Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Spring Events
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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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.
Oxford Freeze-Fest and Fireworks
Oxford Freeze-Fest and Fireworks at Seymour Lake Park (248-628-1720). Enjoy FREE family fun, sledding, ice skating, fire pits, s’mores, and FIREWORKS at dusk at Oakland County’s newest winter festival. Hosted by Oxford Township Parks & Recreation. PREVIEW / MORE INFO
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UPDATE – 1/29/24 – Per Oxford Twp Parks & Rec – “OTPR’s Family Fun & Fireworks has been cancelled due to unfavorable weather & ground conditions.”
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.
Oxford Daddy Daughter Dance
Oxford Daddy Daughter Dance – 4p or 7p (2 time slots to choose from). Enjoy music, dancing, refreshments and more. Formal dress is encouraged. Register early, this event sells out quickly. Event hosted by Oxford Parks and Recreation. Grades K-6. Call for cost info and to register – 248-628-1720.. Grades K-6. Call for cost info and to register – 248-628-1720.
Lake Orion & Oxford Ice Fest
Lake Orion & Oxford Ice Fest – Downtown Lake Orion & Downtown Oxford
Lake Orion DDA and Oxford DDA are hosting Ice Fest as part of their #strongertogether event series! Stroll through Downtowns Lake Orion & Oxford to see all of our beautiful ice sculptures from Clear Cut Ice. Live ice carving performances as well as carvings throughout both towns. Hosted by the Lake Orion DDA and Oxford DDA.
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Oxford Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt
Oxford Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt – For ages 10-17. An egg hunt with a twist– you’ll need your flashlights to hunt in the dark! Don’t forget to check your batteries and basket to collect your eggs. Turn eggs in for prizes and find the special egg to win the grand prize. Call 248-628-1720 for cost info and to register. Hosted by Oxford Parks & Recreation.
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Seymour Lake Park Easter Bunny Bonanza
Seymour Lake Park Easter Bunny Bonanza – Join the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Staff in welcoming the Easter Bunny with an Easter Egg Hunt and Ping-Pong Ball Drop. The event will begin with a traditional Easter Egg Hunt followed by the Ping-Pong Ball Drop. The bunny chopper will fly over and shower the kids with thousands of white Ping-Pong Balls. Each child will receive a special gift commemorating the special day. Call 248-628-1720 for ticket cost info. This event sells out FAST. Hosted by Oxford Parks & Recreation.
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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 Department. MORE INFO…
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Oxford High School Craft Show
Oxford High School Craft Show – Oxford HS will be having a spring craft show on Saturday, April 13. Over
100 booths will be in attendance. The show is hosted by the Oxford High School leadership class. $3 admission. For more info, email smetankacraftshows@gmail.com.
