KIDS ZONE presented by oxford bank

2024 partners and activities are continually updated!

ORION ART CENTER

Friday, August 23: 2:00PM  - 6:00PM

Saturday, August 24: 11:00AM - 5:00PM

Sunday, August 25: 11:00AM - 6:00PM

Stop by Children's Park and unleash your creativity at our free painting tent at the Dragon on the Lake! Create your masterpiece and either leave it on display for everyone to admire or take it home as a cherished keepsake.  

ORION TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY

Saturday, August 24: 11:00AM - 3:00PM

 The Orion Township Public Library will be bringing their book bike full of free books! Stop by the blue and white bike for free swag and free books!  

OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS & REC

Saturday, August 24: 12:00PM - 4:00PM

Sunday, August 25: 12:00PM - 4:00PM

Try out archery with velcro arrows that are safe and not pointed.

PROJECT KIDSIGHT

Project Kidsight is a free vision screening program, conducted by the Lake Orion Lions Club, for children 5 months and above. The screening checks for 6 things: Eye Strength, Nearsightedness, Blurry Vision, Farsightedness, Unequal Pupils, and Asymmetric Vision. Photos are taken of the child's eye. Results are immediate and a report is provided at the screening.

It only takes a few minutes, but can make a lifetime of difference!

LAKE ORION ROBOTICS

Saturday, August 24: 11:00AM - 8:00PM

Sunday, August 25: 11:00AM - 6:00PM

Lake Orion Robotics is a part of the international FIRST Robotics program that inspires young people to get involved in hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through exciting sports-like challenges. We host robotics teams at every Lake Orion K-12 school that prepare students with the skills and confidence to keep learning and build a better world. 

AMY SILVESTER of LOVE n'LIGHT PRODUCTIONS

Artist and author Amy Silvester will be in the Kids Zone all weekend. She will be assisting in the free craft with the Orion Art Center as well as selling her art and books.  Love n' Light Productions is a family-operated business. Handmade Products Include: 

- Children's books by A.D. Silvester, 18 + books by Miranda Alberty

- Engraved wooden spoons and handcrafted items as well.

- Kalodia cookies out of our Home Kitchen. Mint Extract and hand-dried Greek Mint. 

- Art by Amy

LAKE ORION COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Saturday, August 24: 2:00PM - 5:00PM

ELITE DANCE ARTS COMPANY

Saturday, August 24: 3:15PM

Sunday, August 25: 3:15PM

We are Elite Dance Arts Co out of Davisburg, MI. We opened in 2023, so we are entering into our second season. We offer recreational classes and competitive teams! We thrive to make our studio a safe space for our athletes to enjoy and learn as well as grow as an individual and dancer.  

CUB SCOUTS PACK 233

Saturday, August 24

Sunday, August 25

Cub Scouts welcomes boys and girls K-5. With the help of powerful learning projects and exciting outdoor activities led by parent volunteers, Cub Scouts is all about encouraging boys and girls to make friends, be helpful to others, and do their very best no matter the outcome.

Cub Scouts Pack 233 in Lake Orion invites families to the most celebrated tradition in Scouting, the Pinewood Derby! Come out and race our derby cars and see why this has become a favorite activity for Cub Scouts across America.

Cub Scouts will also be fundraising with County Meats. A variety of smoked meat sticks will be for sale with all proceeds going to support activities throughout the community this coming year.