Calendar

Waterford Summer Social – at Waterford Oaks County Park Paradise Peninsula. Summer Socials are a series of free family-friendly events hosted by Waterford Central United Methodist Church. Participants, play games, crafts, and hear a bible story. Bring a picnic or enjoy the provided fruits and vegetables. For more info on this event, cglass@waterfordcumc.org or 248-681-0040.

Waterford Big Wheels Keep on Rollin’ – at Waterford Civic Center. $5 per family Touch-A-Truck event. There will be a quiet time, sensory friendly time (no horn zone) for kids from 1p-2p. Hosted by www.waterfordmi.gov

Special Needs Family Fun Day event – Enjoy lunch, win prizes, music and dancing with a DJ, crafts, bounce house fun, sports, face painting and more at this FREE wheelchair-friendly event. Hosted by the Euro-Peds Foundation, Family Fun Day is the perfect opportunity for families with kids who have conditions such as Cerebral palsy, Spina bifida, Down syndrome and other neuromuscular conditions to relax, enjoy together time while meeting a new tribe. Kids are guaranteed a Fun Day t-shirt with RSVPs by September 19 (link). For more info, call 248-857-6776.

Canterbury Village NYE Mitten Drop – 248-391-5700. Kids & families can enjoy characters, holiday fun and more. Adult beverages will be available and food trucks will be on-site with items to purchase from. Mitten Drop at 6:30p. Tickets are $7. Parking is $5. Purchase tickets here. This is an outdoor event. For more info, visit canterburyvillage.com.

Troy New Year’s Eve Glow Skate at Skate World – from 7:30p-11p (Matinee Skate from 1p-4p)
(248-689-4100, www.skateworldoftroy.com). Call for cost info.

Waterford Oaks County Park FREE Platform Tennis Open House – Waterford Oaks County Park Near Paradise Peninsula Playscape. This free clinic is a opportunity to test drive the sport of platform tennis. Extra equipment available on site for first time players or those who do not have their own paddles or paddle balls. Instruction from Waterford Paddle Club. Dress for the weather. Tennis shoes required for the courts. No membership required for clinic. No pre-registration or previous experience needed. For additional information, call Oakland County Parks and Recreation 248-858-0916.

Little Sprouts Open House – Explore the classrooms, meet the staff and register for the 2022-23 school year. Little Sprouts has programs for families with infants and toddlers, and for three- and four-year-old preschoolers. For more info, email Monica H at littlesprouts@comcast.net.