Things to Do in Ortonville, Michigan This Month

1:00 PM Oakland County Information Technology Department Pontiac, MI

November 2026 Siren Test

Monthly test of the outdoor warning siren system.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Oakland Center Rochester, MI

Play/Create/Critique Gaming Mixer

OU students share their game design, character design, and animation work and experiences.

Arts

2:00 PM Waterford Township Public Library Waterford Township, MI

Wine Bottle Gnomes Workshop

Crafting workshop to create decorative gnomes from wine bottles.

Classes

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Oakland County Parks and Recreation Waterford Township, MI

Nature Photography for Wellness

A guided session focusing on using nature photography as a tool for mental wellness and mindfulness.

Wellness

5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Paint Creek Center For the Arts Rochester, MI

Paint Creek Center for the Arts Silent Auction

Annual silent auction featuring local art and community donations to support arts programming.

Charity

9:00 PM ELEKTRICITY Pontiac, MI

Mary Droppinz

Electronic dance music performance by Mary Droppinz.

Music

Sunday, November 8

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Madds Buckley

Live musical performance by Madds Buckley in the intimate Pike Room.

6:00 PM The Crofoot Pontiac, MI

Music

Monday, November 9

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Baby Storytime

Interactive lapsit storytime including books, songs, and activities for ages 0-18 months.

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Commerce Township Community Library Commerce Township, MI

Family

Mon9Nov

Monday Micro Nature Moments

A short, guided nature experience to start your week with mindfulness and outdoor connection.

11:30 AM – 2:30 PM Marshbank Park West Bloomfield Township, MI

Outdoors

Mon9Nov

Holiday Expo

The official kick-off to the holiday season in Downtown Rochester! Join over 60 vendors for shopping, sampling, and services, plus door prize drawings. Admission is free.

5:00 PM – 7:30 PM Rochester Downtown Development Rochester, MI

Shopping

Tuesday, November 10

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Oakland County Market — Tuesday

A recurring farmers market featuring local produce and goods.

7:00 AM Oakland County Farmers Market Waterford Township, MI

Food & Drink

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Waterford Parks & Recreation Board Meeting

Regular monthly meeting of the Waterford Parks and Recreation Board.

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 5200 Civic Center Dr Waterford Township, MI

Wednesday, November 11

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM District Court 51 Waterford Township, MI

Veteran's Day Observance

Observance of Veteran's Day; court and township offices may be closed.

9:00 AM Oakland University Rochester, MI

Education & Human Services Graduate Day

Learn about graduate programs in Education and Human Services, tour the campus, and meet with faculty and students.

Classes

5:30 PM Oakland Center Rochester, MI

Turning Pressure into Performance: Where Experience Meets Possibility

A session focused on leadership and performance under pressure, hosted at Oakland University.

Business

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Bordine's of Rochester Hills Rochester Hills, MI

Holiday Extravaganza - Rochester Hills

A popular wine tasting fundraiser benefiting The Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan, featuring food samples, local vendors, and music.

Food & Drink

Thursday, November 12

12:00 AM Paint Creek Center For the Arts Rochester, MI

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY: Grand Opening of Jendamark USA Training & Demo Center

Join the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the official opening of the new Jendamark USA Training & Demo Center.

Business

12:00 AM Jendamark Automation Auburn Hills, MI

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY: Grand Opening of Jendamark USA Training & Demo Center

Official opening celebration of the new Training & Demo Center.

7:00 AM – 1:30 PM Oakland County Farmers Market Waterford Township, MI

Oakland County Market — Thursday

Local market featuring regional makers, agricultural traditions, and seasonal produce.

Shopping

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Kruse's Deer Lake Inn Village of Clarkston, MI

Lunch Mixer - November 2026

Join the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce for a networking lunch mixer.

Business

12:00 PM Bloomfield Hills High School Bloomfield Township, MI

Hadestown: Teen Edition

A performance of Hadestown: Teen Edition by local students.

Theater

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Waterford Charter Township Hall Waterford Township, MI

Waterford General Employees Pension Committee Meeting

Regular meeting of the Waterford General Employees Pension Committee.