Downtown Lake Orion
Downtown Development Authority
Downtown Events for Everyone to Enjoy
Lake Orion is host to many events throughout the year. From our annual Flower Fair, Dragon On the Lake, Lake Orion Jubilee, Sing & Stroll, Lighted Christmas Parade and so much more, there’s an event for everyone to enjoy! Click here to get a quick view list of our downtown events.
We Are Lake Orion
What started as a playground destination back in the 1800’s continues to be a place where you come to enjoy life! It’s where the lakes start and your worries end. Where relaxation finds its way into everyday life.
This is Lake Orion, and we are the Heart & Hub of the Orion Community. Filled with friendly, fun and welcoming people, we’re dedicated to art, music and preserving our historic heritage. You can see visions of this rich heritage being realized today, with a fresh face in our historic downtown, dragons around every corner and new businesses saying YES to economic development.
We invite you to take a stroll through our downtown. Dine with us, listen to music and discover our unique traditions. Whether you’re new or if you already live, work and play here, you’ll love spending time in Lake Orion, where living is a vacation!
A Welcoming Place
You can tell Lake Orion is a special place because the people born and brought up here actually STAY here. Unlike other communities where people grow up and move away, our residents remain close to home because they appreciate its natural beauty, abundant resources and welcoming sense of community. Many of these people enjoy sharing their skills, connections, and expertise by joining one of our committees.
For more details about the focus of each committee, click this link to see our volunteer page for more information.
Shop & Dine
Retail shops, restaurants, music venues and many services make up Lake Orion’s charming downtown. Check out our business directory complete information on our downtown businesses.
Play
Lake Orion is home to trails, parks, and of course – Lake Orion! There are endless activities to engage in from boating, enjoying the Belle Trailhead, Polly Ann or Paint Creek Trail, or spending the day in one our beautiful parks!
Lake Orion Is A Main Street America Accredited Program
What other benefits does Lake Orion stand to lose?
As a Main Street America accredited program, Lake Orion benefits from:
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- Over $80k annually Main Street services from county, state, and national resources
- Over $50k annually in local, county, state and national recognition
- $100k small business grants, scholarships and programs
- $250k development liquor licenses for downtown restaurants
Downtown Management continues
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- Enhanced pedestrian safety – lighting and sidewalks
- Additional parking
- Downtown dumpsters
- More park and event space
Award Winning Community
Lake Orion has received numerous awards for our work in revitalizing and improving our community’s downtown.
These awards include:
Campaign for Main Street – (#StrongerTogether Orion & Oxford) 2022
Main Street Leader – Ken VanPortfliet 2022
Spirit of Main Street – 2019
Out in the Open – Flint Street Alleyway 2019
Spirit of Main Street – 2017
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