Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Spring Events
Red Oaks Nature Center Maple Magic – Maple syrup is an icon of our region. Learn to identify maple trees, take a hike to tap a tree and taste the sap. We will teach you the tools, tips and methods needed to make your own batch of maple syrup at home. Taste some sweet maple treats and take home maple-based recipes. Some tasty treats may be made in factories that process nut products. This program is suitable for all ages. Cost: $7/person. Call 248-858-0916 weekdays to register. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.
Sheep Shearing & Pancake Breakfast – (248-674-5441, www.waterfordmi.gov)
Hosted by Waterford Parks & Recreation. Enjoy the farm animals, make & take craft, the annual sheep shearing, and a pancake breakfast. Admission is FREE but donations are being accepted to benefit the park/farm. Pancake breakfast cost is $3 for 10 & under and $5 for ages 11+.
Select Emagine Theatres will be hosting THE BIG GAME on THE BIG SCREEN for the most anticipated Football game of the year! Guests are welcome to watch it live for FREE on the big screen at select Emagine locations. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and tickets can be picked up at the theatre’s box office on game-day. Representatives from Remy will be on-site at these locations offering tastings to enhance your experience.
Guests in attendance can take part in the Game-Day Smash Box Food Sampler for only $26.00. Sampler Boxes will be available beginning at 5:00pm and include: 4 Chicken Tenders, Cheese Curds (9oz), and Chicken Bacon Jalapeno Quesadillas
Doors Open at 5:00 P.M. Kickoff: 6:30 P.M.
Admission is FREE. No purchase necessary. Guests of all ages are welcome to watch at Emagine Theatres in Novi, Rochester Hills, Canton, Geneva Lakes and Frankfort
Guests must be 21+ to watch at the Caesars Sportsbook Lounge Powered by Emagine inside Emagine Royal Oak
Emagine National Cinema Day is for one day only! All Emagine Theatre locations will celebrate by making all ticket prices only $4.00! Guests will be able to enjoy seeing a variety of film options, including new releases, early 2023 releases, and a variety of specialty films, in all formats for only $4. Tickets are now on sale for August 27th shows.
Emagine will be offering special concession offers for all guests at each location.
All Emagine Rewards Loyalty members will receive Double Points for any purchase made on National Cinema Day.
Available at all Emagine Theatre locations in Michigan www.Emagine-Entertainment.com
Red Oaks Nature Center Morning Munchkins – Story-time fun for preschool children. Bring your munchkin to the nature center for a seasonal story and a related hands-on, nature-based discovery activity. Cost is $4/child. Call 248-858-0916 weekdays to register. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.
Spencer Park Bass Tournament – The Park Bass Tournament is open to ALL AGES and SKILL LEVELS. All fishing is done from shore and there will be prizes for the most bass caught and also for the largest bass. Tournament participation is $5. Participants receive free park vehicle entry. To register, visit www.rochesterhills.org.
Waterford Funtober – at Hess Hathaway Park Inclement Weather Line 248-618-7671)
Hayrides, animal tour, games, s’more resting included with admission price of $10 (cash at the gate). Pumpkins and concessions are available for purchase. This event happens rain or shine. Call 248-674-5441 for more info. Hosted by Waterford Parks & Recreation.
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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.”
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 register 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.