Summer Festivals for Families Near Rochester Hills

If you live in Rochester Hills (or nearby), check out these family-friendly summer fests to keep your kids busy this summer.

There are so many great summer festivals happening in metro Detroit. If you’re looking for a fest near Rochester Hills, then check out these five can’t-miss events.

Be sure to check if you need to purchase tickets ahead of time.

Top Summer Festivals Near Rochester Hills

Beach Bash at Riverside Park

June 13, 2025

  • Address: 3311 Parkways Blvd., Auburn Hills
  • Cost: Contact for prices

Dance the night away to your favorite summer tunes and enjoy food and refreshments from the many downtown establishments at this second annual bash.

Canterbury Taco Fest at Canterbury Village

June 20-22, 2025

  • Address: 2325 Joslyn Ct., Lake Orion
  • Cost: $4/online, $6/entry at door

This event features tacos, Mariachi bands, contests, lawn games, shopping, live music, wrestling and more.

Opa! Fest at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

Photo courtesy: St. Nicholas

June 20-22, 2025

  • Address: 760 W. Wattle Rd., Troy
  • Cost: Admission is three canned goods/person, $3/person, $10/family, free/ages 11 and under

At this Greek fest there will be activities for adults and kids. Participate in Greek dancing, authentic Greek cuisine, live music, cultural events, children’s play area and more.

Festival of the Hills at Borden Park

June 25, 2025

  • Address: 1400 E. Hamlin Rd., Rochester Hills
  • Cost: Free

Enjoy Michigan’s second-largest fireworks display, live entertainment, family games and more.

Hippie Fest in the Village at Canterbury Village

Photo credit: Canterbury Village

July 12-13, 2025

  • Address: 2325 Joslyn Ct., Lake Orion
  • Cost: $11.33/ages 13-plus, $6.15/ages 2-12

This family-friendly fest features live music, bubble fun, chalk drawing, tarot readers, vendors, a best-dressed hippie contest and more.

This article was recently published on June 10, 2025, by Metro Parent Content Writer Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding new Metro Detroit events as well as updating previous year’s events to the MetroParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best summer festivals near Dearborn. Questions? Please reach out to kari@metroparent.com.


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Kari Zaffarano
Kari Zaffarano
Kari Zaffarano is a mom of one and Metro Parent's Content Writer. She tracks down the best events every week and shares the inside scoop with families online. She enjoys reading, traveling and exploring metro Detroit with her son.

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