Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Oak Park BBQ Battle – Plenty of fun for the entire family – Amusement rides for all ages, music, grilling demos, food court, mini-pub and more. For more info on entering your BBQ team, 248-326-4900, brownjd@oakgov.com. Hosted by Oakland County Parks.
Sunflower Days – Experience a wagon ride out to a sunflower field. Learn about sunflowers and be amazed by the colors and different varieties across the field. Each guest will get to search for their one perfect sunflower to cut and take home. You won’t want to miss the prop stops scattered throughout the field for many unique photo opportunities. This program may be rescheduled depending on growing and blooming time of sunflowers. All ages. $3 per child / $5 per adult / Under 2 FREE. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 586-752-5932. A Metroparks vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. Vehicle permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metropark today.
Franklinstein Frenzy – Main Street. Halloween Parade from noon-12:20p. Downtown trick or treating after the parade, pet costume contest, donuts and cider, arts and crafts, games and activities following. Fun for kids & adults too. For more info, visit mainstreetfranklinmi.com.
Oak Park Recreation Trunk or Treat – This is a FREE event. Kids costume parade, Trunk or Treat. Enjoy games, crafts, and more. Hosted by Oak Park Parks and Rec.
More Halloween Events
Franklin Fire and Ice Show Winter Festival
Franklin Fire and Ice Show Winter Festival – Franklin Public Library. Features ice sculptures, a fire artists, demos, hot chocolate, and more. This is a FREE event hosted by the Friends of Franklin Public Library.
More winter carnivals
Oak Park Winterfest
Oak Park Winterfest – Oak Park Community Center / Ice Arena. FREE ice skating, food, snacks, hot chocolate, live music, crafts, face-painting and more. Call 248-691-7555 for info. Hosted by the City of Oak Park.
More winter festivals
Oak Park Recreation Daddy Daughter Dance
Oak Park Recreation Daddy Daughter Dance – Dinner, dancing, photo booth, surprises and giveaways. $35 per couple / $12 each additional participant. $5 extra for non Oak Park residents. Pre-registration required at 248-691-7555 or online. Hosted by Oak Park Recreation.
Franklin Public Library Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza
Franklin Public Library Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza – (248-851-2254). Easter Egg hunt on the Village Green
followed by crafts and cookie decorating. Register via phone or online with the Franklin Library. Hosted by Franklin Public Library.
More Easter events
Oak Park Family Fun Fest
Inaugural Family Fun Fest. FREE event for ALL ages. Enjoy live music, puppet shows, face painting, chalk art, sidewalk sales along 9 mile, and more. Hosted by the City of Oak Park. oakparkmi.gov