Fire and Ice Fest returns to downtown Rochester for 2012 with free events and activities. Celebrate the best of winter in Michigan with free family fun!

2012 Rochester Fire and Ice Fest events and activities include:

Things to do for kids on Mid-Winter Break in Oakland County, Metro Detroit and SE Michigan

Mid-Winter Break (or Midwinter Recess) breaks the steady stream of school and is tough to get used to for both moms and kids. Thankfully, many Oakland County and Metro Detroit, Michigan businesses and libraries offer specials on things to do for kids when they're out of school on February mid-winter break and

Mid-Winter Break events, activities and things to do when the kids are off of school...

Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week is set for February 26th through March 3rd, 2012 and again from November 4th through November 10th, 2012. Many Rochester favorites are participating and offering deep discounts to some of the finest restaurants in Metro Detroit and SE Michigan.

Rochester, MI Restaurants participating in 2012 Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week Include:

Oakland County and Metro Detroit Ice Skating Rinks 

There are plenty of places to go for ice skating in Oakland County and Metro Detroit, Michigan. Here are some indoor ice-skating rinks in the area that offer open / public skates and drop-in ice times. I'll also try to list info on which local rinks offer ice skate rentals as well as Oakland County Moms member deals for learn to ice skate coupons and deals at local rinks.

Oakland County Indoor Ice Skating Rinks

Last year I covered a Women's Self Defense seminar in Farmington Hills at the Costick Center. I'm happy to report the annual tradition continues and the Women's Self Defense seminar returns to the Costick Center on February 25th, 2012. The event costs $8 and is tax deductable. The $8 fee covers class supplies and a donation to HAVEN.

Click here for a review of last year's event and tips on Women's Self Defense.

Save your spot for the next FREE Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic! It typically happens every other Saturday from 10a-11a and the locations get pretty full. Sign up now to get in.

From project basics to giving your child the opportunity to say, "I built it!", the Lowe's Build and Grow kid's clinics are a great way to help build confidence! Bring the kids into any Lowe's store and build a FREE wooden project. Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion of their project.

Metro Detroit Winter Festivals

Celebrate Michigan winter family fun by attending the numerous winter festivals in and around Oakland County and Metro Detroit, Michigan. Winterfests highlight outdoor winter fun with sledding, ice-skating, food and more! There is no shortage of things to do at the 2012 winter festivals.

2012 Pistons Days at Meijer

The Detroit Pistons have announced 2012 Pistons Days dates, times and participating Metro Detroit, Michigan Meijer locations hosting the events. I took my kids to see Tayshaun Prince signing autographs Pistons Day near my house a couple of years ago. The Pistons do a great job with the event. The lines move quickly and the crew from The Palace have a lot of Detroit Pistons freebies to giveaway in addition to the autographs. Click here for a review of Pistons Days at Meijer. 

2012 Detroit Pistons "Pistons Days" at Michigan Meijer Locations:

Oakland County and Metro Detroit Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks 

There are plenty of places to go for ice skating in Oakland County and Metro Detroit, Michigan. Here is a list of some outdoor skating rinks in the area. I'll also try to list info on which local rinks offer ice skate rentals.

Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Oakland County, Michigan and the Metro Detroit area