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Winter Blast in Downtown Royal Oak

January 31 - February 02

Photo credit: iStock/staticnak1983

Location

Downtown Royal Oak

Royal Oak, MI

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Description

Enjoy free ice skating, live music, ice sculptures, medieval village, zip line, food trucks, kids adventure center, ninja ropes course and more.

Event cost: Free admission

Event times: 4-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 248-541-7550

Website: https://www.winterblast.com

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

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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