Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
FREE Third Thursdays at Cranbrook
Highland’s Red White & Blues Fireworks Festival
Highland’s Red White & Blues Fireworks Festival – event hours are from 5p-11p/fireworks at dusk at Old Highland Middle School Location (N John St and M-59. Fireworks close out the Red White & Blues Fest which includes music, food vendors, kids, activities, and more. For more info, visit www.highlanddda.com
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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.
Whitmore Lake Fireworks
Whitmore Lake Fireworks – Fireworks over Whitmore Lake. Dunk tank, games, food vendors start at 7p in field across from Post
Office on main St. Fireworks @ 9:55p. Parking at Northfield Community Park is FREE but donations are encouraged to fund the fireworks. Rain date is July 4. For more info, visit wl4th.org.
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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.
Family Day at Cranbrook
Family Day at Cranbrook – (cranbrookartmuseum.org) Explore hands-on, minds-on activities inspired by artwork inside and
outside the museum. Families can imagine, design, and create together at a variety of art-making stations. Children 12 and under receive free museum admission. For more info, visit cranbrookartmuseum.org.
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.
Who Barks in Red Oaks Park
Who Barks in Red Oaks Park at Red Oaks Nature Center (248-585-0100). Search for canine creatures lurking around the bends of
Friendship Woods and make a craft celebrating International Wolf Day. This program is suitable for ages 5 and up. Cost is $5/person. Preregistration with payment required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or 248-585-0100 during nature center hours or online. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.
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.
Poolside Performance at Cranbrook Instute of Arts
Poolside Performance at Cranbrook Instute of Arts – at Cranbrook Art Museum. Poolside
Performance featuring the Mirrored Glass Harp Trio. Free and open to all. Guests are welcome to bring blankets and chairs. Admission to the museum is free and there will be a cash bar from 4:30p-7:30p. Hosted by cranbrook.edu.
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.
Red Oaks Preschool Nature Program
Red Oaks Preschool Nature Program – Red Oaks Nature Center (248-585-0100). Children ages 3-6 can enjoy
nature fun as they increase their love for the outdoors. A naturalist will engage children with a story, nature talk and a related hands-on activity. Each child will make a craft to take home. A different seasonal theme each month. Cost is $5/child. Preregistration with payment required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or 248-858-0100. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.
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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.
Red Oaks Nature Center Homeschool Series
Red Oaks Nature Center Homeschool Series (248-585-0100) A new homeschool theme each month. Homeschool sessions are adapted for two age groups: Ages 6-9 and ages 10-13.
Cost is $10/child/session. Preregistration with payment is required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or online. No on-site registration will be available. Sessions are designed as a drop-off program for youth. All students are welcome. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.
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.
Detroit Zoo Tons of Trucks
Detroit Zoo Tons of Trucks – Interact with vehicles of all shapes and sizes at the Detroit Zoo. At Tons of Trucks, you’ll touch and climb trucks, lifts and carts used by Detroit Zoo staff, and see vehicles from local police and fire departments, construction companies and more. Zoo admission plus event for adults is $22 / $19 for kids. Does not include parking ($8). Tickets must be purchased in advance. Purchase tickets here
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.
Cranbrook Art Institute Design Day
Cranbrook Art Institute Design Day – at Cranbrook Art Museum. Activities include hands-on artmaking for all ages, curator-led
tours of the exhibitions “A Modernist Regime: Cuban Mid-Century Design,” and a discussion on graphic design; “Cuban Poster Art and the Spirit of Revolution.” 11a-2p Drop-in Zine Making Workshop / 1p-2p Curator-Led Tours / 2:30p-4:00p Panel Discussion – Cuban Poster Art and the Spirit of Revolution. FREE with normal museum admission. For admission info, visit cranbrookartmuseum.org/visit
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.
