Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Spring Events
Ortonville Movie in the Park – Brandon Twp Parks and Rec is hosting the annual Movie Night at the park. Enjoy a free outdoor summer movie in Ortonville in the evening. The fun starts at 7p with a variety of activities. Enjoy walking trails, playground, music, games on the sledding hill, s’mores, bouncehouses & inflatables, a petting zoo, and more. Concessions will be available for purchase throughout the day and evening. The movie will start at dusk (at around 9p). Be sure to bring your own chairs and blankets!
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Grosse Pointe Art Fair – $7 admission plus A Ford House grounds pass. A juried fine art and fine artisan fair in the newly built visitor center at the historic Ford Estate in Grosse Pointe Shores. All media is represented, including Painting, Woodworking, Ceramics, Handmade Jewelry, and more. Shop for one-of-a-kind works of art in all styles and media. For more info, email artfairfun@gmail.com
Waterford Oaks Wave Pool Dog Swim – at Waterford Oaks County Park. All dogs owners must show valid Michigan dog license and proof of current vaccinations at the time of the event. Dogs swim by weight category. Three swims. Noon-12:50p – 70lbs plus, 1p-1:50p – 31lbs-69lbs, 2p-2:50p – 30lbs and under. Pre-registration cost is $10/dog and includes admission, contest entry and one 50-minute swim session. On-site registration is $15/dog if availability allows. To register, call 248-858-0916. Phone registrations will be accepted until noon on September 6. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.
Kensington Metropark Hayride Adventure – (810-227-8910, metroparks.com). Take part behind the scenes as the draft horses are harnessed and hitched to the wagon. Learn what the different elements of their harness do and how they work together. When the horses are dressed and ready, you’ll be all set for a relaxing hayride along the farm’s wooded trails. All ages. $6 per child / $10 per adult. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910.
Kensington Metropark Hayride Adventure – (810-227-8910, metroparks.com). Take part behind the scenes as the draft horses are harnessed and hitched to the wagon. Learn what the different elements of their harness do and how they work together. When the horses are dressed and ready, you’ll be all set for a relaxing hayride along the farm’s wooded trails. All ages. $6 per child / $10 per adult. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910.
Downtown Ortonville Christmas in the Village
Downtown Ortonville Christmas in the Village – Enjoy holiday fun! At the time of this post, no information was given about the event. Please call the Ortonville DDA at 248-627-8070 for more info. Brandon Twp Parks & Recreation.
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Waterford FREE Platform Tennis Open House
Waterford FREE Platform Tennis Open House – at Waterford Oaks County Park Near Paradise Peninsula Playscape This free clinic is a opportunity to test drive the sport of platform tennis. Extra equipment available on site for first time players or those who do not have their own paddles or paddle balls. Instruction from Waterford Paddle Club. Dress for the weather. Tennis shoes required for the courts. No membership required for clinic. No pre-registration or previous experience needed. For additional information, call Oakland County Parks and Recreation 248-858-0916.
Ortonville Small Business Winter Market
Ortonville Winter Market
Ortonville Winter Market at Brandon Middle School. Free family friendly event featuring free gift bags for the
first 50 adults and the first 20 kids. Over 40 vendor including artisans, baked goods, Girl Scout cookies, wood workings and more. For more info, email impactnorth417@gmail.com.
Ortonville Shamrock & Easter Market
Ortonville Shamrock & Easter Market at Brandon Middle School. This event is a family friendly market,
Balloon art, shopping, food, crafts and more. It is also a fundraising event for Brandon feminist club. This is a FREE event to attend. For more info, contact Tara at Impactnorth417@gmail.com.
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