Happy Holidays!
We’re feeling all the Christmas spirit this week — and with all three hometown parades happening this weekend, we are READY for the wintery, holiday fun! ❄️🎄
Here are Macaroni KID Lake Orion • Rochester Hills • Oxford’s top five picks for kid-friendly fun this week. Click the links for all the details!
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2025 Oxford Parade (SATURDAY DAY) & Orion Lighted Christmas Parade (SATURDAY NIGHT) & Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade (SUNDAY)
Bundle up — it’s a triple dose of holiday spirit this weekend! 🎄❄️ On Saturday, kick things off with the Oxford parade at 1 PM, then head to downtown Lake Orion for the evening parade at 6 PM. On Sunday, wrap up your parade-filled weekend with even more magic in downtown Rochester. Merry Christmas! Let the memory-making begin! 🎅✨
2. 18th Annual Kris Kringle Market
This open-air market is the perfect way to enjoy the holiday season. Featuring handcrafted works from local businesses, a culinary adventure of mulled wine, strudel, gingerbread, bratwurst and more! Friday, December 5 from 4:00 to 10:00 pm and Saturday, December 6, Noon - 10:00 pm on West Fourth St. and Walnut.
3. Innovation Hills Holiday Lights!
A celebration so bright, we need two nights! ✨🎄Join us for the opening nights of our annual Holiday Lights display at Innovation Hills - a FREE, family-friendly event filled with holiday cheer!
🎁 FREE event ($1.50/hr to park in the main lot; free overflow parking is available across on Hamlin Rd)
🎅 Live entertainment & photo opportunities
📖 Festive crafts, exciting giveaways, and a themed Story Book Stroll
☕ Tasty options from food trucks & cozy warming stations
🎟️ Arrive early for event-exclusive park coupons
🗓️ Can’t make the opening nights? No worries! The lights shine nightly Dec 1-Jan 11.
🕔 Mon-Thurs: 5-7pm | Fri-Sun: 5-8pm Don’t miss this unforgettable way to start your holiday season! 🌟
4. Holly Dazzle
Step into a magical world of lights, laughter, and holiday wonder! HollyDazzle returns bigger and brighter than ever — with fun for all ages!
Highlights Include:
Visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus (times vary)
All-New Children’s Area — games, crafts & fun galore!
All-New Petting Zoo
Adult Craft Classes – sip, paint & create something merry
Free Karaoke & Trivia Nights – every Friday & Saturday
Polar Pub Crawl – festive drinks & holiday cheer for adults
Vendors, Food, and Games throughout the village
Dazzling Light Displays that transform Hollygrove into a winter wonderland
5. Downtown Oxford's Soup & Sweet Stroll!
The annual Soup & Sweet Stroll is sure to entice the senses this Holiday! Bridge Lighting will happen at 4:30pm to kick off the evening! Downtown Oxford businesses are invited to make a signature soup or share a sweet with ticket holders. This years' event includes a visit with Santa Claus, strolling carolers, craft stations, warming stations, photo opportunities and performances from the Oxford Community Schools Choirs. The highlight of the evening is a tree lighting at 8:00 pm in Centennial Park. With a ticket (Lanyard Card) you can enjoy a taste of 4 soups and a sampling of delicious sweets throughout our district. Can't wait to see you there!
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