Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Novi Dogs Only Swim – Doggie Dive-In at Lakeshore Park Beach. Play around with your pooch in beautiful Walled Lake or on the shore of Lakeshore Beach. Must be a current member of the Novi Dog Park to participate. Children under the age of 6 are not allowed on the beach during this event. Price is $5 per dog. Pre-registration required. Fun contests and prizes Hosted by Novi Parks & Rec.
RARA Trunk or Treat – at Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA). Decorate your vehicle for a family friendly trunk or treat at RARA, rain or shine. Pass out candy (you supply) as trick or treaters travel around. Prizes for vehicles. Trunk or treating will be 7pm to 8pm. Cider and donuts will be provided towards the end for all attendees. Registration is $16 per car. To register, call 248-656-8308 or visit RARAregistration.org.
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.
RARA Milk & Cookies with Santa – Come to this special event and meet Santa! Take a picture with him as well as enjoy delicious milk and cookies. Take home holiday themed coloring pages and a holiday craft. Parents will receive a number at check in so that you can enjoy milk and cookies instead of waiting in line. Families will be emailed an exact time slot to meet Santa at. This is to try to avoid large crowds and long lines. Please remember, time slots are flexible. You may still need to wait a few minutes after your exact time. Only children attending need to be registered. Visit www.rararecreation.org
St Patrick’s Day Irish Fest – Celebration of traditional Irish music, song and dance with the Ardan Academy of Irish Dance, the Gavin family and more. Irish food and drink available for purchase. $10, Under 12 years old FREE. For more info, contact Michael at 313-537-3489.
Puppy Yoga Class – Yoga6 is partnering with Leader Dogs for the Blind and hosting a Flow For A Cause Puppy Yoga Class outdoors. This $30 suggested, donation-based class will support the training of dogs and programs to assist blind and visually impaired individuals. Guests will enjoy a 60-minute class with puppy playtime to follow. Guests are encouraged to register in advance by calling 248-453-5255. Hosted by Leader Dogs for the Blind & Hosted by TheVofRH.
Fascination Factory Mom2Mom Sale – Fascination Factory Pre-registration is preferred but not required. Admission* is $5 or $10 for early bird admission (11:30 AM – Noon). Pay online or at the door. All ages welcome. No admission fee required for children (under 18). * All tickets include one voucher for 25% off Fascination Factory drop in play before 8/31/23 and 15% off one retail purchase before 8/31/23. Fascination Factory is also seeking sellers for this sale. Purchase tickets HERE.
Westland Fireworks – Blues, Brews & BBQ Fireworks at Central City Park.
Fireworks close out the festivities at the 2-day festival that features blues music, beer tents, and BBQ. For more info, visit cityofwestland.com
Canterbury Village Michigan Dog Fest – Bring your furry friend and head to Canterbury Village for a tail waggin’ good time. Kids can have fun looking for paw prints around the village, which they can turn in for candy and other small prizes. Multiple dog rescue organizations on site and they’ll be accepting donations for their great causes. Parking is $5. Purchase tickets HERE. Hosted by www.canterburyvillage.com.
Canterbury Village Michigan Dog Fest – Bring your furry friend and head to Canterbury Village for a tail waggin’ good time. Kids can have fun looking for paw prints around the village, which they can turn in for candy and other small prizes. Multiple dog rescue organizations on site and they’ll be accepting donations for their great causes. Parking is $5. Purchase tickets HERE. Hosted by www.canterburyvillage.com.
