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Downtown Rochester Cookie Stroll

December 13 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Stack of chocolate chip cookies representing the Royal Oak Cookie Crawl where families collect handcrafted cookies from local shops

Photo credit: Pexels/Lisa

Description

Take part in the Downtown Rochester Cookie Stroll and enjoy 14 cookies from local shops while exploring downtown. Each $40 ticket includes a collectible Cookie Tin and punch card. Proceeds benefit The Big, Bright Light Show.

Event cost: $40 per person

Event times: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025

Additional Information

Website: https://www.downtownrochestermi.com/cookie-stroll

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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