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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer 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. 

Franklin Fire and Ice Show Winter Festival @ Franklin Public Library
Jan 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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

Jan
28
Sun
Oak Park Winterfest 
Jan 28 @ 1:00 pm

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

Feb
4
Sun
Heritage Park Snowshoe Trek @ Heritage Park
Feb 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Heritage Park Snowshoe Trek @ Heritage Park

Heritage Park Snowshoe Trek

Heritage Park Snowshoe Trek – Explore the woods on snowshoes. Lesson provided and an additional charge for snowshoe rental. Special discounted rental fee of $5/pair for program participants or bring your own snowshoes. If no snow, we will walk the trails. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy boots. All ages. $5. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department. Pre-registration required. To register.

Oak Park Recreation Daddy Daughter Dance @ Oak Park Community Center
Feb 4 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Oak Park Recreation Daddy Daughter Dance @ Oak Park Community Center

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.

More daddy daughter dances

Feb
14
Wed
Heritage Park Sweetheart Stroll @ Heritage Park
Feb 14 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Heritage Park Sweetheart Stroll @ Heritage Park

Heritage Park Sweetheart Stroll

Heritage Park Sweetheart Stroll – Celebrate Valentines Day with a candle-lit hike through the trails of Heritage Park. Share your love of nature as you discover the courtship and mating behaviors of native animals. Complete the evening with a warm drink and sweet treats at the Nature Center. Ages 18+.  Preregistration required. $8 resident / $13 non. To register. Pre-registration required. To register. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department.

More Farmington Hills events

Mar
23
Sat
Farmington Hills Egg Hunt Extravaganza @ Heritage Park
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am
Farmington Hills Egg Hunt Extravaganza @ Heritage Park

Farmington Hills Egg Hunt Extravaganza

Farmington Hills Egg Hunt Extravaganza– at Heritage Park in Farmington Hills. Six one hour time slots begin at 10a. Hop down the bunny trail and search for eggs, stop at treat stations, and enjoy inflatables and egg painting. Rain or shine event. All ages. $9 res / $14 non res.  Pre-registration required. To register. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department.

Franklin Public Library Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza @ Franklin Public Library Reading Garden
Mar 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Franklin Public Library Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza @ Franklin Public Library Reading Garden

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

May
24
Fri
Heritage Park Splash Pad Opening Day @ Heritage Park Splash Pad
May 24 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Heritage Park Splash Pad Opening Day

Heritage Park Splash Pad Opening Day at Splash Pad at Heritage Park (248-536-5617, www.ci.farmington-hills.mi.us). Heritage Park has a small splash pad at the north end of the park near the north shelter / picnic

area and playground. Kids are free to run through splash pad when the weather is warm enough. Entry to Heritage Park is FREE and so is the Splash Pad! REVIEW / PICS / INFO