Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Farmington Hills Safety & Crime Prevention Fair – This is a FREE event for the community that is focused on providing preventative information to parents, adults, teens and even kids. Topics being discussed include: Scams/identity theft prevention, safe sleeping practices for infants, medication vs. candy, firearms safety, medication take-back, and other important topics that would benefit the public. There will be a dedicated kids area where kids can color cut-out police cars and badges. Popcorn and light refreshments will be served, and a gift basket donated by Mission BBQ will be raffled off during the event. For more info, call 248-871-2750 or email crimeprevention@fhgov.
Ladies Night Out Ortonville Hoedown – Food trucks, shopping, local shops with 26 vendors, and line dancing. Mill Street, Ortonville, MI 48462. Contact: Tara Jackson, 248-245-4770 / taraj2004@gmail.com
The Hawk FH Kick Off 2 Summer – FREE Open House with giant bouncers, tours, giveaways, crafts, and performances. FREE outdoor movie at sunset (around 9p). Concessions available for purchase. All ages FREE event. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department.
Ortonville Movie in the Park – Brandon Twp Parks and Rec is hosting the annual Movie Night at the park. Enjoy a free outdoor summer movie in Ortonville in the evening. The fun starts at 7p with a variety of activities. Enjoy walking trails, playground, music, games on the sledding hill, s’mores, bouncehouses & inflatables, a petting zoo, and more. Concessions will be available for purchase throughout the day and evening. The movie will start at dusk (at around 9p). Be sure to bring your own chairs and blankets!
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The Hawk Juneteenth Concert – Juneteenth performance at the Hawk Mainstage featuring Detroit-based jazz band, Da’Ja. Presented by The Farmington Hills Department of Special Services. Free admission. Must reserve your spot online. bit.ly/hawktickets
Ortonville Fireworks & Food Trucks – Enjoy food trucks at Brandon HS followed by fireworks at dusk. Event runs from 5p-10p. Hosted by the Ortonville DDA.
Downtown Milford 4th of July Parade – Downtown Milford. Due to road closures, this year’s event will take a new scenic route. The parade will begin at 11a on Cabinet Street and will proceed east on Commerce Street to Main Street. Then, will head south on Main Street to end at the entrance of Central Park. For the best parade view, set up a seat along the stretch of Commerce Street from Cabinet to Main Street. You can expect to see proud veterans, color guards, marching bands and more proudly make their way through the route while the community cheers them on. Hosted by Downtown Milford and the Milford Historical Society.
