Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
![OPC MOPS Mom 2 Mom Sale @ Oake Pointe Church](https://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/mom2momsalemomtomomsale2-300x225.jpg)
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.
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![Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party at Cranbrook Institute of Science @ Cranbrook Institute of Science](https://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Cranbrook3School-300x169.jpg)
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.
![Kensington Metropark Evening on the Farm @ Kensington Metropark](https://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/KensingtonMetropark16-300x169.jpg)
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 @ Kensington Metropark](https://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/KensingtonMetropark16-300x169.jpg)
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.
Belle Isle Art Fair – Belle Isle / Scott Fountain (Sunset Drive, Detroit, MI)
The Belle Isle Art Fair features over 80 juried local, regional and national artists in all media from 18 states, live music, food trucks and a beer tent. Admission is FREE. For more info, call 313-695-8978.
Belle Isle Art Fair – Belle Isle / Scott Fountain (Sunset Drive, Detroit, MI)
The Belle Isle Art Fair features over 80 juried local, regional and national artists in all media from 18 states, live music, food trucks and a beer tent. Admission is FREE. For more info, call 313-695-8978.
![Four Corners Montessori Academy Mom2Mom Sale @ Four Corners Montessori Academy Gymnasium](https://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/mom2momsalemomtomomsale1-300x225.jpg)
Four Corners Montessori Academy Mom2Mom Sale – $1 early bird entry from 7a-8a, $3 after 8a. A great way to purchase gently used clothes, toys, furniture, books, and more without the hassle of a hunting down garage sales in the area. Contact fcmaparentguild@gmail.com with any questions.
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Rochester Fire and Ice Fest 2023 – PREVIEW TBA
Downtown Rochester, Michigan (Third & Water Streets)
From 2020 – Fire and Ice Fest provides free family fun in Downtown Rochester. Hosted by the Oakland County Parks and the Rochester DDA. Events include fireworks, TasteFest, tube sledding, snow shoeing and cross country skiing, dog sled rides, ice skating, ice sculptures and more! Fire and Ice Festival schedule of events. Fire and Ice Festival Hours are from 5p-9p on Friday, 10a-9p on Saturday. MORE INFO / PREVIEW
Rochester Fire and Ice Fest 2023 – PREVIEW TBA
Downtown Rochester, Michigan (Third & Water Streets)
From 2020 – Fire and Ice Fest provides free family fun in Downtown Rochester. Hosted by the Oakland County Parks and the Rochester DDA. Events include fireworks, TasteFest, tube sledding, snow shoeing and cross country skiing, dog sled rides, ice skating, ice sculptures and more! Fire and Ice Festival schedule of events. Fire and Ice Festival Hours are from 5p-9p on Friday, 10a-9p on Saturday. MORE INFO / PREVIEW