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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events

Jan
15
Mon
Westland MLK Celebration and Remembrance Walk @ Westland City Hall
Jan 15 @ 9:00 am
Westland MLK Celebration and Remembrance Walk @ Westland City Hall

Westland MLK Celebration and Remembrance Walk

Westland MLK Celebration and Remembrance Walk – The City will start with a remembrance walk to commemorate his life and legacy followed by our annual ceremony to express how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had inspired us, what his message means to us, and to help inspire people to continue with his message and help make the world a more inclusive and righteous place for us and our children to live in. For more info, visit cityofwestland.com.

More MLK Day events

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.

More Holiday Events

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.

More Holiday Events

Jan
20
Sat
Cranberry Lake Farm Nature App Scavenger Hunt @ Cranberry Lake Farm
Jan 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Cranberry Lake Farm Nature App Scavenger Hunt

Cranberry Lake Farm Nature App Scavenger Hunt. Staff teach you about apps that are commonly used by

everyday naturalists. Use your new apps go on a nature scavenger hunt. Every partcipant who completes the scavenger hunt receives a sticker. $5 residents / $7 non-residents. Hosted by Oakland Twp Parks & Rec.
Jan
27
Sat
Oakland Twp Winter Carnival – CANCELLED @ Bear Creek Nature Park
Jan 27 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Oakland Twp Winter Carnival - CANCELLED @ Bear Creek Nature Park

Oakland Twp Winter Carnival

Oakland Twp Winter Carnival – at Bear Creek Nature Park. FREE Park & Shuttle At Rochester Christian Church (4435 Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48306, 248-652-3353). Activities include – live entertainment, crafts, a magic show, ice sculpture demonstration with photo ops, puppet show, archery target shooting, penguin bowling, snowball toss, snowball fight, ice skating (weather dependent), and more. Warm beverages and pizza will be on hand while supplies last. FREE parking at Shuttle located at Rochester Christian Church (4435 Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48306, 248-652-3353). ALL PARKING IS AT THIS LOCATION. This is a FREE event hosted by Oakland Twp Parks and RecMORE INFO

More winter festivals

Per Oakland Twp Parks and Rec: Oakland Township’s Winter Carnival on January 27 has been cancelled due to poor field conditions. The Bear Creek Nature Park field is currently waterlogged and slushy as a result of the warming weather, snow melt, and rain. 

May
3
Fri
Red Oaks Preschool Nature Program @ Red Oaks Nature Center
May 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Red Oaks Preschool Nature Program @ Red Oaks Nature Center

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.

More OC Parks 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.

May
16
Thu
West Bloomfield Summer Concerts Marshbank Park @ Marshbank Park West Bloomfield
May 16 @ 5:00 pm
West Bloomfield Summer Concerts Marshbank Park @ Marshbank Park West Bloomfield

West Bloomfield Summer Concerts Marshbank Park

West Bloomfield Summer Concerts Marshbank Park – Kids Komotion. Enjoy

live entertainment, FREE inflatables (socks required), and snacks and refreshments for purchase. Bring your blanket and/or lawn chairs. This is a FREE event. If an event is cancelled due to weather, WB Parks will post that info on their facebook page. Hosted by WB ParksMORE INFO / CONCERT SCHEDULE

Check the schedule link below for times.

Music schedule

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
24
Fri
Milford Friday Night Live Concerts
May 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Milford Friday Night Live Concerts

Milford Friday Night Live Concerts – Hosted by Huron Valley Council for the Arts and the Milford DDA. The Milford DDA also hosts FREE Summer Concerts at Central Park on Thursday Nights.

Milford Downtown Development Authority and Huron Valley Council for the Arts jointly present the popular Friday Night Live Concert Series; the concert will take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will move into the nearby Milford Presbyterian Church.

Concert schedule

Center Street Park Milford
Main Street in Downtown Milford

Milford Presbyterian Church (in case of inclement weather)
238 N Main St, Milford, MI 48381

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.

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.