Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Royal Oak Social District Saturdays – Downtown Royal Oak Social District – Centennial Commons / W Fifth Street Plaza Area (Closed portion) / S Center Street (Between 3rd and 4th). Visitors are invited to grab a drink in Downtown Royal Oak’s Social District and enjoy complimentary live music and yard games at three different locations. The Royal Oak Social District allows customers to purchase alcoholic beverages to-go from participating businesses, and can consume drinks in designated areas throughout Downtown Royal Oak. This is a FREE event. Hosted by the City of Royal Oak. romi.gov
Milford Movies at Central Park – Milford Twp is hosting their FREE Milford Picnic and Movies series in Downtown Milford on select days through the summer. Movies start at dusk. Milford Community Picnics take place at Central Park and feature games, bouncers, refreshments, hot dogs, climbing wall, pony rides & petting farm, crafts, and science alive.
Central Park Main Street (between Huron Street and Liberty Street, Milford, MI)
Royal Oak Social District Saturdays – Downtown Royal Oak Social District – Centennial Commons / W Fifth Street Plaza Area (Closed portion) / S Center Street (Between 3rd and 4th). Visitors are invited to grab a drink in Downtown Royal Oak’s Social District and enjoy complimentary live music and yard games at three different locations. The Royal Oak Social District allows customers to purchase alcoholic beverages to-go from participating businesses, and can consume drinks in designated areas throughout Downtown Royal Oak. This is a FREE event. Hosted by the City of Royal Oak. romi.gov
Waterford Funtober – at Hess Hathaway Park Inclement Weather Line 248-618-7671)
Hayrides, animal tour, games, s’more resting included with admission price of $10 (cash at the gate). Pumpkins and concessions are available for purchase. This event happens rain or shine. Call 248-674-5441 for more info. Hosted by Waterford Parks & Recreation.
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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.
Paradise Park Easter Egg Hunt
Paradise Park Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch Buffet – 248-735-1050, www.paradiseparknovi.com. Hundreds of eggs
filled with candy, tokens, and surprises. Paradise Park offers a lunch buffet after the egg hunt. Buffet is served from noon-1:15p and includes apps, pizza, breadsticks, salad, and unlimited beverages. Registration includes – hunt, buffet, free attractions, and games. $21.95 per person, $19.95 per child 9 and younger. Pre-registration required – call 248-735-1050.
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Paradise Park Parents Night Out
Paradise Park Parents Night Out Friday Night Movies at Paradise Park Novi (248-735-1050, www.paradiseparknovi.com)
Treat your kids to an incredible evening with an exclusive package. For $18, your child will enjoy a homemade pizza and/or pasta dinner buffet, a 1-hour unlimited arcade card, and 1 round of Laser Tag. Movie begins at 7:30p. Please note, children 9 and under require supervision by a responsible party aged 16 or older. RSVP here.
Sheep Shearing and Pancake Breakfast
Sheep Shearing and Pancake Breakfast – (248-674-5441, www.waterfordmi.gov)
Hosted by Waterford Parks & Recreation. Enjoy the farm animals, make & take craft, the annual sheep shearing, and a pancake breakfast. Admission is FREE but donations are being accepted to benefit the park/farm. Pancake breakfast cost is $5 for 10 & under and $8 for ages 11+.
Red Oaks Preschool Nature Program
Red Oaks Preschool Nature Program – Red Oaks Nature Center (248-585-0100). 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 248-858-0100. 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.
Franklin Athletic Club Kids Night Out
Franklin Athletic Club Kids Night Out (248-352–8000 ext 314, website) – NERF FUN Theme
Drop your kids off at Franklin Athletic Club for Fun, Swimming, Pizza, Games, Crafts and More. Ages 3-12 welcome. $50 for FAC members, $60 for non-members. For registration, email eanguelova@ffrc.net or call Kahty Anguelova at 248-352-8000 ext 342. Review – pics.