holiday guide

Indoor roller skating, face painting, live music and more are all happening this year at the Celebrate Rochester! New Year's Eve event.

Bundle up! Sleigh rides are back at Forager Brewery this weekend.

Looking for Santa photos? A magical Breakfast with Santa is happening Saturday in Byron, MN. Fun for the whole family—see details and register here.

Looking for a top holiday event in Minnesota? Explore 80+ trees at Rochester’s Festival of Trees 2025 and browse the gorgeous photos our team took the other night.

Rochester’s holiday season just got brighter as a Grammy Award–winning artist, Michael Bublé helped turn on 24/7 Christmas music at a favorite local station.

Capture the holiday magic! The Apache Mall has revealed when Santa will be on-site for photos with Rochester kids (and adults!).

Looking for a holiday tradition that feels straight out of a Christmas movie? S’mores With Santa at Sargent’s on 2nd delivers all the warm, wintery vibes.

Is Kwik Trip open on Thanksgiving 2025 in Minnesota? Here’s the latest info on store hours and holiday availability.

Your ultimate guide to finding a real Christmas tree near Rochester, MN! Explore 12 farms and lots with the best selections and holiday cheer.

Festival of Trees in Rochester, Minnesota, is set to deliver stunning trees, community activities, and holiday magic. Here’s your complete guide for this year’s event.

TSA sent out a press release recently with helpful tips for those flying out of Minnesota during the holiday season which included a specific warning.

You'll enjoy about 3 MILLION lights as you stroll through the park in your car, on foot, or in a carriage ride at the Rotary Lights! #TrulyMagical

If you'd love to gather a few goodies for the holidays, the Bear Creek Cookie Classic in Rochester, Minnesota is a great way to get stocked up.

Urgent! New, unwrapped toys needed now to help spread Christmas cheer this holiday season for kids in our area. See the list of over 130 locations taking toy donations.