Light the Village 2025 – The Village of Rochester Hills Light the Village event kicks of the Christmas holiday season with FIREWORKS, tree-lighting ceremoney, Santa Claus, live entertainment, food trucks, specials, and freebies.
The 375,000 square foot outdoor shopping center will shimmer and sparkle with more than 800,000 dazzling-colored lights, setting the stage for an unforgettable evening packed with FREE family-friendly holiday fun. From holiday music and jaw-dropping performances to giveaways and Santa’s grand arrival, complete with a spectacular fireworks show lighting up the night sky, this magical event is the ultimate way to kick off the season.
Light the Village 2025 at the Village of Rochester Hills
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Light the Village 2025 at the Village of Rochester Hills Schedule
- 5:30p – 10p – FREE Shuttle Service from Van Hoosen Middle School beginning. Address below
- 7p – Santa Claus’ Grand Entrance
- 7:15p – Light the Village Village of Rochester Hills Spectacular Fireworks Show
- 8p-9p – FREE Walk-up Visits with Santa
Light the Village 2025 at the Village of Rochester Hills Features
- FREE 3D Diffraction Glasses for the first 500 guests to view the Fireworks like never before!
- FREE Jingle Bell Necklaces for the first 500 guests (ages 3+)
- FREE Fuzzy Reindeer Antler Headbands for the first 500 kids (ages 5+)
- FREE Face Painting
- FREE Balloon Twisting
- FREE Giveaways from the Village of Rochester Hills and the City of Rochester Hills
- Surprise Gift Card Giveaways throughout the night!
Guests will also enjoy live holiday music and performances, throughout the Village, featuring local High School Bands and Drumlines, Stilt Walkers, LED and Fire Performers, and special appearances by The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who!
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Van Hoosen Middle School (FREE SHUTTLE TO VoRH FROM 5p-10p)
1339 Adams Rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
Village of Rochester Hills
NE corner of Adams Rd and University
Rochester Hills, MI
thevorh.com
Friday, November 21, 2025 from 6p-9p
Village of Rochester Hills Events – Village of Rochester Hills Tree-Lighting Ceremony
Village of Rochester Hills (NE corner of Adams Rd and University, Rochester Hills, MI)
The shopping center will be covered with over 800,000 dazzling-colored lights and offer family-fun entertainment, including a special visit from Santa and a spectacular fireworks display. Enjoy live music, Santa visits, fireworks at 7:15p, and more. FREE shuttle service from Van Hoosen Middle School begins at 5:30p and runs through 10p. For more info, visit thevorh.com. MORE INFO / PICS / SCHEDULE…
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For more info on Light the Village at the Village of Rochester Hills, visit thevorh.com.
