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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events

Apr
8
Fri
Winter Sky Treasures @ Marsh View Park
Apr 8 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Winter Sky Treasures – Register with the Oakland Township Parks/Rec to join the Oakland Astronomy Club at Marsh View Park for live telescopic views of the first quarter Moon, the stellar nursery in Orion, and the bright stars of the Winter skies using video cameras and monitors. Bring your own binoculars or telescope. $5 resident, $7 non-resident. Call Oakland Township Parks & Rec to register.

Nov
12
Sat
Detroit Santa Claus Pet Photos @ Detroit K-9 Pet Supplies
Nov 12 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Detroit Santa Claus Pet Photos @ Detroit K-9 Pet Supplies

Detroit Santa Claus Pet Photos – Detroit K-9’s team of professional photographers will photograph your family & pets in a beautiful holiday scene. A $5 donation is suggested with 100% of the photo proceeds benefiting Dog Aide, a non-profit organization with the mission to provide assistance to dog owners in the City of Detroit that are experiencing a financial hardship. Animals of all kinds are welcome at the event; dogs must be on a leash and all other animals must be in a carrier. Please contact Dante@detroitk9.com or 313-784-9355 with any questions.

Oct
7
Sat
Down on the Farm @ Cranberry Lake Farm
Oct 7 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Down on the Farm – at Cranberry Lake Farm. Live music, hayrides, apple picking, yard games, corn

shellers, tractors, cider, and more. This is a FREE event. Hosted by Oakland Township Recreation.
Oct
28
Sat
Franklinstein Frenzy
Oct 28 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Franklinstein Frenzy – Main Street. Halloween Parade from noon-12:20p. Downtown trick or treating after the parade, pet costume contest, donuts and cider, arts and crafts, games and activities following. Fun for kids & adults too. For more info, visit mainstreetfranklinmi.com.

Dec
2
Sat
Detroit Santa Claus Pet Photos @ Detroit K-9 Pet Supplies
Dec 2 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Detroit Santa Claus Pet Photos

Detroit Santa Claus Pet Photos at K-9 Pet Supplies. Detroit K-9 Pet Supplies invites you to bring your whole family – including your pets – to have pictures taken with Santa. Photos will be taken by Detroit K-9 staff and sent to attendees by text or email. Animals of all kinds are welcome at the event; dogs must be on a leash and all other animals must be in a carrier. Please contact hr@detroitk9.com or 313-784-9355 with any questions.

More Santa Pet Photos

More Holiday Events

Dec
3
Sun
HoliDOG Pictures with Santa @ Longacre House
Dec 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Longacre House HoliDOG Pictures with Santa – Drop in and have a fun holiday experience with your pooch. For $10 – You can take your own photos of your dog with Santa, using a cell phone or your personal camera. For $15, a pro can take a high res shot for you. DOGS ONLY. No cats or other pets. MUST pre-register to book your time slot. Pre-registration required. Hosted by Farmington Hills Special Services Department

More pet photos with Santa

Jan
20
Sat
Cranberry Lake Farm Nature App Scavenger Hunt @ Cranberry Lake Farm
Jan 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Cranberry Lake Farm Nature App Scavenger Hunt

Cranberry Lake Farm Nature App Scavenger Hunt. Staff teach you about apps that are commonly used by

everyday naturalists. Use your new apps go on a nature scavenger hunt. Every partcipant who completes the scavenger hunt receives a sticker. $5 residents / $7 non-residents. Hosted by Oakland Twp Parks & Rec.
Jan
27
Sat
Oakland Twp Winter Carnival – CANCELLED @ Bear Creek Nature Park
Jan 27 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Oakland Twp Winter Carnival - CANCELLED @ Bear Creek Nature Park

Oakland Twp Winter Carnival

Oakland Twp Winter Carnival – at Bear Creek Nature Park. FREE Park & Shuttle At Rochester Christian Church (4435 Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48306, 248-652-3353). Activities include – live entertainment, crafts, a magic show, ice sculpture demonstration with photo ops, puppet show, archery target shooting, penguin bowling, snowball toss, snowball fight, ice skating (weather dependent), and more. Warm beverages and pizza will be on hand while supplies last. FREE parking at Shuttle located at Rochester Christian Church (4435 Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48306, 248-652-3353). ALL PARKING IS AT THIS LOCATION. This is a FREE event hosted by Oakland Twp Parks and RecMORE INFO

More winter festivals

Per Oakland Twp Parks and Rec: Oakland Township’s Winter Carnival on January 27 has been cancelled due to poor field conditions. The Bear Creek Nature Park field is currently waterlogged and slushy as a result of the warming weather, snow melt, and rain. 

Franklin Fire and Ice Show Winter Festival @ Franklin Public Library
Jan 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Franklin Fire and Ice Show Winter Festival

Franklin Fire and Ice Show Winter Festival – Franklin Public Library. Features ice sculptures, a fire artists, demos, hot chocolate, and more. This is a FREE event hosted by the Friends of Franklin Public Library.

More winter carnivals

Mar
23
Sat
Franklin Public Library Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza @ Franklin Public Library Reading Garden
Mar 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Franklin Public Library Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza @ Franklin Public Library Reading Garden

Franklin Public Library Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza

Franklin Public Library Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza – (248-851-2254). Easter Egg hunt on the Village Green

followed by crafts and cookie decorating. Register via phone or online with the Franklin Library. Hosted by Franklin Public Library.

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