Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
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.
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.
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.
Lake Orion / Orion Township / Oxford Preschool Open House – Orion Township Public Library (248-693-3000)
Meet Lake Orion and Oxford area providers, ask questions, and gather information at this special open house. Receive a checklist with tips on what to look for in preschool or childcare, along with information on the programs that each facility has scheduled throughout the year.
Riley Park Ice Rink Star Wars Skate – Riley Park Ice Rink Special Event. Riley Park ice rink is open daily, weather permitting. Hours are daily from 10a-10p. Skating is FREE to the public. Questions and inquiries on ice conditions should be directed to 248-474-5500 or check the Riley Park Ice Rink Facebook Page. The rink does not have skate rental. The Riley Park Rink is maintained by the City of Farmington.
Riley Park Ice Rink Superhero Skate – Riley Park Ice Rink Special Event. Riley Park ice rink is open daily, weather permitting. Hours are daily from 10a-10p. Skating is FREE to the public. Questions and inquiries on ice conditions should be directed to 248-474-5500 or check the Riley Park Ice Rink Facebook Page. The rink does not have skate rental. The Riley Park Rink is maintained by the City of Farmington.
Ladies Night Out Farmington – Ladies Night Out comes to Downtown Farmington for shopping, prizes, a raffle drawing, and fabulous specials! Downtown Farmington businesses will be open late to welcome you with special activities, complimentary food and drink and more. Volunteers will hand out limited run sparkly bags with proof of purchase.
Lake Orion Flower, Art, & Home Show – at Canterbury Village (248-391-5700, canterburyvillage.com)
Shop the area’s largest assortment of beautiful flowers and plants from local farms, learn gardening and landscaping tips. Explore unique fine art and crafts, one-of-kind paintings by local artisans, hand-crafted ceramic pieces, woodwork, sculptures, stained glass artwork, jewelry, and more. Enjoy various food and drink options on the outdoor patio, along with live entertainment, activities and demonstrations. Parking is $5.
Lake Orion Flower, Art, & Home Show – at Canterbury Village (248-391-5700, canterburyvillage.com)
Shop the area’s largest assortment of beautiful flowers and plants from local farms, learn gardening and landscaping tips. Explore unique fine art and crafts, one-of-kind paintings by local artisans, hand-crafted ceramic pieces, woodwork, sculptures, stained glass artwork, jewelry, and more. Enjoy various food and drink options on the outdoor patio, along with live entertainment, activities and demonstrations. Parking is $5.
