Community Corner
Your Guide to Holiday Events in Rochester, Rochester Hills
From the lights to the parade, there's lots to do to celebrate the season this week around town.
Here's a guide to some of the popular community events celebrating the Christmas season. Click on each event for more details. Then, help us make this list all-inclusive by adding details of your own events in the comments section attached to this story.
Gingerbread House at Royal Park Hotel
- When: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 through Christmas
- Where: The lobby of the Royal Park Hotel
- Cost: Free to admire and take photos
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- When: Friday Nov. 16 through Dec. 23
- Where: Meadowbrook Theatre
- Cost: $17-$34
- To reserve a spot: 248-377-3300
Meadow Brook Hall Holiday Walk
- When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 23-Dec. 22
- Where: Meadow Brook Hall
- Cost: $5-$20
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- When: 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26
- Where: Downtown Rochester
- Cost: Free
Kris Kringle Market
- When: 2-9 p.m. Nov. 30, noon-10 p.m. Dec. 1
- 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.
'Forever Christmas'
- When: Nov. 30-Dec. 9 (shows are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays)
- Where: Avon Players Theatre
- Cost: $18
- More information: www.AvonPlayers.org
Annual Greens Market
- When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1
- Where: St Philip's Episcopal Church
- Cost: $2
the OPC Annual Christmas Show
- When: 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Dec. 7
- Where: Older Persons Commission
- Cost: Free
- To reserve a spot: 248-608-0251
Santa's Visit on the Farm
- When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1
- 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
Hometown Christmas Parade
- When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2
- Where: Down Main Street in downtown Rochester
- Cost: Free to watch
Polar Express Celebration
- When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7
- Where: Rochester Hills Public Library
- Cost: Free
- To reserve a spot: Sign up beginning Nov. 23 at www.rhpl.org
Brunch With Santa
- When: 10-noon Saturday, Dec. 15
- Where: The Rochester Community House
- Cost: $4 for kids; $7 12 and over
- To reserve a spot: 248-651-0622
Story Time with Santa at Dinosaur Hill
- When: Sunday, Dec. 9; groups start at 11 a.m.
- Where: Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
- Cost: $7 per child
- To reserve a spot: Call 248-656-0999
Rochester Symphony Orchestra "Lights of the Season"
- When: 8:00 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14
- Where: St. Andrew Church, Rochester
- Cost: $25.00 adult; $5.00 student
- To reserve your spot: 248-651-4181
An Old-Fashioned Christmas
- When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15
- 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
Elegant Christmas Luncheon to benefit Rochester Symphony
- When: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tues., Dec. 18
- Where: Royal Park Hotel
- Cost: $45 per person
- To reserve a spot: 248-651-7337
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