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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Spring Events

Jan
14
Sun
Light Up Beacon Park @ Beacon Park
Jan 14 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Light Up Beacon Park

Light Up Beacon Park is family fun at Beacon Park in Detroit. Children of all ages are invited to experience “Toyland” at Beacon Park with larger-than-life light features, including a Choo-Choo Train, Giant Teddy Bear and other photo moments. These new and returning interactive lighting features, totaling more than 125,000 twinkling LED lights will illuminate Beacon Park. Opening Night 11/18 from 5p-11:30p features dancers, live entertainment, live reindeer, Santa, and more. Hosted by the Downton Detroit Partnership.

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Jan
15
Mon
Detroit MLK Memorial Mass @ Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Jan 15 @ 11:00 am
Detroit MLK Memorial Mass @ Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament

Detroit MLK Memorial Mass

Detroit MLK Memorial Mass – Annual Memorial Mass. For more info, visit cathedral.aod.org.

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Light Up Beacon Park @ Beacon Park
Jan 15 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Light Up Beacon Park

Light Up Beacon Park is family fun at Beacon Park in Detroit. Children of all ages are invited to experience “Toyland” at Beacon Park with larger-than-life light features, including a Choo-Choo Train, Giant Teddy Bear and other photo moments. These new and returning interactive lighting features, totaling more than 125,000 twinkling LED lights will illuminate Beacon Park. Opening Night 11/18 from 5p-11:30p features dancers, live entertainment, live reindeer, Santa, and more. Hosted by the Downton Detroit Partnership.

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Jan
16
Tue
Light Up Beacon Park @ Beacon Park
Jan 16 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Light Up Beacon Park

Light Up Beacon Park is family fun at Beacon Park in Detroit. Children of all ages are invited to experience “Toyland” at Beacon Park with larger-than-life light features, including a Choo-Choo Train, Giant Teddy Bear and other photo moments. These new and returning interactive lighting features, totaling more than 125,000 twinkling LED lights will illuminate Beacon Park. Opening Night 11/18 from 5p-11:30p features dancers, live entertainment, live reindeer, Santa, and more. Hosted by the Downton Detroit Partnership.

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Jan
20
Sat
Clark Park Winter Carnival @ Clark Park
Jan 20 @ 12:00 pm

Clark Park Winter Carnival –  noon-4p / then 6p for Hockey Classic. Enjoy food, outdoor games, music, skating, petting zoo, horse-drawn carriage, marshmallow roasting, ice skating and more! A Winter Carnival Hockey Classic follows the event. Women’s game starts at 6p, men’s game starts at 7:30p. For more info, visit clarkparkdetroit.com.

Feb
4
Sun
Bricks of Hope Buildapalooza @ Batch Brewing Co Detroit
Feb 4 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Bricks of Hope Buildapalooza

Bricks of Hope Buildapalooza & LEGO Donation Drive at Batch Brewing Co Detroit.

Join Bricks of Hope for a Buildapalooza (LEGO free-build for all ages) and LEGO Drive. Please bring a new LEGO set or two to donate to Bricks of Hope – a local nonprofit creating play and inspiring imagination in sick kids in Michigan with the simple gift of LEGO. You can learn more about Bricks of Hope at bricksofhope.org.

Feb
17
Sat
Kensington Metropark Chickadee Chow Down @ Kensington Metropark
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Kensington Metropark Chickadee Chow Down @ Kensington Metropark

Kensington Metropark Chickadee Chow Down

Kensington Metropark Chickadee Chow Down – at Kensington Metropark (810-227-8910, metroparks.com)
Bundle up and enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience. Around the Nature Center, a variety of winter songbirds will eagerly fly to your hand for seeds. Learn how to identify the birds you might feed, and how to properly feed songbirds in the park. Then take a short, guided walk along a mixed gravel path to meet your new feathered friends. Seed provided. Bring your camera. Lightly colored gloves or mittens are recommended for best results. This entire program is outdoors so dress warmly. All ages. $3 per child / $5 per adult / Under 2 FREE. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910.

Feb
24
Sat
Kensington Metropark Full Moon Hike @ Kensington Metropark 
Feb 24 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Kensington Metropark Full Moon Hike @ Kensington Metropark 

Kensington Metropark Full Moon Hike

Kensington Metropark Full Moon Hike – Discover myths and legends about the full moon while keeping our

senses sharp for signs of wildlife and subtle seasonal changes on this guided night hike. Ages 8+. $3 Child / $5 Adult. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910.

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Mar
30
Sat
Ultimate Easter Carnival Experience @ Crowell Recreation Center
Mar 30 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Ultimate Easter Carnival Experience

Ultimate Easter Carnival Experience – Enjoy carnival games, carnival rides, inflatables, giveaways, the Easter

Bunny, bunny petting zoo, live entertainment, food trucks, and more. Admission to this event is FREE. Hosted by the City of Detroit Parks & Recreation DepartmentMORE INFO

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Apr
18
Thu
Kensington Metropark Fun on the Farm @ Kensington Metropark
Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Kensington Metropark Fun on the Farm @ Kensington Metropark

Kensington Metropark Fun on the Farm

Kensington Metropark Fun on the Farm – from 10a-11a OR 1p-2p. Fun on the Farm is an indoor and outdoor children’s series that focuses on different animals and aspects of farming each session. Each program will include a story, hands-on activity, and a chance to get up close and personal with that week’s topic. Ages 2-6. $5 per child / Adults FREE. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910.

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