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Top 5 Local Things to Do this Week! December 21 - 27

Merry Christmas!!

By Krista Nesbit, Publisher, Macaroni KID Lake Orion - Rochester Hills - Oxford December 20, 2023

I hope your Christmas is magical and full of fun times with family and friends! 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:


1Cranbrook Institute of Science and Art Museum FREE Third Thursdays
Thursday visitors can receive free admission to Cranbrook Institute of Science from 5-8pm AND Cranbrook Art Museum from 11am-8pm. Walk-ins are welcome! Please note that due to capacity limits, entrance is not guaranteed. This event is made possible by the courtesy of the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan.


2. Teen Tuesday at Orion Township Public Library
Teen Tuesday is a casual hang-out for teens who enjoy anything from video games, board and card games, D&D, crafts, and more! If you’re looking for something to do with some friends, hang with us for a bit. Snacks always provided and new faces always welcome!!


3. “A Christmas Carol” at Meadow Brook Theatre
The holiday season wouldn't be complete without seeing this heart-warming play. Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” returns for its 41st season at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University! Bring the family and celebrate the season with this holiday classic about a mean-spirited miser and the ghosts that haunt him. Get your tickets HERE! 


4. HollyDazzle - A Dazzling Delight of Lights!
Step into a dazzling world of festive enchantment at HollyDazzle! This extraordinary winter wonderland stroll takes you along a magnificent three-quarter mile outdoor trail, adorned with over a dozen mesmerizing Christmas scenes. Brace yourself for heartwarming encounters with Santa Claus, slide alongside sledding penguins, and be awe-struck by the majestic Candy Land Castle! As you journey through HollyGrove Village, you’ll be serenaded with carols, immersed in captivating stories, and discover cozy spots to warm up while relishing irresistible treats. Delightful fun awaits the entire family! Get your tickets HERE! 


5. Meadow Brook Hall’s Winter Wonder Lights
Get your tickets HERE! Spark your holiday season at Meadow Brook Hall’s Winter Wonder Lights. Winter Wonder Lights is a self-guided outdoor event featuring unique light displays across the grounds of Meadow Brook Hall, located in Rochester on the campus of Oakland University. It will be a special evening of lights, music and magic where visitors can explore the National Historic Landmark at its most festive. Enjoy fun concessions such as glow-in-the-dark cotton candy and popcorn. There will be seasonal and specialty drinks, bonfires and more!

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