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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Spring Events

May
15
Sun
Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party at Cranbrook Institute of Science @ Cranbrook Institute of Science
May 15 @ 7:30 pm – 11:59 am
Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party at Cranbrook Institute of Science @ Cranbrook Institute of Science

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.

Jun
19
Sun
Juneteenth Free Admission at Cranbrook Art Museum @ Cranbrook Art Museum
Jun 19 @ 11:00 am
Juneteenth Free Admission at Cranbrook Art Museum @ Cranbrook Art Museum

Juneteenth Free Admission at Cranbrook Art Museum – In celebration of the Juneteenth holiday, Cranbrook Art Museum gallery admission will be free for all. Cranbrook on the Green mini-golf will be regular price. For more info, visit cranbrook.edu.

Sep
17
Sat
Free Admission for All at Cranbrook Art Museum @ Cranbrook Art Museum
Sep 17 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Admission for All at Cranbrook Art Museum @ Cranbrook Art Museum

Free Admission for All at Cranbrook Art Museum – In honor of Museum Day, gallery admission is FREE. Advance registration and/or printed Museum Day tickets are not required for free gallery admission at Cranbrook Art Museum. For more info, visit cranbrookartmuseum.org.

Nov
30
Wed
Longacre House Cookies with Santa @ Longacre House
Nov 30 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Longacre House Cookies with Santa – Bring your camera, enjoy snacks, and see Santa’s workshop. Res $15 / Non res $20. Hosted by the City of Farmington Hills Special Services Department.

More Santa Visits

 

Dec
1
Thu
Longacre House Cookies with Santa @ Longacre House
Dec 1 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Longacre House Cookies with Santa – Bring your camera, enjoy snacks, and see Santa’s workshop. Res $15 / Non res $20. Hosted by the City of Farmington Hills Special Services Department.

More Santa Visits

 

Feb
5
Sun
Kirk in the Hills Preschool Open House @ Kirl in the Hills Preschool
Feb 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Kirk in the Hills Preschool Open House – Come meet the teachers, tour the classrooms, and see for yourself all that Kirk in the Hills Preschool has to offer. This is a FREE event. Programs for 2 year old – young 5 year olds. For more info, 248-973-8017 Hosted by Kirk in the Hills Preschool.

More Preschool Open Houses

Mar
28
Tue
Cranbrook Spring Into Science @ Cranbrook Institute of Science
Mar 28 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cranbrook Spring Into Science – Spring break fun! This celebration will give visitors the opportunity to experience hands-on activities designed around exploring the environment, including… create and race a Michigan freshwater jellyfish, origami fish craft, meet the “Dirt Doctors”, hands on demos, animal tracking, and more. All of the activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.

Mar
29
Wed
Cranbrook Spring Into Science @ Cranbrook Institute of Science
Mar 29 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cranbrook Spring Into Science – Spring break fun! This celebration will give visitors the opportunity to experience hands-on activities designed around exploring the environment, including… create and race a Michigan freshwater jellyfish, origami fish craft, meet the “Dirt Doctors”, hands on demos, animal tracking, and more. All of the activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.

Mar
30
Thu
Cranbrook Spring Into Science @ Cranbrook Institute of Science
Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cranbrook Spring Into Science – Spring break fun! This celebration will give visitors the opportunity to experience hands-on activities designed around exploring the environment, including… create and race a Michigan freshwater jellyfish, origami fish craft, meet the “Dirt Doctors”, hands on demos, animal tracking, and more. All of the activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.

Mar
31
Fri
Cranbrook Spring Into Science @ Cranbrook Institute of Science
Mar 31 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cranbrook Spring Into Science – Spring break fun! This celebration will give visitors the opportunity to experience hands-on activities designed around exploring the environment, including… create and race a Michigan freshwater jellyfish, origami fish craft, meet the “Dirt Doctors”, hands on demos, animal tracking, and more. All of the activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.