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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Spring Events

Jan
15
Mon
Farmington Hills MLK Day Celebration @ Farmington Community Library 
Jan 15 @ 10:00 am
Farmington Hills MLK Day Celebration @ Farmington Community Library 

Farmington Hills MLK Day Celebration

Farmington Hills MLK Day Celebration at Farmington Community Library All events at the Main Library take place in the Auditorium, unless otherwise noted.
Annual Dr Martin Luther King Jr celebration includes activities and events for all ages!
10a – Make peace signs and banners – Main Library browsing room
11a – Peace walk down 12 Mile Rd
11:45a – Remarks from Officials
2p-3:30p – The Movement of Freedom Performance / 3:30p – FPS Dance Co Performance
6:30p – Student Community Challenge Showcase and Award Ceremony
For more info visit www.farmlib.org.

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MLK FREE Admission Day at CIS @ Cranbrook Institute of Science
Jan 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
MLK FREE Admission Day at CIS @ Cranbrook Institute of Science

MLK FREE Admission Day at CIS

MLK FREE Admission Day at CIS – With kids out of school for the day, explore the Cranbrook Institute of Science for FREE on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. During your visit, make sure to stop by by the Acheson Planetarium and catch one of the many programs. Pre-registration is recommended. Reserve your spot here.

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Detroit MLK Memorial Mass @ Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Jan 15 @ 11:00 am
Detroit MLK Memorial Mass @ Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament

Detroit MLK Memorial Mass

Detroit MLK Memorial Mass – Annual Memorial Mass. For more info, visit cathedral.aod.org.

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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.

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Rochester Hills MLK Day Snowfort & Campfire @ Bloomer Park
Jan 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Rochester Hills MLK Day Snowfort & Campfire @ Bloomer Park

Rochester Hills MLK Day Snowfort & Campfire

Rochester Hills MLK Day Snowfort & Campfire – Come dressed for the weather and ready towork and build an igloo-style snow fort. No snow? No problem. Create a fort made from other natural materials instead. Deconstruct the fort at the end and talk a bit about “leaving no trace”. A campfire and hot chocolate will also be provided. This is a family program so bring the kids and enjoy the day off school. $7 per person. For ticket info, visit eventbrite or visit rochesterhills.org.

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Light Up Beacon Park @ Beacon Park
Jan 15 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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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Royal Oak Middle School MLK Jr Service @ Royal Oak Middle School
Jan 15 @ 9:30 pm
Royal Oak Middle School MLK Jr Service @ Royal Oak Middle School

Royal Oak Middle School MLK Jr Service

Royal Oak Middle School MLK Jr Service – The community is invited to gather at Royal Oak Middle School for a freedom walk and donation drive. The march steps off 10a. After walk, return to ROMS for more activities such as card making, blanket making, making hygiene kits, and sorting donations. Donations are accepted from 8:30 – Noon. Both Berkley Schools and Royal Oak students are collaborating on this event. For more info, schedule of events, click here.

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Jan
16
Tue
Light Up Beacon Park @ Beacon Park
Jan 16 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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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Feb
14
Wed
Heritage Park Sweetheart Stroll @ Heritage Park
Feb 14 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Heritage Park Sweetheart Stroll @ Heritage Park

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.

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Apr
22
Mon
Oakland County Parks FREE Admission Day
Apr 22 all-day
Oakland County Parks FREE Admission Day

Oakland County Parks FREE Admission Day – All Oakland County Parks Division Parks (see list in description). Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers complimentary park entry to all guests. Addison Oaks Park/Day Use, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks Park, Lyon Oaks Park/Day Use, Lyon Oaks Dog Park, Orion Oaks Park/Day Use, Orion Oaks Dog Park, Red Oaks Dog Park, Rose Oaks. Visitors can enjoy free daily park entry with access to natural areas, trails, dog parks and all park amenities. Park hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, or as posted at the park. For more info, call 1-888-OCParks. MORE INFO / PARK LOCATIONS