Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Spring Events
Lost Lake Sledding Hill MLK Day
Lost Lake Sledding Hill MLK Day – at Lost Lake Park. The BEST sled hill in Oakland County has their warming shelter open for some school’s out sledding! Make sure you call the sledding hotline at 248-651-4440 ext 299 before you head out to make sure the sled hill will be open! Review, Pics, Video.
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Rochester Hills MLK Day Snowfort & Campfire
Rochester Hills MLK Day Snowfort & Campfire – Come dressed for the weather and ready towork and build an igloo-style snow fort. No snow? No problem. Create a fort made from other natural materials instead. Deconstruct the fort at the end and talk a bit about “leaving no trace”. A campfire and hot chocolate will also be provided. This is a family program so bring the kids and enjoy the day off school. $7 per person. For ticket info, visit eventbrite or visit rochesterhills.org.
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Royal Oak Middle School MLK Jr Service
Royal Oak Middle School MLK Jr Service – The community is invited to gather at Royal Oak Middle School for a freedom walk and donation drive. The march steps off 10a. After walk, return to ROMS for more activities such as card making, blanket making, making hygiene kits, and sorting donations. Donations are accepted from 8:30 – Noon. Both Berkley Schools and Royal Oak students are collaborating on this event. For more info, schedule of events, click here.
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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.”
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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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.
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…
