Village Hosts Annual Halloween Spooktacular

Everyone loves to wear their Halloween costume, so why not extend the holiday by a day? Join the Village of Rochester Hills for their free Halloween Spooktacular costume party and parade on Saturday, October 30 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Village’s Festival Park (rain or shine). The Halloween Spooktacular is a perfect …

Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Rochester

We go to downtown Rochester every year and take the kids trick-or-treating.  This year the event in being Saturday, October 23 from 4pm – 5pm at the merchants located on S. Main Street, Rochester, MI 48307. Every year we have been it has been pretty chilly, so layer those costumes to keep the kiddos warm.  …

Fall Metropark Events: October 22,23 and 24

Halloween Camping Weekend Pack your best Halloween decorations and costumes for the Halloween Camping Weekend, Friday, October 22 to Sunday, October 24 at Stony Creek Metropark, near Rochester/Washington Township. The park offers a rustic camping weekend with a Halloween twist, including pumpkin carving and a party for kids.  Campers can vote for their favorite themed …

Disney On Ice: Classic Princess Stories

The Palace of Auburn Hills is sparkling this weekend with Disney Princes and Princesses.  We had the joy of seeing the show this week and my daughter is still talking about which dress she liked the best! Disney on Ice creates magic with the classic Princess stories, beautiful choreography, exceptional skating skills, gorgeous costumes,and fantastic …

‘ Say “Boo!” to the Flu’ Family Friendly Clinics

One of the scariest truths about influenza is that it can kill healthy children of all ages. Parents like Detroit area resident Zack Yaksich know the heartbreak only too well after his 5-year-old daughter died suddenly of influenza complications in 2003.   Yaksich created Alana’s Flu Foundation so that other parents can be made aware of the dangers …

Fall Metropark Events: October 15,16 and 17

Moonlight Hayrides Friday, October 15 from 7 pm – 9:30 pm, Stony Creek Nature Center Come enjoy the beauty of the fall season with a nature-themed wagon ride through the woods and a bonfire with music, cider, donuts and marshmallow roasting. This is for families and individuals only; no scout groups please. Fee: $6 per …