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Top 5 Local Things to Do this Week! February 1 - 7

By Krista Nesbit, Publisher, Macaroni KID Lake Orion - Rochester Hills - Oxford January 30, 2024

Alright, we made it through January! Welcome to month 2 of this wonderful year!! Looking for things to do? Check out this local Winter Fun Guide! These are Macaroni KID Lake Orion - Rochester Hills - Oxford's picks for five things to do with kids this week. Click on the links for all the details:


1. Family Pajama Storytime
Wear your favorite pajamas to the Auburn Hills library for an evening Storytime great for the whole family! We'll read books, sing songs and rhymes, make crafts, and more! Pajamas and blankets are encouraged. While all children are welcome, stories and activities are geared toward 3-8yrs old. 


2. Royal Oak Winter Blast
This weekend, head to Royal Oak for the Winter Blast Festival - it's FREE! There will be 🎢 Live music⛸️ FREE ice skating🧊 Ice sculptureπŸ¦„πŸ¦™Petting zoo and $5 pony ridesπŸŽΏπŸ‚ Learn to ski/snowboard experienceπŸ§—πŸ»β€β™€οΈ Zip lineπŸ” Food trucksπŸ™ŒπŸ» FREE family activities and more! Admission to Winter Blast Royal Oak is free and open to the public from 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday, Feb, 2; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3; and 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4.πŸ“221 E 3rd Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067


3. Home Depot In-Store Kids Workshop
Head to Home Depot Saturday between 9am and noon for a free in-person Kids Workshop. This program is available at participating Home Depot locations. This event is FREE but requires registration and you can do that here.


4. Lake Orion Kids Night Tuesday at Leo's!and Oxford Kids Night Wednesday at Leo's!
Get out of the house and take the kids to Leo's for dinner! There will be FREE face painting and balloon animals compliments of Leo's and Fun With Sparkles from 5:30-7:30 on Tuesday in Lake Orion and Wednesday in Oxford! 


5. ROCK OUT CANCER Fundraiser for Rosemarie Chila!
Sunday at 2pm, head to First Congregational Church in Rochester for this FUN and meaningful event! This is a Winter Student ROCKcital! There will be great music, raffle prizes, and yummy food by The Flavor Lab! Tickets just $20 and the proceeds are for a great cause, helping Rose and her family ROCK OUT cancer. 


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