Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Grosse Pointe Art Fair – $7 admission plus A Ford House grounds pass. A juried fine art and fine artisan fair in the newly built visitor center at the historic Ford Estate in Grosse Pointe Shores. All media is represented, including Painting, Woodworking, Ceramics, Handmade Jewelry, and more. Shop for one-of-a-kind works of art in all styles and media. For more info, email artfairfun@gmail.com
Kids Building Michigan Touch A Truck – at Seymour Lake Park. Hands on fun. See exciting demonstrations, run heavy machinery, and climb on trucks at the Touch a Truck event. Food trucks will be on site. Hosted by Kids Building Michigan in cooperation with Oxford Twp Parks & Rec. For more info, email kidsbuildingmichigan@gmail.com.
Wheels & Squeals Touch a Truck – FREE touch a truck event a Hawthorne Park. Parking on site is extremely limited. Take advantage of the free shuttle provided by Oakland County Parks. Pick up from Marimont Church on Walton Blvd. 424 W Walton Blvd, Pontiac, MI 48340. Shuttle run from 4:45p – 8p. This event is free and open to the public. Contact 248-858-0916 for more information. Hosted by the City of Pontiac in conjunction with Oakland County Parks.
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Downtown Mt Clemens Halloween Spooktacular – A Halloween party of FREE family fun and Downtown Trick or Treating in Downtown Mt Clemens. Hosted by Downtown Mt Clemens DDA.
Downtown Mt Clemens Christmas Open House & Tree Lighting
Downtown Mt Clemens Christmas Open House & Tree Lighting – Santa Claus will arrival & tree-lighting at 6p. Enjoy a personal visit with Santa and take your own photos. Activities include free horse drawn trolley rides, and children’s activities at different Downtown businesses. Many businesses will also feature special sales, giveaways, and refreshments. Info – 586-469-4168 or downtownmountclemens.com.
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Mt Clemens Light Parade
Mt Clemens Light Parade for Christmas in Downtown Mt Clemens. Downtown Mt Clemens will be glowing in the night as cars transformed into holly jolly masterpieces parade through the streets spreading Christmas cheer. Hosted by the Mt Clemens DDA. Info – 586-469-4168 or downtownmountclemens.com.
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DIA MLK Day Events
DIA MLK Day Events – Detroit Film Theatre – “King: A Filmed Record… Montgomery to Memphis” 1p
Create a pencil drawing while taking a look at the African American Art collection during Drawing in the Galleries. All supplies provided. Enjoy lunch in Kresge Court with live music from Detroit musicians Wendell Harrison and Pamela Wise. For more info, visit dia.org.
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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 Parks Touch A Truck
West Bloomfield Parks Touch A Truck – Drake Sports Park (wbparks.org). Get a first-hand look at police, fire,
construction and other cool vehicles. Res $7 / Non Res $9. First time-slot available is sensory friendly. Pre-registration required. Pre-register here. Hosted by WB Parks.
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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.
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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