Lagniappe in Downtown Rochester!
LAGNIAPPE IN DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER – ENJOY A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA ON NOV 24! ROCHESTER, Mich. – October 21, 2025 – Downtown Rochester will sparkle with holiday spirit as local merchants show their appreciation to the community during the much-anticipated Lagniappe event. Join us on Monday, November 24th, from 6:00 – 9:00 pm, to celebrate Lagniappe’s 52nd anniversary, where "a little something extra" awaits all our valued patrons. Lagniappe, a Creole word for "a little something extra," embodies the
Shop Small, Support Local, and Win BIG after Thanksgiving!
Support Small, Shop Local and Win BIG after Thanksgiving! ROCHESTER, Mich. – October 20, 2025 – Join the merchants of Downtown Rochester for a two-day shopping event after Thanksgiving! This year Downtown Rochester is celebrating Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday to encourage patrons to shop small and give big this holiday season. Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday are days dedicated to strengthening the community by supporting local small businesses. Plaid Friday takes place November 28,
Downtown Rochester's Holiday Window Contest
Downtown Rochester Kicks off the Holiday Season with the Annual Holiday Window Contest ROCHESTER, Mich. – October 14, 2025 - Downtown Rochester is ready to shine bright this holiday season as nearly 20 local businesses participate in the highly anticipated Holiday Window Contest. This year’s theme, “Traditional Christmas”, invites businesses to celebrate the timeless charm of the season by transforming their windows with classic holiday décor, twinkling lights, and festive cheer. From November
Downtown Rochester Cookie Stroll Pre-Sale!!
Downtown Rochester Cookie Stroll Pre-SaleROCHESTER, Mich. October 6, 2025 – The sweetest event of the year is back! Downtown Rochester is thrilled to announce the 5th Annual Cookie Stroll, set to take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Due to popular demand, the Cookie Stroll will now feature two stroll sessions; a morning stroll 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and an afternoon stroll from 2:00 – 6:00 pm. A total of 300 tins will be available – 150 per time slot. This year’s event is proudly sponsored by Wendy Tevari
Neighborhood House Holiday Giving Tree Program 2025
As the holiday season approaches, we are once again reminded of how much our community can accomplish when we come together. Your past support has made a real difference for local families, and we’re excited to invite you to join us again this year in our Holiday Giving Tree Program. The Giving Tree helps ensure that children in our community experience the joy of the season, even when their families are facing challenges. Each child will receive: Two gifts valued at $30–$35 each or two gift cards A
