🎆 Welcome to the Most Patriotic Time of the Year!
The red, white, and blue is out in full force — and so is the fun! With America's 250th birthday on the horizon, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate right here at home. Check out THIS GUIDE for everything you need to celebrate the USA's big 2-5-0 locally!
And don't forget — summer's just getting started. Browse our 2026 Summer Camp Guide for incredible camps that'll keep your kiddos learning, exploring, and making memories all season long.
Now, here are Macaroni KID Lake Orion • Rochester Hills • Oxford's Top 5 family-friendly events happening this week!
1. Lake Orion Jubilee
A beloved local tradition returns! Set up in Civic Center Park and Wildwood Amphitheater this year, the Lake Orion Lions Jubilee has everything you need for a perfect summer outing — rides, live entertainment, and treats that'll have the whole family coming back for seconds.
2. Summer Sizzle!
Who needs a road trip? This mini family staycation in Orion Township brings carnival games, face painting, a bounce house, balloons, and grilled hot dogs — all completely FREE, including parking and admission. Summer fun without the summer price tag!
3. Summer Concert Series
This year is extra special: America's 250th and Oxford's 150th anniversary! The theme — "Oxford Through the Decades" — promises a groovy summer of music at Centennial Park Thursday from 6:30–8:00pm. Bring your dancing shoes!
4. Neighborhoods of Stories
Gather your littles and head to Friendship Park on Friday morning for storytime with heart! Hosted by the Orion Township Public Library and Clarkston Independence Library, this event brings books to life with live performances, storytelling, and plenty of silly dancing.
5. Concerts in the Park Series
Pack a picnic and head to Depot Park in downtown Clarkston Friday evening for live tunes under the summer sky — the perfect end to a perfect week.
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