Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Spring Events
Waterford Oaks Wave Pool Dog Swim – at Waterford Oaks County Park. All dogs owners must show valid Michigan dog license and proof of current vaccinations at the time of the event. Dogs swim by weight category. Three swims. Noon-12:50p – 70lbs plus, 1p-1:50p – 31lbs-69lbs, 2p-2:50p – 30lbs and under. Pre-registration cost is $10/dog and includes admission, contest entry and one 50-minute swim session. On-site registration is $15/dog if availability allows. To register, call 248-858-0916. Phone registrations will be accepted until noon on September 6. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.
Oak Park Recreation Trunk or Treat – This is a FREE event. Kids costume parade, Trunk or Treat. Enjoy games, crafts, and more. Hosted by Oak Park Parks and Rec.
More Halloween Events
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.
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.
DIA MLK Day Events
DIA MLK Day Events – Detroit Film Theatre – “King: A Filmed Record… Montgomery to Memphis” 1p
Create a pencil drawing while taking a look at the African American Art collection during Drawing in the Galleries. All supplies provided. Enjoy lunch in Kresge Court with live music from Detroit musicians Wendell Harrison and Pamela Wise. For more info, visit dia.org.
More MLK Day Events
Oak Park Winterfest
Oak Park Winterfest – Oak Park Community Center / Ice Arena. FREE ice skating, food, snacks, hot chocolate, live music, crafts, face-painting and more. Call 248-691-7555 for info. Hosted by the City of Oak Park.
More winter festivals
Oak Park Recreation Daddy Daughter Dance
Oak Park Recreation Daddy Daughter Dance – Dinner, dancing, photo booth, surprises and giveaways. $35 per couple / $12 each additional participant. $5 extra for non Oak Park residents. Pre-registration required at 248-691-7555 or online. Hosted by Oak Park Recreation.
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.
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.
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.
