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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Spring Events

Oct
28
Sat
Ferndale Halloween Downtown Trick or Treating
Oct 28 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Ferndale Halloween Downtown Trick or Treating

Ferndale Halloween Downtown Trick or Treating -Downtown Ferndale MI
Downtown Ferndale Trick or Treating at participating businesses for Costumed Kids and their Parents. Hosted by the Downtown Ferndale DDA.

Oct
29
Sun
Stony Creek Fall Wagon Tours @ Stony Creek Metropark 
Oct 29 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Stony Creek Fall Wagon Tours @ Stony Creek Metropark 

Stony Creek Fall Wagon Tours – at Stony Creek Metropark – 90 minute wagon tours. Book either a 10a or 1p ride. Hop on the tractor-drawn wagon and enjoy the beauty of fall along a Nature Trail. Along the way, staff will share stories about Stony Creek’s history and various natural features. After your tour, enjoy a roaring campfire to celebrate the season. Program is weather dependent. Ages 3+. $5 per person. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 586-781-9113. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. You can purchase an annual pass HERE.

Nov
18
Sat
Ferndale Jingle & Mingle
Nov 18 – Nov 19 all-day

Ferndale Jingle & Mingle

Ferndale Jingle & Mingle takes place in Downtown Ferndale. Hours are Saturday from 10a-9p and Sunday from
11a-6p. This year’s event will feature DJ sounds, live entertainment, special PATIO Zone holiday drinks at local bars and restaurants, and a holiday market. Stop by the event while shopping and dining in Downtown Ferndale. Hosted by the City of Ferndale.

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Nov
19
Sun
Ferndale Jingle & Mingle
Nov 19 – Nov 20 all-day

Ferndale Jingle & Mingle

Ferndale Jingle & Mingle takes place in Downtown Ferndale. Hours are Saturday from 10a-9p and Sunday from
11a-6p. This year’s event will feature DJ sounds, live entertainment, special PATIO Zone holiday drinks at local bars and restaurants, and a holiday market. Stop by the event while shopping and dining in Downtown Ferndale. Hosted by the City of Ferndale.

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Dec
2
Sat
Ferndale Santa Parade
Dec 2 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Ferndale Santa Parade

Ferndale Santa Parade takes place in Downtown Ferndale. Santa is coming to downtown. Check out Santa as he rides through downtown on a Firetruck and stops at Wilson Park at 1p, 1:30p at Geary Park, and 2p at Schiffer Park for 15 minutes at each location followed by crafts, letter writing, cookies, and s’mores from 2p to 4p at Schiffer Park. Hosted by the Downtown Ferndale DDA.

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Stony Creek Metropark Kids Night at the Nature Center @ Stony Creek Metropark
Dec 2 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Stony Creek Metropark Kids Night at the Nature Center @ Stony Creek Metropark

Stony Creek Metropark Kids Night at the Nature Center – Drop your kids off and enjoy your Friday night, kid-free. Your kids will have a blast as they meet the nature center animals, including our nocturnal opossum. They’ll get a chance to explore outside along a trail, looking for tracks in the moonlight, gazing at the growing moon, and listening for owl calls and coyote howls. Kids will warm up around our campfire and cook s’mores. Snacks will be provided. Ages 7-12. $10 per child. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 586-781-9113.

Feb
17
Sat
Stony Creek Nature Arts & Crafts @ Stony Creek Metropark 
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Stony Creek Nature Arts & Crafts @ Stony Creek Metropark 

Stony Creek Nature Arts & Crafts

Stony Creek Nature Arts & Crafts at Stony Creek Metropark – (586-781-4242, metroparks.com)

Get inspired as you learn how to paint, build, or create new items from upcycled and/or natural materials. Snacks and beverages provided. All tools & materials provided. Ages 16+. $8 per person. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 586-781-9113.

Ferndale Daddy Daughter Dance @ Ferndale High School
Feb 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Ferndale Daddy Daughter Dance

Ferndale Daddy Daughter Dance – The dance serves as an opportunity for fathers, uncles and other paternal (and maternal) figures to show the little princesses in their lives how special they are. Call 248-544-6767 for cost info or to register. Pre-registration is required at Ferndale Parks & Rec Department.

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Mar
16
Sat
Stony Creek Build a Backyard Birdhouse @ Stony Creek Metropark
Mar 16 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Stony Creek Build a Backyard Birdhouse @ Stony Creek Metropark

Stony Creek Build a Backyard Birdhouse

Stony Creek Build a Backyard Birdhouse at Stony Creek Metropark – (586-781-4242, metroparks.com)

Build a backyard birdhouse, learn about our local cavity-dwelling birds, and create a new home for wildlife in your backyard. All tools & materials provided. Ages 10+. $30 per person. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 586-781-9113.

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Mar
23
Sat
Ferndale Easter Egg-Stravaganza
Mar 23 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Ferndale Easter Egg-Stravaganza

Ferndale Easter Egg-Stravaganza

Ferndale Easter Egg-Stravaganza – Each hunt is FREE and will feature three parks, with areas for younger children. The schedule is as follows – 1p – Wilson Park (For Ages 1-4 Only); 1:30p – Geary Park; 2p – Martin Road Park.
At each site, children will have the opportunity to gather as many prize-filled eggs as they can. One egg in each section contains a special golden ticket that will grant its finder with a special Easter basket. Geary Park and Martin Road Park will each have an area dedicated to younger children (ages 1-4) and older children (ages 5-11). At Martin Road Park, children and parents will have the opportunity to meet and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. This is a FREE event, no pre-registration is required, but please consider donating to support Ferndale P&R programming. Hosted by Ferndale Parks & Recreation. For more information, contact the Kulick Community Center at 248-544-6767.

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