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Weekend Planner: From Moonlight Wagon Rides to a Tunnel of Terror

Here's what's happening around Rochester, Rochester Hills and Oakland Township this weekend.

Posted Thu, Oct 13, 2011 at 12:19 pm ET|Updated Thu, Oct 13, 2011 at 7:39 pm ET

The weekend is here! All week we have been giving you some suggestions of things to do. Here is a recap:

Where/When: The Palace of Auburn Hills, Friday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1p.m. and 5 p.m.
Cost: $18 and $25 seating is available.
Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com
Why go: Mickey, Minnie and their special pals will go for a Magical Journey on their ice skates. Your kids will love some of their favorite characters as they go into different magical worlds. The show features Peter Pan and Tinkerbell, Lilo & Stitch, The Little Mermaid and the Lion King. Your kids will think you are a hero!

Where/When: , Saturday from 1-5 p.m.
Cost: If you want to just watch, it's free. If you want to compete, there is a $10 fee.
Why go: Shredfest is South Street Skate Park's largest competition of the year. There are competition times based on age. Ages 5-7 at 1 p.m., ages 8-10 at 1:20 p.m., ages 11-13 at 1:45 p.m. and ages 14-16 at 2:15 p.m. Open class skateboarding starts at 2 p.m. There are prizes for the top three winners in each age bracket and for the top three open class. Don't miss out on the DJ and food.

Where/When: Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center (4300 Main Park Dr, Shelby Township), Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Registration: Preregistration and prepayment is required, call 586-781-9113 to save your spot.
Cost: $6 per person
Why go: Enjoy a beautiful nature-themed wagon ride through the woods. Afterward, there is a bonfire with marshmallows, music, cider and donuts: the perfect fall evening!

Where/when: , Friday and Saturday through October from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
Why go: The Rochester Area Jaycees have been putting this haunted house on for more than 40 years, and they know how to get a scare out of you. If you are craving a dose of fear for the start of the Halloween season, check this out.

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