Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Oxford Christmas Parade
Oxford Christmas Parade happens throughout Downtown Oxford. Enjoy the parade, hot chocolate station, and more. Hosted by the Oxford Chamber of Commerce.
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Santa Visits at Stage Nature Center
Santa Visits at Stage Nature Center is Hosted by the Troy Nature Society. Visit times vary. The visits will take place outside, weather permitting. Bring your letter with a return address for Santa to take with him to the North Pole. Santa will send a letter back to you. At the visit, each child will receive the materials and directions for a special craft to make at home and a special gift bag from Santa. Ages 3-8. $12. To register, call 248-688-9703 or visit stagenaturecenter.org.
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Oxford Pancakes & Pajamas with Santa
Oxford Pancakes & Pajamas with Santa – at 9a OR 10:30a (2 sessions). Children are invited to write up a wish list, make a holiday craft, and receive a special treat from Santa. Pre-registration required. Bring your camera. $14 res / $16 non-res. Hosted by Oxford Twp Parks & Rec.
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Legacy 925 NYE Party for Families
Legacy 925 NYE Party for families at Legacy 925. All-inclusive New Year’s Eve party for kids & adults featuring food buffets and unlimited fun at Urban Air Trampoline Park, K1-Speed, G’s Pizzeria, Axe Social, and more. Fun for the whole family. Purchase tickets online at Evenbrite.com. Hosted by Legacy 925 in Oxford. MORE INFO.
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DIA MLK Day Events
DIA MLK Day Events – Detroit Film Theatre – “King: A Filmed Record… Montgomery to Memphis” 1p
Create a pencil drawing while taking a look at the African American Art collection during Drawing in the Galleries. All supplies provided. Enjoy lunch in Kresge Court with live music from Detroit musicians Wendell Harrison and Pamela Wise. For more info, visit dia.org.
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Oxford Freeze-Fest and Fireworks
Oxford Freeze-Fest and Fireworks at Seymour Lake Park (248-628-1720). Enjoy FREE family fun, sledding, ice skating, fire pits, s’mores, and FIREWORKS at dusk at Oakland County’s newest winter festival. Hosted by Oxford Township Parks & Recreation. PREVIEW / MORE INFO
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UPDATE – 1/29/24 – Per Oxford Twp Parks & Rec – “OTPR’s Family Fun & Fireworks has been cancelled due to unfavorable weather & ground conditions.”
Oxford Daddy Daughter Dance
Oxford Daddy Daughter Dance – 4p or 7p (2 time slots to choose from). Enjoy music, dancing, refreshments and more. Formal dress is encouraged. Register early, this event sells out quickly. Event hosted by Oxford Parks and Recreation. Grades K-6. Call for cost info and to register – 248-628-1720.. Grades K-6. Call for cost info and to register – 248-628-1720.
Lake Orion & Oxford Ice Fest
Lake Orion & Oxford Ice Fest – Downtown Lake Orion & Downtown Oxford
Lake Orion DDA and Oxford DDA are hosting Ice Fest as part of their #strongertogether event series! Stroll through Downtowns Lake Orion & Oxford to see all of our beautiful ice sculptures from Clear Cut Ice. Live ice carving performances as well as carvings throughout both towns. Hosted by the Lake Orion DDA and Oxford DDA.
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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.
Troy Maple Syrup Time
Troy Maple Syrup Time – at Stage Nature Center. Take a guided tour through the sugar bush of the Stage Nature Center to discover how maple trees make sugar and how people have harvested it through the ages. This family-friendly program highlights natural and local history of our region. Tour includes a visit to the sugar shed to see a wood-stoked evaporator in action and activities to learn more about syrup making. Everyone will sample maple treats and children will have an opportunity to make a simple craft. Shop for Michigan-made maple syrup, cream, candy and more. Tours every 15 minutes. Call 248-688-9703 for cost info or to register – or visit www.troynaturesociety.org.
