Throughout the 2024-25 school year, we will be hosting events, small and large, to celebrate our 50 years of serving the Rochester early childhood community! Most of these events are tailored to 0-5 year olds and their families. We look forward to seeing you!

1st Annual Rochester ECFE 5K & Family Fun Run

September 28th, 2024 • 8:30 AM • Soldiers Memorial Field Park

Come out for the baby crawl, toddler and preschool heats, and even some big kid races! We will also have food options available for purchase and games in the green space of the park.

Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo

October 12th, 2024 • 10 AM-12 PM • Oxbow Park

Join ECFE for this FREE family outing! We will do a nature craft, enjoy storytime, visit the Zollman Zoo animals, and play with friends in the nature play space. Catch the bus at Northrop or meet us there!

2025 Early Childhood Winter Catalog

Mails November 4th, 2024

Includes courses running from January through March.

Guest Speaker, Dianne Haulcy, President and CEO of The Family Partnership

February 17th, 2025 • 5:30-6:30 PM • Dakota Middle School

We are thrilled to have an opportunity for an interactive discussion with a well-known Minnesota advocate for children and families. Dianne will meet with community members, including childcare providers and programs for families as well as parents who attend Rochester ECFE.

Library Event

February 20th, 2025 • 5-6 PM • Rochester Public Library

Join ECFE at the Rochester Public Library for an engaging family event. Library staff will interact with children, read a book, and take families on a tour. This is a great time to get a library card, as well.

2025 Early Childhood Spring/Summer Catalog

Mails February 6th, 2025

Includes courses running from April through June.

Family Talent Show

More Info Coming Soon!

Get your act together and share the fun with ECFE families and staff, past and present. The entertainment will showcase a variety of family-friendly performances and is sure to be a memorable event. Tune your guitar, practice your moves, and prepare to share the special talents your family has or just come to enjoy watching others.

Transportation Fair, Open House & Family Concert featuring Justin Roberts

May 10th, 2025 • 10 AM-12:30 PM • Goose Egg Park

Don’t miss out on this family and community favorite made even more special this year with an Open House to tour the classrooms at Northrop and a concert by Five-Time Grammy® Nominee Justin Roberts. His fun, lively music is perfect for children and their grown-ups. He will keep kids moving and engaged while adults will appreciate his clever lyrics and insight into children. Food will be available to purchase between the Transportation Fair and throughout the concert.

Visit this webpage or our social accounts (Facebook or Instagram) for the most up-to-date information on the happenings for this exciting day!