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Top 5 Things to Do This Week

By Krista Nesbit, Publisher, Macaroni KID Lake Orion - Rochester Hills - Oxford September 21, 2025

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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. Glow Bye Summer
Bid farewell to the season with an illuminating celebration that will have you feeling lighter than air. Head to Friendship Park to enjoy nighttime activities that take advantage of the earlier sunsets, such as a Hot Air Balloon Glow from 7-9 pm; glow putt-putt and disc golf; and a glow photo spot. There will also be art and a live music concert featuring the band Empty Canvas from 7-8:30 p.m., food trucks, face painting, arts & crafts and inflatables (socks required). Wear your best neon outfit to add to the fun.

  

2. Rochester Mills Oktoberfest
Thursday 6pm Ceremonial tapping + Enzian aus Detroit inside playing awesome authentic German music!
THE BIG TENT IS BACK
Friday 5pm-11pm
Saturday 1pm-11pm
-Music outside Friday and Saturday
-Stein holding contest and Sauerkraut eating contests (yikes!)
-Kids area! FREE Family FUN!
-Full German menu


3. Health Hive Golden Grizzlies Festival of Races - FREE Kids Run
Join the Rochester Hills community for the Health Hive Golden Grizzlies Festival of Races Powered by KARMA jack. This exciting fall tradition offers something for every runner and walker: a Kids Race where children ages 10 and under race one lap around the track with Grizz the Mascot, a scenic 5K run and walk through OU’s campus, and a 10K double loop for those who want to go the extra distance.


4. Taste of Clarkston
The annual Taste of Clarkston event is a vibrant celebration that allures the senses and fosters a strong sense of community. This culinary gathering, held in our charming and historic town of Clarkston, showcases the region's rich tapestry of flavors, inviting our attendees to embark on a journey of taste exploration while enjoying a day filled with entertainment and camaraderie.


5. Kids Night at G's in Oxford
Give your kitchen a break Monday and take the fam to G's! Free Face Painting & Balloon Animals! Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm.
🍔 $3.50 kid’s meals
🍨 FREE SOFT SERVE W/ EVERY KID’S MEAL **gluten/dairy free + vegan**
🍕 Two 12” 2-topping pizzas and G’s Original Spears: $25



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