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.
Shine On Prom Special Needs Event – Annual prom for adults (16+) with special needs. Guests will enjoy a walk on the red carpet, lunch, dancing, bingo, karaoke and more. This is a FREE event. Advanced registration required. Visit woodsidebible.org for more info or email GregMcDougall@woodsidebible.
Troy Sensory Santa Visits – Sensory Friendly Santa and Mrs Claus event. This event is completely FREE. Participants must register for a date and time at oxfordrecoverycenter.com.
White Lake Winter Carnival – WLCL – at White Lake Inn (248-887-1818). Hosted by the White Lake Citizens League Winter Carnival. The annual winter festival has fireworks, a broomball tournament, kids activities, and more. More info…schedule of events.
Pontiac’s Annual Community Autism Event – This is a FREE event. Donations are accepted. The event will consist of over 15 different activity stations for the children to make, create and play however they’d like. The event will provide food and snacks, gift bags, raffles, bounce houses, face paintings, live performances etc. For more info, email joyallen22@gmail.com.
Hockey Mentors for Special Olympians – Hockey Mentors offers an afternoon of free hockey and ice skating for individuals with any type of special needs, whether that is cognitive, physical or emotional, their family and caregivers. The family friendly event, taking place in two of the Troy Sports Center rinks, includes skate rental, hockey equipment, lunch, t-shirt for those skating and a jersey for guests trying out hockey. No prior experience ice skating or playing hockey is necessary. Advanced registration is needed. See www.hockeymentors.net for more information and registration forms. Please call 248-686-6740 with questions.
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
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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