The Village of Rochester Hills Countdowns to Christmas with Live Reindeer and More This Weekend!
Michigan’s premier lifestyle center provides complimentary Live Reindeer and Santa Visits, and other entertainment now until Christmas Eve
(Rochester Hills, MI – December 16, 2021) – The Metro Detroit community is invited to finish their holiday to-do list and enjoy complimentary entertainment at The Village of Rochester Hills (The Village).
Last Minute Shoppers: The Village has Over 50 Retailers to Find the Perfect Gift
Located on the corners of Adams Rd. and Walton Blvd., The Village is known for being Michigan’s premier outdoor shopping and lifestyle center, providing guests in and around the Metro Detroit area with quality, exclusive shopping experience for almost two decades. The Village has recently welcomed Pandora into the Village last month, following Sundance, Yoga Six, Oakland County’s first Busted Bra Shop, and Michigan-based Beautiphi Aesthetic Boutique.
With the 50-some additional retail and restaurant options to choose from, there are plenty of gifting options for the whole family! Even the tough gift-receivers are easier to figure out with the Village gift cards, which are good at all Village retailers. Gift cards are available at a 24-hour kiosk, located in the Village’s Fountain Park, which is in between Barnes & Noble and Menchie’s Yogurt.
For more information on the Village’s retailers, please visit www.thevorh.com/directory.
Complimentary Visits from Live Reindeer, Santa and Local Artists
In between the shopping, guests are encouraged to take advantage of the complimentary, family-friendly entertainment taking place from December 16 through Christmas Eve at the Village.
For example, real life reindeer are back by popular demand in our Festival Park on December 18 and 19, from 12 to 4 p.m. Families are welcomed to stop by and snap a selfie with these larger-than-life animals, professionally handled and supervised. Further, local artists will perform inside our Warming Tent in our Fountain Park (near Barnes & Noble) throughout the weekend as well.
Additionally, Santa Claus continues his contact-free visits with Metro Detroit families inside The Village’s Gazebo, also known as his “Santa Snug,” located next to Bravo Restaurant at The Village. Families are welcome to make a formal reservation or walk-up throughout Santa’s visiting hours now through Christmas Eve. There is no charge for visits, but families are asked to remember their cameras to snap photos.
List of Events December 16-24, 2021
December 16 Thu
Complimentary Santa Visits (by reservation or walk-up) at Festival Park, near Bravo restaurant: 3-8pm
Marcel Lim, Celtic Dancer & Violinist from Motor City Irish Dance: 3-5pm
December 17 Fri
Complimentary Santa Visits (by reservation or walk-up) at Festival Park, near Bravo restaurant: 4-9pm
Jazz Cats Trio: 4-6pm
December 18 Sat
Complimentary Santa Visits (by reservation or walk-up) at Festival Park, near Bravo restaurant: 11am-8pm
Live Reindeer Visits: 12-4pm
True Blue: 3-5pm
December 19 Sun
Complimentary Santa Visits (by reservation or walk-up) at Festival Park, near Bravo restaurant: 1-6pm
Live Reindeer Visits: 12-4pm
Grande Trio: 4-6pm
December 20-22 Mon-Wed
Complimentary Santa Visits (by reservation or walk-up) at Festival Park, near Bravo restaurant: 4-8pm
December 23 Thu
Complimentary Santa Visits (by reservation or walk-up) at Festival Park, near Bravo restaurant: 12-8pm
Grande Trio: 6-8pm
For more information about events, Santa visits, and how to place a formal reservation with Santa, please visit thevorh.com/events.
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ABOUT THE VILLAGE OF ROCHESTER HILLS
The Village of Rochester Hills (The Village) is an outdoor shopping district developed by Robert B. Aikens & Associates, LLC. Located on the corner of Walton Blvd. and Adams Rd. in Rochester Hills, Michigan, The Village was the first lifestyle streetscape concept introduced to the Michigan retail market in September 2002. Emulating a bustling, architecturally distinctive downtown, The Village currently features over 50 stores and restaurants, is anchored by Whole Foods, and hosts various notable stores including Barnes & Noble, lululemon, Pottery Barn, Woodhouse Day Spa and Michigan's only Soft Surroundings and Sundance. Notable restaurants include Bravo! Cucina Italiana, Kruse & Muer and Mitchell's Fish Market. For more information, visit www.thevorh.com.
Dec 16, 2021, Rochester.Life Staff