Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Stony Creek Metropark Maple Sugaring – March 6, 13, 20, & 27 from 10a-3p (1 hour sessions). Learn the history of sugaring and how to identify maple trees. Hike into the spring woods to tap a maple. Afterwards, return to the campfire and learn the process of boiling sap into rich maple syrup. Face coverings and social distancing are required. All ages. $5 per person. Pre-registration is required at least 1 day in advance online or call 586-781-9113. 10a-11:30a, noon-1:30p, 2p–3:30p. A Metroparks vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. 2021 vehicle permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metropark today. Hosted by the Metroparks.
Stony Creek Metropark Maple Sugaring – March 6, 13, 20, & 27 from 10a-3p (1 hour sessions). Learn the history of sugaring and how to identify maple trees. Hike into the spring woods to tap a maple. Afterwards, return to the campfire and learn the process of boiling sap into rich maple syrup. Face coverings and social distancing are required. All ages. $5 per person. Pre-registration is required at least 1 day in advance online or call 586-781-9113. 10a-11:30a, noon-1:30p, 2p–3:30p. A Metroparks vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. 2021 vehicle permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metropark today. Hosted by the Metroparks.
Stony Creek Metropark Maple Sugaring – March 6, 13, 20, & 27 from 10a-3p (1 hour sessions). Learn the history of sugaring and how to identify maple trees. Hike into the spring woods to tap a maple. Afterwards, return to the campfire and learn the process of boiling sap into rich maple syrup. Face coverings and social distancing are required. All ages. $5 per person. Pre-registration is required at least 1 day in advance online or call 586-781-9113. 10a-11:30a, noon-1:30p, 2p–3:30p. A Metroparks vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. 2021 vehicle permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metropark today. Hosted by the Metroparks.
Natural Egg Dying – (586-781-4242, metroparks.com). You’ll learn how to use natural items to create dyes, then discover some creative ways to decorate your eggs. All materials supplied (including hard boiled eggs) and tools needed to bring home some beautifully decorated eggs. Ages 5+. $5 per adult / $5 per child . Pre-registration is required online or by calling 586-781-9113. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. Daily & annual vehicle permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metropark today.
Egg-cellent Eggsperiments – (586-781-4242, metroparks.com). Egg-sperience this hands-on fun with eggs program.Creatively dye some eggs, squish some eggs and bounce some eggs. Discover why the shape and color of eggs are so important in nature. All materials supplied (including eggs) for these messy but fun egg-speriments. Ages 5-15. $5 per child / Adults are FREE . Pre-registration is required online or by calling 586-781-9113. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. Daily & annual vehicle permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metropark today.
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. $3. Keep the fun going with a discounted visit to the Zoo. Does not include parking ($8). After the event, show your Tons of Trucks ticket at the Detroit Zoo admission gate and receive $3 off your total transaction. Purchase tickets here
Detroit Zoo Bunnyville
Detroit Zoo Bunnyville – Enjoy a Golden Egg Hunt, habitat chats, FREE bunny ears, live entertainment, and Easter Bunny photos. All events are FREE with regular Zoo admission. For more info, visit detroitzoo.org.
Detroit Zoo Bunnyville
Detroit Zoo Bunnyville – Enjoy a Golden Egg Hunt, habitat chats, FREE bunny ears, live entertainment, and Easter Bunny photos. All events are FREE with regular Zoo admission. For more info, visit detroitzoo.org.
Detroit Zoo GreenFest
Detroit Zoo GreenFest – The Zoo-wide experience includes demonstrations by the Detroit Zoological Society’s Green Team, conservation education, citizen science projects and exhibits by local conservation groups. Enjoy Green Education stations, animal habitat chats, green food trucks, live music and more. GreenFest is FREE with zoo admission. For more info, visit detroitzoo.org.
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Detroit Zoo GreenFest
Detroit Zoo GreenFest – The Zoo-wide experience includes demonstrations by the Detroit Zoological Society’s Green Team, conservation education, citizen science projects and exhibits by local conservation groups. Enjoy Green Education stations, animal habitat chats, green food trucks, live music and more. GreenFest is FREE with zoo admission. For more info, visit detroitzoo.org.
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