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Top 5 Things to Do This Week

By Krista Nesbit, Publisher, Macaroni KID Lake Orion - Rochester Hills - Oxford January 11, 2026

Here are Macaroni KID Lake Orion • Rochester Hills • Oxford’s top five picks for kid-friendly fun this week. Click the links for all the merry details!


1. Fire & Ice Festival
NEW THRILL, SAME CHILL – FIRE & ICE IS BACK! Winter fun returns to Downtown Rochester as the beloved Fire & Ice Festival makes its highly anticipated comeback on Friday and Saturday, January 16 & 17, 2026. Families and visitors of all ages are invited to bundle up and experience two days of frosty fun, thrilling attractions, and entertainment during this winter tradition, proudly sponsored by Chief Financial Credit Union.


2. Nerf Club!
Join us for an amazing evening of Nerf battle fun!
Event includes: 

  • Multiple Nerf battles
  • Pizza
  • Prizes (bring a friend to increase your chances of winning)
  • Bible lesson


3. Indoor Family Swim at ORC!
Make a splash with your family at Orion Recreation Center! An indoor family swim is the perfect way to burn energy, stay warm, and enjoy some together-time—no sunscreen required. Grab your suits and jump into the fun!


4. Winter Park at Bowers School Farm
Slide into winter fun at Bowers School Farm! Their snow tubing hill is packed with laughs, thrills, and unforgettable family memories—no skills required, just hold on and enjoy the ride. Bundle up and let the fun roll downhill!


5. KID'S YOGA
KID'S YOGA WEEKLY ON SATURDAYS AT 10AM at UpDog Yoga Rochester: Appropriate for boys and girls of all ages 4 and up. No prior Yoga experience required. Class will include Yoga, games and interactive activities.


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