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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...

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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Lauren Krans is the new Director of Rochester Recreation and Arena

In June 2022, following the retirement of Chris Bowlen, City Manager Blaine Cox announced...

Public Pools suffer effects of labor shortages, staff committed to providing daily updates online

The Rochester Recreation Department is gearing up to re-open public pools in Rochester, Gonic,...

Senior Activity Center plans trip to Old Orchard Beach on 6/15

Registration is now open for the June Senior Trip to Old Orchard Beach and...

Kayak & Canoe Launch returns to Hanson Pines

The Rochester Riverwalk Committee is pleased to announce that the EZ Launch Kayak &...

Rec. Dept. seeks summer Lifeguards, Pool Attendant, and Pool Maintenance Staff

The Recreation & Arena Department is seeking energetic, responsible individuals to fill the roles...

Riverwalk Committee holding contest for a new logo for high school students

The City of Rochester Riverwalk Committee is conducting a logo contest for high school...

Recreation Department floods East Rochester field for outdoor skating rink

The team at the Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to announce the return of...

Champlin Forest receives local and state support for preservation

The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (Forest Society) is working to...

Recreation Department to host Walk & Talk on 11/5

Join Rec team member and President of the Rochester Historical Society, Bob, to learn...

History of the Rochester Common ‘Walk & Talk’ scheduled for 8/11

The Rochester Recreation Department is inviting the public to an educational 'Walk & Talk,'...

Ice Arena welcomes Isobel Cup Champion Taylor Wenczkowski 6/27

The Rochester Ice Arena will be hosting an event featuring Isobel Cup Champion, Taylor...

Kayak & Canoe Launch event scheduled for 6/12

Riverwalk Committee Chair, Dave Walker, is pleased to invite the public to an informal...

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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...

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