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Top 5 Things to Do This Week

By Krista Nesbit, Publisher, Macaroni KID Lake Orion - Rochester Hills - Oxford October 12, 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. Trail of Treats!
Explore the trails around the ponds at Innovation Hills while collecting as much candy as you can at our Trails of Treats event from 5:30-7pm on Thursday, Oct. 16. More than 30 treat stations will be set up for trick-or-treaters, so put on your costume and grab your pillowcases! 

  

2. Boo Bash 2025!
Join us for an evening of Halloween fun including cider and snacks, hay wagon rides, trick-or-treat street, pick a pumpkin pumpkin patch, carnival games and much more! Pre-registration is required, spaces are limited. Infants in carriers are free with registered siblings. Don't forget your camera, costume, flashlight and a trick-or-treat bag for all of your goodies! Dress for the weather, activities are both in and outdoors.


3. Nerf Club!
Head to Faith Church for an amazing evening of Nerf battle fun! Event includes multiple Nerf battles, pizza, prizes (bring a friend to increase your chances of winning), and a Bible lesson! For grades 1-5. Please register ahead of time for a smooth check-in process. $10 donation per student is greatly appreciated to keep the event going, but is not required.


4. RARA’s Boo Bash!
Head to RARA for a Spooktacular Halloween Event! Get ready for a frightfully fun evening at RARA’s Halloween Celebration on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 6-8PM! Bring the whole family for a night filled with Halloween-themed activities, tasty treats, and spooky surprises. Registration required. 


5. Malloween Trick-or-Treating Event
Join us for our annual Spooktacular Malloween Trick-or-Treating event Saturday, October 18th! The first 2,000 kids to stop by the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets table (located adjacent to AMC Theater in District 6) will receive a trick-or-treat bag and a free gift! 

  • 11am-1pm - enjoy trick-or-treating at participating stores throughout Great Lakes Crossing Outlets! 
  • 1pm-3pm - enjoy a family-friendly Monster Mash dance party in the food court as well as a complimentary photo-op! 



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