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Pink Friday!

Join us + our other fave women owned boutiques in Downtown Rochester on Friday, November 17th from 10am-7pm for PINK FRIDAY!💗 This special event is a day to #SupportSmallFirst ! Each boutique will have their own specials, refreshments, new arrivals, & just plain fun!✨ + there will be a HUGE giveaway valued at $1000😱🎉 You…

FREE Wine and Cheese tasting with Rochester Wine!

This event is a FREE WINE and CHEESE tasting and BOTTLE SIGNING with winery owner Anne-Charlotte Mélia Bachas from Château de la Font du Loup Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Stop by to taste three wines available from her winery and learn about how the wine is made! This is an RSVP ONLY event with two tasting times available…

Festival of Trees COCKTAIL PREVIEW

AT THE ROCHESTER COMMUNITY HOUSE This is your opportunity to get a sneak preview (and first choice) of the gorgeous themed trees, wreaths, centerpieces and more, designed and donated by the Metro Detroit community. The event will include refreshments, silent auction and a cash bar. Plus, you’ll have the chance to bid on all the…

FESTIVAL OF TREES

The Downtown Rochester Festival of Trees is a holiday spectacular unlike any other, featuring trees, wreaths, and centerpieces designed and donated by the Metro Detroit community. The event will be open to the public on Saturday, November 18 from 10 am – 8 pm and Sunday, November 19 from 10 am – 5 pm at…

THE BIG, BRIGHT LIGHT SHOW

The Big, Bright Light Show covers the buildings of downtowns Rochester with over 1.5 million points of glimmering light! The show will be aglow every night from 5 pm to Midnight through January 7, 2024.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF LAGNIAPPE!

Join the merchants of downtown Rochester on Monday, November 20 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm when they offer their customers Lagniappe (Creole for “a little something extra”) in appreciation for their support throughout the year. The Rochester Downtown Development Authority (DDA) also will offer some Lagniappe with the debut of The Big, Bright Light Show,…

PLAID FRIDAY

On Plaid Friday, shoppers are encouraged to wear plaid and head to Downtown Rochester for a fun day of shopping! This day celebrates the diversity and creativity of local and independent businesses. It is a fun alternative to the consumer frenzy of ‘Black Friday’. Shoppers will enjoy store discounts and promotions

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year, Small Business Saturday is on November 25th. We encourage everyone to shop small in Downtown Rochester! WANT TO WIN A $500 DOWNTOWN…

NEIGHBORHOOD LIGHT FIGHT

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE STREET DECEMBER 1 - 10! Do you love to decorate your house for the holidays? Seriously, is it so bright that you can see it from space? If so, we want you and your neighbors in the 4th Annual Neighborhood Light Fight, sponsored by Chief Financial CU! Click the link and…

2023 KRIS KRINGLE MARKET

The Downtown Rochester Kris Kringle Market was inspired by the 700-year old tradition of the open-air Christmas markets throughout Europe. The event will feature one-of-a-kind shopping, specialty foods, fresh greens & wreaths and handcrafted gifts for the holiday. On West Fourth St. between Main & Walnut Friday, December 1st from 4 – 10 p.m. Saturday,…