HOLIDAY KICKOFF AT VILLAGE OF ROCHESTER HILLS

The Village of Rochester Hills, one of Oakland County's premier shopping and dining destinations, is kicking off the most wonderful time of the year on Friday, November 17, 2023 with their annual Light The Village holiday celebration. The 375,000 square foot Metro Detroit shopping center will be covered with over 800,000 dazzling-colored lights and offer an evening of family-fun entertainment. The event will delight folks of all ages and include holiday music and entertainment, delicious food, a spectacular fireworks display, and Santa Claus’s first appearance for 2023!

The Light The Village event will feature: 

 *Holiday Music 

 *Santa Claus’ Grand Entrance – at 6:45pm 

 *FREE walk-up visits to see Santa – from 8pm-9pm 

 *Fireworks Show – beginning promptly at 7:15pm 

 *Food Trucks:           

•  The Grilled Wrap 
•  Delectabowl 
•  Detroit Popcorn Co. 
•  Sugar Honey Macaroons 
•  Armandos Taqueria 
•  Little Donut Truck 

 *Fun Interactions from 6:00pm-9:00pm with Stilt Walkers, Fire Performers, LED Performers, and Balloon Twisters 

 *Magic Show at 6:30pm 

 *The Grinch and Cindy Lou Appearances 

 *Free Face Painting 

 *Free Arts & Crafts Activities compliments of Paint Creek Center for the Arts 

 *Free shuttle service from Adams High School beginning at 5:30pm

WHEN: The Light The Village event is taking place on Friday, November 17, 2023 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Free Shuttle service to/from Adams High School is available from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. 

WHERE: The Village of Rochester Hills 104 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309 

COST: Light The Village is a FREE event for all guests. Visits with Santa are also FREE! All visits with Santa will be walk-up visits and will be available to all who want to visit during Santa’s hours. Guests should bring their own camera as photographers will not be provided.

Located in the heart of Rochester Hills, Michigan, this shopping center is co-anchored by Whole Foods and Von Maur. The Village of Rochester Hills boasts an outstanding mix of notable retailers and standout stores like Sephora, lululemon, Barnes & Noble, Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, EVEREVE, Soft Surroundings, Woodhouse Day Spa, Banana Republic, Aveda, Eddie Bauer, Chico's, White House | Black Market, and a broad selection of dining options include BRAVO! Italian Kitchen, Kruse & Muer, Mitchell's Fish Market, P.F. Chang's, Shake Shack, Chipotle, The Jagged Fork, and Starbucks. The center features a walkable, pedestrian friendly streetscape, beautiful fountain and firepit, lush gardens and an outdoor park that is home to signature events and community activities.

The Village of Rochester Hills Special Holiday Hours Holiday Hours (Black Friday 11/24 to 12/23) Monday-Saturday: 10:00am-9:00pm / Sunday: 12:00pm-6:00pm;

Closed Thanksgiving 11/23 and Christmas 12/25;   

Christmas Eve 12/24: 10:00am-5:00pm; 

 New Years Eve 12/31 & New Years Day 1/1: 10:00am-6:00pm; 

 Restaurant & Von Maur hours may vary.

Starting November 17 through Christmas Eve, The Village will be offering FREE events all season long, including seasonal music from local carolers, a petting farm and reindeer visits, and free weekly walk-up visits to see Santa.

This is What GIVING to The Salvation Army Looks Like

Win Fun Prizes While Helping The Salvation Army Make Positive Change for Those in Need by Participating in the #SharetheMostGood Social Media Contest

Three Rochester Michigan area landmarks are joining together this holiday season to help The Salvation Army, a faith-based non-profit organization that helps give hope to people in need, with its 2014 Red Kettle fundraising campaign.  November 12th through December 31, 2014 stop by Meadow Brook Hall, Royal Park Hotel or the Village of Rochester Hills to make a donation to The Salvation Army's Eastern Michigan Division and take a selfie while you are making your gift.  Post your photo on Facebook or Instagram with the caption "This is what GIVING looks like @" tagging the participating venue you are at and including the #ShareTheMostGood hashtag.  Participants will be eligible to win one of three grand prizes:  a behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Meadow Brook Hall, a one-night stay and breakfast for two at the Royal Park Hotel or a $150 gift card to the Village of Rochester Hills.

Specific Contest Details

Participants must post a photo giving to Meadow Brook Hall’s toy drive, purchasing a dessert or a gingerbread brick for $10 at the Royal Park Hotel or donating to a red kettle at the Village of Rochester Hills. Submissions must be photographed at one of the three participating locations and then posted to Facebook or Instagram.

Gingerbread House @ the Royal Park Hotel

The post must include #SharetheMostGood and one of the following tags:

• @theVillageofRochesterHills
• @RoyalParkHotel
• @MeadowBrookHallandGarden

Village of Rochester Hills

One winner from each location will be selected at random and announced via Meadow Brook Hall, Royal Park Hotel and Village of Rochester Hills social media on the following dates:

Wednesday, Jan. 7 – The Village of Rochester Hills
Thursday, Jan. 8 – Royal Park Hotel

Friday, Jan. 9 – Meadow Brook Hall

Meadow Brook Hall

Donations to The Salvation Army assist people throughout the year providing food, shelter, and vital human services to those in need across Metro Detroit and throughout Michigan.  Because Need Knows No Season, The Salvation Army provides support to those in need 365 days a year.

For more information about The Salvation Army's Eastern Michigan District visit www.salmich.org or call 877-SAL-MICH.  A donation to The Salvation Army's 2014 Red Kettle campaign is tax deductible.