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Top 5 Local Things to Do this Week! May 11 - 17

Sunday is Mother's Day!!

By Krista Nesbit, Publisher, Macaroni KID Lake Orion - Rochester Hills - Oxford May 10, 2023

Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 14th! Does mom like concerts?! This week is Live Nation Concert Week! That means $25 Tickets + A Giveaway! From May 10-16th, Live Nation is offering $25 tickets to more than 3,800 shows across the country. Enter to win a $100 Live Nation gift certificate HERE! 

Be sure to show your mom and ALL the special women in your life some extra love this weekend! Give them a great BIG hug, make them a special gift, pick some pretty spring flowers, or, at the very least, give them a call. Happy Mother's Day to you and all the incredible mom's you know! 

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. Motherhood Matters - Health and Safety Expo
Join us Thursday, May 11th at 5:30 for this special, informative, and relaxing event! They will be discussing different hot topics, including car seat safety, choking, safe sleep, breastfeeding, and postpartum care. After the discussion, participants can enjoy a chair massage, receive info from vendors, and free food! Childcare will be provided for ages 2 and up by Heartfelt Impressions. This event is FREE with required registration. 


2. MOPS Family Night Fundraiser - evening at the “CIRCUS”!
Join us at St. John's Lutheran School on Friday, May 12th from 5-7pm, for an evening at the “circus” and help make our growing ministry a success! There will be lots of fun for everyone including an obstacle course for young children from fLipSpot, a Lipuma’s meal sponsored by Frank Rewold & Sons, a photo booth from David Charles Events, silent auction baskets, a devotion at 6pm, circus games, balloon animals, and more! We can’t wait to see you there! Tickets are $12 per person – children age 2 and under are free.  


3. Family Fun Event in the Village!
On Saturday, May 13th from 12-4pm, The Village will host a family-fun event for all ages. There will be Food Trucks and Free entertainment for the family including stilt walkers, magicians, balloon twisters, and music in Festival Park. Paint Creek Center for the Arts will be in Festival Park giving out complimentary take-away potted flower plants, to decorate at home, to the first 100 kids in attendance. Additionally, a variety of stores will be featuring specials & sips throughout the day while offering assistance as you look to find that perfect gift for mom. Enjoy time with your entire family as you stroll around the beautiful outdoor shopping center.  


4. Toddler Days at the Farm
Tuesday from 9am to 12:30pm head to Upland Hills for a self-guided visit to the farm! Visit the new baby animals and play on the farm property. Watch the farmers feed the animals at 9:30am and a hayride goes out at 11:00am. The concession stand will not be open, visitors are welcome to pack a picnic lunch.


5. 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.



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


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


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