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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events

Aug
13
Sun
Beacon Park Family Fun Days @ Beacon Park
Aug 13 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Beacon Park Family Fun Days – Beacon Park. From music and lawn games to interactive dance performances and puppet shows, there promises to be something for everyone — and it is FREE. Hosted by Downtown Detroit Partnership.

Sep
9
Sat
Waterford Oaks Wave Pool Dog Swim @ Waterford Oaks County Park 
Sep 9 @ 12:00 pm – 2:50 pm
Waterford Oaks Wave Pool Dog Swim @ Waterford Oaks County Park 

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.

Oct
14
Sat
Waterford Funtober – CANCELED due to weather @ Hess Hathaway Park
Oct 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Waterford Funtober - CANCELED due to weather @ Hess Hathaway Park

Waterford Funtober – at Hess Hathaway Park Inclement Weather Line 248-618-7671)
Hayrides, animal tour, games, s’more resting included with admission price of $10 (cash at the gate). Pumpkins and concessions are available for purchase. This event happens rain or shine. Call 248-674-5441 for more info. Hosted by Waterford Parks & Recreation.

More Halloween events

Cider in The City at Beacon Park @ Beacon Park
Oct 14 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Cider in The City at Beacon Park – Enjoy fresh donuts and cider, make your own seasonal crafts, take a horse-drawn hayride around the park, grab some food truck fare and engage in the themed activities. This is a FREE event hosted by The Downtown Detroit Partnership. Email info@downtowndetroit.org for more info.

Oct
15
Sun
Cider in The City at Beacon Park @ Beacon Park
Oct 15 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Cider in The City at Beacon Park – Enjoy fresh donuts and cider, make your own seasonal crafts, take a horse-drawn hayride around the park, grab some food truck fare and engage in the themed activities. This is a FREE event hosted by The Downtown Detroit Partnership. Email info@downtowndetroit.org for more info.

Oct
21
Sat
Cider in The City at Beacon Park @ Beacon Park
Oct 21 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Cider in The City at Beacon Park – Enjoy fresh donuts and cider, make your own seasonal crafts, take a horse-drawn hayride around the park, grab some food truck fare and engage in the themed activities. This is a FREE event hosted by The Downtown Detroit Partnership. Email info@downtowndetroit.org for more info.

Oct
22
Sun
Cider in The City at Beacon Park @ Beacon Park
Oct 22 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Cider in The City at Beacon Park – Enjoy fresh donuts and cider, make your own seasonal crafts, take a horse-drawn hayride around the park, grab some food truck fare and engage in the themed activities. This is a FREE event hosted by The Downtown Detroit Partnership. Email info@downtowndetroit.org for more info.

Nov
16
Thu
The Big Reveal Milford Christmas Event  
Nov 16 @ 6:00 pm

The Big Reveal Milford Christmas Event – Stores on Main Street in Downtown Milford reveal festive holiday Christmas and holiday window displays to their stores. Come downtown and watch the kids “unwrap” the storefronts. Local merchants will wrap their storefronts on Tuesday, get busy, and reveal their holiday best on Thursday night. For more information, visit www.meetmeinmilford.com.

More holiday events

Jan
14
Sun
Waterford FREE Platform Tennis Open House @ Waterford Oaks County Park
Jan 14 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Waterford FREE Platform Tennis Open House @ Waterford Oaks County Park

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.

Apr
27
Sat
Sheep Shearing and Pancake Breakfast @ Hess-Hathaway Park
Apr 27 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Sheep Shearing and Pancake Breakfast @ Hess-Hathaway Park

Sheep Shearing and Pancake Breakfast

Sheep Shearing and Pancake Breakfast – (248-674-5441, www.waterfordmi.gov)
Hosted by Waterford Parks & Recreation. Enjoy the farm animals, make & take craft, the annual sheep shearing, and a pancake breakfast. Admission is FREE but donations are being accepted to benefit the park/farm. Pancake breakfast cost is $5 for 10 & under and $8 for ages 11+.