Downtown Rochester

2021 Rochester Kris Kringle Market

The holidays are here and we can’t wait for Rochester’s 14th annual Kris Kringle Market! The Kris Kringle Market will be held Friday, December 3, 2021, 4:00pm – 10:00 pm, and Saturday, December 4, 2021, 12:00pm – 10:00 pm downtown Rochester on W. Fourth St., between Main and Walnut.

Rochester Posed

Rochester Posed

It’s that time of year again! Downtown Rochester is planning another fun Rochester Posed event this Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Guests are welcome for an evening of shopping, dining, and live mannequins. This year’s theme is Album Covers. Participating Downtown Rochester businesses will turn their storefront windows into live …

Kris Kringle Market Downtown Rochester

Kris Kringle Market Downtown Rochester

We’re Looking Forward to the Kris Kringle Market The Downtown Rochester Kris Kringle Market is something local families look forward to every year.  The event was inspired by the 700-year old tradition of the open-air Christmas markets throughout Europe. The local outdoor shopping experience will happen this year on December 1-2, 2017 and will feature one-of-a-kind …

Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Rochester October 24

We did it last year and had a great time! Downtown Rochester businesses will be handing out candy and other goodies on October 24, 2009 from 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. and then at 6:15 p.m. children can participate in the Costume Parade at the public parking lot at the corner of Water Street and University. The …

Rochester’s 14th Annual Dancin’ in the Street

On August 7th and 8th the 14th annual Dancin’ in the Street will take place in downtown Rochester.  Featuring live music, a taste fest, children’s crafts, a pet pagent and so much more. This years Dancin’ in the Street will feature music by the 1980’s tribute band Square Pegs, tunes from the 50’s and 60’s …

A Day Out in Downtown Rochester

It was Friday afternoon and and the day was gorgeous!  It seemed like everyone was out and about in downtown Rochester bicycling, roller blading and walking along the sidewalks on Main.  I decided I needed to get out of the house, unplug for the day and spend some much needed mommy-daughter time with my girls. Our …