Local Events - September 2023

Back to School season is here and Fall is rolling in! Explore events all Oakland County in Rochester, Lake Orion, and Auburn Hills. Check out the events happening in your area below:   

Rochester

September 7^th, Blossom Ridge Classic Car Show: Join us from 1-3PM on September 7^th for a classic car show! Open to the public, come enjoy lunch and vote on the best car in show. RSVP here.

September 8-10^th, Arts & Apples Festival: The annual Art & Apples Festival is the primary fundraiser for Paint Creek Center for the Arts. The festival boasts 200+ fine artists, stage performances all weekend long, over fifteen food trucks and tents, free Kids Art Zone and live art demonstrations in the Creation Station. Find out more!

September 9^th, Pawsitive Stretch Puppy Yoga: Students will participate in a lighthearted 45-minute yoga class at the Red Lotus while puppies run, snuggle, and play. After class, students will get 15 minutes of playtime with the puppies, photo ops, and the ability to adopt a puppy! Sign Up Here.

Lake Orion

September 14, 21, 28^th, Studio Painting with Acrylics: Students will work on individual paintings with the advice of an instructor. This class is for those with some painting experience, not extensive, just the basics. Register for class here.

September 29^th, Back to School Movie Night: Back to School Movie Night will be held in the Children’s Park at 7:30pm on Friday, September 29th.The movie will begin at dusk.! Bring your chairs and blankets and get cozy! Your Food Dude will be there with their food truck. This year we will be showing Super Mario Bros: A Brooklyn Plumber named Mario, travels through the Mushroom Kingdom with a Princess named Peach and an Anthropomorphic Mushroom named Toad to find Mario’s Brother, Luigi, and to save the world from a ruthless fire breathing Koopa named Bowser. More info here!

September 9-10^th, Cider & Donuts Fest: Set your taste buds for fall with the annual Donut & Cider Fest in Canterbury Village! Featuring Michigan-made items, Michigan hard ciders, and various food options including fresh homemade donuts and cider from Yates Cider Mill. Enjoy live music, free kid’s games & bounce houses, a petting zoo, contests, vendors, and more fun! Buy tickets here.

Auburn Hills

September 2-24^th, The Friends Experience: Explore set recreations like Joey and Chandler’s apartment, Monica and Rachel’s kitchen, and Central Perk at Great Lakes Crossing! All ages are welcome. Guests 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old. More information here!

September 22^nd, SeptemBEER Fest: Gather your friends and come experience a night of hoppy goodness. With an extensive selection of craft beers from local breweries and beyond, you'll have the chance to discover new favorites and savor classic flavors. Enjoy mouthwatering food trucks and music in the heart of downtown Auburn Hills. Purchase your ticket here.

Macomb County

August 31^st- September 4^th, Romeo Peach Festival: The Romeo Peach Festival is the second oldest festival in the state. Our young village president, Edward E. Jacob along with the orchards in the area felt the need to promote the economic growth of the area. Every Labor Day weekend, Romeo hosts many events based around its prized crop, the peach. Events include parades, bed races, craft shows, and much more. It’s fun for the whole family. View the full schedule here.

September 9-10^Th, Utica Antiques: The Utica Antiques Market brings together thousands of items from all over the country with pieces from all periods for the serious collector or the novice. This event is the largest outdoor all antiques market of its kind in Southeastern Michigan. Park is Free, Admission is $10. Saturday 8-5PM, Sunday 8-4PM. More info here.

September 15^th, Crafts on Clinton: Crafts on the Clinton is a fun-filled evening that features beer and wine tasting while enjoying live music, delicious food, and art vendors on the banks of the Clinton River! This is a special opportunity to sample the very best local beer and wine from across the state. Get tickets here.