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Events and Things to do November 2025 in Rochester Minnesota

DateEventDescription
Nov 1–2, 2025FEAST! Local Foods MarketplaceOne of Rochester’s premier food trade shows at the Mayo Civic Center. Nearly 100 local food and beverage booths, with tastings and VIP options. (Broadway Plaza – Mayo Clinic Area)
Nov 1, 2025Rochester Choir ConcertCommunity choir performance at United Methodist Church. (Rochester Local)
Nov 6, 2025Downtown Art WalkA seasonal self-guided art walk through downtown Rochester (5:00 PM–8:00 PM), with local artists and musicians. (Historic Chateau Theatre)
Nov 5–6, 2025Animation Film MixtapeA touring animation festival (Don Hertzfeldt and more) at Pop’s Art Theater. (Rochester Local)
Nov 4, 2025Trivia Tuesday at Tilda’sWeekly trivia night at Tilda’s Pizzeria hosted by Trivia Mafia. (Rochester Local)
Nov 7, 2025The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Theatre)Live theatre production by Rochester Civic Theatre. (Rochester Local)
Nov 8–9, 2025The Wonderful Wizard of Oz – Matinee / Weekend ShowsAdditional shows at Rochester Civic Theatre. (Rochester Local)
Nov 11, 2025Veterans Day – Free AdmissionFree admission for veterans at the History Center of Olmsted County. (Rochester Local)
Nov 12, 2025Rochester Housing Alliance MeetingPublic meeting about housing development and affordable housing issues. Held at Rochester Area Foundation. (kiwanisroch.org)
Nov 15, 2025 (12:00 PM)Headscarf Story CircleHosted by the MN Humanities Center – a gathering around shared experiences of women wearing headscarves. (kiwanisroch.org)
Nov 15, 2025 (12:30 PM)ZMVS Heartreach ClinicFree community health screening (blood pressure, cholesterol, ultrasound, etc.) at Christ United Methodist Church. (kiwanisroch.org)
Nov 15, 2025 (5:00 PM)NAACP 2025 Freedom Fund BanquetA formal banquet featuring keynote speakers and community celebration. Held at the Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area. (kiwanisroch.org)
Nov 16, 2025Historic Mayowood Christmas TourTour of the decorated Mayowood Mansion, showcasing holiday traditions of the Mayo family. (Rochester Local)
Nov 16, 2025Kismet’s First Dress Drop-Off Pop-UpBridal consignment event at Kismet; people can drop off dresses. (Rochester Local)
Nov 17, 2025Dancing DowntownFree group dance lessons in Peace Plaza, downtown Rochester, 6–8 PM. (Rochester Local)
Nov 18, 2025 (7:00 PM)Puzzle Contest – Team ChallengeTeam-based puzzle contest at the History Center of Olmsted County. (Rochester Local)
Nov 19, 2025 (5:00 PM)World Café – Uplifting Parent VoicesAn open conversation about multilingual families and navigating the education system. Hosted by City of Rochester / United Way. (kiwanisroch.org)
Nov 20, 2025 (6:00 PM)Workshop – Electrifying Water Heating, Cooking & DryingEnergy efficiency workshop sponsored by the City of Rochester. (kiwanisroch.org)
Nov 21, 2025 (7:00 PM)Tuvergen Band ConcertPublic performance by Tuvergen Band as part of their school residency; at the Historic Chateau Theatre. (kiwanisroch.org)
Nov 21, 2025 (3:00 PM)SCHEELS Ice FestFestival event around ice skating at 1220 12th St SW, Rochester. (AllEvents)
Nov 22, 2025Jazz, Blues & Rockabilly FestMusic festival featuring live bands; location in Rochester. (AllEvents)
Nov 25, 2025 (5:30 PM)40th Anniversary Festival of TreesAnnual “Festival of Trees” event at The Kahler Grand Hotel celebrating holiday giving. (AllEvents)
Nov 28, 2025 (2:30 PM–7:00 PM)Here Comes Santa ClausDowntown Rochester holiday tradition: Mrs. Claus’ Workshop, Santa rescue, and tree lighting in Peace Plaza. (Broadway Plaza – Mayo Clinic Area)
Nov 29, 2025Christmas With C.S. LewisTheatrical holiday storytelling at the Mayo Civic Center. (The Kahler Grand Hotel)
Nov 30, 2025 (9:30 AM)Advent FestivalReligious / community festival at 1212 12th Ave NW, Rochester. (AllEvents)

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