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.
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.
Troy Historical Society Summer Kick-Off Open House – Enjoy music by the Dodworth Saxhorn Band, get your Troy Historical Society summer raffle tickets, plus food for purchase and info from a variety of Troy organizations about great summer activities. Parking available at the Troy Community Center with free shuttle service provided by Troy R.Y.D.E. starting at 4:45pm. Event info
Contact for event: Stephanie Arwady, 248 524 3570
Pet Event: Mystery Pets – Meet some real live mystery pets and learn which animals might make good pets, and which should be left in the wild. Price: $7 (includes general admission). Discount given to children, seniors, and Troy Historical Society members. No registration required. Details
Contact for event: Stephanie Arwady, 248 524 3570
Blake’s Lyon Township Fall Kick-off Celebration – Free Funland admission from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (jumping pillows, John Deere Speedway, Amish play structures, Mr. Bones Outhouse, Hillbilly Wagon, and animal petting farm. Live music, food trucks, cider garden. $1 from every dozen donuts and u-pick apple bags will be donated to South Lyon based charity Active Faith
West Bloomfield Marshbank Park Camp Out – at Marshbank Park. Enjoy fishing, a craft, tent decorating contest, nature hikes, campfire + s’mores, and more. You can purchase dinner from a food truck or pack a picnic. $10 resident / $12 non-resident. Pre-register here. Hosted by WB Parks.
Troy Stage Nature Center Trick or Treat Among The Trees – A fun and friendly outdoor celebration for kids ages 3-9. Costumed kids are welcome to hike the woodland pumpkin trail with a SNC guide. Children will learn the secrets of the forest and receive treats and meet costumed characters. Dress for weather. Fee is $14.50. FREE for parents/guardians. Call 248-688-9703 to register or visit troynaturesociety.org.
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Troy Historic Village Cocoa & Crafts with Santa
Troy Historic Village Cocoa & Crafts with Santa – Spend time with Santa, make a simple holiday craft, play holiday games, and sample the sights and smells of the season. Saturday, from 10a-2p and Sunday, from 11a-2p. Warm up with hot cocoa. Space is limited, advance registration is a must – 248-524-3570. Hosted by Troy Historic Village.
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Troy Historic Village Cocoa & Crafts with Santa
Troy Historic Village Cocoa & Crafts with Santa – Spend time with Santa, make a simple holiday craft, play holiday games, and sample the sights and smells of the season. Saturday, from 10a-2p and Sunday, from 11a-2p. Warm up with hot cocoa. Space is limited, advance registration is a must – 248-524-3570. Hosted by Troy Historic Village.
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