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Flip the Switch: Here's Your Guide to the Holidays in Rochester

From Big, Bright Lights to Breakfast with Santa, here's a list that will help you plan for the season.

The holidays have officially begun in Rochester. On Wednesday, the unveiled its inside the hotel lobby.

Tonight, Santa makes his way to the .

It's the start of six weeks of joy in the Rochester area; here's a guide to the most popular community events. Help us make this list all-inclusive by adding details of your own events in the comments section attached to this story.

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  • When: Ongoing through Dec. 23
  • Where: Meadowbrook Theatre
  • Cost: $15-$39
  • To reserve a spot: 248-377-3300 

  • When: 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28
  • Where: Downtown Rochester
  • Cost: Free

  • When: 7 p.m. Dec. 1
  • Where: Older Persons' Commission
  • Cost: $11
  • To reserve a spot: 248-608-0251 

  • When: 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Dec. 2
  • Where: Older Persons Commission
  • Cost:  Free
  • To reserve a spot: 248-608-0251

  • When: 4-9 p.m. Dec. 2, noon-9 p.m. Dec. 3
  • Where: West Fourth Street between Main and Market streets in downtown Rochester
  • Cost: Free to browse, but there is a cost for food, drinks and shopping at the outdoor European-style market.

  • When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3
  • Where: Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
  • Cost: $4 for members; $7 for nonmembers; adults are free.
  • To reserve a spot: 248.656.4663
  • When: 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
  • Where: Down Main Street in downtown Rochester
  • Cost: Free to watch
  • To reserve a spot: Call the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce at 248-651-6700 for a spot in the parade.
  • When: 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9
  • Where: Rochester Hills Public Library
  • Cost: Free
  • To reserve a spot: Sign up beginning Nov. 25 at www.rhpl.org
  • When: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10
  • Where: The Rochester Community House
  • Cost: $3 for 12 and under; $16 over 12
  • To reserve a spot: 248-651-0622
  • When: Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Where: Stony Creek Metropark
  • Cost: $5 kids; $3 adults
  • To reserve a spot: 586-781-9113

  • When: Sunday, Dec. 11; groups start at 11 a.m.
  • Where: Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
  • Cost: $7 per child
  • To reserve a spot: Call 248-656-0999
  • When: 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12 and 6-7:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 13, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Where: Big Boy restaurant
  • Cost: $13 for children ages 2 and up; $3 for children under age 2. Cost includes a picture with Santa and a small gift.
  • To reserve a spot: www.RARArecreation.org
  • When: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17
  • Where: La Sala Banquet Center
  • Cost: $26 per parent and child ages 2 and up; $5 for children under 2; $13 each additional person.
  • To reserve a spot: www.RARArecreation.org

  • When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17
  • Where: Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
  • Cost: $4 for members; $7 for nonmembers; $10 at the door.
  • To reserve a spot: 248.656.4663

 


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