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.
Lions Game Viewing at Emagine
Lions Game Viewing at Emagine – Watch the Detroit Lions take on the LA Rams on the big screen at participating Emagine Theatres. Royal Oak, Novi, Canton, Saline, and Rochester Hills Emagine Theatres are giving fans the opportunity to watch the game on the BIG screen for FREE. Seating is limited and tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are free but can only be picked up at participating Emagine Theatre box office locations beginning at 5p on January 14. Group tickets are available for up to 8 guests, unless all guests in your party are present at the time of pickup. Each participating theatre location will be hosting giveaways during half-time. All attendees will be eligible to win. Participating Emagine Theaters will be offering game day concession specials.
UPDATE 1/10/24 – Per Emagine Theatre – ” Due to overwhelming high demand, tickets are now available at all participating box office locations for this Sunday’s game. Two new Emagine Theatre locations have also been added to the list of participating theatres showing the game. When available, Emagine plans to open additional auditoriums to accommodate the demand of fans. “
UPDATE 1/11/24 – Per Emagine Theatre – “At the request of the NFL, Emagine is prohibited from hosting its planned viewing party at our locations. We apologize to our guests.”
Westland MLK Celebration and Remembrance Walk
Westland MLK Celebration and Remembrance Walk – The City will start with a remembrance walk to commemorate his life and legacy followed by our annual ceremony to express how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had inspired us, what his message means to us, and to help inspire people to continue with his message and help make the world a more inclusive and righteous place for us and our children to live in. For more info, visit cityofwestland.com.
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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.
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.
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West Bloomfield Parks Touch A Truck
West Bloomfield Parks Touch A Truck – Drake Sports Park (wbparks.org). Get a first-hand look at police, fire,
construction and other cool vehicles. Res $7 / Non Res $9. First time-slot available is sensory friendly. Pre-registration required. Pre-register here. Hosted by WB Parks.
More West Bloomfield Parks events
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.
