Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
West Bloomfield Parks Black Expo – Free Admission! Family Friendly. Live music. Demos and displays highlighting careers, resources and black owned businesses. For more info, visit www.westbloomfieldparks.org.
West Bloomfield Easter Spring Fling Flashlight Egg Hunt – For ages 7-12. Bring a flashlight and basket to carry away all your goodies. Come at 7:30 p if you wish to participate in the train ride and the petting zoo. Event will begin when it is totally dark (approximately 8:30p). This event will go rain or shine, so dress for the weather. Winter or rain boots highly recommended. *IF not sold out in advance, on-site registration will be $10 cash only. Additional activities will conclude at 8:15p. $7 WB residents / $9 NR. To register, call 248-451-1900 or visit www.wbparks.org
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
West Bloomfield Preschool Open House – from 9a-1p & 4p-6p. Open House for The Sarah & Irving Pitt Early Childhood Center / The J Detroit. The preschool accepts children as young as newborns up to pre-K four-year-olds. In the coming academic year, enrichment program offerings include gym, music, cooking, Hebrew, and Judaic classes. As an added incentive, this year the $100 enrollment fee is being waived for new students to help reduce the overall cost, and new families that sign up by Sept. 1 will get two weeks of free school. This is a FREE event. Hosted by jccdet.org/pitt-ecc.
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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West Bloomfield Parks Letters to Santa event (half-hour sessions begin at 11a) – at West Bloomfield Twp Recreation Activities Center. Don’t mail your letter to Santa when you can drop it off in person. Meet Santa, give him your letter, take a family picture and he will have a cookie for you. The event is held completely outdoors and the photo backdrop is nature themed. The family photo is done by a professional photographer and emailed within 7 days of the event. $15 Resident / $17 Non Resident. To register, call 248-451-1900 or visit www.wbparks.org
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 Victorian Christmas
Troy Historic Village Victorian Christmas – Experience Christmas during the 1850s-60s. Costumed reenactors will perform activities of the season like playing games, decorating, exchanging gifts, and calling on friends. Also enjoy music, kids’ crafts, Christmas traditions mini-exhibit, and hot cider and cocoa. Hours are Friday 6p-8p, Saturday 10a–1p & 5p-8p, Sunday 12p–3p. Fun for all ages. $12. To register, call 248-524-3570 or visit troyhistoricvillage.com.
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