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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events

Jan
15
Mon
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.

More Holiday Events

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.

More Holiday Events

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
24
Sat
Farmington Hills Try Hockey for FREE @ Suburban Ice Farmington Hills
Feb 24 @ 4:30 pm
Farmington Hills Try Hockey for FREE @ Suburban Ice Farmington Hills

Farmington Hills Try Hockey for FREE

Farmington Hills Try Hockey for FREE – “Try Hockey for Free” Clinics are a great way for boys and girls ages 12 and under to try out the sport of hockey without having to make the investment into equipment. There’s no experience necessary – Suburban Ice provide the instructors and the equipment for you to use. Pre-registration required to save your child’s spot here. Hosted by Suburban Ice Farmington Hills.

More ice skating events

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

More Easter events

Apr
22
Mon
Oakland County Parks FREE Admission Day
Apr 22 all-day
Oakland County Parks FREE Admission Day

Oakland County Parks FREE Admission Day – All Oakland County Parks Division Parks (see list in description). Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers complimentary park entry to all guests. Addison Oaks Park/Day Use, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks Park, Lyon Oaks Park/Day Use, Lyon Oaks Dog Park, Orion Oaks Park/Day Use, Orion Oaks Dog Park, Red Oaks Dog Park, Rose Oaks. Visitors can enjoy free daily park entry with access to natural areas, trails, dog parks and all park amenities. Park hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, or as posted at the park. For more info, call 1-888-OCParks. MORE INFO / PARK LOCATIONS

May
2
Thu
Oakland County Parks FREE Admission Day
May 2 all-day
Oakland County Parks FREE Admission Day

Oakland County Parks FREE Admission Day – All Oakland County Parks Division Parks (see list in description). Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers complimentary park entry to all guests. Addison Oaks Park/Day Use, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks Park, Lyon Oaks Park/Day Use, Lyon Oaks Dog Park, Orion Oaks Park/Day Use, Orion Oaks Dog Park, Red Oaks Dog Park, Rose Oaks. Visitors can enjoy free daily park entry with access to natural areas, trails, dog parks and all park amenities. Park hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, or as posted at the park. For more info, call 1-888-OCParks. MORE INFO / PARK LOCATIONS

Jun
2
Sun
Detroit VegFest @ Eastern Market
Jun 2 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Detroit VegFest @ Eastern Market

Detroit VegFest

Detroit VegFest – The state’s largest plant-based event returns to Eastern Market for a second year with nearly 100 vendors, including popular plant-based restaurants, specialty food items, and eco-friendly shopping. Additionally, attendees can enjoy cooking demonstrations, speakers, free plant-based food samples, and fun for the kids. For more details, visit vegmichigan.org.

Jun
8
Sat
Chandler Park Sounds of Summer @ Chandler Park
Jun 8 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Chandler Park Sounds of Summer @ Chandler Park

Chandler Park Sounds of Summer

Chandler Park Sounds of Summer – This is a FREE, family-friendly performance featuring musicians from the Detroit Symphony

and some of the region’s top talent! It will be located at the old tennis courts near the NW Corner of Frankfort Street and Gray Street. Featured Artists include DSO Musicians, Lulu Fall, Ultimate Ovation, and Brandon Waddles. Hosted by https://www.dso.org/

This page is intended to be used as a guide. Oakland County Moms does not run these events. Oakland County Moms is not responsible for changes to event descriptions, event times or details, or event cancellations.