Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Jen Hatmaker Birmingham Visit – Outspoken faith-shaker and New York Times bestselling author, Jen Hatmaker is coming to Birmingham. All are welcome. There will be food trucks for lunch, books for sale, and book signings (as time allows). Register today for this free event. www.fumcbirmingham.org
Waterford Junk in the Trunk – This is a FREE event. For more info, 248-360-4977.
Birmingham Community Halloween Fun in the Patch – at Birmingham First United Methodist Church. Children and adults are encouraged to dress up in kid-friendly costumes and enjoy Halloween on the front lawn amongst the Pumpkin Patch. 1p-7p – Pumpkin Patch, 4p-5p – Children’s Parade with Trick or Treating, 4:15p-5:30p – Storybook time & Halloweenie Roast. This is a FREE event. For more info, email kbowyer@fumcbirmingham.org
WCC Annual Fall Carnival – This year’s theme is “Tent or Treat”. It’s like “Trunk or Treat” with all the fun but minus the worries of the weather, it’s indoors in their on-site gymnasium. Enjoy game playing, prize winning and fun having in costume while voting for your favorite themed tent. Hosted by Waterford Community Church
Waterford Howl-O-Ween at Waterford Civic Center Warming House (5050 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, MI). Dress up your pet to enter the pet parade and dog costume contest. Pre-registration required. Call 248-674-5441 for more info. Hosted by Waterford Parks & Recreation.
Waterford Central Cinema Movie Night – the monthly showing of a family-friendly movie, followed by a brief discussion around the themes of the film. Bring a snack to share and a friend; everyone is welcome. In honor of Veteran’s Day, November’s movie is “Dog,”. This is a FREE event hosted by Central United Methodist Church.
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Great Lakes Crossing Outlets Santa’s Holiday Kick-Off – at AMC Theatre Parking Lot.
Performances by holiday characters, face painting, balloon animals. First 300 children to stop by the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets table will receive a free gift. Hosted by Great Lakes Crossing Outlets.
Birmingham Wine Event – ‘Battle of the Palates’ wine event. Bring your favorite red wine and put it to the test in a blind tasting. Hors D’oeuvres and gifts will be available to everyone. The winner will take home a grand prize. Must RSVP. Limited seats available. More info 248-232-7100 or info@eyedolize.com.
Birmingham Christmas Town – at Birmingham First United Methodist Church. Come early and enjoy wonderful music at their Heralds of Christmas concert, featuring their children’s choirs from 3-4 PM in the main sanctuary. Then, there will be crafts, story time with a guest author, warm hot cocoa, a live petting zoo and a visit with Santa on
Birmingham First Front Lawn (The event will be moved indoors if there is inclement weather.) This is a FREE event hosted by Birmingham First United Methodist Church.
Waterford Earth Day Clean-Up – at Various Waterford Parks. Parks and Rec will supply each park with garbage bags and cleanup equipment. Call 248-674-5441 to sign up for a park. Time slots are available all day. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Hosted by Waterford Parks and Recreation. Call 248-674-6201 for details. Sign up here. Registration includes entry into a tickets contest for 2 FREE Jack Johnston Pine Knob tickets. Hosted by Waterford Parks and Rec.
