Light the Village at The Village of Rochester Hills
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 11/18/2022
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The Village of Rochester Hills, metropolitan Detroit’s premier lifestyle shopping and dining destination, is kicking off the most wonderful time of the year on Friday, November 18, 2022 with their spectacular Light the Village annual holiday celebration. The 375,000 square foot outdoor shopping center will be covered with over 350,000 dazzling-colored lights, and will offer an evening of family-fun entertainment, including the grand arrival of Santa Claus direct from The North Pole. There will be photo opportunities throughout the shopping center along with a spectacular fireworks display which promises to wow and delight!
Light the Village event will feature:
*Live Musical Entertainment including performances by carolers, local area choirs and school bands – beginning at 6:00pm
*A special arrival from Santa Claus – at 6:45pm
*Fireworks Show – beginning promptly at 7:15pm
*FREE walk-up visits and photograph opportunity with Santa – from 8pm-9pm
*Food Trucks
*Fun Interactions with Stilt Walkers & Jugglers
*Selfie Station
*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
Once Santa is in town, he will make weekly appearances to the shopping center beginning November 18th through Christmas Eve. During these free visits, guests will be able to meet and take photos with Santa in a beautiful cozy outdoor winter setting. New this year, guests will not need to make advanced reservations, as walkup visits will be available to all who want to visit during Santa’s hours. Guests should bring their own camera as photographers are not provided.
All holiday festivities are free and open to the public. Learn more about The Village of Rochester Hills’ events, holiday hours, and Santa’s schedule at TheVORH.com
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