RARA Recreation Events Calendar 2025 – Rec Center info, special events, camps, adaptive needs events, info, parents night out events, and more for the Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA).
Registration for RARA Recreation events and programs is OPEN NOW online.
RARA Recreation has been hosting for sports, adaptive needs sports & social functions, performing arts classes, fitness classes, dance programs, and School’s Out and Summer Day camps for families in Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Twp since 1946. RARA programs are open for both residents and non-residents. The facilities, as well as their party rooms, are available to rent for parties & functions.
RARA SUMMER CAMP INFO – Registration Begins February 1, 2025.
RARA MOVIES IN THE PARK 2025
RARA Rec Center Info / Party Rental Info
RARA is proud to announce their new additions to the RARA Rec Center. The Rec Center features a NEW indoor playscape, a NEW game room (with games, ping pong table, and dart boards), their indoor field house complete with practice fields. All of these features can be used with a daily or annual membership to RARA. You can purchase Day Passes (residents & non-residents), Single Annual Memberships (residents and non-residents), or Family Annual Memberships for families with 2 or more children for residents and non-residents. Learn more about how to book a facility at RARA HERE.
RARA Recreation Events Calendar 2025
RARA Recreation Events July
Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 6:30p-8:30p
Rochester Weekend Events / RARA Recreation Events – Bits & Beats by Paint Creek Summer Concerts
Rochester Lions Park NEAR Rochester Mills Beer Co (400 Water St, Rochester, MI 48307)
Live music, food, adult beverages, yard games, giveaways, and more. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. This is a FREE event. Hosted by RARA Recreation. MORE INFO / CONCERT LISTINGS
Friday, July 11, 2025 from 7p-10p
RARA Recreation Events – RARA Movies in the Park
Borden Park (1400 E Hamlin Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309)
RARA is bringing the big screen to your favorite local parks and schools. Movies in the Park, a series of free, family-friendly outdoor movie nights happening all summer long. Enjoy free popcorn, food trucks, bounce houses & more. Movies begin at 8:30p, with pre-show fun starting at 7p. This is a FREE event. Hosted by RARA Recreation. MORE INFO / MOVIE LISTINGS…
Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 3:30p-6p
RARA Recreation Events – RARA Puzzle Palooza
RARA Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (500 E 2nd Street, Rochester MI 48307, 248-656-8308)
Gather a partner and test your puzzle-solving skills in this exciting event! Teams of 2 will race against each other to complete an identical 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. The theme will be unveiled at the start of the competition, so get ready for a challenge! Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. One registration per team is required. $35 Resident / $45 Non-Resident. Hosted by RARA Recreation. Visit www.rararecreation.org to register.
Friday, July 18, 2025 from 4p-8p
RARA Recreation Events – RARA MLB Pitch, Hit & Run
Borden Park (1400 E Hamlin Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309)
The Pitch, Hit & Run event is a series for boys and girls, and consists of a series of movements that are important in baseball and softball. Adding to the festive atmosphere, local dignitaries including Mayor Bryan Barnett, will be in attendance to cheer on participants and join in the fun. Exciting bounce houses will be set up for kids to enjoy, while adults can partake in friendly games of cornhole. No Pre-Registration required. This is a FREE event. Hosted by RARA Recreation.
Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 5p-11p (Also August 8)
Rochester Weekend Events – RARA Parents Night Out – Under The Sea
RARA Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (500 E 2nd Street, Rochester MI 48307, 248-656-8308)
Parents Night Out extravaganza for the kids ages 5-12. An evening of fun, laughter, and adventure while parents enjoy a well-deserved break. RARA Summer Kickoff Parents Night Out promises an exciting array of activities tailored to keep your little ones entertained and engaged. $35 Resident / $42 Non-Resident. Hosted by RARA Recreation. Visit www.rararecreation.org to register.
Thursday, July 24, 2025 from 6:30p-8:30p
Rochester Weekend Events / RARA Recreation Events – Bits & Beats by Paint Creek Summer Concerts
Rochester Lions Park NEAR Rochester Mills Beer Co (400 Water St, Rochester, MI 48307)
Live music, food, adult beverages, yard games, giveaways, and more. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. This is a FREE event. Hosted by RARA Recreation. MORE INFO / CONCERT LISTINGS
Friday, July 25, 2025 from 7p-10p
RARA Recreation Events – RARA Movies in the Park
Bloomer Park (1400 E Hamlin Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307)
RARA is bringing the big screen to your favorite local parks and schools. Movies in the Park, a series of free, family-friendly outdoor movie nights happening all summer long. Enjoy free popcorn, food trucks, bounce houses & more. Movies begin at 8:30p, with pre-show fun starting at 7p. This is a FREE event. Hosted by RARA Recreation. MORE INFO / MOVIE LISTINGS…
Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 9a-noon
RARA Recreation Events – Tons of Trucks Rochester Hills 2025
Borden Park (1400 E Hamlin Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309)
FREE event where spectators have a chance to check out service vehicles and meet & greet staff that operate these vehicles. Police, Fire and Rescue; Construction and Maintenance; along with many other vehicles will be there. Food and program vendors, lawn games, inflatables and a rock wall from Oakland County Parks for the kids to burn off their energy. This is a FREE event hosted by our friends at rararecreation.org.
RARA Events August
Friday, August 8, 2025 from 7p-10p
RARA Recreation Events – RARA Movies in the Park
Wabash Park (100 Wabash Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307)
RARA is bringing the big screen to your favorite local parks and schools. Movies in the Park, a series of free, family-friendly outdoor movie nights happening all summer long. Enjoy free popcorn, food trucks, bounce houses & more. Movies begin at 8:30p, with pre-show fun starting at 7p. This is a FREE event. Hosted by RARA Recreation. MORE INFO / MOVIE LISTINGS…
Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 1p-4p
Rochester Weekend Events / RARA Recreation Events – Bits & Beats by Paint Creek Summer Concerts
Rochester Lions Park NEAR Rochester Mills Beer Co (400 Water St, Rochester, MI 48307)
Live music, food, adult beverages, yard games, giveaways, and more. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. This is a FREE event. Hosted by RARA Recreation. MORE INFO / CONCERT LISTINGS
Friday, August 22, 2025 from 7p-10p
RARA Recreation Events – RARA Movies in the Park
Spencer Park Rochester Hills (3701 John R Rd, Rochester Hills, MI, 248-656-4657)
RARA is bringing the big screen to your favorite local parks and schools. Movies in the Park, a series of free, family-friendly outdoor movie nights happening all summer long. Enjoy free popcorn, food trucks, bounce houses & more. Movies begin at 8:30p, with pre-show fun starting at 7p. This is a FREE event. Hosted by RARA Recreation. MORE INFO / MOVIE LISTINGS…
Friday, August 22, 2025 at 11p through Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 6a
RARA Events / Rochester Weekend Events – RARA Middle School Lock-In
RARA Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (500 E 2nd Street, Rochester MI 48307, 248-656-8308)
Ages – 11-14 or Grades 6th-8th If you are going into 6th Grade, you can still register. Join RARA for an epic Middle School Lock-In Summer Send-Off Party. With bounce houses, NERF wars, an ice cream bar, snacks galore, and more. $30. Visit www.rararecreation.org to register.
Thursday, August 26, 2025 from 6:30p-8:30p
Rochester Weekend Events / RARA Recreation Events – Bits & Beats by Paint Creek Summer Concerts
Rochester Lions Park NEAR Rochester Mills Beer Co (400 Water St, Rochester, MI 48307)
Live music, food, adult beverages, yard games, giveaways, and more. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. This is a FREE event. Hosted by RARA Recreation. MORE INFO / CONCERT LISTINGS
RARA Recreation Events September
RARA Events October
RARA Recreation Events November
RARA Events December
PREVIOUS EVENTS TBA / TBD FOR 2025
Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 6p-8p
RARA Recreation Events – RARA Boo Bash
RARA Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (500 E 2nd Street, Rochester MI 48307, 947-886-0007, rararecreation.org)
Come in your favorite or scariest costume. There will be prizes for best dressed, cider and donuts, bounce houses and a Halloween movie playing. Play in the Spooky Playscape, make and take home a craft, and watch a magician perform magic tricks. You must pre-register. Hosted by RARA Recreation. To register online.
Friday, November 1, 2024 from 4p-6p
Rochester Hills Halloween Events – RARA Pumpkin Roll
Bloomer Park (Bloomer Park, 375 John R Road, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309)
Roll your old pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns down the big sled hill. Bring a wagon to haul your pumpkins to the sled hill. Targets will be setup at the bottom of the hill. If your pumpkin gets in the target or closest to the target, you will win a prize. Enjoy a bonfire and cider & donuts after the event. This is a FREE event. No pre-registration required. Hosted by RARA Recreation.
Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 9:30a-1p
RARA Events – RARA Holiday Craft and Vendor Show
RARA Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (500 E 2nd Street, Rochester MI 48307, 947-886-0007, rararecreation.org)
Annual RARA Holiday Craft and Vendor Show. This show welcomes a variety of vendors each year to sell their products. Right in time for the holidays, be ready to do some holiday shopping. This is a FREE event. Hosted by RARA Recreation.
Friday, December 13, 2024 from 4p-8p (4 1-hr slots available to choose from)
RARA Events – Milk & Cookies with Santa
RARA Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (500 E 2nd Street, Rochester MI 48307, 947-886-0007, rararecreation.org)
Take a picture with him as well as enjoy delicious milk and cookies. Take home holiday themed coloring pages and a holiday craft. Parents will receive a number at check in so that you can enjoy milk and cookies instead of waiting in line. Families will be emailed an exact time slot to meet Santa at. This is to try to avoid large crowds and long lines. Please remember, time slots are flexible. You may still need to wait a few minutes after your exact time. Only children attending need to be registered. Hosted by RARA Recreation. To register online.
Tuesday, February 4 & Wednesday, February 5, 2025 from 6p-8:30p
RARA Recreation Events – RARA Sweetheart Dance
Rochester Hills Banquet Center (1919 Star Batt Dr Rochester Hills, MI 48309)
Hosted by RARA Recreation. You’ll enjoy a child and adult friendly buffet dinner as well as be able to dance the night away listening to our DJ spinning favorite dance hits. Photo staff will be available for you to purchase pictures. Raffles and goodie bags will close out the night. This dance will be semi-formal/formal. Contact RARA 947-886-0007 for cost info and to register or register online. Hosted by RARA Recreation.
Friday, February 7, 2025 from 10p-Midnight
RARA Events – Glow in the Dark Middle School Dodgeball Tournament I
RARA Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (500 E 2nd Street, Rochester MI 48307, 248-656-8308)
Get ready for an electrifying night of dodgeball madness. Middle schoolers, assemble your squad of 6 for an adrenaline-packed double-elimination tournament. All players must register. You can also sign up on your own and we will put you on a house team if we have enough players to do so. $10 resident / $12 non-resident. Hosted by RARA Recreation. To register online.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 6p-8:30p
Rochester / Rochester Hills Mother / Son Dance – RARA Mother Son Date Night Dance
Rochester Hills Banquet Center (1919 Star Batt Dr Rochester Hills, MI 48309)
You’ll enjoy a child and adult friendly buffet dinner as well as be able to dance the night away listening to our DJ spinning favorite dance hits. The Photo staff will be available for you to purchase pictures as well. Raffles and goodie bags will close out your night. This dance will be semi-formal/formal. Hosted by RARA Recreation. To register online.
March 24-28, 2025 from 9a-4p Daily
Rochester Spring Break Events – RARA Spring Break Field Trips Camp
RARA (500 E Second Street, Rochester, MI 48307)
Campers will spend the week going on field trips and hanging out at RARA. Field trips are to be determined, but could include the zoo, bowling, magicians, farms, movie theaters, and more! At RARA, we will play games, use the turf fieldhouse, basketball courts, make crafts, and hang with friends. Camp meets at RARA each day. Spots for camp are limited. Participants must be in at least first grade. Participants need to bring a sack lunch every day. A detailed schedule will be emailed the week before camp starts. Before and after care is available. To register…
March 24-28 from 9a-noon or 1p-4p
Rochester Spring Break Camps – RARA Spring Break Art Camps
RARA (500 E Second Street, Rochester, MI 48307)
Choose FANTastic Art Camp (9a-noon) or Ooey Gooey Clay Creations Camp (1p-4p) or both…
FANTASTIC ART CAMP – Design and build cute puppy bobbleheads, craft a 3D pet goldfish, design and draw your dream treehouse, and more. To register…
OOEY GOOEY CLAY CREATIONS – The children will use a variety of tools and techniques to make owls, monsters, bowls and much, much more. To register…
Friday, April 4, 2025 from 10p-Midnight
RARA Events – Glow in the Dark Cornhole Tournament
RARA Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (500 E 2nd Street, Rochester MI 48307, 248-656-8308)
Open to all ages, this exciting event is perfect for friends, families, and cornhole lovers looking for some nighttime fun. This double-elimination tournament features play-in games to set up the bracket, giving every team plenty of chances to rise to the top. Feel free to BYOB (21+; ID’s will be checked, and wristbands provided). With glowing boards, cool prizes, and an electric atmosphere, this late-night event is the perfect way to light up your evening. Don’t miss out—sign up now! BOTH PARTNERS MUST SIGN UP. $20 resident / $24 non-resident. Hosted by RARA Recreation. To register online.
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 9:30a & 11a (kids ages 1-4), 10a & 11:30a (kids ages 5-8) and 10:30a & Noon (kids ages 9-11)
RARA Recreation Events – RARA Rochester Easter Egg Hunt
RARA Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (500 E 2nd Street, Rochester MI 48307, 947-886-0007, rararecreation.org)
The Easter Bunny will be joining RARA for the family gathering and your child can have their picture taken with him. Bring your camera. Parents, grandparents and infants under 12 months are free. Goodies for children. You must pre-register. Hosted by RARA Recreation. To register online.
Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 9a-noon
RARA Recreation Events – RARA Earth Day 5K
Bloomer Park (345 John R Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307)
Feel the pulse of the Earth beneath your feet as you join the exhilarating Earth Day 5K. With each step, you’re not just racing towards the finish line but towards a greener, more sustainable future. From the energetic atmosphere to the stunning scenery, every moment is infused with excitement and purpose. $30 Resident / $36 Non-Resident. MORE INFO / TO REGSITER. Hosted by RARA Recreation.
Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 9:30a-1p
Rochester M2M Sales – RARA Recreation Mom to Mom Sale
RARA Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (500 E 2nd Street, Rochester MI 48307, 947-886-0007)
$1 admission or $3 for early bird 9:30a-10:30a admission. Purchase a booth for RARA’s Mom to Mom Sale! Mom to Mom Sales are a great place to sell your children’s outgrown and gently used items to other moms and dads. RARA will rent out tables at your request, but you are welcome to bring your own. No refunds for no shows. No disassembling before closing time. 10×10 Spots available.. Hosted by RARA Recreation. To register online.
Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 3:30p-6p
RARA Recreation Events – RARA Puzzle Palooza
RARA Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (500 E 2nd Street, Rochester MI 48307, 248-656-8308)
Gather a partner and test your puzzle-solving skills in this exciting event! Teams of 2 will race against each other to complete an identical 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. The theme will be unveiled at the start of the competition, so get ready for a challenge! Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. One registration per team is required. $35 Resident / $45 Non-Resident. Hosted by RARA Recreation. Visit www.rararecreation.org to register.
Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 5p-11p (Also July 19, August 8)
Rochester Weekend Events – RARA Parents Night Out – Summer Kickoff
RARA Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (500 E 2nd Street, Rochester MI 48307, 248-656-8308)
Parents Night Out extravaganza for the kids ages 5-12. An evening of fun, laughter, and adventure while parents enjoy a well-deserved break. RARA Summer Kickoff Parents Night Out promises an exciting array of activities tailored to keep your little ones entertained and engaged. $35 Resident / $42 Non-Resident. Hosted by RARA Recreation. Visit www.rararecreation.org to register.
RARA Rochester – Rochester Avon Recreation Authority
500 E Second Street
Rochester, MI 48307
947-886-0007
rararecreation.org
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RARA Recreation Events Photo Credits (with permission) – All NON OCM Waterparked Photos are courtesy of RARA Recreation. All OCM Watermarked photos are courtesy of Maysoon Nasharty, Glen LaGrou, and Lisa LaGrou.
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