Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Spring Events
Stony Creek Metropark Maple Sugaring – March 6, 13, 20, & 27 from 10a-3p (1 hour sessions). Learn the history of sugaring and how to identify maple trees. Hike into the spring woods to tap a maple. Afterwards, return to the campfire and learn the process of boiling sap into rich maple syrup. Face coverings and social distancing are required. All ages. $5 per person. Pre-registration is required at least 1 day in advance online or call 586-781-9113. 10a-11:30a, noon-1:30p, 2p–3:30p. A Metroparks vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. 2021 vehicle permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metropark today. Hosted by the Metroparks.
Stony Creek Metropark Maple Sugaring – March 6, 13, 20, & 27 from 10a-3p (1 hour sessions). Learn the history of sugaring and how to identify maple trees. Hike into the spring woods to tap a maple. Afterwards, return to the campfire and learn the process of boiling sap into rich maple syrup. Face coverings and social distancing are required. All ages. $5 per person. Pre-registration is required at least 1 day in advance online or call 586-781-9113. 10a-11:30a, noon-1:30p, 2p–3:30p. A Metroparks vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. 2021 vehicle permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metropark today. Hosted by the Metroparks.
Sylvan Lake Easter Egg Hunt – To participate please donate a dozen plastic eggs and candy to Sylvan Lake City Hall by 4/6/23. There will be multiple hunts based on age groups. Get your child’s picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Hosted by Sylvan Lake Recreation.
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.
Sylvan Lake Fireworks at Dusk – Displayed over Sylvan Lake. Best viewing spots along the lake closest to Downtown Sylvan Lake. Hosted by the City of Sylvan Lake.
Franklinstein Frenzy – Main Street. Halloween Parade from noon-12:20p. Downtown trick or treating after the parade, pet costume contest, donuts and cider, arts and crafts, games and activities following. Fun for kids & adults too. For more info, visit mainstreetfranklinmi.com.
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.
More MLK Day Events
Franklin Fire and Ice Show Winter Festival
Franklin Fire and Ice Show Winter Festival – Franklin Public Library. Features ice sculptures, a fire artists, demos, hot chocolate, and more. This is a FREE event hosted by the Friends of Franklin Public Library.
More winter carnivals
FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop
FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop – at Metro Detroit Home Depot Locations
Build. Learn. Create. Home Depot’s Kids Workshops are FREE How-to workshops designed for kids ages 5-12. Kids receive a project, a pin, and a Home Depot apron!
https://www.homedepot.com/workshops/#store/2727
Franklin Public Library Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza
Franklin Public Library Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza – (248-851-2254). Easter Egg hunt on the Village Green
followed by crafts and cookie decorating. Register via phone or online with the Franklin Library. Hosted by Franklin Public Library.
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