Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats - Labor Day Weekend 2024!
2024-08-31 11:00 - 23:00, 2024-09-01 11:00 - 23:00, 2024-09-02 11:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit)
Returning Labor Day Weekend 2024
Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats features 200 musical acts! It’s Oakland County’s Favorite Summer Festival Celebrating Art, Music, Cuisine & Community!
Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats presented by Flagstar Bank is Oakland County’s celebration of art, music, food and community that take place in Downtown Royal Oak on Labor Day Weekend. Scheduled for August 30 – September 2, 2024, the festival attracts hundreds of thousands for an end of summer celebration not to be missed!
EVENT HOURS
FRIDAY August 30 | 11AM-11PM
SATURDAY august 31 | 11AM-11PM
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1 | 11AM-11PM
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2 | 11AM-9PM
TICKETS HERE

Magical Mural Tour
2024-09-02 00:00 - 2024-10-14 00:00
September 2 – October 14
WHAT IS THE MAGICAL MURAL TOUR?
We could all use a little bit of art, sprinkled with happiness, so that’s exactly what we are going to do! The Magical Mural Tour will see 4’ x 8’ pop-up murals all around Downtown Rochester! The Tour begins on September 2 and will continue through October 14.
All murals will be entered into Judges Choice & People’s Choice Contest, with the winning mural artists each receiving a $250 cash prize!

Art & Apples Festival hosted by Paint Creek Center for the Arts and Genisys Credit Union!
2024-09-06 14:00 - 19:00, 2024-09-07 10:00 - 19:00, 2024-09-08 10:00 - 16:00
Friday, September 6: 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 7: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 8: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Since 1965, the Art & Apples Festival® has transformed the 30-acre Rochester Municipal Park into one of the nation’s top fine art fairs, bringing together 200+ fine art exhibitors, a wide range of food trucks and tents, stage entertainment and art demonstrations, and art activity stations for the three-day weekend.
The Art & Apples Festival® is a program of Paint Creek Center for the Arts- a regional, nonprofit art center located in downtown Rochester, Michigan- and is the arts organization’s annual fundraiser.
PCCA works year-round to advance its mission to celebrate and support creativity in our community by providing opportunities for all to learn, create, experience, and appreciate the arts.
Patrons are invited to experience everything the festival has to offer; from the artwork of our talented artists, the sights and sounds of the Main Stage; to the fresh apple treats and mouth-watering food vendors found around the park, and the creative experiences of the Kids Art Zone and Creation Station- there is something for everyone at the Art & Apples Festival®.
A free shuttle bus to the festival and free parking available on Saturday (9 am – 8 pm) and Sunday (9 am – 4:30 pm) from Rochester High School (1361 Walton Blvd.)
While the Art & Apples Festival remains a free event, a $5 donation is suggested at entry to help support Paint Creek Center for the Arts (the organizing non-profit behind the Art & Apples Festival) as well as the other non-profits welcoming you at each entrance.
While we’d love to meet your furry friend some other time, pets are not allowed in the park during special events such as the Art & Apples Festival per the City of Rochester. Rochester Police will be on-site to enforce this ordinance for the safety and well being of all festival patrons and participants. The Art & Apples Festival draws a crowd of 60,000-80,000 people each year- that is a lot of eyes looking up at beautiful artwork and live music and not paying attention to your four-legged friend down on the ground.

2024 Taste of Generosity: Michigan
2024-09-06 17:30 - 20:30
September 6, 2024
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. VIP admission
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. general admission
Royal Oak Farmers Market 316 E Eleven Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, 48067
This third annual “Michigan Made Food and Fun Festival” to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will feature Michigan made items for guests to sample, free activities for children, as well as engaging and educational exhibits regarding multiple sclerosis and those affected by it.
As a Guest
$100: Adult VIP Tickets
$50: Adult Individual Tickets
Ticket and table sales close on September 6, 2024. Contact us if interested in purchasing a table/tickets after this date.
As a Sponsor
Our sponsors make this event possible. Through cash or in-kind donations, sponsors allow us to direct more dollars to fuel breakthroughs and help those affected by MS live their best lives.
As a Volunteer
Each year, thousands of people across the country join the MS volunteer team. From planning event details and calling past participants to providing support for at the event, volunteers make it happen, and are the foundation of why MS fundraising events are so successful.
Contact us to learn how you can get involved.
What to Wear
Casual (orange attire encouraged)

Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market!
2024-09-07 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-14 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-21 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-28 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-05 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-12 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-19 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-26 08:00 - 13:00
Saturdays, May – October
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Corner of E. Third & Water St.
Meet us the market – where friends and families can access the freshest, locally grown Michigan-made products. Celebrating it’s 25th season, the Farmers’ Market is a frequent stop for area residents to enjoy the vibrant colors, aromas and flavors of southeast Michigan’s growing season.
Looking for farm fresh flavors Look no further than the Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market. The market will feature a variety of fresh produce, herbs, flowers, specialty foods, including gourmet coffee, salsa, fresh bread, and much more!
VENDORS:
Vendor attendance may vary week to week, if you’re looking for a specific business check out our ‘weekly market map’ below or follow our Facebook and Instagram – @DowntownRochesterFarmers’ Market
Angela’s Treat Stash: Handcrafted satisfying pet treats made with high quality ingredients so you can spoil your four-legged family members worry free.
Because UR Priceless Tea Co. : A spice and tea shop with all organic ingredients. Online orders available.
Belledine BBQ: The Barbecue Sauce that is not just for grilling. Pour it on, dip it or add it to your favorite recipe. All natural, gluten free, no MSG, no corn syrup and vegetarian-friendly
Botany Birmingham: Offering a selection of tropical, rare, and some common house plants
The Cheese Lady – Rochester : Offering 150 artisan cheeses from all over the world as well as accompaniments.
DeMeulenaere Farms : Washington Twp. Farm
Denton Coffee Co.: Local to Rochester! Specialty coffee and flavors, using 100% premium Arabica beans from around the world. Online orders available.
The Feminine Farmer: A 20 acre farm located in Grand Blanc. Dedicated to growing with organic and heirloom non-GMO seeds (with a few exceptions of plant starts we buy in) and organic soil to grow our seedlings. Using certified organic compost to feed their plants. No chemicals, pesticides or fertilizers.
Freeman Meat Co.: Freeman Meat Co. is proud to bring locally raised farm fresh meat to mid-Michigan and Metro Detroit. Their animals are all raised on a family farm with food grown themselves, and processed in a USDA approved facility.
Good Lookin Hot Sauce: local creator of tasty hot sauce for all spice lovers.
Great Harvest Bread Co. – Shelby Twp.: It’s simple, handmade, wholesome, tasty bread! Offering a variety of flavors in breads, scones, muffins and more!
Grow to Give Garden : A community garden that was launched on the grounds of Faith Church in 2018, with the purpose of growing produce for people in need in the Rochester/Rochester Hills community and surrounding areas.
Honey Blossom Homestead: is a Rochester Hills direct to community” farm. Specializing in microgreens, sourdough bread , seasonal produce, eggs.
Kutchey Family Farm: A third generation family farm, located in Macomb Township. Bringing the highest quality plants, fruits, and vegetables from their family to yours.
Krysia’s Kitchen: Authentic Polish cuisine.
The Little Donut Factory: Served hot and fresh off their food truck. These mini donuts come plain or with cinnamon sugar with a choice of drizzle.
Papa’s Kitchen: Small batch dressing to help you turn an ordinary meal into something extraordinary…with a touch of love from Papa’s Kitchen.
Pure Mackinac: Fresh fish products caught from the Straits of Mackinac.
Mi Juice: An all organically cold-pressed, ethically sourced raw juice company.
Miller’s Medley: Almont Farm
Mimidae Beverage Co: Non alcoholic craft cocktail mixers, shrubs and syrups for everyone. Add alcohol or don’t, you won’t even miss it, the choice is yours!
Moon Mushrooms: Gourmet Mushrooms
Oui Pastry: Specializes in French Macarons
Raub-Rae Gardens: Brown City Certified Organic Farm.
Taste of Petra: amily owned business bringing you the best olive oil and food products Jordan has to offer.
The Real Renee: is an allergy friendly company. All of our products are free from the nine main food allergens plus coconut.
Reinhardt Blooms: Kawkawlin flower farm. Family owned since 1880.
Saffron & Salt: a Michigan-based condiment company offering our signature candied jalapeños.
Schmookies Cookie Emporium: Creating the ultimate hand-held desserts. The ‘Yorkie’ is one of their signature cookies.
SharKar Farms: Farm located in China, MI. Offering a large variety of herbs, vegetables, plants and succulents. Online pre-orders available.
Spencer Apiaries: 31 apiary hives located in Oakland Twp. Offering an assortment of raw honey, candles, lotions, and lip balms.
The Spice & Tea Exchange of Rochester: Rochester retailer selling a wide range of spices & exotic teas, plus olive oils, extracts & more.
Summer Dreams Farms: fresh cut flower farm specializing in Dahlias August to September and tubers in the spring. Located in Oxford.
Tracina’s Gourmet Specialties: Homemade from scratch with clean and local ingredients – gnocchi, lasagna
Uhlianuk Specialties from the Farm: North Branch Farm specializing in herbs, cut flowers, produce and floral designs
Uncle Henry’s Gourmet Meats: Offering a wide variety of snack sticks, jerky, fresh & smoked sausage
UnWined Winery: Local Shelby Twp. Winery
Vienna Treats: Specializing in holiday themed cookie boxes, custom cookie orders and teaching cookie decorating classes!
Vintage Pie Co.: Making Pies, Gourmet, Italian and Eastern European goodies from Metamora, MI
WHY Bars: are the healthiest and best tasting energy bars on the planet! Our bars are soy-free, dairy-free, gluten-free and made with organic ingredients.

Wake Me Up Before You Go Go 5K Run/Walk - Rochester Hills, MI
2024-09-15 09:00
Get ready to blast to the past and lace-up for a totally tubular 5K run/walk that’s as rad as it is righteous! Set in the scenic Bloomer Park of Rochester Hills, this 80s-themed event promises a morning brimming with family fun and nostalgic beats. With every entry, score some gnarly swag like an exclusive event T-shirt, race bib, and an assortment of other cool goodies. Adults can snag an early bird deal for just $30, while the young superstars (12 and under) get in on the action at only $20. Don’t miss the chance to rock ‘n’ run in style and make memories that will stand the test of time!
Location
Bloomer Park, 345 John R Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307, USA
Start times
Sunday, Sep 15, 2024
5K RUN/WALK | ADULT: 9:00 AM
5K RUN/WALK | YOUTH: 9:00 AM

Birmingham, MI Art Walk Sept 19
2024-09-19 17:00 - 20:00
This free strolling event will feature over 20 local artists and shops, entertainment and more throughout downtown Birmingham! Stop by participating businesses to meet local artists and enjoy special promotions, light refreshments and other festivities during the annual Birmingham Art Walk event on Thursday, September 19 from 5 – 8 p.m.
New this year: Dozens of amazing sculptural topiaries from Jeffrey Floral Architecture will adorn the entrances of participating businesses. Twenty lucky Art Walk attendees will win tickets to see Moulin Rouge at the Detroit Opera House, courtesy of Broadway in Detroit.
Pick up an event list and enter to win the Moulin Rouge giveaway at any participating business the evening of the event, and stroll to visit as many businesses and artists as you wish! Visit www.ALLINBirmingham.com/artwalk for the full list.
We would like to extend a special thank you to the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center and City of Birmingham Public Arts Board for their support.

19th Annual Hometown Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Superhero Color Run/Walk - Rochester, MI
2024-09-28 07:30
Race Day Schedule + Location
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
TBA: Opening Ceremony (National Anthem and Pledge; opening notes and thanks; raffle winners)
8:00am: 1-mile superhero color fun run
8:30am: 5K run or walk
10:00am: Awards
Location:
Chief Financial Credit Union – Corporate Headquarters
200 Diversion St
Rochester, MI US 48307

Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village - Dearborn, MI
2024-10-03 16:00 - 2024-10-06 21:30, 2024-10-10 16:00 - 2024-10-13 21:30, 2024-10-17 16:00 - 2024-10-20 21:30, 2024-10-24 16:00 - 2024-10-27 21:30
🎃 Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village presented by Meijer 🎃
📢 GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT FOR THE EVENINGS OF 10/12 AND 10/19
What’s the most enchanting, nostalgic and fantastical Halloween adventure? It’s The Henry Ford’s Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village, Michigan’s premier outdoor October celebration.
Member presale tickets go on sale August 28. Tickets will go on sale to the public September 4. Members, we recommend testing your member login and password information before the start of the presale.
From harvest activities and fall themes to costumed storybook characters and ghostly performances, our Hallowe’en tradition is one of a kind, showcased within the bewitching setting of Greenfield Village after hours.
Hosted over 16 evenings in October, Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village is formatted for guests to stroll through the village at their own pace, picking and choosing their own festive or frightful experience.
Harvest-themed activities from the 18th and 19th centuries are included in the program’s daytime hours for a family-friendly fall atmosphere that transitions to traditional Hallowe’en spookiness as twilight falls.
A must-see addition to your evening, the Hallowe’en Express is a fan-favorite that takes riders along a ghoulish and surprising journey through Greenfield Village. Tickets for the Hallowe’en Express are available as an add-on during the online purchase process for a small additional fee.
We are committed to creating a magical Hallowe’en experience for our members, friends and fans, and we invite you to join us for another year of Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village.
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🎟️ Due to high seasonal demand, we highly recommend purchasing tickets to Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village in advance. Tickets sell quickly each year.
Ticket purchasers can join an online queue at 8:00 a.m. ET for first access to tickets starting at 9:00 a.m. ET on both the member and public on-sale dates.
🚂 Hallowe’en Express train tickets are an additional $4 per person and can be conveniently added to your shopping cart during the online purchase process. All train tickets are timed and depart from Smiths Creek Station this year. Please arrive at the station 15 minutes prior to your ticket time. Walk-up Hallowe’en Express tickets can be purchased on-site if capacity is available.
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Your Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village Experience Includes:
– 18th- and 19th-century activities, including wool dyeing, cooking demonstrations, beer brewing, corn husk crafts and Hallowe’en yard games 🍂
– More than 50 costumed characters like the Grim Reaper, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan and more
– Dramatic vignettes from The Wizard of Oz, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Tell-Tale Heart, Jack and the Bean Stalk and more 🪄
– Village-wide theming with special lighting and sound effects, including illuminated jack-o’-lantern paths
– Fall treats, hot beverages and craft beer available for purchase🍻
New in 2024! ✨
– Menlo Park screening of 1910 film “Frankenstein” with live character interactions
– Enhanced Town Hall experience with “Wolfman Jack” disk jockey
Returning from 2023!
FREE horse-drawn carriage rides
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🍲 Hallowe’en Dining Packages
Learn more about Hallowe’en Fairy Tale Feast in A Taste of History Restaurant here: http://www.thehenryford.org/…/halloween-fairy-tale-feast/
Learn more about Eagle Tavern Harvest Supper here: http://www.thehenryford.org/…/eagle-tavern-harvest-supper/
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Learn more about this year’s event here: http://www.thehenryford.org/…/halloween-in-greenfield…/

Rochester Posed 2024!
2024-10-03 19:00 - 21:00
Thursday, October 3
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Join us in Downtown Rochester for an evening of shopping, dining and live mannequins! Downtown Rochester’s 12th Annual Rochester Posed event is scheduled for Thursday, October 3 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. This year’s theme is Broadway. Participating Downtown Rochester businesses will turn their storefront windows into live mannequin displays.
The public will vote for their favorite live mannequin display. Text-to-vote will be available from 7:00–9:00 pm. Specific details will be listed at each of the participating locations.
We will announce the winning windows for each category on Friday, October 4. The winning business will receive a Rochester Posed trophy. Each window will remain a “surprise” until the unveiling on October 3.

Nightmare on Auburn - A Utica Fall Festival - Utica, MI
2024-10-05 12:00
Get into spooky season in Downtown Utica!
The Second Annual Nightmare on Auburn returns to Downtown Utica on Saturday October 5th from noon – 8pm. Presented by Michigan United Credit Union.
Auburn road will be blocked off for pedestrians only so you can bring the family for Trick or Treating downtown, a family fun zone, cider & donuts, crafters, vendors, a costume contest for people & pets, Michigan craft beer, live music and more!
This event is free to the public! We will see you Downtown!
Event Timeline
Noon – Event Opens
Noon – 3pm – Trick or Treating Downtown
6:30pm – Costume Contests Begin
Live Music Schedule
2-4pm – Creepy Clyde
4:30 – 6:30pm – Waves
7-8pm – The 3-D Invisibles
Interested in being a vendor, crafter, or sponsor?
For Questions contact Tom – tom@connectmacomb.com

2024 Holiday Silent Auction - Paint Creek Center for the Arts
2024-11-08 17:30 - 20:30
Join Paint Creek Center for the Arts at Rochester Salvage & Supply for our annual Holiday Silent Auction! Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on art donated by artists featured at the Art & Apples Festival, along with a variety of other prizes donated by local businesses. Guests will also enjoy a catered strolling dinner, open bar, and live art demonstrations.
Tickets are $55 for the general public and $45 for PCCA members. Tickets can be purchased via our Eventbrite page.
Sponsorship options can be seen here. For questions or to sign up as a sponsor, contact Shaun Hayes at (248) 651-4110 or shaun@pccart.org.
Auction Notes: Bidding will end at 8:00pm, at which time winners will be able to check out and pick up the items they won. Winners who leave the event prior to the end of bidding will be contacted by PCCA staff to pick up their item at a later time.
November 8th from 5:30-8:30 PM at Rochester Salvage & Supply
For more info: https://pccart.org/2024-holiday-silent-auction/

PCCA’s Annual Holiday Art Market
2024-11-15 16:00 - 19:00
PCCA’s annual Holiday Art Market brings local artists and art lovers together each holiday season.
As the winter holidays approach, many of us find ourselves looking for unique items to gift to our loved ones. This year, consider supporting local artists and small businesses by shopping PCCA’s annual Holiday Art Market.
Located in downtown Rochester, Michigan, the Art Market features original artwork from over 40 artists year-round. During the Holiday Art Market, that number is expanded to 55-60 artists, providing almost 2,000 handmade and original items for shoppers to choose from. From paintings and photography to jewelry and pottery, and everything in between, there is something for everyone on your holiday shopping list.
In addition to one-of-a-kind gift shopping, the 2024 Holiday Art Market will be opening in tandem with PCCA’s annual Student & Faculty exhibition. The Student & Faculty exhibit takes place in PCCA’s gallery, which occupies the second floor of our historic building. Complete with music, twinkling lights, refreshments and the chance to meet and mingle, the two events make a perfect pair.
Mark your calendars for the opening reception November 15th from 4-7pm. This event is free to the public and will open jointly with our 2024 Student & Faculty Exhibition.

Downtown Rochester Festival of Trees
2024-11-23 10:00 - 2024-11-24 16:00
FESTIVAL OF TREES
NOVEMBER 23 & 24 – open to the public
The event will be open to the public on Saturday, November 23 from 10 am – 8 pm and Sunday, November 24 from 10 am – 4 pm at our The Rochester Community House (816 Ludlow). Admission is free.
All proceeds benefit The Big, Bright Light Show.
For more information about the Downtown Rochester Festival of Trees, contact the Rochester DDA at 248-656-0060 or email info@downtownrochestermi.com.

Holiday Window Contest
2024-11-25 00:00 - 2024-12-04 00:00
Text-to-vote for your favorite Holiday Window! Participating businesses will have a text code displayed on their storefront. Winners will be announced on stage at the Kris Kringle Market on Friday, December 6.

The Big, Bright Light Show
2024-11-25 00:00 - 2025-01-19 00:00
You are invited to brighten your holidays in Downtown Rochester with The Big, Bright Light Show! The buildings in downtown Rochester will be covered with more than 1 million points of glimmering holiday light.
The display will be lit every evening (5 pm – Midnight) November 25 – January 19, 2025. Most stores are open Monday – Saturday, until 9 pm.
