Take a moment to enjoy the season with story time at the Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve. December 11th and 12th starting at 11 a.m. the children listen to a nature related story, make a holiday craft, have a treat and talk with Santa. Then there is an optional snowman treasure hunt and a visit to …
The Rochester Parade is This Sunday!
Don’t forget about the 59th Annual Hometown Christmas Parade this Sunday (December 5th) in downtown Rochester. This year’s theme is Candy Lane on Main. The parade starts at the north end of town around 1:45 and goes through down town – it usually lasts about two hours. People start claiming their viewing spot 1-2 hours …
Tangled Thanksgiving at Kruse and Muer
2010 was one of the best Thanksgivings we’ve ever had! Sorry Mom. Our friends and their daughter flew out from California to spend Thanksgiving week here with us and we had the best time sharing all of our favorite things to do in Michigan. We started Thanksgiving day with a brisk 2 mile run down …
Handprint Ornament Class for Toddlers
My favorite ornaments are the ones my girls make. They are not only unique, but they are “made with love” and special because my children put their little hearts into creating them. The Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA) is holding a class for parents and children where you can place your little ones handprints on …
Toddler Program Teaches Kids Cooking Skills
My girls love to help out in the kitchen from cooking the meal to setting the table to washing the dishes. These are skills they will need as mothers themselves, so starting early can’t hurt! There is a fun class for children ages 3-5 that the kids can take while parents get an evening out. …
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 …