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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...
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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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Forest Society announces 300 acre expansion of Champlin Forest

The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (Forest Society) announced that on...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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Kayak & Canoe Launch returns to Hanson Pines

The Rochester Riverwalk Committee is pleased to announce that the EZ Launch Kayak &...
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Rec. Dept. seeks summer Lifeguards, Pool Attendant, and Pool Maintenance Staff

The Recreation & Arena Department is seeking energetic, responsible individuals to fill the roles...
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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...
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Recreation Department floods East Rochester field for outdoor skating rink

The team at the Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to announce the return of...
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Champlin Forest receives local and state support for preservation

The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (Forest Society) is working to...
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Recreation Department to host Walk & Talk on 11/5

Join Rec team member and President of the Rochester Historical Society, Bob, to learn...
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History of the Rochester Common ‘Walk & Talk’ scheduled for 8/11

The Rochester Recreation Department is inviting the public to an educational 'Walk & Talk,'...
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Ice Arena welcomes Isobel Cup Champion Taylor Wenczkowski 6/27

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