Celebrating America and our Independence continues on Wednesday, August 11. With the State of Michigan now allowing the return to full capacity for all events, the City of Rochester Hills has announced that the Festival of the Hills fireworks show will be back and is now scheduled for August this year. “The Festival of the Hills has been a summer tradition for the region,” states Mayor Bryan K. Barnett. “After taking a hiatus last year, we’re excited to welcome our neighbors back to … [Read more...]
Festival of the Hills Fireworks Summer Tradition Returns on August 11
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Dear Crabby, Where Can I Go Sledding?
January 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Dear Crabby, I'm New to the Area and I Want to Get my Kids Outside this Winter, Where Can I Go Sledding? Sincerely, Yukio Neve Dear Yukio, Great idea! Go run around in the cold for a while and work up a sweat ... is the same thing my doctor told me not to do. But for you, it may actually be a good idea. You're in luck, we have lots of hills in Rochester Hills, and besides needing a sled, having hills is the next important factor when "sledding." When I was a kid, we used to … [Read more...]
Rochester Hills Hosts Annual Festival of the Hills
June 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Thousands of people will head to Borden Park this Wednesday, June 27 for family fun, food, and fireworks at the Annual Festival of the Hills Fireworks Show. The festival will feature activities for the whole family starting at 6:00 p.m. Children can enjoy the free petting zoo, RARA games, and even a nerf activity hosted by the Rochester Hills Public Library. Mojo in the Morning & iHeart Radio on-air personality, Joey Namou, from Channel 955 will be spinning family friendly music. Active … [Read more...]
Visit Borden Park with Mayor Barnett
June 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Hills Mayor's Video Log Entry Now how many of you have driven past this sign hundreds of times, but have never been inside? Come check it out. Hi, I’m Bryan Barnett, Mayor of the City of Rochester Hills, and thanks for watching. You know, it’s not easy to dunk on these ten foot rims out here, but if you come out enough, to beautiful Borden Park, I bet you can do it too. Hey, we’re on our park expedition throughout the summer, and just encouraging our residents to find … [Read more...]
Festival of the Hills at Borden Park June 28
June 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Family Fun and Fireworks at Festival of the Hills June 28 at Borden Park This year's family friendly event will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, with family games and live entertainment. Michigan's 2nd largest fireworks show will begin at 10:00 p.m. This event is located at Borden Park, 1400 E. Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307. Bring the family and have some fun. Parking, Rules, and Video at the Event Website … [Read more...]
“Dear Soldier” community service project returns to the Festival of the Hills
June 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
For the third year in a row, the Rochester Area Junior Chamber, also known as the Jaycees, will be holding their "Dear Soldier" community service project at the City of Rochester Hills Festival of the Hills fireworks show on Wednesday, June 27th at Borden Park. The Junior Chamber will host a tent at this annual family event where community members can stop by and address a patriotic thank you note to our troops who are fighting overseas. The Junior Chamber will then mail these thank you cards to … [Read more...]
Come Have “Tons” of Fun!
May 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Kids! Parents! Truck enthusiasts! Come and join us for this spectacular free event, Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. until noon at Borden Park! You know your child loves trucks. You see them on the streets. You see them hard at work. Now come and see them close up! You can climb inside a cool dump truck, steer a bulldozer, an excavator and see what it’s like inside a real fire truck! There will be TONS of construction vehicles, fire trucks, police vehicles and more! All will be on display for you … [Read more...]
