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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events

May
20
Fri
Kensington Metropark Evening on the Farm @ Kensington Metropark 
May 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Kensington Metropark Evening on the Farm @ Kensington Metropark 

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.

May
21
Sat
Kensington Metropark Evening on the Farm @ Kensington Metropark 
May 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Kensington Metropark Evening on the Farm @ Kensington Metropark 

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.

Jun
18
Sat
Waterford Junk in the Trunk @ Open Door Community Thrift Store
Jun 18 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Waterford Junk in the Trunk – This is a FREE event. For more info, 248-360-4977.

Jul
10
Sun
Kensington Metropark Fireworks @ Kensington Metropark 
Jul 10 @ 10:10 pm
Kensington Metropark Fireworks @ Kensington Metropark 

Kensington Metropark Fireworks – The annual fireworks display will start at dusk. The Huron-Clinton Metroparks fireworks festival, bringing together so much fun and excitement. Tens of thousands of our neighbors gather together – over picnics and under the stars – to enjoy this celebration of our American Independence. A Metroparks vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. Vehicle permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metropark today. For questions please call 810-227-8910.

Oct
26
Wed
WCC Annual Fall Carnival @ Waterford Community Church
Oct 26 @ 6:30 pm
WCC Annual Fall Carnival @ Waterford Community Church

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

Oct
29
Sat
Waterford Howl-O-Ween
Oct 29 @ 9:30 am

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.

More Halloween events

Nov
5
Sat
Waterford Central Cinema Movie Night @ Central United Methodist Church
Nov 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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.
waterfordcumc.org

Nov
17
Thu
Great Lakes Crossing Outlets Santa’s Holiday Kick-Off @ Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
Nov 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Great Lakes Crossing Outlets Santa's Holiday Kick-Off @ Great Lakes Crossing Outlets

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.

Dec
31
Sat
Paradise Park NYE Kids Countdown @ Paradise Park Novi
Dec 31 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Paradise Park NYE Kids Countdown @ Paradise Park Novi

Paradise Park NYE Kids Countdown – Tickets include a game of laser tag, balloon drop, pizza buffet, unlimited pop, party favors, coloring contest, and more. Balloon drop at 2p! Tickets are available at www.paradiseparknovi.com, 248-735-1050.

Detroit New Year’s Eve Kids Countdown @ Beacon Park
Dec 31 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Detroit New Year’s Eve Kids Countdown – Enjoy live entertainment, NYE activities, food trucks, winter lights displays and a countdown and balloon drop. This is a FREE event. Hosted by Downtown Detroit Partnership.