Date Nights & Special Events

Date Nights and Special Events

Looking for fun for the family? Check out our upcoming special events, like Date Nights, Pajama Parties, Day Camps and more. Some events are also open to Non-Members, view dates and details in the expandable sections below.

Kids Club Events

Kids Club Date Nights

Kids Club Date Nights will be held from 6:00 – 9:00 pm on the following Fridays:

August 8 Camping
September 12 Farm Animals
October 10 Pumpkins

Need a night out? Sign up your child for Kids Club Date Night. We will have a special craft, latest movie, play time, and snacks provided.

6 months – 6 years
Since you may sign up kids ages 5-6 for either Kids Club or Neighborhood Date Night, you must make the decision at the time of sign up. The night of, your child may not switch Date Nights.
Contact: Jessica Gravenhof

Location: Kids Club

Fee per night:
Members: $17 Non-Members: $27

Sign up: At the Activities Desk (507) 287-9300 or through your Empower M.E. Member Login. If you are not set up for Empower M.E. please see the Create a Member Login webpage for more information.

Cancellation Policy: You must cancel at least 48 hours prior to the event or you will be charged in full.

Kids Pajama Parties

Kids Pajama Parties will be held from 5:30 – 8:30 pm on the following Saturdays:

August 16

This is the last one and then the event name will be changing to Kids Club Pizza Party. See that section for future dates. There will also be a new Neighborhood Pizza Party for older children at the same future dates and times.

Kids – need a night just for you? Come to our Kids Pajama Party! We will eat pizza, make a cool craft, watch a movie, and eat snacks. Wear your pajamas and bring a sleeping bag for the movie.

Ages 3 – 8
Contact: Jessica Gravenhof

*Drop off and pick up at Kids Club.

Fee per night:
Members: $19 Non-Members: $29

Cancellation Policy: You must cancel at least 48 hours prior to the event or you will be charged in full.

Kids Club Pizza Parties

Kids Club Pizza Parties will be held from 5:30 – 8:30 pm on the following Saturdays:

September 6 Pirates
September 20 Zoo
October 4 Harvest Time
October 18 Halloween

Kids – need a night that is all about YOU? Join us for a Kids Club Pizza Party! We will eat pizza, make a cool craft, watch a movie, and eat a snack. Wear your pajamas and bring a sleeping bag for the movie.

Ages 3-7
Since you may sign up kids ages 5-7 for either a Kids Club or Neighborhood Pizza Party, you must make the decision at the time of sign up. The night of, your child may not switch Pizza Party.
Contact: Jessica Gravenhof

Location: Kids Club

Fee per night:
Members: $19 Non-Members: $29

Cancellation Policy: You must cancel at least 48 hours prior to the event or you will be charged in full.

Neighborhood Events

Neighborhood Date Nights

Neighborhood Date Nights will be held from 6:00 – 9:00 pm on the following Fridays:

August 8 Camping
September 12 Farm Animals
October 10 Pumpkins

Need a night out? Sign your children up for a Neighborhood Date Night! Children will enjoy a special craft, active games, and a snack all while making new friends and staying engaged in a safe, supervised space.

Ages 5-12
Since you may sign up kids ages 5-6 for either Kids Club or Neighborhood Date Night, you must make the decision at the time of sign up. The night of, your child may not switch Date Nights.
Contact: Jessica Gravenhof

Location: The Neighborhood.

Fee per night:
Members: $17 Non-Members: $27

Cancellation Policy: You must cancel at least 48 hours prior to the event or you will be charged in full.

Neighborhood Pizza Parties (NEW!)

Neighborhood Pizza Parties will be held from 5:30 – 8:30 pm on the following Saturdays:

September 6 Pirates
September 20 Zoo
October 4 Harvest Time
October 18 Halloween

Looking for a night of fun, friends, and plenty of movement? Join us in the Neighborhood for a pizza party packed with energy and creativity! This night is designed for school-age children to participate in games, crafts, movement and to enjoy a snack.

Ages 5-12
Since you may sign up kids ages 5-7 for either a Kids Club or Neighborhood Pizza Party, you must make the decision at the time of sign up. The night of, your child may not switch Pizza Party.
Contact: Jessica Gravenhof

Location: The Neighborhood

Fee per night:
Members: $19 Non-Members: $29

Cancellation Policy: You must cancel at least 48 hours prior to the event or you will be charged in full.

Non-School Day Camps

When school’s out, The Neighborhood is in! For children ages 5-12, this is camp is designed to support parents. We are committed to providing a quality and memorable experience for your child. Our team will lead activities to keep everyone engaged and moving. These camps operate on non-school days that are not associated with federal/state holidays and follows the Rochester Public Schools district calendar. Camp includes morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack.

Non-School Day Camp runs full day 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with early drop-off and extended care available for additional fees.
Minimum of 8 children enrolled per day of camp to occur
Ages 5-12

Fee: $62/day for RAC Members only

Upcoming Camp Dates:

Wednesday, September 24

Sign up: Contact the Activities Desk at (507) 287-9300 to sign up or through your Empower M.E. Member Login. If you are not set up see our Create a Member Login webpage. Registration deadline is 5 days in advance of camp.

Early Drop-Off and Extended Care: Early drop-off is $12/day for each child and extended care is $6/day for each child. Arrangements must be made with Jessica Gravenhof at least 48 hours in advance.

Location: The Neighborhood.

Cancellation Policy: Parents must call the Activities Desk at least 48 hours before the start of the next camp day to cancel their reservation. Cancellations, or no-shows, will result in forfeiture of the full enrollment cost.

For more information, please contact Jessica Gravenhof.

MEA Break Camps

Looking for something fun and active for your kids during break? MEA Break Camp is a great way for children to spend the day while parents are at work – or just need a little time! Campers will enjoy a full day of games, crafts, group activities, along with outdoor play (weather permitting). Kids are placed in small groups to ensure a fun, safe, and engaging experience. Camp includes a morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack.

Camp runs full day 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with early drop-off and extended care available for additional fees.
Minimum of 8 children enrolled per day for camp to occur
Ages 5-12

Daily Registration:

Thursday, October 16
Friday, October 17

Fee: $62/day for RAC Members only

Sign up: Contact the Activities Desk at (507) 287-9300 to sign up or members can also sign up through the Empower M.E. Member Login. If you are not set up see our Create a Member Login webpage. Registration deadline is 5 days in advance of camp.

Location: The Neighborhood.

For more information, please contact Jessica Gravenhof.

Inflatables

Inflatables 2025-2026

Come play on the Neighborhood’s giant bouncy house, 22’ high slide, and 64’ long obstacle course. Located in the Neighborhood gym. No shoes are allowed. Inflatables are free for all members and guests. No sign up is required. Contact Youth Programming Director, Jessica Gravenhof at (507) 287-9302 with questions.

Inflatables will be up during the following days and hours:

Fridays 4:15 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturdays 9:30 am – 7:00 pm
Sundays 9:30 am – 7:00 pm

During these weekends only:

November 7, 8, 9
November 21, 22, 23

December 5, 6, 7
December 19, 20, 21

January 2, 3, 4
January 16, 17, 18
January 30, 31, Feb. 1

February 13, 14, 15
February 27, 28, March 1

March 13, 14, 15
March 27, 28, 29

Date Nights and Special Events

Kids Club Events

Neighborhood Events

Inflatables 2025-2026

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