Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Natural Egg Dying – (586-781-4242, metroparks.com). You’ll learn how to use natural items to create dyes, then discover some creative ways to decorate your eggs. All materials supplied (including hard boiled eggs) and tools needed to bring home some beautifully decorated eggs. Ages 5+. $5 per adult / $5 per child . Pre-registration is required online or by calling 586-781-9113. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. Daily & annual vehicle permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metropark today.
Egg-cellent Eggsperiments – (586-781-4242, metroparks.com). Egg-sperience this hands-on fun with eggs program.Creatively dye some eggs, squish some eggs and bounce some eggs. Discover why the shape and color of eggs are so important in nature. All materials supplied (including eggs) for these messy but fun egg-speriments. Ages 5-15. $5 per child / Adults are FREE . Pre-registration is required online or by calling 586-781-9113. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. Daily & annual vehicle permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metropark today.
Meadow Brook Hall and Gardens Perennial Plant Sale – A large variety of Michigan grown perennials, including many from the Meadow Brook Hall gardens, will be available at very reasonable prices. Credit cards accepted. This is a FREE event to attend. MORE INFO.
Southfield Halloween Trunk or Treat – Instead of going door-to-door, kids will go from car-to-car, stopping to get treats out of the trunks of vehicles. Dress in your best costume, decorate your trunk, and give out delicious treats. Prizes will be rewarded for the best trunk and the best costume. Bring your families, your neighbors, and your Halloween spirit. No registration is required. This is a FREE event. Hosted by stefanini.com.
Harrison Twp Monarch & Hummingbird Festival – Lake St Clair Metropark Celebrate the smallest migrators, the Monarch Butterfly and the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Short, guided hikes throughout the festival in search of these amazing animals. There will be natural crafts, gardening tips, and monarch tagging demonstrations. All ages. FREE event. No pre-registration required. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. You can purchase an annual pass HERE.
Detroit Zoo Tons of Trucks – Interact with vehicles of all shapes and sizes at the Detroit Zoo. At Tons of Trucks, you’ll touch and climb trucks, lifts and carts used by Detroit Zoo staff, and see vehicles from local police and fire departments, construction companies and more. $3. Keep the fun going with a discounted visit to the Zoo. Does not include parking ($8). After the event, show your Tons of Trucks ticket at the Detroit Zoo admission gate and receive $3 off your total transaction. Purchase tickets here
Detroit Zoo Bunnyville
Detroit Zoo Bunnyville – Enjoy a Golden Egg Hunt, habitat chats, FREE bunny ears, live entertainment, and Easter Bunny photos. All events are FREE with regular Zoo admission. For more info, visit detroitzoo.org.
Detroit Zoo Bunnyville
Detroit Zoo Bunnyville – Enjoy a Golden Egg Hunt, habitat chats, FREE bunny ears, live entertainment, and Easter Bunny photos. All events are FREE with regular Zoo admission. For more info, visit detroitzoo.org.
Detroit Zoo GreenFest
Detroit Zoo GreenFest – The Zoo-wide experience includes demonstrations by the Detroit Zoological Society’s Green Team, conservation education, citizen science projects and exhibits by local conservation groups. Enjoy Green Education stations, animal habitat chats, green food trucks, live music and more. GreenFest is FREE with zoo admission. For more info, visit detroitzoo.org.
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Detroit Zoo GreenFest
Detroit Zoo GreenFest – The Zoo-wide experience includes demonstrations by the Detroit Zoological Society’s Green Team, conservation education, citizen science projects and exhibits by local conservation groups. Enjoy Green Education stations, animal habitat chats, green food trucks, live music and more. GreenFest is FREE with zoo admission. For more info, visit detroitzoo.org.
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