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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events

Feb
11
Sun
Lake Orion & Oxford Ice Fest
Feb 11 all-day

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.

More winter festivals

Feb
17
Sat
Kensington Metropark Chickadee Chow Down @ Kensington Metropark
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Kensington Metropark Chickadee Chow Down @ Kensington Metropark

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.

Mar
2
Sat
Troy Maple Syrup Time @ Stage Nature Center
Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Troy Maple Syrup Time @ Stage Nature Center

Troy Maple Syrup Time

Troy Maple Syrup Time – at Stage Nature Center. Take a guided tour through the sugar bush of the Stage Nature Center to discover how maple trees make sugar and how people have harvested it through the ages.  This family-friendly program highlights natural and local history of our region. Tour includes a visit to the sugar shed to see a wood-stoked evaporator in action and activities to learn more about syrup making. Everyone will sample maple treats and children will have an opportunity to make a simple craft. Shop for Michigan-made maple syrup, cream, candy and more. Tours every 15 minutes. Call 248-688-9703 for cost info or to register – or visit www.troynaturesociety.org.

Mar
9
Sat
Troy Maple Syrup Time @ Stage Nature Center
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Troy Maple Syrup Time @ Stage Nature Center

Troy Maple Syrup Time

Troy Maple Syrup Time – at Stage Nature Center. Take a guided tour through the sugar bush of the Stage Nature Center to discover how maple trees make sugar and how people have harvested it through the ages.  This family-friendly program highlights natural and local history of our region. Tour includes a visit to the sugar shed to see a wood-stoked evaporator in action and activities to learn more about syrup making. Everyone will sample maple treats and children will have an opportunity to make a simple craft. Shop for Michigan-made maple syrup, cream, candy and more. Tours every 15 minutes. Call 248-688-9703 for cost info or to register – or visit www.troynaturesociety.org.

Mar
16
Sat
Troy Maple Syrup Time @ Stage Nature Center
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Troy Maple Syrup Time @ Stage Nature Center

Troy Maple Syrup Time

Troy Maple Syrup Time – at Stage Nature Center. Take a guided tour through the sugar bush of the Stage Nature Center to discover how maple trees make sugar and how people have harvested it through the ages.  This family-friendly program highlights natural and local history of our region. Tour includes a visit to the sugar shed to see a wood-stoked evaporator in action and activities to learn more about syrup making. Everyone will sample maple treats and children will have an opportunity to make a simple craft. Shop for Michigan-made maple syrup, cream, candy and more. Tours every 15 minutes. Call 248-688-9703 for cost info or to register – or visit www.troynaturesociety.org.

Mar
28
Thu
Oxford Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt @ Oxford Public Library
Mar 28 @ 8:30 pm

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.

More Easter Events

Mar
30
Sat
Seymour Lake Park Easter Bunny Bonanza @ Seymour Lake Park
Mar 30 @ 1:00 pm
Seymour Lake Park Easter Bunny Bonanza @ Seymour Lake Park

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.

More Easter Events

Apr
13
Sat
Oxford High School Craft Show @ Oxford High School
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

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.

May
27
Mon
Sylvan Lake Memorial Day Parade
May 27 @ 11:00 am
Sylvan Lake Memorial Day Parade

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. Kids can begin decorating their bikes for the bike parade (with supplies provided) at City Hall at 10:30a. If you would like to volunteer at the parade / ceremony please contact sylvanlakeparade@gmail.com.

More Memorial Day Events

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.

 

 

Jun
6
Thu
Seymour Celebration Oxford
Jun 6 all-day
Seymour Celebration Oxford

Seymour Celebration Oxford

Seymour Celebration Oxford  – Seymour Celebration RETURNS with carnival rides and splash pad fun! Fireworks close out Friday and Saturday nights of the Seymour Celebration in Oxford at Oxford Seymour Lake Township Park. Parking fee charged at 7p. Hosted by Oxford Twp Parks & Rec.

Hours and more info

More Carnivals

More fireworks

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.