Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Farmington Martin Luther King Jr Day Celebration – All events at the Main Library take place in the Auditorium, unless otherwise noted. Annual Dr Martin Luther King Jr celebration includes activities and events for all ages!
10a – Make peace signs and banners – Main Library browsing room
11a – Peace walk down 12 Mile Rd
11:45a – Remarks from Officials
noon – Keynote Speakers: Tom Marsh and Tom Daniels, co-authors of Black and White Like You and Me (Books will be available for purchase and signing following the program, $15 cash or check)
2p – The Movement of Freedom Performance
3:30p – FPS Dance Co Performance
6:30p – Student Community Challenge Showcase and Award Ceremony
For more info visit www.farmlib.org.
Beverly Hills Winter Family Fun Day – Winter Family Fun Day is FREE! This is now a pop-up event meaning the Village of Beverly Hills will announce 2023 dates in advance “weather permitting”. Activities include – sledding, ice skating, cross country skiing, warm drinks, a snow cave, winter golf, winter softball and snacks in the pavilion by the fire.
Acacia Park Cemetery Trunk or Treat – You are invited and encouraged to attend Acacia Park’s annual Trunk or Treat. Come in costume – prizes will be awarded for the best costume for children, adults, and pets. This is a FREE event. Hosted by Acacia Park Cemetery.
Milford MLK March
Milford MLK March on Main Street at Prospect Hill Shopping Center. Grab your family and friends and head downtown to join in for the 19th annual March on Main Street in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Lineup begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Prospect Hill Shopping Center parking lot. The march begins at 1p and will conclude at the SHAC / River’s Edge Market. Hosted by Huron Valley MLK Day.
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Northville MLK Day Community Lunch
Northville MLK Day Community Lunch at Northville Community Center. Hosted by Northville Mayon Brian Turnbull. Events include screening of MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech, guest speakers, Northville HS choir performance, and lunch. Hosted by the City of Northville.
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Auburn Hills MLK Day Event
Auburn Hills MLK Day Event – Community-wide celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. a community-wide celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Operation Cover Me for Grace Centers of Hope. Theme for 2024 is “Be Love – Our Goal, Our Community”. Community Challenge: challenge the citizens of Auburn Hills to commit to taking steps that promote beauty, love, and justice in the community and beyond. Auburn Hills is in need of 1.5-yard sections of fleece to make tie fleece blankets to donate to Grace Centers of Hope. Also, will accept blankets already made. For more info, visit www.auburnhills.org.
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DIA MLK Day Events
DIA MLK Day Events – Detroit Film Theatre – “King: A Filmed Record… Montgomery to Memphis” 1p
Create a pencil drawing while taking a look at the African American Art collection during Drawing in the Galleries. All supplies provided. Enjoy lunch in Kresge Court with live music from Detroit musicians Wendell Harrison and Pamela Wise. For more info, visit dia.org.
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Franklin Athletic Club MLK Camp
Franklin Athletic Club MLK Camp for the school break; before & after care available. (248-352–8000 ext 222,
website) For ages 3-12. Schools out for MLK Day. Reserve your child’s space for a Day Camp. A full day of activities that include bounce houses, games, swimming, crafts and so much more! Contact eanguelova@ffrc.net to register. Limited space available.
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Southfield MLK Event
Southfield MLK Event – Drive for Freedom, Justice & Equity – The peace drive gather and depart from Hope United Methodist Church at 9a. For more information, call the MLK Task Force hotline at 248-924-9MLK or visit www.mlktaskforcemi.org.
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Westland MLK Celebration and Remembrance Walk
Westland MLK Celebration and Remembrance Walk – The City will start with a remembrance walk to commemorate his life and legacy followed by our annual ceremony to express how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had inspired us, what his message means to us, and to help inspire people to continue with his message and help make the world a more inclusive and righteous place for us and our children to live in. For more info, visit cityofwestland.com.
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