Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Kensington Metropark Maple’s Sweet Story
Kensington Metropark Maple’s Sweet Story – Take a guided walk through the farm’s Sugar Bush. Learn how
to pick the right maple tree, then watch how maple trees are tapped and sap is collected. Stop by the French and Native American camps to hear and see how these techniques have changed through the years. Then visit the Sugar Shack to see and smell the sap being boiled down into maple sugar. Real maple sugar products will be available for purchase. All ages. $3 per child / Adults $5. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. Permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metropark today.
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Birmingham First Easter Egg Hunt
Birmingham First Easter Egg Hunt – The hunt kicks off at 10a sharp, with three designated areas for different
age groups. Don’t forget your Easter Basket. Arrive at 9:30a or stay after to indulge in warm donuts. The Easter Bunny will be there so bring your cameras. Hosted by fumcbirmingham.org.
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Kensington Metropark Maple’s Sweet Story
Kensington Metropark Maple’s Sweet Story – Take a guided walk through the farm’s Sugar Bush. Learn how
to pick the right maple tree, then watch how maple trees are tapped and sap is collected. Stop by the French and Native American camps to hear and see how these techniques have changed through the years. Then visit the Sugar Shack to see and smell the sap being boiled down into maple sugar. Real maple sugar products will be available for purchase. All ages. $3 per child / Adults $5. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. Permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metropark today.
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Foster Care Orientation Meeting
Foster Care Orientation meeting at the Ennis Center for Children are for anyone interested in learning more about how to become a licensed foster parent. The orientation is the first step towards becoming a licensed foster parent with Ennis Center for Children. Information is provided about the types of children in care, how they enter care, and the process/skills needed to become a licensed foster parent. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5p-7p at each local Ennis office. Virtual meetings are held via ZOOM every 3rd Tuesday of the month. For more info, www.enniscenter.org
Downtown Birmingham Spring Stroll
Downtown Birmingham Spring Stroll – The event will take place between 11a & 3p with staggered start times.
Registered attendees should arrive at the designated check-in location during their assigned time to receive an event bag, coloring activity sheet and list of participating merchants. Attendees are invited to visit the participating merchants of their choice, collect giveaways and complete the activity sheet. Completed activity sheets may be returned to the event check-in for a prize. Registration is required. Register here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A5AF22A6FCC07-48406335-2024#/. Hosted by our friends at allinbirmingham.com
Art Birmingham
Art Birmingham – Birmingham Mother’s Day Event at Shain Park Birmingham (S Bates and W Merrill, Birmingham, MI). 175 juried artists on the beautiful grounds of Shain Park. Perfect for Mother’s Day gift shopping. Saturday from 10a-6p and Sunday from 10a-5p.
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Birmingham Touch a Truck
Birmingham Touch a Truck Event – at Birmingham DPS Open House. This annual event is a family favorite
with DPS trucks, fire trucks and equipment on display, informational exhibits and complimentary grilled hot dogs and other refreshments. Hosted by the City of Birmingham.
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Art Birmingham
Art Birmingham – Birmingham Mother’s Day Event at Shain Park Birmingham (S Bates and W Merrill, Birmingham, MI). 175 juried artists on the beautiful grounds of Shain Park. Perfect for Mother’s Day gift shopping. Saturday from 10a-6p and Sunday from 10a-5p.
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Foster Care Orientation Meeting
Foster Care Orientation meeting at the Ennis Center for Children are for anyone interested in learning more about how to become a licensed foster parent. The orientation is the first step towards becoming a licensed foster parent with Ennis Center for Children. Information is provided about the types of children in care, how they enter care, and the process/skills needed to become a licensed foster parent. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5p-7p at each local Ennis office. Virtual meetings are held via ZOOM every 3rd Tuesday of the month. For more info, www.enniscenter.org
Celebrate Birmingham Parade and Party
Celebrate Birmingham Parade and Party at Shain Park – the Downtown Birmingham Hometown Parade event
will feature children’s activities, live entertainment and food inside Shain Park immediately following the parade. This event is a celebration of the Birmingham community and schools. Participation offers an opportunity for businesses, organizations, individuals, schools and groups to promote themselves to the community. People of all ages come to town to celebrate and enjoy the family-fun festivities. The half-mile parade route travels through the charming downtown with many shops and restaurants. For more information, to view the parade route map, to participate in the parade itself, or to sign up to volunteer for the parade, visit www.bhamgov.org/parade
