Spend your kids' days off school in Rochester, MN. Minnesota kids enjoy a four-day weekend in mid-October every year, when schools across the state close for a set of teacher conventions. Families looking for a fun getaway over what's affectionately known as "MEA Weekend" will find plenty of things to do with kids in Rochester, MN. Here are just a few ideas; find a more extensive list of things to do this weekend on the Rochester MN Moms Blog, or view broader articles about things to do with kids in Rochester, MN and fall fun in Rochester, MN.
Thursday, Oct. 17
Harvest Moon Festival
Haunted Olde Pine Theatre
Fall on the Farm | Red Barn Learning Farm
Night of the Living Dead | Rochester Civic Theatre
Let's Grow | Minnesota Childrens Museum Rochester
Haunted Trolley Tour
Friday, Oct. 18
Sekapp Orchard
Fall on the Farm | Red Barn Learning Farm
Peppa Pig Live! | Mayo Civic Center
Dr. Frank N. Stein's Lab | The Escape Challenge
Haunted Trolley Tour
Creatures of the Night | Quarry Hill Nature Center
Rochester Grizzlies vs. Granite City Lumber Jacks Hockey
Night of the Living Dead | Rochester Civic Theatre
Insanity After Dark Glow Party | Air Insanity
Saturday, Oct. 19
Family Fun Dance Party | Rochester Public Library
Paws for Chili | Benefit for Camp Companion
Creatures of the Night | Quarry Hill Nature Center
Free Family Showing Hotel Transylvania | CineMagic Hollywood 12
Insanity After Dark Glow Party | Air Insanity
Night of the Living Dead | Rochester Civic Theatre
Haunted Trolley Tour
Rochester Downtown Farmers' Market
Sunday, Oct. 20
Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon and 5K
Critter Sunday: Totally Turtles | Quarry Hill Nature Center
Dr. Frank N. Stein's Lab | The Escape Challenge
Night of the Living Dead | Rochester Civic Theatre
Haunted Trolley Tour
View our Events Calendar for additional activities, entertainment, and events in Rochester, MN. If you're dining with kids, check out Rochester, MN restaurants with 'kids eat free' nights.