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10/16/2026

OCTOBER 16, 2026 | NATIONAL BOSS’S DAY | NATIONAL SPORTS DAY | NATIONAL LIQUEUR DAY | NATIONAL DICTIONARY DAY | DEPARTMENT STORE DAY

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/october/16

10/16/2026

Freida McFadden's recently released novel, "THE WITCH," has grabbed the Number 1 spot on the New York Times Bestsellers list!

Released on October 6, 2026, it became the bestselling book in the 'Combined Print & E-Book' and 'Hardcover Fiction' categories.

Have you read the book yet?

10/16/2026

Becky Chambers's latest novel, "As You Wake, Break the Shell," is officially releasing today, October 13, 2026!

10/16/2026

Call for Artists: Downtown Wayfinding Public Art Project

Rochester Art Center and the City of Rochester are seeking an artist or team of artists to bring creative ideas to Rochester’s Detours Lead to Discoveries downtown wayfinding campaign!

Artists working in a variety of mediums are encouraged to apply.

Project budget: Up to $23,000
Qualifications due October 25, 2026

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.rochesterartcenter.org/artist-opportunity

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

Your toddler has had strong opinions about front loaders for months, and on Friday they finally get to meet one in person.

Rochester Public Library is bringing storytime to the brand new City of Rochester Maintenance Center, followed by a tour of the building and a big vehicle meet and greet.

📍 City of Rochester Maintenance Center, 580 44th St NE
🗓 Friday, October 16
🕥 10:30 to 11 am
🎟 Free

Parking is available on site, so follow the signs to the Maintenance Center building when you arrive.

You’ll find “Meet a Front Loader” along with the rest of this week’s family events on the Rochester Local calendar. Tap the calendar in the links section of our profile to see the full lineup.

10/15/2026

(ABC 6 News) — Rochester Public Library’s Bookmobile rolled into a a new regular stop Thursday, allowing visitors to take a look into the past.The Bookmobile is now making stops at the History Center of Olmsted County after a successful run over the summer. Library staff say they have been busy at that location.“I’d say […] ⬇️Click the link in the comments to read more

10/15/2026

Snow Summit has something for everyone!

• Explore City snow equipment
• Paint a snowplow
• Interactive exhibits
• Meet winter safety experts
• Enter to win prizes, including a snow shovel from Rochester Public Works or a mug and take-home art activity from the Rochester Art Center

Join us for this free, family-friendly event!
• Saturday, Oct. 24
• 9–11:30 a.m.
• City of Rochester Maintenance Center
580 44th St. NE
• Free on-site parking

Learn more: https://qr1.be/FZPVC2