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Top 5 Things to Do This Week

By Krista Nesbit, Publisher, Macaroni KID Lake Orion - Rochester Hills - Oxford August 20, 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. Dragon on the Lake Festival!
The Orion Art Center proudly presents the 16th Annual Dragon on the Lake Festival in downtown Lake Orion.   With Dragon Boat Races on Lake Orion, an Art Fair, a Chalk Art Contest, the Little Dragon Den, the Dragon Pub, a Tiki Tent, live music + more, this end of summer celebration can't be missed!

  

2. RARA Movies in the Park Series
Movies in the Park is a free, family-friendly outdoor movie night happening this Friday 🎬 Enjoy: 🍿 Free popcorn 🎟️ Free admission 🚚 Food trucks, bounce houses and yard games at select events! Movie: Minecraft! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and loved ones for a special evening under the stars. Movies begin at 8:30pm, with pre-show fun starting at 7pm! 


3. MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Experience the Magic and embark on a thrilling renaissance quest full of adventure and merriment! Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the 21st century and teleport yourself to a world of knights, jesters and fair maidens at the Michigan Renaissance Festival. OPEN WEEKENDS AUG 16th-SEPT 28th, PLUS LABOR DAY, SEPT 1 & FESTIVAL FRIDAY, SEPT 26 - 9AM - 7PM | RAIN OR SHINE!


4. 6th Annual Michigan Made Festival
The 6th Annual Michigan Made Festival at Canterbury Village will feature the best in Michigan crafters, artists, music, drinks, and food!


5. Family Praise & Picnic In the Park!
This Sunday bring a blanket or lawn chair along with all your family, neighbors, and friends as we come together for Family Praise and Picnic in the Park! Join us for a spiritually meaningful and fun outdoor celebration focused on building up our entire community with the love of Jesus!


 

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