# Events & Things To Do in Rochester, MN in October 2026 | AllEvents.in - **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in October 2026 in Rochester, Minnesota. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in October 2026 in Rochester, Minnesota. - **Category**: october - **Display Name**: Events in October - **Type**: time_filter ## Audience - **Followers**: 2.7k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/7a0434a3fa7346ed9b23b48c2386a6953fbafcd320d16fcdc6a040e6baa4c3c2-rimg-w200-h200-dcd3d6db-gmir?v=1759665605 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/11c24100-a134-11f0-8755-9b11286313ff-rimg-w200-h200-dca27a4d-gmir - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3bca1090-9bcb-11f0-9333-8120863fd285-rimg-w200-h200-dcd7c3c1-gmir ## About With a bunch of festivals in October 2026 in [CITY] queued up, there is a lot to catch on! From being a spectator at all the cool festivals to attending some interesting events in October in [CITY] there is all the fun awaiting you this month. Take a tour to this interesting guide or list of things to do in [CITY] in October 2026 and make the most of your holidays and weekends! ## october Events in Rochester - **Event Name**: 2026 Thrive Conference - **Description**: - October 9-10 - Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) - Featured Guests: Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson, Amber Gerstmann (emcee), and more! Register to Attend: -Adult $89 - Presale Deadline Oct 19, 2025 $124 - Ea - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 738 - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 03:45 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/2026-thrive-conference/200029131721833 - **Venue**: Mayo Civic Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy83MDc0Y2UxZTIxMmQxNDJjOTM0ZjAxMDg1MzVmM2UyNTdiMDU4NDM0MjBjNmJjYzQwMzk1NmMxNGM3YTZiMTcyLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDE5MjAtZGNmZWZkZWMtZ21pcj92PTE3NzQ4NjQ3OTE.avif - **Categories**: business, conferences, food-drinks, art, volunteering - **Event Name**: *SOLD OUT* October Sunday School: Curry 101 + Beer Pairings - **Description**: Update: This event is SOLD OUT! You can find our other class offerings at https://events.humanitix.com/host/bleu-duck-kitchen October Sunday School: Curry 101 + Beer Pairings Sunday, October 18, 2026 2 to 4 PM Tickets now on sale! https://events.human - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 12 - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/sold-out-october-sunday-school-curry-101-beer-pairings/200029411343813 - **Venue**: Bleu Duck Kitchen - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8wM2EzYzNiY2EzMzgzYmY2NjZjM2JlZGZiMDRjZTcwZDBkNTk1ZDk0OWI2ZjkzOTU5ZTY4YmM0YjAzZDM4ZTAzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ0NC1kY2YyZjJmMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDY0Mzg2Mg.avif - **Categories**: workshops - **Event Name**: World Ballet Company: Swan Lake - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at World Ballet Company: Swan Lake, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall in Rochester, MN - **Date**: Tue Oct 13 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/world-ballet-company-swan-lake/2300029755391417 - **Venue**: Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy80OTUwZjk2MC0yYTgwLTExZjEtOWI3OC0yYjhkZTVkMTIyYjAtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzAyMDEwMy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ2ODY1OTA.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests - **Event Name**: Rochester's Fall Craft, Vendors, Boutiques and More Shopping Event - **Description**: We are excited to return to the Rochester Sports Complex (Fieldhouse) at Rochester Community Technical College!! We will have 150 Vendors and we are so excited to welcome you back to do some shopping to help you get ready for Spring and Summer!!! Free Ad - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1577 - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 08:30 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/rochesters-fall-craft-vendors-boutiques-and-more-shopping-event/200029440471808 - **Venue**: Rochester Community and Technical College - RCTC - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9kZDJhMjBmNGEzY2YyZWNmZDhiY2Q1MDU5YjgxYjM4MTk1NzJmMWRjNTY4MzY0ZTBlZDk5MDViMzNiNTRjNGFlLXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNzg4LWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc0ODc3NzM1.avif - **Categories**: shopping, sports - **Event Name**: World Ballet Company - Swan Lake with Live Orchestra at Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at World Ballet Company - Swan Lake with Live Orchestra at Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Mayo Civic Center Pre - **Date**: Wed Oct 14 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/world-ballet-company-swan-lake-with-live-orchestra-at-mayo-civic-center-presentation-hall/2400029738881347 - **Venue**: Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8wZTM2ZTZmMC0yOGE1LTExZjEtYjViNS0yN2I1YWE2MzJkYWQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMDEwMjA3LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NDQ4MjQ4MA.avif - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, contests, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Garden & Gasoline (October) - **Description**: 🏁 Garden & Gasoline Car Show 🏁 All makes and models welcome, cars, bikes, and overland builds included. As we finalize vendors and food options, stay tuned for updates, but for now, save the date in your calendars. What’s happening: • 50% off Beginn - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 45 - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/garden-and-gasoline-october/200029804442800 - **Venue**: The Garden - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy83NGQ2OTg0YTU1OWE4MDIyNTA4MzM1ZTA5MDIyNzk2OGI5OTA2YzZjOWY2N2U1ZjJmYmZkNzk2NmZmNzYzYjg0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ0NC1kYzE2MTcxYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDAxMzExNw.avif - **Categories**: car-shows, calendar - **Event Name**: Rochester Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K & 5K - **Description**: Use #HotCiderHustle to share your photos from the event! Instagram:@mn_runs This is a public page for our participants to post on. Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is o - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 43 - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/rochester-hot-cider-hustle-half-marathon-10k-and-5k/200029546772658 - **Venue**: Mayo High School - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8yOWVkN2QyMGE5MGExNzU4OGUwZmMwZjcwMzg1ZDI0YTA3MTQ1YWU1YmQ0ZWY3YjQ2ODBjNzdiODBhZDk0MTExLXJpbWctdzc4NS1oMjk1LWRjZjdmNmYzLWdtaXI_dj0xNzczOTA2OTQ0.avif - **Categories**: marathons, sports - **Event Name**: Bethel's Trunk or Treat - **Description**: Trunk or Treat is coming! Sat. Oct. 25 - 2 - 4 pm in Bethel's Parking Lot. Sign up to host a vehicle: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DADAA2CABFB6-58935707-trunk#/ - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 33 - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/bethels-trunk-or-treat/200029216691503 - **Venue**: Bethel Lutheran Church Rochester - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9mNzEwZjYxNTBmMDQ1MjIwMWEzODVkOTdlN2I3ZDhiMTVmOWE2YjI2YmQ5YzgxZWU0ZGIxMGU3NWUzNTg3ZWQ1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzViMzU5YS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3MzI5MDg3Nw.avif - **Event Name**: SC Productions Ritchie Waterers Barrel Race $33,875 Added - **Description**: www.scproductionsllc.com - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 171 - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 12:00 am – Sun Oct 04 2026 at 08:45 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/sc-productions-ritchie-waterers-barrel-race-$33875-added/200029741141653 - **Venue**: 6087 Easy St SE, Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55904 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy80OGExNjZhOTI1MGYxZTI1NGFjNGJhYmJlOGYwMzZlNWVhZjI1N2QyYTFmMmFmYTA1MTU4ZTIzNzFmNGFiYTNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGMwMTAxMDEtZ21pcj92PTE3NzQ4NjU4MTE.avif - **Categories**: sports - **Event Name**: P'tit Café in Rochester, MN- October 4 - **Description**: Join our wonderful volunteer Lily at Café Aquì for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français ! On the first Sunday of every month, join us for P'tit café, our coffee and conversation group. Practice your speaking skills, make new friends in French - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Oct 04 2026 at 03:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/ptit-café-in-rochester-mn-october-4/200029742132412 - **Venue**: Café Aquí - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9iYWViZDM1ZWYwOTk5MjUxZjc0YzAwOWJjNTMxYWMxNjQ2MTQ2NTkxMWYxYmY2YWQzNjU3YTQ3MTYyYTU3YWY0LXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDEwMDAtZGM5MDYxNDYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzUwMjM4NDU.avif ## Trending Events in Rochester - **Event Name**: Rochester Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!) - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/45f75f1a0cd4c5530623c74e48affbad238c33be2d39dad03d4b540408432f72-rimg-w1200-h660-dc171816-gmir.jpg?v=1758613360 - **Event Name**: Jerry Seinfeld at West Herr Auditorium Theatre - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Jerry Seinfeld at West Herr Auditorium Theatre, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at West Herr Auditorium Theatre in the heart of Rochester, NY - **Venue**: West Herr Auditorium Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/957a26d0-17c6-11f1-abd5-e70abe7c6535-rimg-w1200-h550-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1772627710 - **Event Name**: Jerry Seinfeld - **Description**: 📍 Venue: West Herr Auditorium Theatre at West Herr Performing Arts Center 🏠 Address: 885 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14605 🌆 City: Rochester 📍 Location: 43.1607, -77.5885🎉 Welcome to Jerry Seinfeld, where the impossible becomes possi - **Venue**: West Herr Auditorium Theatre at West Herr Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f281ab60-23f5-11f1-b21f-e7b51f3e47f4-rimg-w1200-h720-dc020202-gmir.jpg?v=1773967467 - **Event Name**: M&T Bank Clothesline Art & Fine Craft Festival - **Description**: The M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival has been MAG’s largest annual fundraiser and biggest celebration of the arts for almost 70 years. Over 300 artists from across the country offer their work for purchase at this two-day festival that takes place on - **Venue**: 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4eab04da581a02be87dc22ab9eb754667f850112b7ebb0677a426d62bb00177c-rimg-w1200-h594-dcbedbf8-gmir?v=1770527416 - **Event Name**: 58th Annual Corn Hill Arts Festival - **Description**: The Corn Hill Arts Festival is an annual celebration of creativity, culture, and community in Rochester, NY's historic Corn Hill neighborhood. Since its inception in 1969, this cherished event has become a vibrant showcase of artistic talent, featuring - **Venue**: Corn Hill - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb695eb276e68b5.jpg - **Event Name**: Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng at Kodak Center - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng at Kodak Center, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Kodak Center in Rochester, NY s - **Venue**: Kodak Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/1bf598b0-273b-11f1-96d6-b101af5a0325-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc020102-gmir.jpg?v=1774327025 - **Event Name**: Jo Koy at Mayo Civic Center Auditorium - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Jo Koy at Mayo Civic Center Auditorium, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Mayo Civic Center Auditorium in dynamic Rochester - **Venue**: Mayo Civic Center Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/cf1bd130-17cc-11f1-bd6f-bd69cb84d700-rimg-w1200-h1471-dc070715-gmir.jpg?v=1772630384 - **Event Name**: Gladys Knight at the Rochester International Jazz Festival - **Description**: Tickets on Sale Friday, Feb 27 at 10 AM (This is a ticketed, reserved-seat Headliner Show. Not accessible with a Club Pass.) Tickets (including all fees): Boxes: $159.80 | Orchestra Floor: $139.22 | Mezzanine & Loges: $118.64 | Balcony: $87.77 The g - **Venue**: Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/21f39c6e069cd99da23f579967781c6eab4d0f85f873bcde3ebbef0e50a517f4-rimg-w1200-h900-dc757576-gmir?v=1775095229 - **Event Name**: Fairlife Lilac Run 5K/10K presented Fleet Feet & Tim Hortons Timbits Trot - **Description**: 🏃‍♀️ Fairlife Lilac Run 5K & 10K presented by Fleet Feet + Tim Hortons Timbits Trot Returns 🌸 Lace up and join us on Sunday, May 17, 2026, for one of Rochester’s favorite spring traditions — part of the Rochester Lilac Festival! 🕗 Race Schedule: • 8: - **Venue**: 1440 South Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14620 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/25efd5f90f13194a5371f9e919901f2b9b41cbb48199acd44d539201695d679a-rimg-w940-h348-dcf1eef1-gmir?v=1774909476 ## Browse october Events by Date - [october Events Today in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester/october--today) - [october Events This Weekend in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester/october--this-weekend) - [october Events in April in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester/october--april) - [october Events in May in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester/october--may) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top october events in Rochester? - **A:** 2026 Thrive Conference (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 12:00 pm at Mayo Civic Center), *SOLD OUT* October Sunday School: Curry 101 + Beer Pairings (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 02:00 pm at Bleu Duck Kitchen), World Ballet Company: Swan Lake (Tue Oct 13 2026 at 06:00 pm at Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall), Rochester's Fall Craft, Vendors, Boutiques and More Shopping Event (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 08:30 am at Rochester Community and Technical College - RCTC), World Ballet Company - Swan Lake with Live Orchestra at Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall (Wed Oct 14 2026 at 07:00 pm at Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall). - **Q**: How can I find october events in Rochester? - **A:** You can discover upcoming october events in Rochester on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for october events in Rochester? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for october events in Rochester? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting october events in Rochester include Mayo Civic Center, Bleu Duck Kitchen, Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for october events in Rochester? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting october events in Rochester include Bridging the Gap, Bleu Duck Kitchen, Ticket Network Events. - **Q**: Are there any online october events available? - **A:** Yes, many october events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new october events in Rochester? - **A:** Follow the october category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new october events are listed in Rochester. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/9f/0200f9c382430fa7a085e169416c73/october.webp - **Mobile Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/65/38413bd9624ed1a8867bfe7b8e4862/october.webp ## Events in October from nearby cities - [Events in October in Minneapolis](https://allevents.in/minneapolis/october) - [Events in October in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/october) - [Events in October in Madison](https://allevents.in/madison/october) - [Events in October in Saint Paul](https://allevents.in/saint-paul/october) - [Events in October in Cedar Rapids](https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids-ia/october) - [Events in October in Twin Cities](https://allevents.in/twin-cities/october) - [Events in October in La Crosse](https://allevents.in/la-crosse-wi/october) - [Events in October in Iowa City](https://allevents.in/iowa-city/october)