Rochester Downtown Winter Farmers Market

Saturday April 3rd, 17th, & 24th. Building 41, Olmsted County Fairgrounds, 9 am - noon. 30 vendors with locally grown produce, baked goods, farm crafts, dried floral arrangements, preserves, hormone-free meats, eggs, cheese, and specialty items. Complimentary hot beverages and EBT terminal at Market Info table. April 3rd: Music by Trevor Marty; April 17th: Master Gardeners, Orchids & Violets. www.rochesterdowntownfarmersmarket.org.
For more info: Mkt. Manager 507-273-8232 or rochfarmmkt@hotmail.com

Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt @ Bear Creek Park

The Rochester Jaycees will hold their annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday at Bear Creek Park in southeast Rochester. Photos with the Easter Bunny will start at 9:30 a.m. and the egg hunt will being at 10 a.m. Your free photo with teh Easter Bunny can be picked up at Walgreens, 80 14th Street, S.W. Photo packages are also available. For more info go to www.rochesterjaycees.com.

Gloria Dei's Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Gloria Dei’s annual Easter Egg hunt is April 3rd at 10:00 am. You do not need to be a member to attend. For kids ages 2 thru 5th grade. The church address is 1212 – 12th Ave NW. Bring your own Easter basket.

Storytime @ B&N Apache

Barnes & Noble Bookstore. Apache Mall • 281-7950

Saturday, Apr 3, 10:30 am. Curious George Visits Miss Pam. Meet Curious George! Miss Pam is bringing her friend Curious George to storytime today. Please join them in the Children's Department to listen to some of Curious George's fun stories. Bring your camera!

The Velveteen Rabbit @ The Library

Rochester Public Library •101 2nd Street SE • 328-2309 • www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org

UPCOMING EVENTS @ THE LIBRARY

Saturday, April 3 10:30 am. Family Film: The Velveteen Rabbit. A favorite toy rabbit searches for the magic called "real" in this clay-animated adaptation of the beloved children's fantasy by Margery Williams.

Easter Egg Hunt @ Grace Lutheran Church

On April 3rd, the Saturday before Easter, Grace Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minnesota will host its fifth annual Easter Egg Hunt in front of the Church at 800 East Silver Lake Drive. At Easter time, we rejoice in the new life around us. And we rejoice in a certain hope that Easter reveals to us our future in the Lord Jesus Christ. Families with young children (ages 5 and under) are invited to take part in the hunt which starts eggsactly at 11 AM. There is no charge for this fun event. We suggest you arrive 15 minutes before the event, so you have time get ready to go! Be sure to bring your own Easter Basket to collect your eggs! Be sure to bring a camera so that you can have your picture taken with the Easter bunny. Balloon animals and tattoos will also be available. The Easter Egg Hunt is held rain (or snow!) or shine.

Easter Egg Hunt @ Grace Lutheran Church

On April 3rd, the Saturday before Easter, Grace Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minnesota will host its fifth annual Easter Egg Hunt in front of the Church at 800 East Silver Lake Drive. At Easter time, we rejoice in the new life around us. And we rejoice in a certain hope that Easter reveals to us our future in the Lord Jesus Christ. Families with young children (ages 5 and under) are invited to take part in the hunt which starts eggsactly at 11 AM. There is no charge for this fun event. We suggest you arrive 15 minutes before the event, so you have time get ready to go! Be sure to bring your own Easter Basket to collect your eggs! Be sure to bring a camera so that you can have your picture taken with the Easter bunny. Balloon animals and tattoos will also be available. The Easter Egg Hunt is held rain (or snow!) or shine.

Bison Feeding @ Oxbow Park

Oxbow Park/Zollman Zoo (5731 County Rd 105 NW, Byron) has a number of special events scheduled. For more information on any of these events visit their website at www.co.olmsted.mn.us/parks/oxbow_park_&_zoo.asp or call 775-2451. In case of inclement weather, call 775-2451 for program information/changes.

UPCOMING EVENTS


Bison Feeding – Sat. April 3 at 1:00 p.m.
Bring the entire family out for a closer look at the majestic Plains Bison. You'll learn interesting facts about these marvelous beasts and get a close-up look at feeding time. A short hike is involved, and accommodations can be made for folks needing to drive to the bison pen. Dress for cold conditions! Recommended for all ages.

Naturalist Choice – Sat. April 10 at 1:00 p.m.
Let us pick a topic that is relative to the day you visit! It is sure to be fun and informative. Recommended for all ages.

Bear Feeding – Sat. April 17 at 10:00 a.m.
Our resident black bear is awake and hungry once again! Join us as we share some natural history facts about black bears. We will tempt her with a wide variety of foods. What will she eat first? Come to this program to find out! Recommended for all ages.

Children's Zoo Time – Sat. April 24 at 10:00 a.m.
This program is one you just can't miss. We will let you get an up-close look at a few of our zoo critters (maybe even touch one), plus learn some interesting facts about the wild creatures that live in southern Minnesota. This will prove to be great fun for the whole family.

Deer/Elk Feeding – Sat. May 1 at 1:00 p.m.
A short hike over to the elk and deer pens will allow participants to get a closer look at these spectacular creatures. Come and learn more about antlers, deer and elk behavior, and possibly even get the chance to give them a treat! (Accommodations CAN be made for non-hikers, seniors, etc.)

Turkey Calling – Sat. May 8 at 10:00 a.m.
Listen and you can hear a thundering gobble crack the silence of a spring forest. Venture out with a naturalist to invade the wild turkey territory and talk turkey. (Ages 5 and up).

Wildflower Hike – Sat. May 15 at 10:00 a.m.Join us for a relaxing morning taking a closer look at some of Oxbow's spring ephemerals. A pleasant hike through Oxbow's forest will leave you dazzled with the natural beauty of spring! (Ages 10 and up)

Friends of Oxbow Spring Fest – Sat. May 22 from 11:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m.
Join the Friends of Oxbow for an afternoon of games, music, food, and fun! Don't miss this annual celebration of spring here at Oxbow Park/Zollman Zoo. (All ages).

Feed the Otters – Sat. May 29 at 1:00 p.m.
The otters eat, you watch! Who will you root for, the otters or the minnows? This popular program promises to educate and entertain! (All Ages).