May 30 – Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade
The Memorial Day Ceremony immediately follows the conclusions of the parade at the War Memorial, located in Centennial Commons (Troy Street and Second).
Sentry Parking Meters & Back in Parking, New in Downtown Royal Oak
Visitors to Downtown Royal Oak may notice some changes in the parking system – with back-in parking on S. Washington Avenue and 7th Street, plus new parking meters throughout the district.
Downtown Royal Oak Adds Social District for Outside Drinking
Participating businesses will have a sign indicating they are part of the social district
Neighbors Share Memories of the Main Art Theatre
With the closure of the Main Art Theatre in Downtown Royal Oak, these memories have come back for untold numbers of people who found joy, learning, and love inside this place of stories, sound effects, buttered popcorn and silver screen magic.
Pictures from the 2017 Royal Oak Clay, Glass and Metal Show
Pictures from the 2017 Royal Oak Clay, Glass and Metal Show (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 10, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Sunshine sparkled off an abundance of artwork at the Royal Oak Clay, Glass and Metal Show Saturday afternoon. The show, which attracts artists from all over the country, continues through Sunday June 11 on…
Royal Oak Spooktacular Oct. 30
Royal Oak Spooktacular Oct. 30 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – Downtown Royal Oak presents the 33rd Annual Spooktacular event for the whole family! Parents are invited to bring their children in their Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating at downtown businesses on Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 1-4. p.m.! NEW THIS YEAR: Main Street will close…
Royal Oak Arts, Beats and Eats Sept. 2-5
Royal Oak Arts, Beats and Eats Sept. 2-5 (Event Page) Royal Oak, MI – The 19th Annual Ford Arts, Beats & Eats presented by Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort takes place in Downtown Royal Oak Sept. 2-5. The festival offers more than 200 performances on nine stages, a highly ranked Juried Fine Arts Show, and…
How to Park Cheap or Free in Downtown Royal Oak
How to Park Cheap or Free in Downtown Royal Oak (City of Royal Oak, Nov. 27, 2015) Did you know there’s some cheap and even FREE parking in downtown Royal Oak? Here’s a guide to finding a parking space that is just right for you! Cheap options Before 5 p.m. metered parking is only 25 cents…
Art on 11 Mile: Royal Oak Announces Winners
Art on 11 Mile: Royal Oak Announces Winners (Judy Davids, City of Royal Oak Press Release, Nov. 6, 2015) The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts (ROCFA) officially announced the winners of the 11 Mile Public Art Project today. From nearly 60 applications, artworks by Richard Bennett of Detroit, Mark Beltchenko of Grosse Pointe Park,…
Royal Oak Holiday Magic Parade Nov. 22
Royal Oak Holiday Magic Parade Nov. 22 (EVENT page) Downtown Royal Oak invites families to the 14th Annual Holiday Magic Parade presented by Emagine Theatre- Royal Oak and Ironwood Grill of Royal Oak on Sunday, November 22nd at 2pm. The parade starts at Lincoln and Washington and heads north on Washington to Fourth Street where…
Wonderful Weekend of Arts, Beats and Eats
Wonderful Weekend of Arts, Beats and Eats (Sam Gurwin Photography, Sept. 7, 2015) Crowds packed Downtown Royal Oak for the annual Arts, Beats & Eats Festival. Here are some pictures from the event, courtesy of Sam Gurwin Photography.