Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Waterford FREE Platform Tennis Open House
Waterford FREE Platform Tennis Open House – at Waterford Oaks County Park Near Paradise Peninsula Playscape This free clinic is a opportunity to test drive the sport of platform tennis. Extra equipment available on site for first time players or those who do not have their own paddles or paddle balls. Instruction from Waterford Paddle Club. Dress for the weather. Tennis shoes required for the courts. No membership required for clinic. No pre-registration or previous experience needed. For additional information, call Oakland County Parks and Recreation 248-858-0916.
Heritage Park Sweetheart Stroll
Heritage Park Sweetheart Stroll – Celebrate Valentines Day with a candle-lit hike through the trails of Heritage Park. Share your love of nature as you discover the courtship and mating behaviors of native animals. Complete the evening with a warm drink and sweet treats at the Nature Center. Ages 18+. Preregistration required. $8 resident / $13 non. To register. Pre-registration required. To register. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department.
Waterford Easter Bunny Bingo
Waterford Easter Bunny Bingo – at Waterford Recreation Center. Easter Bunny visit plus games of Bingo
for small prizes. Pre-registration required. $5 per person resident / $7 per person non-resident. Hosted by Waterford Parks and Recreation.
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Central United Methodist Church Easter Celebration
Central United Methodist Church Easter Celebration – Worship is at 8a & 10:30a with brunch between
services. Free kids gift with games, crafts, and fun. Free family photo booth. A free angel-led tour of the empty tomb. Free crafts. Free breakfast casseroles, sweets, fruit, coffee, tea, lemonade and more. Hosted by Central United Methodist Church.
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Waterford Recreation Mom 2 Mom Sale
Waterford Recreation Mom 2 Mom Sale – Just Between Friends of Oakland County Spring Pop-up
Consignment Sale is open to all. Shop clothes, shoes, books, toys and all the baby gear needed for the next season of your child’s life at the JBF sale. Online Tickets – Timed entry presale $15/$10/$5; Public sale hours register free or $3 at door. Presale Thu 9a-8p; Public Fri 9a-8p, Sat 9a-2p; Half-off presale Sat 3p – 9p; Public Sun 9a – 12p. For more info, visit oaklandcounty.jbfsale.com. Hosted by Just Between Friends of Oakland County.
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Waterford Earth Day Celebration
Waterford Earth Day Celebration & Nature Hikes – at 10:30a & 1:30p. FREE guided nature hikes and FREE indoor crafts from 11:30a-1:30p. At Drayton Plains Nature Center (248-674-5441) Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre registration required. Questions? 248-674-5441. Hosted by Waterford Parks and Recreation.
Waterford Oaks Try BMX for Free
Waterford Oaks Try BMX for Free – Never experienced the thrill of BMX before? Try it for free! Riders must be
age two or older and wear long sleeve shirts, pants and closed-toe shoes (no Crocs). There is no charge for admission, bike rental, helmet rental or track time on free trial day. For more information, call 248-924-0043.
Must be a 2-wheeled bike (no training wheels) or a balance bike for our younger riders. Helmets are required, full-face helmets are recommended, long pants and long-shirts are also required. Waterford Oaks BMX does have a rental fleet of bikes and helmets. Limited to first come-first served at an additional cost.
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+.
Waterford Festival of the Arts
Waterford Festival of the Arts – Craft and vendor fair at the Waterford Recreation Center. Over
50 vendors, artisans, and concessions. Admission is $1. Cash only. Small bills preferred.
For more information, contact parksinfo@waterfordmi.gov or call 248-674-5441
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.
Oakland County Parks Pet Wellness Clinic
Oakland County Parks Pet Wellness Clinic – at Waterford Oaks. Oakland County Parks Pet Vaccinations clinics for dogs and cats are low-cost. Pets must either be leashed or brought in a carrier to the events. No appointments are needed to get your pet vaccinated, obtain preventative care, receive microchipping and/or purchase a dog license. Vaccinations, heartworm tests, flea prevention and dewormer are available. For pet safety, bring dogs on a short leash with a snug collar and cats in a carrier. There are no residency requirements
