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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events

Aug
11
Fri
Oakland Twp Summer Concerts @ Bear Creek Nature Park
Aug 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Oakland Twp Summer Concerts – Oakland Twp Parks and Rec hosts free summer concerts on select Fridays this summer with the Music in the Meadows concert series.

Bring a blanket, nonalcoholic drinks and snacks. Register Online at oaklandtownship.recdesk.com.

Music schedule and location info

Oct
7
Sat
Down on the Farm @ Cranberry Lake Farm
Oct 7 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Down on the Farm – at Cranberry Lake Farm. Live music, hayrides, apple picking, yard games, corn

shellers, tractors, cider, and more. This is a FREE event. Hosted by Oakland Township Recreation.
Oct
22
Sun
Meadow Brook Hall-oween @ Meadow Brook Hall and Gardens
Oct 22 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Meadow Brook Hall-oween @ Meadow Brook Hall and Gardens

Meadow Brook Hall-oween – Your little ghosts and ghouls will love trick-or-treating throughout the historic mansion and estate while learning about the history of Halloween. More info

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. 

Mar
9
Sat
MSU Tollgate Farm MapleFest @ MSU Tollgate Farm
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
MSU Tollgate Farm MapleFest @ MSU Tollgate Farm

MSU Tollgate Farm MapleFest

MSU Tollgate Farm MapleFest – at MSU Tollgate farm. This family-friendly event begins with a wagon tour out to the Sugar Bush where you will tour the Sugar Shack, learn how to tap a tree, explore the history of maple tapping and more. Pre-registration is required. Hosted by MSU Tollgate Farm.

More maple syrup events

Mar
10
Sun
MSU Tollgate Farm MapleFest @ MSU Tollgate Farm
Mar 10 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
MSU Tollgate Farm MapleFest @ MSU Tollgate Farm

MSU Tollgate Farm MapleFest

MSU Tollgate Farm MapleFest – at MSU Tollgate farm. This family-friendly event begins with a wagon tour out to the Sugar Bush where you will tour the Sugar Shack, learn how to tap a tree, explore the history of maple tapping and more. Pre-registration is required. Hosted by MSU Tollgate Farm.

More maple syrup events

May
3
Fri
Meadow Brook Hall Twilight Tours @ Meadow Brook Hall and Gardens
May 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Meadow Brook Hall Twilight Tours @ Meadow Brook Hall and Gardens

Meadow Brook Hall Twilight Tours

Meadow Brook Hall Twilight Tours at Meadow Brook Hall and Gardens (248-364-6200,

meadowbrookhall.org). Enjoy stationed touring and light refreshments and a cash bar in a spectacular setting. Bring a date or friends to sip a cocktail while the sun sets over the Great Estate in this beautiful evening experience. This event features a cash bark, light refreshments, and live music. $20 per person / $8 youth / Under 5 FREE. Advanced tickets required. More Info / book tickets.

More Meadow Brook events

May
17
Fri
Meadow Brook Garden Club @ Meadow Brook Hall and Gardens
May 17 @ 9:15 am
Meadow Brook Garden Club @ Meadow Brook Hall and Gardens

Meadow Brook Garden Club

Meadow Brook Garden Club – (248-364-6200, meadowbrookhall.org). The Meadow Brook Garden Club also offers special programs that feature a guest speaker. These take place monthly at Meadow Brook Hall. Coffee and refreshments are served at 9:15a, and the program starts at 10a. $5 suggested donation. All ages event. Reservations are not required.   MORE INFO.

May
22
Wed
Yoga in the Rock Garden @ Meadow Brook Hall
May 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Yoga in the Rock Garden @ Meadow Brook Hall

Yoga in the Rock Garden – (5:40p registration) Experience a beautiful practice with Yoga in the Rock Garden at Meadow Brook. All levels are welcome to join these sessions, which will focus on stretching and strengthening the body to release stress and rejuvenate. The goal of yoga is simple: breathe and enjoy the moment, then the rest will follow. In cases of inclement weather, participants will be notified of any cancellations by 4p on event date. Ticket holders for sessions cancelled by Meadow Brook Hall in the case of inclement weather will receive a full refund. $15. More Info / Book tickets.