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Fire & Ice Festival in Downtown Rochester

January 20, 2023 - January 21, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Photo credit: Oakland County, Michigan

Location

Downtown Rochester

E. Third St. and Water St.

Rochester, MI 48307

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Description

Check out this winter festival which features ice sculptures, ice carving competition, face painting, scavenger hunt, climbing tower and more.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 5-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20-21, 2023

Additional Information

Website: https://www.oakgov.com/fireandice/

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

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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