Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Light Up Beacon Park
Light Up Beacon Park is family fun at Beacon Park in Detroit. Children of all ages are invited to experience “Toyland” at Beacon Park with larger-than-life light features, including a Choo-Choo Train, Giant Teddy Bear and other photo moments. These new and returning interactive lighting features, totaling more than 125,000 twinkling LED lights will illuminate Beacon Park. Opening Night 11/18 from 5p-11:30p features dancers, live entertainment, live reindeer, Santa, and more. Hosted by the Downton Detroit Partnership.
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Heritage Park Sweetheart Stroll
Heritage Park Sweetheart Stroll – Celebrate Valentines Day with a candle-lit hike through the trails of Heritage Park. Share your love of nature as you discover the courtship and mating behaviors of native animals. Complete the evening with a warm drink and sweet treats at the Nature Center. Ages 18+. Preregistration required. $8 resident / $13 non. To register. Pre-registration required. To register. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department.
West Bloomfield Earth Day Celebration
West Bloomfield Earth Day Celebration – Come explore the Outdoor Natural Play Area and celebrate our
Earth with many activities including: Craft, live animals, free tree seedlings (while supplies last), guided nature hike, vendors, and more. This is a FREE event or $5/person if you partake in the Guided Hike. Proceeds benefit the Nature Room. This program will be indoors and outdoors so please dress for weather. Pre-registration required. Pre-register here. Hosted by WB Parks.
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Bowers Farm Earth Day Celebration
Bowers Farm Earth Day Celebration – Bowers School Farm (248-341-6475, schoolfarm.org)
Farm animal visits, garden activities, recycled crafts, composting demos, kids maker space, and more. Take part in a service project by signing up. Hosted by Bowers School Farm.
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Detroit Zoo GreenFest
Detroit Zoo GreenFest – The Zoo-wide experience includes demonstrations by the Detroit Zoological Society’s Green Team, conservation education, citizen science projects and exhibits by local conservation groups. Enjoy Green Education stations, animal habitat chats, green food trucks, live music and more. GreenFest is FREE with zoo admission. For more info, visit detroitzoo.org.
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Waterford Earth Day Celebration
Waterford Earth Day Celebration & Nature Hikes – at 10:30a & 1:30p. FREE guided nature hikes and FREE indoor crafts from 11:30a-1:30p. At Drayton Plains Nature Center (248-674-5441) Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre registration required. Questions? 248-674-5441. Hosted by Waterford Parks and Recreation.
Detroit Zoo GreenFest
Detroit Zoo GreenFest – The Zoo-wide experience includes demonstrations by the Detroit Zoological Society’s Green Team, conservation education, citizen science projects and exhibits by local conservation groups. Enjoy Green Education stations, animal habitat chats, green food trucks, live music and more. GreenFest is FREE with zoo admission. For more info, visit detroitzoo.org.
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Farmington Hills Earth Day Celebration
Farmington Hills Earth Day Celebration – at Heritage Park. Enjoy FREE family-fun activities, live music, face painting, crafts, food trucks, info booths, and giveaways and more at the annual celebration. No registration required. All ages are welcome. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department.
Southfield Earth Day Fun
Southfield Earth Day Fun – Southfield Civic Center Park Shelter #1 (248-796-5000, www.cityofsouthfield.com/)
Enjoy crafts, a scavenger hunt, games, and more. Hosted by Southfield Parks and Recreation.
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Monster Mayhem Archery
Monster Mayhem Archery at Independence Oaks (248-625-0877, www.
Have fun shooting at 3D zombies and other monstrous targets during Monster Mayhem. General archery instruction will be provided. All equipment is included. This program is open to all ages and abilities. Each session is limited to 16 participants. Cost is $10/person. To register, call 248-858-0906. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.
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.