Meadow Brook Hall

Meadow Brook Hall’s annual limited-run Art in the Elements tour features more than a dozen imaginative floral art sculptures created by renowned floral artists from around the country – both throughout the estate’s woodland paths and inside the historic mansion with beautiful displays inspired by our architecture and collections. Choose your own experience – we’re open by day and evening.
This year marks the tenth anniversary of Art in the Elements – an adventure of ten orbits around the sun. In 2026, we’re journeying Across the Universe, filling the estate with light, color and the cosmic.
Runs Sept. 2 - Sept. 7 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Local Event: Art in the Elements

Oakland County

Rochester-Rochester Hills

Michigan

Art in the Elements

Meadow Brook Hall’s annual limited-run Art in the Elements tour features more than a dozen imaginative floral art sculptures...

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm

Museum Drop-In Hours &amp; Tours
Fridays and Saturdays, 12:00pm – 3:00pm with a Guided tour of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse at 1pm
Free for Museum Members
$5/Adults; $3/Seniors &amp; Students
www.rochesterhills.org/museum -&nbsp;No registration required.
The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is open for drop-in hours on Fridays and Saturdays from 12 - 3pm, with a Guided Tour of the 1840 Van Hoosen Farmhouse at 1:00pm and the 1850 Red House immediately following. 
Included with your admission is a self-paced, interactive look at our community’s local history. You also get to meet the Taylor-Van Hoosen families, check out Mastodon bones, and enjoy a wide variety of local videos from the Newberry Hill ski jump to our award-winning PBS movie and numerous computer interactives. The guided tour of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse departs from the Dairy Barn at 1:00 pm, and you may take a self-guided tour of the Bull Barn, Milk House, Equipment Barn, and Children’s Garden, as well as the nearby Stoney Creek Cemetery, and our 16 acres of grounds. Come and share your afternoon with us at our site – listed on the National Register of Historic Places!

Local Event: Museum Public Drop-In Hours and Tours

Museum Public Drop-In Hours and Tours

Museum Drop-In Hours & Tours
Fridays and Saturdays, 12:00pm – 3:00pm with a Guided tour of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse at 1pm
Free...

Are you ready to say “I do?”As Michigan’s most romantic wedding venue, Meadow Brook is known for our first-class service, inspired cuisine and breathtaking scenery. Attend our wedding open house to explore the estate, meet our team and learn more about being married at Meadow Brook.Sept. 9 (4-6pm)RSVP to mbhevent@oakland.edu

Local Event: Wedding Open House at Meadow Brook Hall

Wedding Open House at Meadow Brook Hall

Are you ready to say “I do?”As Michigan’s most romantic wedding venue, Meadow Brook is known for our first-class service,...

Stony Creek Metropark

Join us on Saturday, September 12 as we come together at Stony Creek Metropark, Eastwood Beach for the&nbsp;<a href="https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/RochesterMI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Walk.</a>
Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States.&nbsp;To prevent suicide, we need to understand it first.
Funds raised at the Out of the Darkness&nbsp;Oakland/Macomb Walk&nbsp;directly support research, advocacy efforts, and educational programs in schools, workplaces, and communities across&nbsp;MI.
Register today and you're taking the first step to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. It's free, quick, and easy to make a real impact.

Local Event: Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Community Walk

Macomb County

Macomb Township

Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Community Walk

Join us on Saturday, September 12 as we come together at Stony Creek Metropark, Eastwood Beach for the Oakland/Macomb Out of...

Museum at the Market - Downtown Walking Tour – Free
August 8, September 12
9:30am – 10:30am
Meet at the Rochester Farmer’s Market - 202 E 3rd St, Rochester, MI 48307
No Registration Required – Donations Appreciated.
Join Museum staff at the Rochester Farmer’s Market! Buy some fresh food and then hit the streets to learn some fascinating facts to share at dinner with family and friends. Where is the oldest building on Main Street?Where were the first hotels? Where were all the churches? On this tour we’ll explore our downtown exhibit signs and sift through historical photos and stories while walking about a half mile. No registration required. Meet at info tent.

Local Event: Museum at the Market! Downtown Walking Tour 

Museum at the Market! Downtown Walking Tour 

Museum at the Market - Downtown Walking Tour – Free
August 8, September 12
9:30am – 10:30am
Meet at the Rochester Farmer’s...

The Spice & Tea Exchange of Rochester

Charity Shop Day! The Spice &amp; Tea Exchange of Rochester
Tuesday, Sept 15
10am-7pm,&nbsp;
Located at: 120 E 4th St, Rochester, MI 48307Phone orders will also be accepted on this day at 248-841-1289.


Shop for spices, tea, salt, and more! 10% of the day’s sales from The Spice &amp; Tea Exchange of Rochester will be donated to the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm!&nbsp;As a thank you to patrons, the Museum staff is offering a tour of Downtown Rochester at 11am, and 2pm -&nbsp; including a&nbsp;sneak peek of the newly renovated Elevator building, now The Granary!

Local Event: Charity Shop Day! The Spice & Tea Exchange of Rochester

Charity Shop Day! The Spice & Tea Exchange of...

Charity Shop Day! The Spice & Tea Exchange of Rochester
Tuesday, Sept 15
10am-7pm, 
Located at: 120 E 4th St, Rochester, MI...

Charity Shop Day! The Spice & Tea Exchange of Rochester

The Granary Sneak Peek &amp; Downtown Walking Tour
Tuesday, Sept 15
11am-12pm
2pm-3pm
Free! No registration Required.
**Tour begins at The Spice &amp; Tea Exchange of Rochester, 120 E 4th St, Rochester, MI 48307
On this tour we’ll explore our downtown exhibit signs and sift through historical photos and stories while walking about a mile. Bonus sneak peek of the newly renovated Elevator building, now The Granary, included! 
Before or after the tour, support the Museum by shopping at The Spice and Tea Exchange – 10% of the day’s sales will be donated to the Museum! Phone orders will also be accepted on this day at 248-841-1289.

Local Event: The Granary Sneak Peek & Downtown Walking Tour 11am

The Granary Sneak Peek & Downtown Walking Tour...

The Granary Sneak Peek & Downtown Walking Tour
Tuesday, Sept 15
11am-12pm
2pm-3pm
Free! No registration Required.
**Tour begins...

The Granary Sneak Peek & Downtown Walking Tour 11am

Local Event: The Granary Sneak Peek & Downtown Walking Tour 2pm

The Granary Sneak Peek & Downtown Walking Tour 2pm

Join us for a big evening of sipping cocktails, enjoying hors d’oeuvres and live music and exploring our unique selection of silent auction items along the loggia terrace. Choose from jewelry, travel experiences, exclusive packages, outdoor gear, and much more.
A fantastic dinner follows, featuring fresh entrees crafted by our in-house chef. Then experience the flurry of excitement as our live auction takes center stage and the big bidding truly begins. As the evening draws to a close, you’ll step out under the sparkle of starlight as it shines across the Great Estate.

Local Event: Nightfall at the Hall

Nightfall at the Hall

Join us for a big evening of sipping cocktails, enjoying hors d’oeuvres and live music and exploring our unique selection of...

Dates:&nbsp; Sept. 17-20, 24-26
Thursday to Saturday at 7:30 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Sunday at 2:30 p.m.Shakespeare Upon Avon is an award-winning outdoor theatre festival performed in beautiful Lake Norcentra Park on Rochester Christian University’s campus. Don’t miss this year’s epic tale of jealousy, loss, and redemption. Grab a lawn chair or picnic blanket and join us for&nbsp;The Winter’s Tale!
Our Sunday matinee will take place in our fully accessible, indoor space: the RAC Theater. All other performances will take place outdoors in the Pit Theater. Accessing the Pit requires walking down 15 steps with railings. We recommend bringing a jacket or blanket to stay warm as it cools off in the evening.&nbsp;
Rating: PG-13

Local Event: Shakespeare Upon Avon Presents: The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare

Shakespeare Upon Avon Presents: The Winter's...

Dates:  Sept. 17-20, 24-26
Thursday to Saturday at 7:30 p.m.   
Sunday at 2:30 p.m.Shakespeare Upon Avon is an award-winning...

Shakespeare Upon Avon Presents: The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare

Dates:&nbsp; Sept. 17-20, 24-26
Thursday to Saturday at 7:30 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Shakespeare Upon Avon is an award-winning outdoor theatre festival performed in beautiful Lake Norcentra Park on Rochester Christian University’s campus. Don’t miss this year’s epic tale of jealousy, loss, and redemption. Grab a lawn chair or picnic blanket and join us for&nbsp;The Winter’s Tale!
Our Sunday matinee will take place in our fully accessible, indoor space: the RAC Theater. All other performances will take place outdoors in the Pit Theater. Accessing the Pit requires walking down 15 steps with railings. We recommend bringing a jacket or blanket to stay warm as it cools off in the evening.&nbsp;
Rating: PG-13

Dates:  Sept. 17-20, 24-26
Thursday to Saturday at 7:30 p.m.   
Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Shakespeare Upon Avon is an award-winning...

Tea in the Farmhouse
Tuesday, September 22
10am – 11am 
$20/Non-Member; $15/Museum Member

Register by Monday, 12pm at rochesterhills.org/musprograms
We’re opening the doors of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse to host an informal tea hour. Guests get the chance to interact with artifacts and documents normally stored safely away in the collections room, while enjoying the ambiance of the 1840s Van Hoosen Farmhouse. This unique opportunity has limited seating. Tea and light desserts will be served. See website for topics.

Local Event: Tea in the Farmhouse

Tea in the Farmhouse

Tea in the Farmhouse
Tuesday, September 22
10am – 11am 
$20/Non-Member; $15/Museum Member

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Skin to Soul Wellness

My name is Megan Wilson and I have owned Skin to Soul Wellness for over 11 years and have proudly served the community by providing facial and skin care services to not only improve the appearance of the skin but also to offer a space for relaxation and pampering. With the cost of just about everything going up in price, I wanted to offer a more budget friendly facial option because everyone deserves to be able to be pampered and take care of the largest organ of the body! This facial is great for first time clients as well. The treatment is called "The Essentials Facial" and is a 45 min service that includes a deep cleanse, exfoliation, treatment mask, hand and arm massage, appropriate serum and hydration for $65. This facial is currently available on Tuesday's only between 10-5. At this time we are unable to accept Gift cards to use towards this service. Appointments may be booked at www.skintosoulwellness.com or you may contact us at (248)505-0518

My name is Megan Wilson and I have owned Skin to Soul Wellness for over 11 years and have proudly served the community by providing facial and skin...

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