Your Guide to Summer in Rochester

School's almost out for summer, so it's time for Patch to help you plan your next three months. 

Here are some of the headline community events in Rochester and Rochester Hills this summer. What's missing from this list? Tell us in the comments, then add the event to our calendar at www.Rochester.Patch.com/events.

Want more information on any of these events? Click on the event name, which will take you to the calendar page for that event.

Happy summer!

• When: 7:30 p.m. Friday nights from June 15-July 13 and from July 27-Aug. 10
• Where: The International Velodrome at Bloomer Park
• Why go: The Velodrome is a gem of Rochester Hills. Where else can you watch Olympic-style race action, up close?

• When: 9 a.m. June 15
• Where: in Rochester Hills
• Why go: The annual 5K Run/Walk sponsored by the Rochester Hills Government Youth Council is one of the most popular runs of the summer. This year, the event will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Troy. 

• When: 2-7:30 p.m. June 21
• Where: All around downtown at participating merchants
• Why go: Support the downtown businesses while having fun receiving alerts, via text message, to special deals around town.

• When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 21
• Where: Various homes around Rochester, Rochester Hills and Oakland Township
• Why go: Get inspired by these homes around town, sponsored by the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, along with the Rochester branch of the Woman's National Farm and Garden Association.

• When: 4-9 p.m. June 22; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 23, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 24
• Where: Third and Water streets, downtown Rochester
• Why go: It's one of the largest green/wellness events on the planet, and it features a parade, presentations, food and displays. 

• When: 9 am. June 23-9 a.m. June 24
• Where: Hart Middle School
• Why go: To raise money for the American Cancer Society. However, you don't have to have cancer to attend the community event, which is family-friendly and features food and other attractions.

• When: 6 p.m. June 27 (fireworks are at 10:06 p.m.)
• Where: Borden Park
• Why go: It's billed as Michigan's second-largest fireworks show, and it's a night filled with family-friendly entertainment and games, including live music and concessions.

• When: Saturdays from June 30-Aug. 4
• Where: Downtown Farmers Market lot
• Why go: See a movie, outdoors, on the big screen, while snacking on popcorn and other concessions. of movies. 

• When: noon-2 p.m. Wednesdays, July 11-Aug. 8
• Where: Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
• Why go: Two giant slip-and-slides, a creek to explore and a fire truck spraying water: what more could you want from a summer day?

• When: July 12-14
• Where: Downtown Rochester
• Why go: See what the downtown merchants have to offer at this annual shopping event.

• When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 11
• Where: Parking lot at W. Third and Walnut streets
• Why go: Because one person's junk is another person's treasure.

Want more summer? Return to Patch on Tuesday, when we give you a guide to outdoor summer music events around Rochester.