Rochester Explorers Club Kids Club / Sidewalk Sales / Dancin’ In The Street – The Rochester DDA has set up a FREE kids club for children of all ages to explore Downtown Rochester and have fun completing activities and earning activity badges! The Explorers Club is now in it’s 13th year.
Rochester Explorers Club 2026
July 16 through August 10. This year’s FREE Explorer’s Kids Club Kit has fun daily activities.
Complete each activity and bring proof to the sponsoring Explorer Station to receive a special activity badge, unique to that activity. Kids can pick up their free Explorers Club Kit at the Downtown Collaboration Studio, 431 Main Street from July 16 through August 10.
FREE SUMMER FUN FOR KIDS
OAKLAND COUNTY CARNIVALS
MACOMB COUNTY CARNIVALS
FREE SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS
FREE SUMMER CONCERTS
METRO DETROIT FIREWORKS
OAKLAND COUNTY WATERPARKS
OAKLAND COUNTY MINI GOLF / PUTT PUTT GOLF COURSES
The Rochester Explorers Club is a FREE kids club. Kids can pick up their FREE Explorer Kids Club Kits with Official Adventure Guide downtown during the annual Downtown Rochester Sidewalk Sales at the Rochester DDA Booth. Kids select an activity, complete the activity, and take proof of the completed activity to an explorer station. Lots of activities, lots of days of new adventures. Complete as many activities as you would like, the goal is just to have fun. For more information, call 248-656-0060.
The Official Adventure Guide features fun activities to choose from. Think of it as an outdoor scavenger hunt for kids. A great way to pass the time this summer for kids!
Rochester Sidewalk Sales 2026 Hours
Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 10a-9p
Friday, July 17, 2026 from 10a-9p
Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 10a-6p
Dancin’ in the Street Rochester 2026
Friday, July 17, 2026 from 6–10p
6p–10p – TBA
6p–6:45p – TBA
7p–10p – Live Music – Space Cat
Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 6–10p
6p–10p – TBA
6p–6:45p – Live Music – TBA
7p–10p – Live Music – Your Generation
Sidewalk Sales Schedule
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Noon-3p – Crafts for Kids
ALL DAY – Rochester Explorers Club Registration at the DDA Booth
Friday, July 17, 2026
Noon-3p – Crafts for Kids
ALL DAY – Rochester Explorers Club Registration at the DDA Booth
6p-10p – Dancin’ in the Street featuring live music from TBA and a taste fest
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Noon-3p – Crafts for Kids
ALL DAY – Rochester Explorers Club Registration at the DDA
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For more info on Rochester Explorers Club, visit the Rochester DDA website.
