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Frost Festival in Downtown Rochester

January 19 - 20, 2024

Photo credit: Rochester Downtown Development Authority

Location

Downtown Rochester

Rochester, MI

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Description

See downtown Rochester transformed into a frosty wonderland. There will be Under the Sea themed ice sculptures, a shopping and dining BINGO game, marshmallow roasting, competitions and more.

Event cost: Free

Event times: Jan. 19-20, 2024

Additional Information

Website: https://www.downtownrochestermi.com/frost-festival

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

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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