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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events

Nov
1
Wed
RARA Pumpkin Roll @ Bloomer Park 
Nov 1 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
RARA Pumpkin Roll @ Bloomer Park 

RARA Pumpkin Roll – at Bloomer Park. Roll your old pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns down the big sled hill. Bring a wagon to haul your pumpkins to the sled hill. Targets will be setup at the bottom of the hill. If your pumpkin gets in the target or closest to the target, you will win a prize. Enjoy a bonfire and cider & donuts after the event. This is a FREE event. No pre-registration required. Hosted by RARA.

Nov
2
Thu
Halloween Candy Buyback
Nov 2 all-day
Halloween Candy Buyback

Halloween Candy Buyback – Oakland County and Metro Detroit, Michigan Halloween candy buyback and Halloween candy donation programs – Kids can bring in their excess Halloween candy and trade it in for cash! In turn, the dentists will then donate the candy to a good cause. Cash for candy!

Locations and dates for the Halloween Candy Buyback

Nov
3
Fri
Halloween Candy Buyback
Nov 3 all-day
Halloween Candy Buyback

Halloween Candy Buyback – Oakland County and Metro Detroit, Michigan Halloween candy buyback and Halloween candy donation programs – Kids can bring in their excess Halloween candy and trade it in for cash! In turn, the dentists will then donate the candy to a good cause. Cash for candy!

Locations and dates for the Halloween Candy Buyback

Farmington Hills Hayride Central at Heritage Park @ Heritage Park
Nov 3 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Farmington Hills Hayride Central at Heritage Park @ Heritage Park

Farmington Hills Hayride Central at Heritage Park – Hayrides cost is $5 / FREE for ages 2 & under. Call 248-473-1800for more info or call 248-477-1135 to book a private hayride. Pre registration is strongly encouraged. Register for these hayrides online at fhgov.com. Call 248-473-1800 for more info or call 248-477-1135 to book a private hayride. More info…

More Halloween events

Jan
15
Mon
Lost Lake Sledding Hill MLK Day @ Lost Lake Park
Jan 15 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Lost Lake Sledding Hill MLK Day @ Lost Lake Park

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

Jan
20
Sat
Cranberry Lake Farm Nature App Scavenger Hunt @ Cranberry Lake Farm
Jan 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Cranberry Lake Farm Nature App Scavenger Hunt

Cranberry Lake Farm Nature App Scavenger Hunt. Staff teach you about apps that are commonly used by

everyday naturalists. Use your new apps go on a nature scavenger hunt. Every partcipant who completes the scavenger hunt receives a sticker. $5 residents / $7 non-residents. Hosted by Oakland Twp Parks & Rec.
Jan
27
Sat
Oakland Twp Winter Carnival – CANCELLED @ Bear Creek Nature Park
Jan 27 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Oakland Twp Winter Carnival - CANCELLED @ Bear Creek Nature Park

Oakland Twp Winter Carnival

Oakland Twp Winter Carnival – at Bear Creek Nature Park. FREE Park & Shuttle At Rochester Christian Church (4435 Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48306, 248-652-3353). Activities include – live entertainment, crafts, a magic show, ice sculpture demonstration with photo ops, puppet show, archery target shooting, penguin bowling, snowball toss, snowball fight, ice skating (weather dependent), and more. Warm beverages and pizza will be on hand while supplies last. FREE parking at Shuttle located at Rochester Christian Church (4435 Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48306, 248-652-3353). ALL PARKING IS AT THIS LOCATION. This is a FREE event hosted by Oakland Twp Parks and RecMORE INFO

More winter festivals

Per Oakland Twp Parks and Rec: Oakland Township’s Winter Carnival on January 27 has been cancelled due to poor field conditions. The Bear Creek Nature Park field is currently waterlogged and slushy as a result of the warming weather, snow melt, and rain. 

Franklin Fire and Ice Show Winter Festival @ Franklin Public Library
Jan 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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

Mar
23
Sat
Franklin Public Library Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza @ Franklin Public Library Reading Garden
Mar 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Franklin Public Library Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza @ Franklin Public Library Reading Garden

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.

More Easter events

May
27
Mon
Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade
May 27 @ 9:00 am
Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade

Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade

Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade – The parade will start at Main Street & Lincoln and will proceed north to Second Street The parade has been held on Memorial Day for several decades as a respectful tribute to our veterans – past and present. A ceremony follows the parade. To apply to be in the parade or for more information, visit romi.gov/parade

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.