7 Things to Do in Rochester Michigan with Kids
Rochester has tons of great things to do with kids — everything from beautiful parks, to cider mills, to indoor playgrounds and everything in between.
So, we put together this list of our favorite things to do in Rochester so you and your little ones can have BRICK-loads of fun!
1. TreeRunner Adventure Park
7553 Meadow Brook Rd, Rochester, MI 48309 | Website
Rochester's TreeRunner Adventure Park has over 75 obstacles and zip lines with varying levels of difficulty so people of different skill levels can enjoy some high-flying fun together!
2. Yates Cider Mill
1950 E Avon Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307 | Website
The historic mill's main building is water powered, producing cider the old-fashioned way! In addition to Yates' amazing cider, you can enjoy a variety of other apple-related treats like cider donuts, pies and more!
Did you know?
LEGOLAND Discovery Center, the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground, is just 10 minutes away from Rochester!
You'll see dozens of Detroit-area landmarks built entirely out of LEGO bricks, save the day on LEGO-themed rides, then get hands-on in the build and play areas!
3. Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
333 N Hill Cir, Rochester Hills, MI 48307 | Website
The Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve includes 16 acres with multiple nature trails and is open to the public. They also offer programs and classes on site in their Nature Center throughout the year, as well as different seasonal events.
4. The Friendship Factory
1659 W Hamlin Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309 | Website
The Friendship Factory is a great place for kids to shop, create, and celebrate birthdays in style! They offer monthly workshops, D.I.Y. fun stations, drop-in crafts and classes.
5. Avon North Hill Lanes
150 W Tienken Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48306 | Website
Avon North Hill Lanes is a premier bowling alley featuring 32 lanes that include automatic scoring, bumper bowling, and glow bowling.
6. Rochester Play
380 E 2nd St, Rochester, MI 48307 | Website
Rochester Play is a great venue for an indoor play date! They have a custom-built Northern-Michigan-themed play structure, laser maze, toddler area and more.
7. The Village of Rochester Hills
104 N Adams Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309 | Website
The Village is a sophisticated, open-air mall featuring great stores and restaurants. It's setup kind of like a bustling downtown area and has a couple little spots where kids can run around and burn off some energy. A great place to spend an afternoon!
More Family Fun Near Rochester
- LEGOLAND® Discovery Center (10 mins)
- SEA LIFE Aquarium (10 mins)
- Peppa Pig World of Play (10 mins)
- Rainforest Café (10 mins)
