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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Spring Events

Feb
26
Sat
Snowball Painting @ Red Oaks Nature Center
Feb 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Snowball Painting @ Red Oaks Nature Center

Snowball Painting – Using snowballs as paintbrushes, so bring your gloves or mittens (maybe more than one pair). Create some beautiful, messy, abstract art. This program is suitable for all ages. Cost: $5/person. Call 248-858-0916 weekdays to register. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Mar
12
Sat
Red Oaks Nature Center Maple Magic @ Red Oaks Nature Center
Mar 12 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Red Oaks Nature Center Maple Magic @ Red Oaks Nature Center

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.

Apr
23
Sat
Sheep Shearing & Pancake Breakfast @ Hess-Hathaway Park
Apr 23 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Sheep Shearing & Pancake Breakfast @ Hess-Hathaway Park

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+.

Feb
12
Sun
Emagine Super Bowl viewing
Feb 12 @ 5:00 pm
Emagine Super Bowl viewing

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

Aug
27
Sun
Emagine National Cinema Day
Aug 27 all-day

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

 

Sep
8
Fri
Red Oaks Nature Center Morning Munchkins
Sep 8 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

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.

Sep
24
Sun
Spencer Park Bass Tournament
Sep 24 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Spencer Park Bass Tournament

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.orgMORE INFO

Oct
14
Sat
Waterford Funtober – CANCELED due to weather @ Hess Hathaway Park
Oct 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Waterford Funtober - CANCELED due to weather @ Hess Hathaway Park

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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Jan
14
Sun
Lions Game Viewing at Emagine-CANCELED
Jan 14 @ 5:00 pm
Lions Game Viewing at Emagine-CANCELED

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.”

Mar
14
Thu
Red Oaks Nature Center Homeschool Series @ Red Oaks Nature Center
Mar 14 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Red Oaks Nature Center Homeschool Series @ Red Oaks Nature Center

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.