Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Farmington / Farmington Hills Martin Luther King Day Celebration – All events at the Main Library take place in the Auditorium, unless otherwise noted.
Annual Dr Martin Luther King Jr celebration includes activities and events for all ages!
10a – Make peace signs and banners – Main Library browsing room
11a – Peace walk down 12 Mile Rd
11:45a – Remarks from Officials
noon – Keynote Speakers: Tom Marsh and Tom Daniels, co-authors of Black and White Like You and Me (Books will be available for purchase and signing following the program, $15 cash or check)
2p – Sangana Dance Performance
6:30p – Keynote & Community Dialogue on Zoom.
For more info visit www.farmlib.org.
Rochester Hills Bloomer Park Martin Luther King Jr Snowfort & Campfire – Come dressed for the weather and ready to work 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.
Troy Historic Village Game Night at the Village – Game night includes easy games like Bingo and Memory for young visitors, as well as more challenging games for older youth and adults. This is an all ages events. $8. Pre-registration required at troyhistoricvillage.org.
Liberty Athletic Club FREE Adaptive Tennis Classes – The game of tennis can be adapted so everyone can have fun and play the sport. This program serves adults and children (ages 9-26) with disabilities and special needs. Classes will be led by Liberty Athletic Club’s Head Tennis Professional, Dean Boodakian. These are FREE events with all equipment and instruction provided. For more info, contact Cara Peterson at cara.peterson@libertyathletic.net or 734-665-3738.
Hazel Park Blizzard Blast – Hosted by Hazel Park Recreation and Oakland County Parks. FREE outdoor Winter forest festival themed event includes nature craft, snowshoeing, snow art, and more.
Novi Cooperative Preschool Open House – Come meet the teachers, play in the classroom. Novi Coop offers a kindergarten readiness program for children ages 2-5. Novi Cooperative Preschool is a non-profit, nondenominational preschool owned and managed by parents.
Liberty Athletic Club FREE Adaptive Tennis Classes – The game of tennis can be adapted so everyone can have fun and play the sport. This program serves adults and children (ages 9-26) with disabilities and special needs. Classes will be led by Liberty Athletic Club’s Head Tennis Professional, Dean Boodakian. These are FREE events with all equipment and instruction provided. For more info, contact Cara Peterson at cara.peterson@libertyathletic.net or 734-665-3738.
Spring Fling Egg Hunt – Thursday, April 14, 2022 from 4:45p (toddler egg hunt) through 9p – six 45-min time slots available. (flashlight egg hunt for tweens & teens)
Grab eggs and hunt for the golden ones, then turn them in for treats. Mr Bunny will be there, so bring your camera and a basket to carry your goodies. A petting farm and train ride will be available at the event too. Check-in a half hour before your registration time. The hunt begins promptly at the scheduled time on your receipt and all eggs are usually found within 10 minutes. This event will go rain or shine. Dress for the weather, including boots. $7 WB Resident/$9 Non-Resident. Non-resident registration will open April 1, pending space. Hosted by WB Parks. Online registration here.
New Baltimore Model Train Show – Fun for all ages. All scales and models from early 1920s to modern day Digital Controlled— and everything in Between. Knowledgeable sellers offering a wide range of brands, services, parts, and repairs. Learn how to get started in the hobby. Find out what your trains are worth. 100 dealer tables. All scales and gauges from early 1900s to modern day. $5 adult (12+) admission. Ages 11 & under FREE. For more info, call 586-271-6024 or email mikel.j@comcast.net.
