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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events

Apr
20
Sat
Stony Creek Nature Arts & Crafts @ Stony Creek Metropark 
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Stony Creek Nature Arts & Crafts @ Stony Creek Metropark 

Stony Creek Nature Arts & Crafts

Stony Creek Nature Arts & Crafts at Stony Creek Metropark – (586-781-4242, metroparks.com)

Get inspired as you learn how to paint, build, or create new items from upcycled and/or natural materials. Snacks and beverages provided. All tools & materials provided. Ages 16+. $8 per person. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 586-781-9113.

May
10
Fri
Clarkston Preschool Nature Program @ Wint Nature Center
May 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Clarkston Preschool Nature Program @ Wint Nature Center

Clarkston Preschool Nature Program

Clarkston Preschool Nature Program at Wint Nature Center (248-625-6473). Children ages 3-6 can enjoy nature fun as they increase their love for the outdoors. A naturalist will engage children with a story, nature talk and a related hands-on activity. Each child will make a craft to take home. A different seasonal theme each month. Cost is $5/child. Preregistration with payment required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or 248-625-6473. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

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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.

May
11
Sat
Stony Creek Metropark MetroBarks @ Stony Creek Metropark
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Stony Creek Metropark MetroBarks @ Stony Creek Metropark

Stony Creek Metropark MetroBarks

Stony Creek Metropark MetroBarks: Paws in the Park – (586-781-4242, metroparks.com)

Explore Stony Creek Metropark with your furry friend. During each program, a park interpreter will meet you at different dog-friendly rustic trails throughout the park. Enjoy a nice hike through the woods as you discover the trees, wildflowers, and animals that call the Metroparks home. All ages event. $5 Adult / $3 Child. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 586-781-9113.

More Metroparks events

May
12
Sun
Stony Creek Metropark Walk-A-Mom @ Stony Creek Metropark
May 12 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Stony Creek Metropark Walk-A-Mom @ Stony Creek Metropark

Stony Creek Metropark Walk-A-Mom

Stony Creek Metropark Walk-A-Mom – at Stony Creek Metropark (586-781-4242, metroparks.com)
Bring your Mom, Grandmother or someone who is like a mom to you out for a self-guided spring hike on the trails and make some memories. Enjoy the wildflowers that are starting to bloom and share some quality time with the special person in your life. Be sure to stop by the nature center to get a certificate and a flower to plant at home. 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.

More Metroparks events

May
15
Wed
Wint Nature Center Homeschool Series @ Wint Nature Center 
May 15 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Wint Nature Center Homeschool Series @ Wint Nature Center 

Wint Nature Center Homeschool Series

Wint Nature Center Homeschool Series (248-625-6473) A new homeschool theme each month. Homeschool sessions are

adapted for two age groups: Ages 6-9 and ages 10-13. Cost is $10/child/session. Preregistration with payment is required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or register online. No on-site registration will be available. Sessions are designed as a drop-off program for youth. All students are welcome. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

May
16
Thu
FREE Third Thursdays at Cranbrook Art Museum and Cranbrook Institute of Science @ Cranbrook Art Museum & Cranbrook Institute of Science
May 16 all-day
FREE Third Thursdays at Cranbrook Art Museum and Cranbrook Institute of Science @ Cranbrook Art Museum & Cranbrook Institute of Science

FREE Third Thursdays at Cranbrook

FREE Third Thursdays at Cranbrook Art Museum and Cranbrook Institute of Science – FREE admission to

Cranbrook Art Museum AND Cranbrook Institute of Science. Enjoy FREE tours, design art projects, demonstrations, make-and-take fun and more. Visitors are requested to register in advance to visit Cranbrook Institute of Science via their website. Walk-ins are welcome, but entrance is not guaranteed due to capacity limits. For more info and times, visit cranbrook.edu.
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.
May
17
Fri
Jimmy Johns Field Friday Fireworks @ Jimmy John's Field
May 17 @ 10:00 pm

Jimmy Johns Field Friday Fireworks

Jimmy Johns Field Friday Fireworks – at Jimmy Johns Field after each game (248-601-2400 ext 4, uspbl.com). Enjoy fireworks and affordable family-friendly fun every Friday night this summer! Fireworks start after each Friday Night Game at Jimmy John’s Field.

More info

More fireworks

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.

May
18
Sat
LEGOLAND Mini Master Model Builder Competition @ LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan 
May 18 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
LEGOLAND Mini Master Model Builder Competition @ LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan 

LEGOLAND Mini Master Model Builder Competition

LEGOLAND Mini Master Model Builder Competition – LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan (248-409-6009, legolanddiscoverycenter.com/michigan)

Children ages 5-10 are invited to enter this competition. Contestants will compete with other mini LEGO® fans to build their very own creation entirely out of LEGO® bricks. Each Contestant Receives – Free Admission for themselves and 2 family members (or friends), 50% off tickets for up to 4 more guests to watch, A special prize just for participating. Winner will have an opportunity to represent the great ‘Mitten State’ and virtually compete for the title of the Mini Master Model Builder of North America. Register HERE.

More LEGOLAND events

May
24
Fri
Jimmy Johns Field Friday Fireworks @ Jimmy John's Field
May 24 @ 10:00 pm

Jimmy Johns Field Friday Fireworks

Jimmy Johns Field Friday Fireworks – at Jimmy Johns Field after each game (248-601-2400 ext 4, uspbl.com). Enjoy fireworks and affordable family-friendly fun every Friday night this summer! Fireworks start after each Friday Night Game at Jimmy John’s Field.

More info

More fireworks

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.

May
27
Mon
Waterford Memorial Day Parade
May 27 @ 10:00 am
Waterford Memorial Day Parade

Waterford Memorial Day Parade

Waterford Memorial Day Parade – Burke Lumber (Dixie Hwy and Sashabaw Rd, Waterford, MI).
The annual Memorial Day parade hosted by Pontiac Waterford Elks 810. The parade route is along Dixie Hwy. beginning at Sashabaw Rd., then traveling NW to the intersection of Dixie & Williams Lake Rd. For more info, visit www.waterfordmi.gov.

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.