Fall Festival At Quarry Hill In Rochester

Weekends are a great time to do catch up on laundry...but you should put those tighty whities aside for a bit and have some fun! Check out this amazing event that is happening this weekend in Rochester, Minnesota. It is family-friendly, local, and let's you explore some areas of the Med City that are usually locked up.

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Everything You Need To Know About Fall Festival At Quarry Hill in Rochester, Minnesota

Did you know that there is a cave in Rochester that you can explore? It isn't open all of the time, but this weekend, you've got a chance to be one of the lucky ones to go past the gate that is normally locked at Quarry Hill. Exploring the cafe is one of the fun activities planned this weekend at Fall Fest.

If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend as a family, check out the fun festival happening at Quarry Hill. Below is everything you need to know.

DATE: September 6th, 11:00 am until 5:00 pm

WHERE: Quarry Hill Park & Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Rd NE, Rochester, MN (Get Directions)

COST: Admission is Free If you'd like to buy food at this event or enjoy any of the additional activities, tickets are available to enjoy those at the gate.

WHAT TO EXPECT: Enjoy a day of carnival-style fun! Decorate pumpkins, rock climb, go canoeing, take a tour of the cave, enjoy nature games, candle rolling, and eco-friendly crafts.

Learn more about Quarry Hill Nature Center at their website.

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