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Top 5 Things to Do This Week - April 4 - 10

By Krista Nesbit, Publisher, Macaroni KID Lake Orion - Rochester Hills - Oxford April 3, 2024

Have you heard about the solar eclipse we will experience on Monday, April 8th?! Get your glasses ready so you can see the magic firsthand! Or, better yet, click here to learn how to make your own pinhole projector!

Spring is here but if you're like me and dreaming of summer, check out these summer camp options for your kiddos and register today.

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. Kids Night at Leo's!
Take your kiddos out 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! 


3. Total Eclipse of the Heart Party
Looking for a prime spot to prepare for the eclipse and get some 80s nostalgia? Look no further! Head to the Clarkston Independence Township Public Library for a movie, snacks and other fun activities.
Saturday, 3pm - 3:30pm: Eclipse Glasses And Pinhole Viewers: Decorate Eclipse Glasses and Pinhole Viewers with provided materials. 3:40pm - 5:30pm: Movie: Little Shop of Horrors (1986)


4. Friday Night fLip Out
Friday night, drop your kids (9+) off at fLipSpot to flip, jump, and play open-gym style! This event happens each week at both locations - Lake Orion & Rochester! 


5. Jumperoo at Urban Air-Oxford
Jumperoo is a special time where Urban Air is open only for children 5 & under! They open up the park just for the little ones and their parents to jump, bounce and crawl around safely! Grippy Socks are required (you can bring your own or purchase some there) and a signed waiver. Jumperoo is each Tuesday and Friday morning from 10am-12pm!

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