Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Spring Events
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.
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.
Legacy 925 NYE Party for Families
Legacy 925 NYE Party for families at Legacy 925. All-inclusive New Year’s Eve party for kids & adults featuring food buffets and unlimited fun at Urban Air Trampoline Park, K1-Speed, G’s Pizzeria, Axe Social, and more. Fun for the whole family. Purchase tickets online at Evenbrite.com. Hosted by Legacy 925 in Oxford. MORE INFO.
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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.
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.
MSU Tollgate Farm MapleFest
MSU Tollgate Farm MapleFest – at MSU Tollgate farm. This family-friendly event begins with a wagon tour out to the Sugar Bush where you will tour the Sugar Shack, learn how to tap a tree, explore the history of maple tapping and more. Pre-registration is required. Hosted by MSU Tollgate Farm.
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MSU Tollgate Farm MapleFest
MSU Tollgate Farm MapleFest – at MSU Tollgate farm. This family-friendly event begins with a wagon tour out to the Sugar Bush where you will tour the Sugar Shack, learn how to tap a tree, explore the history of maple tapping and more. Pre-registration is required. Hosted by MSU Tollgate Farm.
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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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Stony Creek Nighttime Nature
Stony Creek Nighttime Nature at Stony Creek Metropark – Stony Creek Metropark – (586-781-4242,
metroparks.com). A short presentation from a naturalist followed by an evening out on a nature walk. Ages 8+. $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.
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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.
