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Top 5 Local Things to Do this Week! June 29 - July 5

Happy 4th of July!

By Krista Nesbit, Publisher, Macaroni KID Lake Orion - Rochester Hills - Oxford June 28, 2023

Happy 4th of July!
Check out this local list and make your plans for watching some fireworks with family and friends.
There is so much SUMMER FUN happening this week!!

 


These 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. Clarkston's Independence Fest 2023
Saturday head to Clintonwood Park for a HUGE 4th of July party! There will be tons of fun activities for the whole family - and don't forget your swimsuit and towel so you can enjoy the Renee Przybylski Memorial Spray Park! This awesome event will close out with an exciting fireworks display so plan to stay until dark. 

2. Lake Orion 4th of July Fireworks
Saturday at dusk the fireworks will be booming over Lake Orion! Bring your chairs and blankets and get cozy in Green's Park for the show. Make it a night out and grab dinner downtown before the fireworks... after dinner head to Cookies & Cream for a yummy treat. Just make sure you're in your fireworks-watching-spot by about 9:45 at the latest. 

3. Wet and Wild Wednesdays
Wednesday at noon, slide over to the Museum for some summer fun! You’ll find entertainment by Crazy Craig the Juggler, two huge slip and slides, a Rochester Hills Fire Truck, cool sprinklers for little kids, wading in Stoney Creek and water activities sponsored by the Clinton River Watershed Council. No registration required, $5 each.

4Food Truck Fridays with Showcase Performance!
Friday from 5-9pm, The Village of Rochester Hills will host a variety of savory and sweet food trucks and showcase performances by local talent in Festival Park. BRAVO Italian Kitchen will also be hosting a Mobile Bar for guests who would like to purchase alcoholic beverages to enjoy in Festival Park during the performances. There will also be lawn games and sidewalk chalk each week. Bring your appetite and your lawn chairs and blankets as you enjoy some free quality entertainment outdoors.

5. Music & Me at the Village
Wednesday at 10, bring your little ones to The Village to partake in a free Music & Me program. Children can sing, dance, and interact with each other during this fun morning performance. Bring a blanket and be prepared to be inspired by the musical talents of your children. This class is geared towards children birth to five years told. 


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


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