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Top 5 Things to Do This Week

By Krista Nesbit, Publisher, Macaroni KID Lake Orion - Rochester Hills - Oxford August 21, 2024

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. Dragon on the Lake!
There will be some exciting features at the 15th Annual Dragon on the Lake, August 23 – 25, in downtown Lake Orion. With Dragon Boat Races on Lake Orion, Live Music each night in the Dragon Pub, the Chalk Art Challenge, acoustics acts in the Tiki Bar, an Art + Craft Fair, the Little Dragon Den, and Vendor Marketplace, festival-goers will have an opportunity to enjoy a variety of experiences as well as a fun line-up of family-friendly entertainment for this end of summer celebration! Don't miss it!


2. Free Family Movie Night - Kung Fu Panda 4
Thursday evening head to Wildwood Amphitheater for a FREE family movie night under the stars! 


3. 5th Annual Michigan Made Festival
The 5th Annual Michigan Made Festival at Canterbury Village will feature the best in Michigan crafters, artists, music, drinks, and food! The event will also feature live music in the afternoon and a FREE Kids Zone with bounce houses and games! 


4. Family Fun Day – Monarch Butterfly Festival
Saturday at 4pm, head to the Clarkston Family Farm for their Monarch Butterfly Festival! There will be lots of activities including:
     Monarch Butterfly Release and tagging demonstrations
     Native plant information and sales
     Celebrated Monarch Butterfly Expert lectures and book sales
     Farm animal interaction
     Nature-themed crafts and games for kids
     Local Artisans and Farm Market
It will be a relaxing, fun and informative day for the entire family!


5. St. John Lutheran's Praise and Picnic in the Park
Sunday at 11am at Rochester Municipal Park we invite you to bring a blanket or lawn chair and come join us at Family Praise and Picnic in the Park! This will be a spiritually meaningful and fun outdoor celebration focused on building up our entire community with the love of God! Here are just some of the details of the day:
     Family Friendly Worship Celebration
     Amazingly Tasty, Free Picnic Lunch
     Vintage Vehicle Display
     Fun Games & Activities for All Ages
     Door Prizes & Much More!

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