My family and I were invited to have dinner with Santa at Meadow Brook Hall and a magical night it was. First off, Meadow Brook Hall is located in Rochester and was the home of the Dodge and Wilson families. Matilda, widow of automobile pioneer John Dodge and her second husband, lumber broker Alfred G. …
The Big, Bright Light Show
We went for the first time last year and will continue the tradition as long as we live in or near Rochester. There is nothing remotely like the Big, Bright Light Show and going makes the most excellent way to kick off the holiday season! The holiday light show kicks off Monday, November 30, 2009 …
Dinosaur Hill Presents It’s Annual Halloween Hoot Oct.23-Oct.25
Participate in a guided, fun and entertaining, walk through the woods to see short skits with your favorite storybook characters. Groups will depart every 10 minutes for the 45 minute walk. After the walk, families can enjoy cider, a donut and entertainment by the campfire. This is a perfect event for families with young children …
Make a Ghostly Pumpkin at Dinosaur Hill
Gather around the campfire, create your very own ghost pumpkin, learn more about pumpkins and have a yummy treat at Dinosaur Hill on Friday, October 16, 2009 from 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. What great family fun! $5 non-member/ $3 member, family max $15 non-member/ $12 member Call 248-656-0999 for more information and to register. Courtney is …
Here’s an Alternative to Traditional Babysitting
Need a night out without the kids? Who doesn’t! One night a month, bring your kids ages 3-5 in their pj’s, to the RARA preschool room from 6-8 p.m. and get a chance to go out for dinner in downtown Rochester. Cost is $15. The children will make crafts, read stories, have munchies, watch a …
Celebrate Winnie the Pooh’s New Book at the RHPL
Head on over tho the Rochester Hills Public Library Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the release of the new Winnie the Pooh book, Return to the Hundred Acre Wood. There will be a craft, stories and a visit from Winnie the Pooh! Online registration is required and begins October 3. This …