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Top 5 Things to Do This Week

By Krista Nesbit, Publisher, Macaroni KID Lake Orion - Rochester Hills - Oxford September 1, 2025

Thinking about visiting a cider mill this weekend? Check out this local guide and plan your visit!

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. Art & Apples Festival
The Art & Apples Festival is held annually in Rochester Municipal Park, located in downtown Rochester. There is something for everyone! Featuring over 200 Fine Artists, Make & Take Art Activities for all ages, over 20 food vendors and stage entertainment all weekend long, it’s no surprise the the Art & Apples Festival consistently ranks in the Top 50 for Fine Art & Design Festivals year after year. It was ranked one of the Top 10 Fine Art & Design Festivals of the Decade for 2010-2020 and most recently placed #11 in the country for 2024. We hope to see you for the Art & Apples Festival!

  

2. In-Store Kids Workshops
Head to your local Home Depot the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last. Click HERE for more info!


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 through SEPT 28th, PLUS FESTIVAL FRIDAY, SEPT 26 - 9AM - 7PM | RAIN OR SHINE!


4. MOM 2 MOM Sale!
Start thinking about Christmas shopping now! Saturday head to Oxford for an amazing MOM 2 MOM Sale!
Location: The Event Center room at Legacy 925 (E5 on Map)
Hours: Early bird shopping 9am-10am, Regular shopping 10am-2pm
*If you are interested in having a table to sell at, please contact: alecia@thelegacy925.com or call 248-823-7676 (push 1 for events)


5. Donut & Cider Fest!
Set your taste buds for fall with the annual Donut & Cider Fest in Canterbury Village! It's a weekend filled with fall vendors, family entertainment, and of course lots of DONUTS & CIDER straight from the BEST cider mill in Michigan - Yates! Festivities will include donut eating contests, yard games, the return of the Donut-On-a-String game, a cider mill themed scavenger hunt, a petting zoo, shopping with our small boutiques and outdoor vendors, music, and more! Featuring Michigan-made items, hard ciders, and various food options including fresh homemade donuts and cider from Yates Cider Mill!


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