Family-friendly events in Rochester
Many community organizations sponsor free or inexpensive family activities. Some of the upcoming events include:
Free Family Movie Night showing "Spirit"
7:00PM Friday March 31
Christ United Methodist Church
400 5th Ave SW Rochester
Friday March 31 at 7:00PM Christ United Methodist Church will have free
"Family Movie Night". The movie "Spirit" will be shown. Anyone is
welcome to attend. (www.cumethodist.com)
Spring Children’s Theatre Production of “Rumpelstiltskin: The Truth”.
Adapted, written, and directed by RCTC's very own director of theatre,
Jerry Casper.
Friday, March 31, at 7:00pm and
Saturday, April 1 at 2:00pm. A classic fairy tale for the whole family.
RCTC Charles Hill Theatre
$5 adults, $3 children. Call 507-285-7200 for tickets
So, you think you know the story of Rumpelstiltskin? Can you answer
these questions after reading the original story? If Rumpelstiltskin can
turn straw into gold, what does he need with the young girl's jewlery? Why does he want a baby? Is he really mean or is he just misunderstood?
Wouldn't the king notice that after he married the miller's daughter that
she never turned straw to gold again? What would Rumpelstiltskin's family
be like?
If these questions have been keeping you up nights, get ready for RCTC's
original adaptation of Lady Dosfacia's story hour: "Rumpelstiltskin: The
Truth!" This fast paced version of the famous Grimm Fairytale ties up
some loose ends to the story as well as adding music, puppetry, laughter
and intrigue. Lady Dosfacia (the lady with two faces) was there when it
happened and is ready to tell all! Why does she have two faces? Why don't you come and find out! This is a version all ages are sure to love.
BioBlitz Birdwatching Hike
Saturday April 1 9:00 am
Quarry Hill Nature Center
701 Silver Creek Rd. N.E.
Rochester, Minn.
Join Zumbro Valley Audubon Society on a bird hike to help identify all of
the birds in Quarry Hill Park. Families and novices are invited. For
information, call Joyce or Terry Grier at 289-5662.
(http://www.zumbrovalleyaudubon.org/)
Family Funfest - Cat in the Hat movie
Saturday April 1 10:30 am
Rochester Public Library
101 2nd St. S.E.
Rochester, Minn.
507-285-8000
The Rochester Public library sponsors lots of great free children's
events. The Film: "The Cat in the Hat," is based on the Dr. Suess classic. See the rneighbors calendar for other family events sponsored by the Rochester Public Library!
Free Family Day at Rochester Art Center
Topic: Reinvention
Saturday April 1 Noon - 3:00PM
Tours hourly between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 pm
Rochester Art Center
Starting in April, the Rochester Art Center will move its Free Family
Days to the first Saturday of each month. They have hands-on activities
related to the current exhibition as well as family-friendly tours.
Using their favorite cultural and historical references as inspiration,
family members will create drawings of costumes for each other to
describe a story or event.
Admission to the Rochester Art Center is free on Thursdays!
(www.rochesterartcenter.org)
Star Party by the Rochester Astonomy Club
Saturday April 1 7:00 pm
Bamber Valley Elementary School
2001 Bamber Valley Road S.W.
Rochester, MN
(507) 254-2557
Observe the planet Saturn, constellations and other heavenly objects
during the event. Telescopes will be set up on the basketball court south
of the west parking lot behind the school. Please turn off car headlights
as you approach the area. The event will be cancelled due to cloudy
skiies or inclement weather. Free and open to the public. (Information
from Rochester Post Bulletin)
Bedtime Stories
04/04/2006 6:30 pm
Rochester Public Library Auditorium
101 2nd St. S.E.
Rochester, Minn.
507-285-8000
Stories, puppets and films to give you sweet dreams.
RIA World Festival (Around the World in 30 Years)
Friday April 7th 7:00PM ($6 adults, $3 students)
Saturday April 8 10:00AM - 3:00PM (free admission but charge for food)
Century High School
2525 Viola Road NE Rochester
The 30th annual Rochester International Association World Festival will
be held on Friday April 7th, and Saturday April 8th, 2006 at Century High
School. The theme for this year's festival is 'Around the World in 30 Years'.
Friday features Ethnic Dance, Music, and entertainment with April Dahl as
artistic director. Tickets are available in advance at IMAA reception
desk or Hunt's Silver Lake Pharmacy. Remaining tickets available at the
door at 6:00PM
World Festival Saturday Events:
Parade of Nations (10:00am) Interested participants parade through the
school wearing ethnic dress carrying their countries flag.
Country/Cultural/Organizational Displays (10:00am - 3:00pm)
Ethnic Food Tasting (11:00am - 3:00pm)
Children's Activities (10:30am - 2:30pm)
For questions regarding the World Festival, please leave a message at
(507)-289-2960, ext.16 or send an e-mail message to
denisestegall@aol.com. (www.ria-minnesota.org)
Healthy Kids Day
Saturday April 8 8:45AM - 12:30PM
Rochester Area Family Y
709 First Avenue SW
The Rochester Area Family Y is sponsoring Healthy Kids Day from 8:45AM -
12:30PM. There will be seminars, vendors, safety demonstrations and free
sports activities. (http://www.rochfamy.org/ or 507-287-2260).
It's a Small World Family Fun Night
Tuesday April 25 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Graham Arena
3rd Avenue and 16 Street SE
$5 per family at the door
Family Fun Night will benefit Child Care Resource and Referral and is
sponsored by Rochester Kiwanas, Child Care Resource and Referral, and
Rochester Park and Rec. There will be exhibits, games, crafts and
activities. Food will be available for an additional
cost.(http://www.c2r2.org/home.htm)
