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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events

Jul
8
Sat
Hockey Mentors for Special Olympians @ Troy Sports Center
Jul 8 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

Nov
24
Fri
Heritage Park Nature Center Thanksgiving for Nature @ Heritage Park Nature Center
Nov 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Heritage Park Nature Center Thanksgiving Hike and Seek – 1p-2p OR 2p-3p (248-536-5617) Enjoy a guided hike and search for local plants and animals. Make a fall-themed craft to take home. $3. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department. Pre-registration required. To register.

Jan
20
Sat
Ortonville Small Business Winter Market @ Brandon Middle School
Jan 20 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Ortonville Small Business Winter Market

Ortonville Small Business Winter Market at Brandon Middle School will have 50 vendors, crafts, boutiques, food,

baked goods, free face painting, and free balloon animals. Raffle baskets with proceeds going to Ortonville farmers market. For more info contact Tara at 248-627-9140 or email impactnorth417@gmail.com.

 

Jan
27
Sat
Commerce Twp Preschool Open House @ Commerce Twp Community Library 
Jan 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Commerce Twp Preschool Open House

Commerce Twp Preschool Open House at Commerce Twp Community Library . Meet with preschools from Commerce, Walled Lake, Milford, and White Lake to help find the school best fit for your child. Representatives will be there to answer any questions you have about the process. This program is hosted in partnership with the Commerce Township Community, Walled Lake City, and Wixom Public Libraries. Children welcome. Light refreshments provided. This is a FREE event to attend. No pre-registration is required. For more info, email laquilina@commercelibrary.info.

More preschool open houses

Mar
3
Sun
Heritage Park Maple Sugaring @ Heritage Park
Mar 3 @ 10:30 am – 5:00 pm
Heritage Park Maple Sugaring @ Heritage Park

Heritage Park Maple Sugaring

Heritage Park Maple Sugaring in Your Own Backyard – four 1-hr time slots to choose from each day. Discover the basics of making maple syrup from your own Maple tree. Witness the process of collecting sap and boiling it down over a campfire. Enjoy a free syrup treat. Syrup products and sugaring supplies will be available for participants to purchase. All ages. $7. Pre-registration required. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services Department. Pre-registration required.

Mar
12
Tue
Commerce Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt @ Oak Valley Middle School
Mar 12 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Commerce Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt

Commerce Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt – at Oak Valley Middle School. Games, prizes, a craft, and a special visit

from the Easter Bunny himself. Indoor event. $15. pre-registration required. Hosted by Huron Valley Recreation.

More Easter events

Mar
17
Sun
Heritage Park Maple Sugaring @ Heritage Park
Mar 17 @ 10:30 am – 5:00 pm
Heritage Park Maple Sugaring @ Heritage Park

Heritage Park Maple Sugaring

Heritage Park Maple Sugaring in Your Own Backyard – four 1-hr time slots to choose from each day. Discover the basics of making maple syrup from your own Maple tree. Witness the process of collecting sap and boiling it down over a campfire. Enjoy a free syrup treat. Syrup products and sugaring supplies will be available for participants to purchase. All ages. $7. Pre-registration required. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services Department. Pre-registration required.

Apr
20
Sat
Grand Blanc Spring Craft Show @ Grand Blanc High School
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Grand Blanc Spring Craft Show

Grand Blanc Spring Craft Show – Some 100 booths will be in attendance at the annual craft show hosted by the

HOSA students at the high school. Hosted by Grand Blanc HS. $3 Admission. For more info, email smetankacraftshows@gmail.com
May
27
Mon
Waterford Memorial Day Parade
May 27 @ 10:00 am
Waterford Memorial Day Parade

Waterford Memorial Day Parade

Waterford Memorial Day Parade – Burke Lumber (Dixie Hwy and Sashabaw Rd, Waterford, MI).
The annual Memorial Day parade hosted by Pontiac Waterford Elks 810. The parade route is along Dixie Hwy. beginning at Sashabaw Rd., then traveling NW to the intersection of Dixie & Williams Lake Rd. For more info, visit www.waterfordmi.gov.

More Memorial Day Events

This page is intended to be used as a guide. Oakland County Moms does not run these events. Oakland County Moms is not responsible for changes to event descriptions, event times or details, or event cancellations.

 

Aug
8
Thu
Adaptive Needs Race @ Bishop Foley High School
Aug 8 @ 6:00 pm

Adaptive Needs Race

Adaptive Needs Race – A Good Night for A Run – at Bishop Foley High School. The Agape Project has 6 Hoyt Adaptive Running

chairs for riders and runners to race around the track at Bishop Foley High School, Thursday, August 8 race time 7p. This will be a festive and timed event for participants and spectators. This is a FREE event. Subscribe and sign-up at TheAgapeProject.com.

This page is intended to be used as a guide. Oakland County Moms does not run these events. Oakland County Moms is not responsible for changes to event descriptions, event times or details, or event cancellations.