Happy Labor Day, ABE Festival Info and More

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Construction Updates

What's Open. What's Closed.

To all the workers who bring skill, passion, and heart to their jobs—thank you! You power our community, spark innovation, and build a brighter future. We hope you get time this Labor Day to relax, recharge, and celebrate with friends and family.

Saturday, Aug 30: Farmers Market is OPEN 7 a.m.–1 p.m. Library is CLOSED.

Sunday, Aug 31: Farmers Market and Royal Oak Public Library are CLOSED

Monday, Sept 1 (Labor Day): All City facilities are CLOSED. Special thanks to our Police & Fire teams for keeping Royal Oak safe while we celebrate!

Trash & Recycling: Pickups will be one day late the week of Sept 1.

Arts, Beats & Eats (Aug 29–Sept 1)

Road closures and parking fees will impact travel downtown—plan ahead!

Permit Parking Reminder

Within one mile of the festival, neighborhood parking is by permit only. Police will issue $50 fines.

Residents living in the Permit Parking Zone should display your valid permit on the front, driver’s side corner of your dashboard (address clearly visible).
Misplaced your permit? Stop by the Royal Oak Police Station (lobby open 24/7). Bring ID.
Permits only valid within 200 feet of the address shown.
No permit parking on Fourth Street or Lincoln Avenue.
Permanent permit parking passes aren’t valid during the festival.

MORE INFO

Tie Michigan Teal

The Royal Oak City Commission proclaimed September 2025 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Through the Tie Michigan Teal campaign, ribbons and symptom cards remind us that:

There’s no early detection test for ovarian cancer.
Symptoms are often subtle and mimic other conditions.
Awareness and education save lives.

Pick up a teal ribbon in the City Hall lobby while supplies last, and tie it to your tree to show support.

Public Health Oakland Urges Mosquito Protection

A mosquito sample collected at Tenhave Woods/Quickstad Park on Aug. 12 has tested positive for West Nile Virus.

West Nile Virus (WNV) is a seasonal epidemic that can infect humans, birds, and other mammals. It is primarily spread through the bite of an infected mosquito.

While most people infected with WNV do not show symptoms, about 1 in 150 people may become ill.

Prevention of mosquito bites is the best way to stay safe:

Use EPA-registered insect repellent
Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants.
Limit outdoor activity between dusk to dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
Be especially careful between August and autumn.

MORE INFO

Love your street tree? Show it some H2O!

Newly planted right-of-way trees need our help—especially during hot, dry spells. Trees planted as part of the city's Tree Canopy Restoration Program need 5 gallons of water twice a week through October. Slow and steady wins the race (think trickling hose or soaker hose).

General guidelines for caring for right-of-way trees:

Water weekly for 2 summers
Mulch smart—never touch the trunk
No weed whips near the base
Remove support stakes after 1 year

Healthy trees = cooler, greener neighborhoods!

NEW TREE CARE TIPS

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.

Royal Oak Senior Center is Closed

The Senior Center is closed for renovations, including updated bathrooms, new flooring, and more. Staff have relocated to the Royal Oak Public Library to continue to serve you throughout the project.

Transportation and travel will continue as usual.
ROSES and AGE counseling and support programs will continue as usual.
If you're registered for a program, staff will be in touch to update you. We're working hard to find alternative locations for as many programs as possible to minimize impact on services.

The renovation is expected to be completed by August 18. We can't wait to welcome you back into our brighter and better Center! Thanks for your patience as we work to create an improved facility for all.

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.