Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Special Needs Santa Claus Visits at Twelve Oaks Mall – Sensory Santa. Families with special needs can experience the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa during an event created just for them. Must pre-register. Pre-registration available on eventbrite.com. For more info, visit shoptwelveoaks.com.
Shine On Prom Special Needs Event – Annual prom for adults (16+) with special needs. Guests will enjoy a walk on the red carpet, lunch, dancing, bingo, karaoke and more. This is a FREE event. Advanced registration required. Visit woodsidebible.org for more info or email GregMcDougall@woodsidebible.
Troy Sensory Santa Visits – Sensory Friendly Santa and Mrs Claus event. This event is completely FREE. Participants must register for a date and time at oxfordrecoverycenter.com.
Pontiac’s Annual Community Autism Event – This is a FREE event. Donations are accepted. The event will consist of over 15 different activity stations for the children to make, create and play however they’d like. The event will provide food and snacks, gift bags, raffles, bounce houses, face paintings, live performances etc. For more info, email joyallen22@gmail.com.
Hockey Mentors for Special Olympians – Hockey Mentors offers an afternoon of free hockey and ice skating for individuals with any type of special needs, whether that is cognitive, physical or emotional, their family and caregivers. The family friendly event, taking place in two of the Troy Sports Center rinks, includes skate rental, hockey equipment, lunch, t-shirt for those skating and a jersey for guests trying out hockey. No prior experience ice skating or playing hockey is necessary. Advanced registration is needed. See www.hockeymentors.net for more information and registration forms. Please call 248-686-6740 with questions.
Waterford Funtober – at Hess Hathaway Park Inclement Weather Line 248-618-7671)
Hayrides, animal tour, games, s’more resting included with admission price of $10 (cash at the gate). Pumpkins and concessions are available for purchase. This event happens rain or shine. Call 248-674-5441 for more info. Hosted by Waterford Parks & Recreation.
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Plymouth Ice Festival – Downtown, Plymouth (350 S Main St, Plymouth Twp, MI 48170)
Enjoy ice carvings throughout the Downtown Plymouth Area as well as a Penn Theater movie, party lot with entertainment, petting zoo, and more. Check out plymouthicefestival.com for more info.
(5p-10p FRI, 10a-10p SAT, & 10a-6p SUN)
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Plymouth Ice Festival – Downtown, Plymouth (350 S Main St, Plymouth Twp, MI 48170)
Enjoy ice carvings throughout the Downtown Plymouth Area as well as a Penn Theater movie, party lot with entertainment, petting zoo, and more. Check out plymouthicefestival.com for more info.
(5p-10p FRI, 10a-10p SAT, & 10a-6p SUN)
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Plymouth Ice Festival – Downtown, Plymouth (350 S Main St, Plymouth Twp, MI 48170)
Enjoy ice carvings throughout the Downtown Plymouth Area as well as a Penn Theater movie, party lot with entertainment, petting zoo, and more. Check out plymouthicefestival.com for more info.
(5p-10p FRI, 10a-10p SAT, & 10a-6p SUN)
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Sheep Shearing and Pancake Breakfast
Sheep Shearing and Pancake Breakfast – (248-674-5441, www.waterfordmi.gov)
Hosted by Waterford Parks & Recreation. Enjoy the farm animals, make & take craft, the annual sheep shearing, and a pancake breakfast. Admission is FREE but donations are being accepted to benefit the park/farm. Pancake breakfast cost is $5 for 10 & under and $8 for ages 11+.