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Top 5 Things to Do This Week

By Krista Nesbit, Publisher, Macaroni KID Lake Orion - Rochester Hills - Oxford January 6, 2025

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. Pontiac Winter Fest
The 3rd Annual Winter Fest will be held on Saturday, January 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. on the grounds of Pontiac City Hall. The Pontiac Youth Recreation and Enrichment division is creating additional excitement so the community can dive into spectacular winter activities like ice skating, shopping with local vendors, polar express rides, music, delicious food, hot chocolate, and much more! Join us as we kick off 2025 with another great city event!


2. Friday Night fLipOut
Head to fLipSpot for Friday Night fLipOut! This is for ages 9+. Rochester location (RARA) - 8-9:30pm, $15 at the door. Lake Orion - 7:45-9:30pm, $20 at the door includes pizza and a Gatorade.


3. Superhero Skate in Troy
Put on your capes, fasten your masks, and test your super powers on the ice. πŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈ (Costumes not required, but encouraged!) Superhero Skate takes place on Friday, January 10 from 6–8 pm at The Rink at Stine Community Park (241 Town Center Dr). FREE, NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. All ages welcome. Skate rentals available for just $5! 


4. Little Lit - Sessions at 10am & 11am
A storytime for all ages Monday and Tuesday mornings! Children ages 0-5 and their families are invited for stories, songs, and activities that promote the five staple early literacy practices: reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing! Limit 20 children.


5. A Storybook Tour at Innovation Hills
Take a stroll down the Holiday Lights Story Tour at Innovation Hills! The lights and tour will be on at the park until January 15th. Take a stroll around the pond and enjoy reading a children's story about Innovation Hills! 



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