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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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City of Rochester Celebrates Grand Opening of Nancy Loud Park

The City of Rochester proudly announces the grand opening of Nancy Loud Park, a revitalized community green space on the site of the former Nancy Loud School. A ribbon-cutting ceremony, held in partnership with the Rochester Chamber of Commerce, took place on Thursday, October...

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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...
Recreation

Winter Festival to be held on 1/20 at the Rochester Common, fun for the whole family

The Rochester Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Rochester Police Department, is pleased to...
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Tips for Hikers on Sharing the Outdoors During Hunting Season

Hunting seasons have arrived in the Granite State as has a renewed public interest...
Public Safety

NH Fish and Game: Wear Blaze Orange When Heading Afield

Hunters and all other outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to put on bright orange clothing...
Recreation

Northeast Passage to host New England Sled Hockey League games on October 14-15

The Rochester Recreation and Arena is pleased to announce that Northeast Passage will be...
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WATCH: See how the ice is made at the Arena

It may be in the 70s outside but the ice is ready for you!...
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Senior Activity Center to host several travel trips this fall

Hanson Pines Educational Walk - Wednesday, September 6th (5:30 pm) At Hanson Pines Park. Free,...
Recreation

Recreation Dept. to host educational walking tour of Hanson Pines on 9/6

The Rochester Recreation Department welcomes the public to join a walking tour through Hanson...
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Senior Activity Center boasts variety of drop-in activities throughout August

The Senior Activity Center is offering a wide selection of activities throughout the month...
Recreation

Seniors: Join Forest Society for a guided walk of Champlin Forest Reservation

The Rochester Recreation Department welcomes seniors aged 50+ to join Forest Society naturalist and...
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Recreation Department to keep public pools open on July 4th holiday

The Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to announce that all public pools will be...
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UNH Cooperative Extension to host Bird Habitat program at Pickering Ponds Trails

The University of NH Cooperative Extension will be hosting a special program on the...
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