Winter is here and we should find some ways to enjoy it. Get that big fuzzy hat out and them big mittens and prepare for some winter fun! Check out these local events and tell us if there are any you’d like us to know about. Send us pics of your winter fun!

• DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER SNOWGLOW

  

  On January 14th and 15th, Rochester will be lit up with fireworks and ice! Fireworks and ice sculptures will glitter while competitive ice sculptors battle it out along West 4th Street. Oh and don’t miss the roasted marshmallows!

• WINTERFEST

  

  Winterfest will be on January 16th at the Oak Park Community Center and Ice Rink. There will be face painting, crafts, live music and FREE hot chocolate.

• COLD RUSH WARREN

  

  Another great FREE festival! Cold Rush Warren in Warren City Square, there will be ice skating, food trucks, ice sculptures, DJs and SMORES! This will be on January 22nd. 

• WINTER CARNIVAL

  

  A winter magic show? Yes, please! So many events planned for the Winter Carnival at Oakland Township’s Bear Creek Nature Park. With your FREE admission and free parking, you get to enjoy so many activities. Go ice skating, penguin bowling (What’s that???), ice sculpture, crafts, photo ops, archery, and so much more! This will be taking place on February 5th.

• MOTOWN WINTER BLAST

  

  From February 18th through the 20th, Downtown Royal Oak will host the Winter Blast. Events will include ice skating, a winter slide, zip-lining and a garden featuring ice sculptors and live demonstrations.  Admission and all events are FREE! 

• 10 Things We Love About Michigan in the Winter

  • Skiing, sledding and winter activities: As mentioned in the snow section of this post, if you love now, skiing and sledding, then Michigan is a great state to be in the winter. With so much of the white stuff, Michigan offers boundless opportunities to sled and ski all winter long.

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  • Winter hiking: You never know what you’ll find during a Michigan winter hike. Perhaps some deer or a beautiful snow bank?

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  • Hot chocolate: Whether you like your hot chocolate with marshmallows or whipped cream (Marshmallows for me!), winter in Michigan is the perfect time to enjoy a nice, piping hot cup of hot cocoa. If that’s not your thing, coffee works, too!

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  • Watching wildlife: Michigan has some beautiful wildlife in the spring and summer months, but the state also offers a plethora of winter wildlife that’s fun to watch, from birds to deer.

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  • Snow: If you’re someone who loves snow, then boy, you’re in the right place. Michigan is full of the cold stuff in the winter. Snow can be beautiful and lends itself to plenty of fun winter activities.

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  • Upper Peninsula fun: Plenty of people visit the Upper Peninsula during the warm months, but winter is also a great time to visit. You don’t have to fight the crowds, plus winter is extra beautiful Up North, thanks to all the fresh snow.

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  • Snuggling up in a warm blanket: Hey, even rockers need to cozy up in a warm blanket once in a while. Just sayin’. Michigan is the perfect place to do so in the dead of winter.

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  • Watching winter sports: Can we say, “Hockey?!” Michiganders love their Michigan sports, and hockey is right up there. Let’s hope the Red Wings deliver this season.

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  • Winter fun with friends: Sure, the southern U.S. states avoid freezing cold temperatures, but what’s the fun of a fire pit in 70-degree weather? When it’s cold out, fire up the fire pit and invite friends over for a special experience.

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  • Go winter lighthouse viewing: Have you ever seen a lighthouse in the winter? It’s a beautiful sight, with icicles and snow adorning it. Michigan has some great lighthouses to visit in the cold months.

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    Mission Point Lighthouse - Jade Springart

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