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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Spring Events

Dec
2
Sat
Ferndale Santa Parade
Dec 2 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Ferndale Santa Parade

Ferndale Santa Parade takes place in Downtown Ferndale. Santa is coming to downtown. Check out Santa as he rides through downtown on a Firetruck and stops at Wilson Park at 1p, 1:30p at Geary Park, and 2p at Schiffer Park for 15 minutes at each location followed by crafts, letter writing, cookies, and s’mores from 2p to 4p at Schiffer Park. Hosted by the Downtown Ferndale DDA.

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Jan
15
Mon
Rochester Hills MLK Day Snowfort & Campfire @ Bloomer Park
Jan 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Rochester Hills MLK Day Snowfort & Campfire @ Bloomer Park

Rochester Hills MLK Day Snowfort & Campfire

Rochester Hills MLK Day Snowfort & Campfire – Come dressed for the weather and ready towork and build an igloo-style snow fort. No snow? No problem. Create a fort made from other natural materials instead. Deconstruct the fort at the end and talk a bit about “leaving no trace”. A campfire and hot chocolate will also be provided. This is a family program so bring the kids and enjoy the day off school. $7 per person. For ticket info, visit eventbrite or visit rochesterhills.org.

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Feb
2
Fri
Plymouth Ice Festival
Feb 2 all-day
Plymouth Ice Festival

Plymouth Ice Festival – Downtown, Plymouth (350 S Main St, Plymouth Twp, MI 48170)
Enjoy ice carvings throughout the Downtown Plymouth Area as well as a Penn Theater movie, party lot with entertainment, petting zoo, and more. Check out plymouthicefestival.com for more info.

(5p-10p FRI, 10a-10p SAT, & 10a-6p SUN)

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Feb
3
Sat
Plymouth Ice Festival
Feb 3 all-day
Plymouth Ice Festival

Plymouth Ice Festival – Downtown, Plymouth (350 S Main St, Plymouth Twp, MI 48170)
Enjoy ice carvings throughout the Downtown Plymouth Area as well as a Penn Theater movie, party lot with entertainment, petting zoo, and more. Check out plymouthicefestival.com for more info.

(5p-10p FRI, 10a-10p SAT, & 10a-6p SUN)

More winter festivals

Feb
4
Sun
Plymouth Ice Festival
Feb 4 all-day
Plymouth Ice Festival

Plymouth Ice Festival – Downtown, Plymouth (350 S Main St, Plymouth Twp, MI 48170)
Enjoy ice carvings throughout the Downtown Plymouth Area as well as a Penn Theater movie, party lot with entertainment, petting zoo, and more. Check out plymouthicefestival.com for more info.

(5p-10p FRI, 10a-10p SAT, & 10a-6p SUN)

More winter festivals

Feb
17
Sat
Ferndale Daddy Daughter Dance @ Ferndale High School
Feb 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Ferndale Daddy Daughter Dance

Ferndale Daddy Daughter Dance – The dance serves as an opportunity for fathers, uncles and other paternal (and maternal) figures to show the little princesses in their lives how special they are. Call 248-544-6767 for cost info or to register. Pre-registration is required at Ferndale Parks & Rec Department.

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Mar
23
Sat
OU Cares Family Fun Day
Mar 23 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
OU Cares Family Fun Day

OU Cares Family Fun Day

OU Cares Family Fun Day – The Oakland University Center for Autism Research (OUCARES) celebrates its annual Family Fun Day kicking off Autism Awareness month.

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Ferndale Easter Egg-Stravaganza
Mar 23 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Ferndale Easter Egg-Stravaganza

Ferndale Easter Egg-Stravaganza

Ferndale Easter Egg-Stravaganza – Each hunt is FREE and will feature three parks, with areas for younger children. The schedule is as follows – 1p – Wilson Park (For Ages 1-4 Only); 1:30p – Geary Park; 2p – Martin Road Park.
At each site, children will have the opportunity to gather as many prize-filled eggs as they can. One egg in each section contains a special golden ticket that will grant its finder with a special Easter basket. Geary Park and Martin Road Park will each have an area dedicated to younger children (ages 1-4) and older children (ages 5-11). At Martin Road Park, children and parents will have the opportunity to meet and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. This is a FREE event, no pre-registration is required, but please consider donating to support Ferndale P&R programming. Hosted by Ferndale Parks & Recreation. For more information, contact the Kulick Community Center at 248-544-6767.

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Apr
7
Sun
Rochester Antique Appraisal Day @ Van Hoosen Farms
Apr 7 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Rochester Antique Appraisal Day @ Van Hoosen Farms

Rochester Antique Appraisal Day

Rochester Antique Appraisal Day – Participants are asked to bring their items, or photos of larger items, to have their treasures appraised. All items are appraised at fair market value. Each participant is allowed to bring up to five (5) items. Each appraisal costs five (5) dollars—cash only. Hosted by rochesteravonhistoricalsociety.orgMORE INFO

Apr
13
Sat
Bloomer Park Sap to Syrup Pancake Breakfast @ Bloomer Park
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Bloomer Park Sap to Syrup Pancake Breakfast @ Bloomer Park

Bloomer Park Sap to Syrup Pancake Breakfast

Bloomer Park Sap to Syrup Pancake Breakfast – (3 time slots available). Visit Bloomer Park and our Sugar Bush to see an old-fashioned sap-to-syrup boiling operation. We will be making syrup from trees tapped right here in Rochester Hills. Sample some real maple syrup and enjoy a pancake breakfast complete with sausage, juice and coffee. Pre-registration is required. All ages welcome, children 2 and under are free. Tickets are limited so purchase yours early. Purchase tickets at rochesterhills.org. or at eventbrite.

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