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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Spring 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.

Apr
8
Sat
Sylvan Lake Easter Egg Hunt @ Sylvan Lake Community Center
Apr 8 @ 10:00 am
Sylvan Lake Easter Egg Hunt @ Sylvan Lake Community Center

Sylvan Lake Easter Egg Hunt – To participate please donate a dozen plastic eggs and candy to Sylvan Lake City Hall by 4/6/23. There will be multiple hunts based on age groups. Get your child’s picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Hosted by Sylvan Lake Recreation.

More Easter events

May
29
Mon
Sylvan Lake Memorial Day Parade
May 29 @ 11:00 am
Sylvan Lake Memorial Day Parade

Sylvan Lake Memorial Day Parade – 11a (lineup) / Parade at 11:30a at Sylvan Lake City Hall and Memorial Park.
The Parade will begin at 11:30a at City Hall and end at Memorial Park with a brief ceremony. Kids are welcome to decorate their bikes and participate in the parade. Veterans that wish to participate are asked to contact Jim Smith at 248-904-9085 to be recognized at Memorial Park ceremony.

Jun
30
Fri
Oakland Twp Summer Concerts @ Bear Creek Nature Park
Jun 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Oakland Twp Summer Concerts – Oakland Twp Parks and Rec hosts free summer concerts on select Fridays this summer with the Music in the Meadows concert series.

Bring a blanket, nonalcoholic drinks and snacks. Register Online at oaklandtownship.recdesk.com.

Music schedule and location info

Jul
3
Mon
Sylvan Lake Fireworks
Jul 3 @ 9:00 pm
Sylvan Lake Fireworks

Sylvan Lake Fireworks at Dusk – Displayed over Sylvan Lake. Best viewing spots along the lake closest to Downtown Sylvan Lake. Hosted by the City of Sylvan Lake.

Jul
14
Fri
Oakland Twp Summer Concerts @ Bear Creek Nature Park
Jul 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Oakland Twp Summer Concerts – Oakland Twp Parks and Rec hosts free summer concerts on select Fridays this summer with the Music in the Meadows concert series.

Bring a blanket, nonalcoholic drinks and snacks. Register Online at oaklandtownship.recdesk.com.

Music schedule and location info

Aug
11
Fri
Oakland Twp Summer Concerts @ Bear Creek Nature Park
Aug 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Oakland Twp Summer Concerts – Oakland Twp Parks and Rec hosts free summer concerts on select Fridays this summer with the Music in the Meadows concert series.

Bring a blanket, nonalcoholic drinks and snacks. Register Online at oaklandtownship.recdesk.com.

Music schedule and location info

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.
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.