New To Rochester

125 Live: Center for Active Adults
507-287-1404 | Fees vary
A social and fitness facility for anyone 18 years and older, providing a variety of physical, social, and intellectual opportunities.

Art Heads Emporium 
Fees vary
Offers various painting and craft classes.

Community Education: Adult Enrichment 
507-328-4000 | Fees vary
Offers adults 18 years of age and older the opportunity to learn new skills and make new connections.

Meetup 
An online platform that helps people create and discover organized interest groups in Rochester. Local events include:

• MNeurodivergent Coffee Break with Friends
• Rochester Area Free Thinkers (RAFT) Summer Picnic, Book Club, Happy Hour, and Monthly Meetings
• Rochester LGBTQIA+ Meetup

Rochester Bored Humans Association 
Community of like-minded individuals who come together to share their interests and connect with others. Activities include: in-person meetups, online discussions, and connecting with the community.

Rochester Downtown Alliance Calendar

Riverside Music Series
Listing of free outdoor music events held on five consecutive Sunday evenings in downtown Rochester, Minnesota near the Zumbro River.

Rochester Local 
Locally-focused website working to connect Rochester MN residents and visitors to relevant resources, local businesses, and events.

Mayo Civic Center Events 

Thesis Beer Project 
Events include live music, trivia, karaoke, art markets, and various special events.

Rochester Public Library
Opportunities and Application
Volunteer@rplmn.org

United Way of Olmsted County 
507-287-2000
A portal for community members to browse relevant volunteer opportunities from local nonprofit organizations.

Channel One Regional Food Bank 
Help provide food and hope for the 60,790 people who face food insecurity in our region.

Elder Network 
Elder Network relies on volunteers to drive elders to medical appointments and other essential locations; provide social interaction; and support caregivers.

Family Service Rochester
Seeking volunteers to assist older adults with household maintenance; support fundraising events; and deliver for the Meals on Wheels program.

Olmsted County Volunteer Programs
Volunteer opportunities to serve on mediation panels, on boards and commissions, as victim advocates, and as advocates for families in the courts and out of the courts.

Paws and Claws Humane Society 
Volunteers are offered a variety of options, including socializing animals, fostering pets, and assisting with fundraising events.

Two Rivers Habitat for Humanity 
507-252-0849
Volunteers can assist on construction sites, with home repair projects, or at the ReStore.