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Winter Festival Postponed Due to Extreme Cold, New Date To Be Announced

UPDATE: The Winter Festival, previously scheduled for Saturday, January 24, has been postponed due to the forecasted cold weather. Recreation staff and event partners agree that the low temperatures would pose a danger to both participants and volunteers. A new date will be announced...
Community

Winter Festival Returns to Rochester Common 1/24: Skating, Music, and Family Activities

Winter Festival will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. at Rochester Common (139 S. Main Street). The free, family-friendly event includes music, hot cocoa, s’mores, a touch-a-truck, and ice skating. Attendees are encouraged to bring food donations for the Raider Station...

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Rochester Recreation & Arena Announces New Tennis Program for Kids

Rochester Recreation & Arena is pleased to introduce a new tennis program designed for...
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Jerry Vermette Honored as ‘Volunteer of the Year’ by New Hampshire State Commission on Aging

The Recreation Department, for the City of Rochester, is proud to announce that Jerry...
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Fish and Game: Be Aware, Prepared, and Responsible When Exploring This Spring

Spring in New Hampshire is an exciting time to enjoy the outdoors, and the...
Recreation

Trout Season is coming to New Hampshire’s managed waterbodies starting 4/27

Trout-managed waters offer anglers the chance to experience exciting fishing in some of the...
Downtown

Postponed: Cocheco River Clean-up to remove trash and debris on 4/13

Friday, April 5, 2024 - This event has been postponed to April 13 The Rochester...
Arts & Culture

NH Association of Conservation Commissions seeks local photographers for “This is Worth Protecting” contest

Are you passionate about capturing the beauty of nature through photography? If so, consider...
Recreation

Recreation Department names Steve Scott as new Senior Services Coordinator for Senior Activity Center

The Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to introduce Steve Scott, who will be taking...
Community

Skate with a Cop, Fire/Police vs. Spaulding Alumni Hockey Game scheduled for March 24

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the return of Skate with a...
Arts & Culture

Rochester Senior Crafting Group stitches together community spirit, welcomes new members

Rochester Recreation & Arena is pleased to announce the vibrant efforts of the Senior...
Downtown

Conservation Commission organizing Cocheco River Clean-up to remove trash and debris on 4/6

The Rochester Conservation Commission is organizing a River Clean-up mission to remove trash and...
Recreation

Rochester Recreation & Arena seeks public input with Community Engagement Survey

Rochester Recreation & Arena, in collaboration with the Strafford Regional Planning Commission, is encouraging...
Arts & Culture

NH Association of Conservation Commissions seeks local photographers for “This is Worth Protecting” contest

Are you passionate about capturing the beauty of nature through photography? If so, consider...
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Inside Waypoint: Youth Services Making an Impact in Rochester

Matt talks with Mandy Lancaster and Joss Birnie from Waypoint Youth Drop-in Center, located...
Community

Registration for 2026 Strafford County Addiction Summit is Now Open

A message from the Rochester Mental Health Alliance: Join our Strafford County Addiction Task Force...
Downtown

Downtown Parking Ban Starts Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 11:00pm to 7:00am, January 30, 2026

A Downtown Parking Ban will be in effect from Thursday, January 29, 2026, from...
Library

Rochester Public Library: See What’s Happening in the Teen Room This February

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to enjoy a variety of events...

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