Lighting of the Park, BOGO Giftcards, Parking Updates and More.

Upcoming Agendas

Crime Log

Construction Updates

Royal Oak Holidays is back for 5 weekends of holiday fun and it all kicks off NEXT FRIDAY, November 21 with the Lighting of the Park!

Join us in Centennial Commons for the Grand Opening of The Rink at Royal Oak, live music performances, Visits with Santa, and more, culminating with the lighting of the park and the giant oak tree! Bring 4 canned goods or a $2 donation to the Metro Detroit Youth Clubs' Holiday Basket Program for free mini-carnival rides and inflatables!

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Buy a Downtown Dollars gift card and get a BONUS card of equal value — spend $25, $50, or $100, and we’ll match it!

Perfect for Small Business Saturday and all your holiday shopping.

Supplies are limited, so don’t sleep on this one! One bonus card per purchaser. Promo ends Jan. 2, 2026.

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Curbside Leaf Collection is Underway

Check the leaf collection tracker to see when crews will be in your neighborhood.
Keep cars off the street when No Parking signs are up — our leaf trucks need room to work! (Note: 'No Parking Signs' for Monday's collection area will be placed on Friday.)
And please—leaves only! Sticks, rocks, and debris can damage the vacuums and slow everything down.
Or skip the raking marathon altogether and “Leave the Leaves” in your garden beds! They make great natural mulch and a cozy winter home for pollinators.

Whether you rake or reuse, let’s keep Royal Oak beautiful this fall!

The countdown to a new parking system is underway, so here's what's going on THIS WEEK IN PARKING:

Concrete pads are being poured at some downtown locations to prepare for pay station installations.
Our new vendor is preparing a demo pay station to be installed at City Hall later this month--a great opportunity to try out the technology before it goes live!
Walker Wire is downtown beginning their removal of the old parking meters, cables, and equipment.

Winter 2026 Insight & Your Schools

The City of Royal Oak and Royal Oak Schools have teamed up to bring you one info-packed newsletter. with something for everyone in your household!

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Pick Up the 2025 Park Passport

You can pick up the 'Farmers Market Edition' of the 2025 Park Passport in the Royal Oak Farmers Market office and at City Hall during normal business hours. Now paperback perfect bound with a glossy cover, the new passport is packed with fresh photos, and updated info on all 51 parks.

Welcome Guide

Board & Committee Vacancies

Event Calendar

Oh, The Things You Can Do Online!

We have put together a list of our most requested online services. Discover all the things you can do from the comfort of your home. Still can’t find what you are looking for? Email citymanager@romi.gov or call 248-246-3200 and someone will get back to you.