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Enjoy Family Fun in the Sun All Summer at The Village of Rochester Hills

The Village of Rochester Hills is celebrating Summer with a variety of events and musical performances all summer long.

Each week, The Village of Rochester will host a variety of events that are open to the public, many events being free of charge! These family-friendly events cater to everyone. Whether you’re  a small child or a senior, an athlete or a musician, there is something for you at The Village!

The Village of Rochester Hills, conveniently located at the corner of Adams and Walton Road, in Rochester Hills has over 50 unique and sought-after retailers as well as a wide collection of restaurants.

FOOD & FUN PERFORMANCES

Every Friday this summer, from 5:00pm-9:00pm, The Village of Rochester Hills will host a variety of savory and sweet food trucks and showcase performances by local talent in Festival Park. BRAVO Italian Kitchen will also be hosting a Mobile Bar for guests who would like to purchase alcoholic beverages to enjoy in Festival Park during the performances. Each week will bring something new to experience. There will also be lawn games and sidewalk chalk each week. Bring your appetite and your lawn chairs and blankets as you enjoy some free quality entertainment outdoors.

Friday Event Dates:

June 2 / June 9 / June 16 / June 23 / June 30

July 7 / July 14 / July 21 / July 28

August 4 / August 11 / August 18 / August 25

MOVIN’ & GROOVIN’

North Oakland Dance Company will be out in Festival Park entertaining folks of all ages Wednesday mornings during the summer.

Move and Groove during this all ages event. Experience the love of dance and learn proper techniques and moves that will have you coming back for more week after week.

Movin’ & Groovin’ Dates:

Wednesday, June 7 from 10:00am-11:00am

Wednesday, June 14 from 10:00am-11:00am

Wednesday, June 21 from 10:00am-11:00am

Wednesday, June 28 from 10:00am-11:00am

Wednesday, July 12 from 10:00am-11:00am

Wednesday, July 19 from 10:00am-11:00am

Wednesday, July 26 from 10:00am-11:00am

Wednesday, August 2 from 10:00am-11:00am

Wednesday, August 9 from 10:00am-11:00am

MUSIC & ME

Mommies and Daddies, Grandmas and Grandpas, Uncles and Aunts are invited to bring their little ones Wednesday mornings during the summer to The Village to partake in our free Music & Me program. Children will be able to sing, dance, and interact with each other during these fun morning performances. Bring a blanket and be prepared to be inspired by the musical talents of your children. This class is geared towards children birth to five years told. The program recognizes early childhood music for infants to kindergarteners with adult involvement.

                Music & Me Dates:

                Wednesday, July 5 from 10:00am-11:00am

                Wednesday, August 16 from 10:00am-11:00am

                Wednesday, August 23 from 10:00am-11:00am

                Wednesday, August 30 from 10:00am-11:00am

FINE ART AT THE VILLAGE ART FAIR

The Fine Art Fair is back at The Village of Rochester Hills celebrating their 19th year. This two-day event will host approximately 75 artists from across the United States, with over half coming from Michigan. Artwork in all faucets will be featured including ceramics, glass, paintings, drawings, multi-media, sculpture, photography, fiber art, wood, jewelry and more. This free event will feature artist booths, food vendors, and family-fun entertainment all weekend long.

Art Fair Dates:

Saturday, July 29

Sunday, July 30

DUELING PIANOS

Each month Mobile Dueling Pianos will be on-site in Festival Park energizing the crowds with a free high-energy, interactive rock n roll, comedy show that will be something all ages will enjoy. Anyone in the crowd can request any song, and the piano players will play it!! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and get ready to sing, dance, and clap along!  BRAVO Italian Kitchen will also be hosting a Mobile Bar for guests who would like to purchase alcoholic beverages to enjoy in Festival Park during the performances.

                Performance Dates:

                Saturday, June 17 from 6:00pm-9:00pm

                Saturday, July 29 from 6:00pm-9:00pm

                Saturday, August 26 from 6:00pm-9:00pm

EDUCATION

Bugs on Wheels will be hosting free visits with bug experts Tuesdays this summer. They will be in Festival Park for two educational sessions, one at 11:00am and the other at 6:00pm. This experience gives both children and adults the opportunity to better understand and appreciate how amazing, important, and not-so-scary bugs really are. Attendees will be educated and entertained as they see, touch, and hold some amazing little creatures. Guests donut need to be afraid of the bugs when they grab a delicious treat from the Little Donut Factory who will be on-site selling donuts during each visit. 

                Tuesday Event Dates:

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 – 11:00am & 6:00pm

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 – 11:00am & 6:00pm

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 – 11:00am & 6:00pm

Tuesday, July 25, 2023 – 11:00am & 6:00pm

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 – 11:00am & 6:00pm

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 – 11:00am & 6:00pm

**All events, performances, and dates are subject to change. Visit TheVORH.com and check out The Village’s social pages for updates and announcements.

WHERE:

The Village of Rochester Hills

Festival Park

104 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309

About The Village of Rochester Hills

The Village of Rochester Hills, metropolitan Detroit’s premier and award-winning outdoor lifestyle shopping center, was developed in 2002 by Robert B. Aikens & Associates, LLC. This dynamic 375,000-square-foot property, in the heart of Rochester Hills, Michigan, is co-anchored by Whole Foods and a new Von Maur department store.  The Village boasts an outstanding mix of notable retailers and standout stores like Sephora, lululemon, Barnes & Noble, Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, EVEREVE, Soft Surroundings, Woodhouse Day Spa, Banana Republic, Aveda, Eddie Bauer, Chico’s, White House | Black Market, and a broad selection of dining options include BRAVO! Italian Kitchen, Kruse & Muer, Mitchell’s Fish Market, P.F. Chang’s, Shake Shack, Chipotle, The Jagged Fork, and Starbucks.  The center features a walkable, pedestrian friendly streetscape, beautiful fountain and firepit, lush gardens and an outdoor park that is home to signature events and community activities.

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Julie McKeeman
Author: Julie McKeeman

Julie is first and foremost a mom of two amazing kiddos, Elliott and Bennett. She is an elementary school librarian whose passion is to create safe spaces for all children.