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Top 5 Things to Do This Week

By Krista Nesbit, Publisher, Macaroni KID Lake Orion - Rochester Hills - Oxford October 18, 2025

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 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. Trunk or Treat at RHS!
Join us on October 23rd from 6-8pm for our annual Trunk or Treat event, sponsored by Student Council. Trunk or Treat is a FREE event. Prior to Trunk or Treat, our RHS Theatre Department will be holding their second annual Bippity, Boppity, Boo-Tique from 4:30 to 6 pm. This event costs $40 and helps expose Future Falcons to the world of Theatre. We hope to see you there! 

 

2. Indoor Trunk or Treat at Kensington Orion
Indoor Trunk or Treat – Friday, October 24th, 6:30-8:00pm. Come and join the fun: indoor trunk or treating, glow party, bounce house, and more!


3. The Pumpkin Patch in Shain Park
Put on your Halloween best and join us for Birmingham’s new family-friendly fall event: The Pumpkin Patch in Shain Park on October 25th from 10am-2pm rain or shine! It’s full of FREE fun for all ages! Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes, and bring chairs or a blanket to enjoy King’s musical performance on the pavilion lawn.


4. Spooktacular!
Get ready for a fang-tastic time at the 20th annual Spooktacular event! Saturday, head Downtown Auburn Hills for a Halloween celebration like no other. It’s time for the little goblins and ghouls to dress up, meet some fun characters, and trick-or-treat with our friendly Downtown merchants along Auburn Road!


5. Halloween Open Barn Event at PEAS!
Get ready for a frightfully fun day the whole family will love! Join us at Pan Equus Animal Sanctuary on Sunday, October 26th from 10am-1pm, 🌧rain or shine,🌞 for a Halloween celebration packed with excitement and heartwarming moments.

👻 Costumes encouraged—so come dressed to impress your favorite farm animals!
🐮 Mingle with our gentle giant cows and other friendly creatures.
🎨 Enjoy kids’ games, face painting, and delicious 🧁 bake sale goodies.
🌱 Grab a bite from the Green Light Vegan Foods truck.
🔥 Cozy up by the bonfire (if the weather allows).
🌾 Take a hayride for just $2 per person—weather permitting, of course!
💃 Stick around for line dancing from Noon to 2:30 PM—boots optional, fun guaranteed!
🎁 Admission is FREE, and donations are appreciated to support the sanctuary.
🛍️ Check out PEAS merchandise and help support their mission.
♻️ Don’t forget to bring your returnable cans and bottles to help out even more.
🐾 For everyone’s safety, please leave pets at home.



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