Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Rochester Fire and Ice Fest 2023 – PREVIEW TBA
Downtown Rochester, Michigan (Third & Water Streets)
From 2020 – Fire and Ice Fest provides free family fun in Downtown Rochester. Hosted by the Oakland County Parks and the Rochester DDA. Events include fireworks, TasteFest, tube sledding, snow shoeing and cross country skiing, dog sled rides, ice skating, ice sculptures and more! Fire and Ice Festival schedule of events. Fire and Ice Festival Hours are from 5p-9p on Friday, 10a-9p on Saturday. MORE INFO / PREVIEW
Rochester Fire and Ice Fest 2023 – PREVIEW TBA
Downtown Rochester, Michigan (Third & Water Streets)
From 2020 – Fire and Ice Fest provides free family fun in Downtown Rochester. Hosted by the Oakland County Parks and the Rochester DDA. Events include fireworks, TasteFest, tube sledding, snow shoeing and cross country skiing, dog sled rides, ice skating, ice sculptures and more! Fire and Ice Festival schedule of events. Fire and Ice Festival Hours are from 5p-9p on Friday, 10a-9p on Saturday. MORE INFO / PREVIEW
Troy Stage Nature Center “EGG”stravaganza – 4 timeslots to choose from. Families will take a short spring hike on their own and not with a guided group. At stops along the way, participate in egg games and activities. $14 per child. For more info, visit troynaturesociety.org.
![Rochester Church Mom2Mom Sale @ Rochester First Church of the Nazarene](https://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/mom2momsalemomtomomsale2-300x225.jpg)
Rochester Church Mom2Mom Sale – Rochester First Church of the Nazarene M2M Sale – Strollers allowed. Shoppers, get ready for spring and summer with 60+ tables and a large Big Item area at Rochester Church’s Mom2Mom sale. $3 Early Bird at 8 am, $2 admission 9a-1p. Sellers, grab a table to sell your gently used items. For seller info, contact Gina at rfcmom2mom@gmail.com. $20 per table, $5 for rack space. Table(s) provided, must provide your own rack(s).
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Troy Stage Nature Center Earth Day Celebration – 86 Plastic will give a short program to highlight that less than 5% of what we send to recycling is truly repurposed. She will be presenting ways to replace common household (plastic) items for a more sustainable swap. Learn how to reduce waste, reuse what you have, and even save money. Hosted by Stage Nature Center. For more info, visit stagenaturecenter.org or troynaturesociety.org.
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.
Students, parents, veterans, and career changers can learn about the demand in jobs that don’t require a four year degree. Meet with trade companies that offer educational opportunities to learn and get involved in a skilled field that doesn’t require a four year college degree. There will also be companies that have openings for summer student employment and educational options outside the normal four year college degree including other options for high school students in education. You can visit with any vendors you wish to speak with at the event.
![Soggy Doggy at Deer Lake Beach @ Deer Lake Beach](https://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/deerlakebeach11-300x225.jpg)
Soggy Doggy at Deer Lake Beach – Bring your dog to the beach to swim, play, fetch, and socialize. This is a FREE event. Pre-registration is required along with record of rabies & DHLPP vaccinations. Records can be presented in person at ITPR offices or emailed to mheilman@indtwp.org. To pre-register, visit indtwp.org. Hosted by Independence Twp Parks Rec & Seniors.
Rochester Hills Public Library Summer Reading Kick-Off – Summer Reading Kick Off Party! All ages are welcome. Join us for outdoor entertainment, cold treats, and summer fun on the library lawn.