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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events

Jan
15
Mon
Light Up Beacon Park @ Beacon Park
Jan 15 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Light Up Beacon Park

Light Up Beacon Park is family fun at Beacon Park in Detroit. Children of all ages are invited to experience “Toyland” at Beacon Park with larger-than-life light features, including a Choo-Choo Train, Giant Teddy Bear and other photo moments. These new and returning interactive lighting features, totaling more than 125,000 twinkling LED lights will illuminate Beacon Park. Opening Night 11/18 from 5p-11:30p features dancers, live entertainment, live reindeer, Santa, and more. Hosted by the Downton Detroit Partnership.

More Holiday Events

Jan
16
Tue
Light Up Beacon Park @ Beacon Park
Jan 16 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Light Up Beacon Park

Light Up Beacon Park is family fun at Beacon Park in Detroit. Children of all ages are invited to experience “Toyland” at Beacon Park with larger-than-life light features, including a Choo-Choo Train, Giant Teddy Bear and other photo moments. These new and returning interactive lighting features, totaling more than 125,000 twinkling LED lights will illuminate Beacon Park. Opening Night 11/18 from 5p-11:30p features dancers, live entertainment, live reindeer, Santa, and more. Hosted by the Downton Detroit Partnership.

More Holiday Events

Jan
20
Sat
Pontiac Winter Festival @ Pontiac City Hall Grounds
Jan 20 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Pontiac Winter Festival

Pontiac Winter Festival – at Pontiac City Hall Grounds (47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342)
Festival includes food, shopping, music, ice skating, polar express rides, hot chocolate, smores and more. This is a FREE event. Hosted by the City of Pontiac.

More winter festivals

Feb
10
Sat
Pontiac Princess Daddy Daughter Dance @ Lafayette Grande Ballroom
Feb 10 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Pontiac Princess Daddy Daughter Dance @ Lafayette Grande Ballroom

Pontiac Princess Daddy Daughter Dance

Pontiac Princess Daddy Daughter Dance at Lafayette Grande Ballroom. With Dinner. Tickets

are $40 per couple Res / $50 per couple Non Res. For more info, 248-758-3039. Presented by The City of Pontiac Parks and Recreation.

More Daddy Daughter dances

Feb
13
Tue
Foster Care Orientation Meeting @ Ennis Center for Children
Feb 13 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Foster Care Orientation Meeting

Foster Care Orientation Meeting at the Ennis Center for Children (248-334-2715, www.enniscenter.org)

Foster Care Orientation meeting at the Ennis Center for Children are for anyone interested in learning more about how to become a licensed foster parent. The orientation is the first step towards becoming a licensed foster parent with Ennis Center for Children. Information is provided about the types of children in care, how they enter care, and the process/skills needed to become a licensed foster parent. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5p-7p at each local Ennis office. Virtual meetings are held via ZOOM every 3rd Tuesday of the month. For more info, www.enniscenter.org

Feb
17
Sat
Kensington Metropark Chickadee Chow Down @ Kensington Metropark
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Kensington Metropark Chickadee Chow Down @ Kensington Metropark

Kensington Metropark Chickadee Chow Down

Kensington Metropark Chickadee Chow Down – at Kensington Metropark (810-227-8910, metroparks.com)
Bundle up and enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience. Around the Nature Center, a variety of winter songbirds will eagerly fly to your hand for seeds. Learn how to identify the birds you might feed, and how to properly feed songbirds in the park. Then take a short, guided walk along a mixed gravel path to meet your new feathered friends. Seed provided. Bring your camera. Lightly colored gloves or mittens are recommended for best results. This entire program is outdoors so dress warmly. All ages. $3 per child / $5 per adult / Under 2 FREE. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910.

Mar
12
Tue
Foster Care Orientation Meeting @ Ennis Center for Children
Mar 12 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Foster Care Orientation Meeting

Foster Care Orientation Meeting at the Ennis Center for Children (248-334-2715, www.enniscenter.org)

Foster Care Orientation meeting at the Ennis Center for Children are for anyone interested in learning more about how to become a licensed foster parent. The orientation is the first step towards becoming a licensed foster parent with Ennis Center for Children. Information is provided about the types of children in care, how they enter care, and the process/skills needed to become a licensed foster parent. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5p-7p at each local Ennis office. Virtual meetings are held via ZOOM every 3rd Tuesday of the month. For more info, www.enniscenter.org

Mar
23
Sat
Pontiac Easter Egg Hunt Bash @ UWM Sports Complex
Mar 23 @ 12:00 pm
Pontiac Easter Egg Hunt Bash @ UWM Sports Complex

Pontiac Easter Egg Hunt Bash

Pontiac Easter Egg Hunt Bash – at UWM Sports Complex. Egg Hunt at 1:15p. Food, games, bounce houses,

prizes and fun. This is a FREE event. Preregistration is required. Hosted by the City of Pontiac Recreation Department.

More Easter events

Apr
9
Tue
Foster Care Orientation Meeting @ Ennis Center for Children
Apr 9 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Foster Care Orientation Meeting

Foster Care Orientation Meeting at the Ennis Center for Children (248-334-2715, www.enniscenter.org)

Foster Care Orientation meeting at the Ennis Center for Children are for anyone interested in learning more about how to become a licensed foster parent. The orientation is the first step towards becoming a licensed foster parent with Ennis Center for Children. Information is provided about the types of children in care, how they enter care, and the process/skills needed to become a licensed foster parent. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5p-7p at each local Ennis office. Virtual meetings are held via ZOOM every 3rd Tuesday of the month. For more info, www.enniscenter.org

May
14
Tue
Foster Care Orientation Meeting @ Ennis Center for Children
May 14 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Foster Care Orientation Meeting

Foster Care Orientation Meeting at the Ennis Center for Children (248-334-2715, www.enniscenter.org)

Foster Care Orientation meeting at the Ennis Center for Children are for anyone interested in learning more about how to become a licensed foster parent. The orientation is the first step towards becoming a licensed foster parent with Ennis Center for Children. Information is provided about the types of children in care, how they enter care, and the process/skills needed to become a licensed foster parent. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5p-7p at each local Ennis office. Virtual meetings are held via ZOOM every 3rd Tuesday of the month. For more info, www.enniscenter.org