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Holiday Magic Parade

Pam Zawisa — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:31:00 GMT

Join us for the Holiday Magic Parade in Downtown Royal Oak on Saturday, November 21, 2009 . The parade will start 10 AM at Washington and Lincoln and will head north on Washington to Fourth Street and then will head west to Lafayette. This year’s parade will feature floats, musical acts, performances and families can even take a run through the parade route before the start of the parade. The fun continues after the parade from 11 AM to 1 PM at Stagecrafters where the kids can visit with the...(read more)

Lego Castle Adventure Exhibit @ The Henry Ford

Chris Stinson — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:13:00 GMT

Build a Lego castle. Knock it down. A wonderful day in the life of a child! Of course your little one can also give jousting a try (with foam lances) but the emphasis is on Lego's. While you can see many displays of big and small Lego masterpieces, building your castle with age appropriate Lego bricks is the main theme for the exhibit. Of course it's not only the children who will have fun with Lego's! Every Saturday at 10 a.m. there is a Lego classroom where you (and your kids, ages...(read more)

Royal Oak Spooktacular

Pam Zawisa — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:39:00 GMT

Come trick-or-treat in Royal Oak at this year's 26th annual Spooktacular . This free event, sponsored by the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority, takes place on Sunday, October 25, 2009 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m . Businesses throughout Downtown Royal Oak will be handing out candy and other festive goodies. There will be plenty of fun for the entire family, including face painting and pumpkin bowling....(read more)

Oakland County Parks – Fall and Winter Activities

Chris Stinson — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:16:00 GMT

The summer is over, and the first snow fall is just around the next bend, so what can you do at one of the Oakland County parks when the warm summer sun is not overhead? Many of the Oakland County parks are open in the fall and winter for hiking, biking, skating, fishing and cross-country skiing. Please note: Most of the parks require a Oakland County Parks daily pass or annual vehicle permit - passes/permits are not available at all of the parks. Here is a incomplete list of cold weather activities...(read more)

Native American Festival and Mini Pow Wow - Southfield - 2009

Chris Stinson — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:08:00 GMT

Feel the beat of the drum The 17th Annual Native American Festival and Mini Pow Wow will be held Saturday, Nov. 7th and Sunday, Nov. 8th at the Southfield Pavilion. The Pavilion is located on Evergreen Road, south of 11 Mile Road. Experience Native American culture and traditions through dance & drum, storytelling and authentic craft demonstrations. Native Americans representing the People of the Three Fires will gather to celebrate the customs and culture of the indigenous Michigan Indians –...(read more)