City of Rochester Hills- Government

10/30/2026

Happy Halloween, Rochester Hills!

Get your costumes and candy buckets ready! Official trick-or-treating in Rochester Hills will take place tomorrow, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8pm. Please drive carefully, use flashlights, and watch for little ones crossing the streets in our neighborhoods.

10/30/2026

Residents looking to take advantage of in-person early voting at the Rochester Hills Public Library can still do so through Sunday! Hours are 8:30am-4:30pm.

An absentee ballot can also be requested in person at the City Clerk's office anytime up to 4pm on the day prior to the election. If you request your AV ballot the day before the election or on Election Day, you must vote the ballot in the clerk's office. Your completed ballot must be received by the City by 8 p.m. on Election Day. You can hand-deliver the ballot to the clerk's office or one of four secure drop-boxes located in the City.

The City Clerk's office at City Hall is open from 8:30am-4:30pm both Saturday and Sunday for any election-related business. Common questions can also be answered at rochesterhills.org/elections.

10/28/2026

The brand-new playground at Avondale Park is now open!

Mayor Bryan Barnett and local neighborhood kids cut the ribbon on our newest park upgrade - and our resident "park experts" give the towering slides and climbing features two thumbs up!

Come out to Avondale Park (off Bathurst) and check it out for yourself!

10/27/2026

Keep your kids busy when they have a day off school by enrolling them one of our Outdoor Adventure Day Camps!

We have a camp Friday, Oct. 30 from 12:30-4pm and another Monday, Nov. 2 from 10-3pm. Both camps are led by our experienced naturalists who will engage students through self-guided exploration and seasonal activities such as nature hikes, fishing, fire building, campfire cooking, pond dipping and more.

This is a perfect event for ages 7-12 years old. Registration closes tomorrow (Wednesday) at 5pm.

The natural resources within the City of Rochester Hills have always been a valued and important part of our community. The Natural Resources division is responsible for developing a community outdoor ethic and engaging the community through development of outdoor connections, stewardship of our ou....

10/27/2026

We are still smiling from last Saturday! Trails of Treats 2026 was an absolute blast, bringing smiles, costumes, and goodies to over 2,000 people at Spencer Park!

A massive thank you to our incredible Treat Station Hosts and food trucks who poured so much time, energy, and generosity into making this year's event so special for our community.

Special shoutout to The Taco Cartel MI “Where Tacos Rule The Streets” and Travelin' Tom's Coffee of the Hills for keeping everyone fed, caffeinated, and happy all day long!

Our community events thrive because of local support.

2026 Treat Station Hosts:
🎃 Wondermakers Travel - Lauren Sanders
🎃 O'Brien Dental Center
🎃 Mavi_craft
🎃 School of Rock Troy
🎃 The Town Therapist
🎃 RARA Recreation
🎃 City of Rochester Hills, DPS
🎃 Rochester Hills Fire Department
🎃 The Lash Lounge
🎃 Goldfish Swim School - Rochester
🎃 Greenhouse Living
🎃 Phase Medical Group
🎃 Clean Express Auto Wash
🎃 Beyond Juicery + Eatery
🎃 Briarwood Heating and Cooling, LLC
🎃 Corewell Health Urgent Care
🎃 KK's Sourdough & Sweets
🎃 Walmart Rochester Hills
🎃 Rochester Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
🎃 Rochester Hills Family Dental Group
🎃 Alpha Sigma Phi
🎃 Deanna Harless
🎃 Prime Trust & Wills Platform
🎃 Rochester Freemasonry - Corinthian #241
🎃 T&B Play
🎃 Duncan Detailing
🎃 The Village of Rochester Hills
🎃 Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Rochester Hills
🎃 Oakland County Sheriff's Office

We are so grateful for each and every one of you. See you next Halloween!

10/22/2026

It's official!

According to U.S. News & World Report, we are THE Safest City in Michigan and the 5th Safest City in all of America!

A huge thank you to the men and women of the Oakland County Sheriff's Office - led by Captain Paul Workman - for their commitment to community policing and enhancing public trust, as well as to the members of our City Council who make the safety of our City its top priority each year.

Best Place to Live and Safest Place to Live in Michigan....7th Best Place to Live and 5th Safest Place to Live in America. We'd say Rochester Hills is having quite the banner year!

10/21/2026

In honor of National Chamber Day, we are looking back at all the ribbons cut, doors opened, and dreams launched alongside our amazing partners at the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Every ribbon cutting represents a new story, a dedicated business owner, and a stronger community. We are incredibly proud to partner with the Chamber to support our local economy, boost small businesses, and make Rochester Hills the premier place to live, work, raise a family...and shop.

10/19/2026

Get your free trees before they are gone! Only a few trees remain for our Community Canopy program through the Arbor Day Foundation. These are trees you will plant right in your own yard. Visit get.arborday.org/rochesterhills to reserve your tree today!

10/16/2026

It's going to be a beautiful day for trick-or-treating at Spencer Park tomorrow! Join us for Trail of Treats from 1-3pm (noon-1pm for a low sensory experience) to fill up on candy and fun. Parking is free and the event itself is free. We can't wait to see all the great costumes!

10/15/2026

Did you know we have a Super Bowl champion living Right Down The Street? Meet Frank Zombo, a former NFL star with the Green Bay Packers and The Kansas City Chiefs, who now gives of his time to help the Stoney Creek Junior Cougars as its Director of Football.

Zombo joined Mayor Barnett's podcast to talk about following his dreams, the grind of the NFL, and how he uses that experience to mentor local youth athletes in our community.

Give it a list anywhere you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube.