Looking for things to do this Memorial Day weekend in Rochester, MN? It will be a vibrant three days in the city, with the centerpiece event being the Rochester Memorial Day Program, which will start with music from the Plummer Carillon at 9:15 a.m. At 9:45 a.m., there will be a procession from Central Park along 1st Avenue to Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial. After the procession, the Memorial Day Program at Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial will start at 10:30 a.m. The program will be followed by a Memorial Day "Wreath Over Waters" event at noon at Silver Lake.
Besides the Memorial Day events, the weekend features the first waterski show of the season, and many opportunities for outdoor recreation and indoor fun, including live music and entertainment. Rochester, MN has plenty of options to keep you busy this weekend!
Consider these activities occurring from May 25-27, and check out our Events Calendar for additional ideas.
Saturday, May 25, 2019
7:00 am Scheels Med City Marathon - Fitness Expo
7:30 am Rochester Farmers Market
8:00 am UNRAVELED Escape Room
9:00 am Escape Challenge
9:00 am Free Family Showing | Cinemagic Theaters
9:00 am Old Order Amish Country Tour
10:00 am Historic Mayowood Mansion Tour
10:00 am Charles E. Gagnon Museum & Sculpture Garden
10:00 am Brunch at Cameo at the Castle
10:00 am Fossil Field Trip
10:00 am Air Insanity Nerf Zone
10:00 am Great River Road Wine Trail Trolley Tour
10:30 am 5th Annual Ronald McDonald House Family Walk
10:30 am Story Time | ABC & Toy Zone
10:30 am Family Dance Party | Rochester Public Library
10:30 am Yoga & Wine
11:00 am Story Time | Barnes & Noble
12:00 pm Archery Addiction
1:00 pm Intro to Geocaching
2:00 pm Assisi Heights Tour
2:00 pm Wine Walk
3:00 pm 100 Years in Paradise: Voices of Whitewater State Park
5:00 pm Canvas & Chardonnay
5:00 pm Microbrewery Trolley Tour
6:00 pm DIY Wood Craft Studio
6:00 pm Insanity After Dark Glow Party
7:00 pm Moon Over Buffalo
7:00 pm Megan Hartzler & Tanner Peterson
7:00 pm Owl Prowl
8:00 pm Live Music: Matthew Griswold
10:00 pm Live @ The Loop
Sunday, May 26, 2019
7:00 am Scheels Med City Marathon - Race Day
8:00 am UNRAVELED Escape Room
9:00 am Mississippi River | National Eagle Center Tour
10:00 am TOT Time at Air Insanity
10:00 am Brunch at Cameo at the Castle
10:00 am Intro to Trout Fishing
10:30 am Air Insanity Nerf Zone
11:00 am Escape Challenge
12:00 pm Historic Mayowood Mansion Tour
12:00 pm Archery Addiction
12:30 pm Bird Banding Demonstration
1:30 pm Cave Tour and History Hike
2:00 pm Moon Over Buffalo
2:00 pm Live Peregrine Falcon
5:30 pm Linguistico Language Exchange
6:30 pm Bar Bingo | VFW
7:00 pm Trivia Sundays | The Tap House
Monday, May 27, 2019
8:00 am UNRAVELED Escape Room
9:00 am Nature Retreat for the Pre-Teen’s Mind, Body & Soul
9:00 am Memorial Day on the Farm
9:15 am Memorial Day Program and Procession
12:00 pm Memorial Day "Wreath Over Waters"
12:00 pm Escape Challenge
1:00 pm SkiDox Water Ski Team Memorial Day Show
2:00 pm Assisi Heights Tour
3:00 pm Board Game Mondays | LTS Brewing
7:00 pm Carillon Concert
7:30 pm DJ Trivia
7:30 pm Open Mic Night
Need more ideas? Consider heading out on a family-friendly hike, check out a Rochester MN scenic spot, or explore the public art we have in Rochester MN! Also, check out our top ideas for summer fun, or visit the Rochester MN Moms Blog for additional family-friendly events this weekend.
Photo by Becky Montpetit