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Top 5 Local Things to Do this Week! March 16-22

It's St. Patrick's Day Weekend! Gather your green attire and do some celebrating.

By Krista Nesbit, Publisher, Macaroni KID Lake Orion - Rochester Hills - Oxford March 15, 2023

St. Patrick's Day is Friday! Hope you have those Leprechaun traps ready. Good Luck!!
An Irish Blessing for you: 

May peace and plenty bless your world
With a joy that long endures
And may all life's passing seasons
Bring the best to you and yours

Have you started thinking about summer camps for your kiddos?! March is a great time to do that and we have some fantastic options for you here! 

Here are Macaroni KID Lake Orion - Rochester Hills - Oxford's picks for the five things to do with kids this week. Click on the links for all the details:

1. Oxford High School Presents: The Little Mermaid
Get your tickets NOW for this amazing adventure under the sea! Thursday, Friday, and Saturday show time's at 7pm. Saturday and Sunday have matinee show time's at 2pm. 

2. Jumperoo at Urban Air-Oxford
Tuesday and Friday mornings, Urban Air Oxford opens early for Jumperoo! Jumperoo is a special time where the park is open only for children 5 and under. The park opens to the public at noon so plan to stay and play all day.

3. Hide & Seek: The Lock-In
Friday from 6-9pm at the Oxford Public Library, kids in grades 6-12 are invited to this super fun lock-in! Hunt for eggs (each one contains a prize). Then they'll explore several variations on the Hide & Seek theme, including Classic, Zombie, Partners, Sardines, Moving, and More! Pizza and Snacks served. Parent-signed permission slip required. 

4. Lake Orion's Bunny Bop
Spring is in the air! Hop on over for a photo with a special bunny, a craft project, and an egg hunt. Bring your basket; youth will be broken down by age for the egg hunt. Pre-registration is required, spaces are limited. Children in carriers and adults with registered participants are free. 

5. OUCARES Family Fun Day 
Saturday afternoon 12-3pm, enjoy a day of fun for families impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorders. All ages are welcome to attend. There is no cost and no registration is needed. Activities include: information fair, art projects, bouncy inflatables, swimming from noon – 2 p.m. (bring your own towel)


You can see this week's other local events here! 

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