Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Spring Events
OPC MOPS Mom 2 Mom Sale – Admission is $2. Shop and save at over 60 tables of gently used baby and kids clothes, toys, furniture, books, maternity clothes, and more. For more info / seller info, opcmom2mom@gmail.com.
More mom to mom sales
Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party at Cranbrook Institute of Science – You’re invited to Cranbrook Institute of Science for a special evening of moon-themed activities leading up to the total lunar eclipse during its event, Eclipse Viewing Party.
Get a closer view of this celestial event. The Cranbrook Observatory will be open during the event and members of the Warren Astronomical Society will have additional telescopes available outside, both weather permitting.
ECLIPSE DETAILS
Partial Eclipse begins: May 15 at 10:27 p.m.
Full Eclipse begins: May 15 at 11:29 p.m.
Maximum Eclipse: May 16 at 12:11 a.m.
Full Eclipse ends: May 16 at 12:53 a.m.
Partial Eclipse ends: May 16 at 1:55 a.m.
Activities: Guests stargazing through telescopes from the Warren Astronomical Society and through the telescope in the Cranbrook Observatory, and guests experiencing moon- and space-themed activities inside the museum.
Planetarium shows: Attendees will also get to experience a show in the Acheson Planetarium.
Interviews: Mike Narlock, head of Astronomy at Cranbrook Institute of Science will be available to talk about the total lunar eclipse.
All activities and events, including the planetarium show are available for an all-inclusive ticket price of: $15 for members (per person), $20 for non-members (per person), children under age 2 are free. Pre-registration is required for this event – walk-up tickets will not be available.
The Eclipse Viewing Party is a rain, cloud-or-shine event; no refunds or credits. The visibility of the total lunar eclipse is weather permitting. If the weather is not conducive for eclipse viewing and stargazing the night of the event, registered guests will have the opportunity to explore the museum and see a planetarium show.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon falls within the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow, called the umbra.
Meadow Brook Hall and Gardens Perennial Plant Sale – A large variety of Michigan grown perennials, including many from the Meadow Brook Hall gardens, will be available at very reasonable prices. Credit cards accepted. This is a FREE event to attend. MORE INFO.
Kensington Metropark Evening on the Farm – (810-227-8910, metroparks.com). Take a behind the scenes look and help the farmers close the farm up for the night. Learn how the farm animals and our wild animal visitors behave in the evening and as night approaches. $5 per child / $5 per adult. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910.
Kensington Metropark Evening on the Farm – (810-227-8910, metroparks.com). Take a behind the scenes look and help the farmers close the farm up for the night. Learn how the farm animals and our wild animal visitors behave in the evening and as night approaches. $5 per child / $5 per adult. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910.
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Northville Memorial Day Tribute – at Rural Hill Cemetery (215 West Seven Mile Road, Northville, MI)
Tribute for 2021 in lieu of the traditional Northville Memorial Day Parade. For more info, visit downtownnorthville.com.
Northville Spring Carnival – Northville MI summer carnival returns to Northville Downs Racetrack. The annual Northville Summer Carnival will feature a carnival midway with plenty of rides and games.
Berkley Ladies Night Out – The Berkley Downtown Development Authority welcomes visitors to Downtown Berkley. Specials throughout Downtown Berkley at participating merchants. Enter to win prizes. Hosted by DowntownBerkley.com.
WHERE: Downtown Berkley’s two shopping districts along 12 Mile Road and Coolidge Hwy.
Village of Rochester Hills FREE Summer Concerts – The Village Summer Sounds, hosted by the Village of Rochester Hills and held at the VORH Gazebo.
For full schedule, click here.
Bring your own chairs. The Village of Rochester Hills asks everyone to please be courteous and respect social distancing while enjoying these performances.
