; boys and girls new clothing; new hats, gloves, and knitwear; and new or used shoes, boots, and skates. | Christ United Methodist | () |
| Dec 18, 2025 11:30 AM | NAMI Minnesota Presents "Our Journeys: Multicultural Stories of Healing & Recovery" (Virtual Only) | Free Workshop for all under represented racial, cultural and ethnic communities. Multicultural presenters living with mental illnesses will share their personal paths to healing, resilience, and wellness. This program was created by and for underrepresented racial, cultural, and ethnic communities, offering a space for connection, conversation, and hope. | Virtual | ('Culture',) |
