Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Spring Events
West Bloomfield Parks Letters to Santa event (half-hour sessions begin at 11a) – at West Bloomfield Twp Recreation Activities Center. Don’t mail your letter to Santa when you can drop it off in person. Meet Santa, give him your letter, take a family picture and he will have a cookie for you. The event is held completely outdoors and the photo backdrop is nature themed. The family photo is done by a professional photographer and emailed within 7 days of the event. $15 Resident / $17 Non Resident. To register, call 248-451-1900 or visit www.wbparks.org
West Bloomfield Winter Solstice Celebration at Recreation Activities Center – Celebrate the most magical and darkest night of the year and the slow return of the sun. Come learn about nature in winter as you explore the half mile lantern lit trail. Enjoy a glowing craft, view the night sky with telescopes, photo ops, cocoa and marshmallows by the fire and more. Bring your own flashlight. This event is entirely outdoors. $7 per resident and $9 per nonresident. To register, call 248-451-1900 or visit www.wbparks.org.
Farmington Hills MLK Day Celebration
Farmington Hills MLK Day Celebration at Farmington Community Library All events at the Main Library take place in the Auditorium, unless otherwise noted.
Annual Dr Martin Luther King Jr celebration includes activities and events for all ages!
10a – Make peace signs and banners – Main Library browsing room
11a – Peace walk down 12 Mile Rd
11:45a – Remarks from Officials
2p-3:30p – The Movement of Freedom Performance / 3:30p – FPS Dance Co Performance
6:30p – Student Community Challenge Showcase and Award Ceremony
For more info visit www.farmlib.org.
More MLK Day Events
West Bloomfield Wild Winter Walk
West Bloomfield Wild Winter Walk at West Bloomfield Twp Recreation Activities Center (wbparks.org)
Walk the glowing trail and enjoy marshmallow roasting, ice sculpture display, telescope viewing, and more. $7 residents / $9 non-residents. Bring your own lantern or flashlight. Pre-registration required. Pre-register here. Hosted by WB Parks.
Riley Park Ice Rink Glow Skate
Riley Park Ice Rink Glow Skate – Riley Park Ice Skating Rink Special Event. Riley Park ice rink is open daily, weather permitting. Hours are daily from 10a-10p. Fun dance music with special disco lighting. $5 per person. The rink does not have rental skates, but there are of skates available for skaters to borrow. Questions and inquiries on ice conditions should be directed to 248-474-5500 or check the Riley Park Ice Rink Facebook Page. Hosted by the City of Farmington.
West Bloomfield Daddy Daughter Dance
West Bloomfield Daddy Daughter Dance – An evening dining and dancing. Dinner buffet includes fresh fruit, house salad, mac & cheese, mixed vegetables, bake mostaccioli, grilled chicken bites and vegetable stir-fry. Beverages will be provided and cake for dessert too. $35/resident, $45/nonresident, additional daughters are $30 each. Pre-registration required. Pre-register here. Hosted by WB Parks.
West Bloomfield Daddy Daughter Dance
West Bloomfield Daddy Daughter Dance – An evening dining and dancing. Dinner buffet includes fresh fruit, house salad, mac & cheese, mixed vegetables, bake mostaccioli, grilled chicken bites and vegetable stir-fry. Beverages will be provided and cake for dessert too. $35/resident, $45/nonresident, additional daughters are $30 each. Pre-registration required. Pre-register here. Hosted by WB Parks.
West Bloomfield Intro To Maple Tree Tapping
West Bloomfield Intro To Maple Tree Tapping – Nature Room @ Recreation Activities Center. Learn the basics
of the craft of maple tree tapping through a live demonstration and brief examination of the history. Program includes a one mile hike and a Michigan-made maple syrup tasting. This is a family program, all children and adults must register. $7 residents / $9 non-residents. Pre-register here.
More maple syrup events
WB Parks Spring Fling Egg Scramble
WB Parks Spring Fling Egg Scramble – 6 time slots available from 4:30-8:15. Bring a basket to carry your goodies in and a camera to take a picture with Mr. Bunny. A petting farm and train ride will also be available at the event. Pre-registration required. Pre-register here. Hosted by WB Parks.
More Easter Events
Greater Farmington Film Festival
Greater Farmington Film Festival at Farmington Civic Theater. Enjoy these special theatrical shorts for kids at
Kid Flicks One at the Greater Farmington Film Festival. This special screening for kids is presented by the New York International Children’s Film Festival and the Farmington Community Library. This is a FREE event. Hosted by the Greater Farmington Film Festival.
