Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
CIS Winter Break
CIS Winter Break – Winter Break Science Fun at Cranbrook Institute of Science (877-462-7262 science.cranbrook.edu). Hands-on activities and fun science experiments planned every day including: Snowball Catapults, Polar-Palooza, Snowflake Science, Ice Cube races, scavenger hunts, and many more. Activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission. Activities run daily from 11a-3p. Hours / Admission costs.
CIS Winter Break
CIS Winter Break – Winter Break Science Fun at Cranbrook Institute of Science (877-462-7262 science.cranbrook.edu). Hands-on activities and fun science experiments planned every day including: Snowball Catapults, Polar-Palooza, Snowflake Science, Ice Cube races, scavenger hunts, and many more. Activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission. Activities run daily from 11a-3p. Hours / Admission costs.
CIS Winter Break
CIS Winter Break – Winter Break Science Fun at Cranbrook Institute of Science (877-462-7262 science.cranbrook.edu). Hands-on activities and fun science experiments planned every day including: Snowball Catapults, Polar-Palooza, Snowflake Science, Ice Cube races, scavenger hunts, and many more. Activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission. Activities run daily from 11a-3p. Hours / Admission costs.
MLK FREE Admission Day at CIS
MLK FREE Admission Day at CIS – With kids out of school for the day, explore the Cranbrook Institute of Science for FREE on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. During your visit, make sure to stop by by the Acheson Planetarium and catch one of the many programs. Pre-registration is recommended. Reserve your spot here.
More MLK Day events
Cranbrook Art Museum Union Free Admission Day
Cranbrook Art Museum Union Free Admission Day – Show any current labor union membership
card for free admission to Cranbrook Art Museum. Free for union members, children 12 & under always free. For more info, visit cranbrook.edu.
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.
Ferndale Daddy Daughter Dance
Ferndale Daddy Daughter Dance – The dance serves as an opportunity for fathers, uncles and other paternal (and maternal) figures to show the little princesses in their lives how special they are. Call 248-544-6767 for cost info or to register. Pre-registration is required at Ferndale Parks & Rec Department.
Ferndale Easter Egg-Stravaganza
Ferndale Easter Egg-Stravaganza – Each hunt is FREE and will feature three parks, with areas for younger children. The schedule is as follows – 1p – Wilson Park (For Ages 1-4 Only); 1:30p – Geary Park; 2p – Martin Road Park.
At each site, children will have the opportunity to gather as many prize-filled eggs as they can. One egg in each section contains a special golden ticket that will grant its finder with a special Easter basket. Geary Park and Martin Road Park will each have an area dedicated to younger children (ages 1-4) and older children (ages 5-11). At Martin Road Park, children and parents will have the opportunity to meet and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. This is a FREE event, no pre-registration is required, but please consider donating to support Ferndale P&R programming. Hosted by Ferndale Parks & Recreation. For more information, contact the Kulick Community Center at 248-544-6767.
More Easter events
National Mini-Golf Day at Cranbrook on the Green
National Mini-Golf Day at Cranbrook on the Green Mini Golf Course – Mother’s Day Event. Every year the
second Saturday in May is National Miniature Golf Day, and this year it falls on the same weekend as Mother’s Day. In honor of both holidays, Cranbrook is offering free admission to one special adult in your life on Saturday, May 11 and on Sunday May 12. To receive the complimentary ticket, please purchase all tickets for your group on-site. The last tickets will be sold 45 minutes before closing. Admission to the Art Museum is free with mini-golf admission. Enjoy making in the Art Lab, visit the Graduate Degree Exhibition or enjoy a snack and a latte at our FIKA Café. Hosted by cranbrook.edu. COURSE REVIEW / MORE INFO…
National Mini-Golf Day at Cranbrook on the Green
National Mini-Golf Day at Cranbrook on the Green Mini Golf Course – Mother’s Day Event. Every year the
second Saturday in May is National Miniature Golf Day, and this year it falls on the same weekend as Mother’s Day. In honor of both holidays, Cranbrook is offering free admission to one special adult in your life on Saturday, May 11 and on Sunday May 12. To receive the complimentary ticket, please purchase all tickets for your group on-site. The last tickets will be sold 45 minutes before closing. Admission to the Art Museum is free with mini-golf admission. Enjoy making in the Art Lab, visit the Graduate Degree Exhibition or enjoy a snack and a latte at our FIKA Café. Hosted by cranbrook.edu. COURSE REVIEW / MORE INFO…
