Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Kensington Kids’ Club – 810-227-8910, metroparks.com. Ages 7-12. $5 per child / Adults FREE. Get outside, explore and have fun with this monthly program for children 7-12 years old at the Kensington Metropark Nature Center.Learn about birds, starting fires, stalking animals or catching insects, each month will focus on connecting with the world around us, deepening naturalist knowledge and learning new outdoor skills. Ages 7-12. $5 per child / Adults FREE. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910.
Milford Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt – Games, prizes, a craft, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny himself. Indoor event. $15. pre-registration required. Hosted by Huron Valley Recreation.
Troy Community Center Fairy & Gnome Gathering – A morning of magic and enchantment. Dress up like a fairy or gnome as you stroll through the enchanted gardens. Make a fairy/gnome garden of your own. Arts and crafts, face painting, the opportunity to meet tiny woodland animals, and more. Ages 3-12. Pre-registration required. Online registration. Hosted by Troy Recreation.
Kensington Kids’ Club – 810-227-8910, metroparks.com. Ages 7-12. $5 per child / Adults FREE. Get outside, explore and have fun with this monthly program for children 7-12 years old at the Kensington Metropark Nature Center.Learn about birds, starting fires, stalking animals or catching insects, each month will focus on connecting with the world around us, deepening naturalist knowledge and learning new outdoor skills. Ages 7-12. $5 per child / Adults FREE. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910.
Kensington Kids’ Club – 810-227-8910, metroparks.com. Ages 7-12. $5 per child / Adults FREE. Get outside, explore and have fun with this monthly program for children 7-12 years old at the Kensington Metropark Nature Center.Learn about birds, starting fires, stalking animals or catching insects, each month will focus on connecting with the world around us, deepening naturalist knowledge and learning new outdoor skills. Ages 7-12. $5 per child / Adults FREE. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910.
Troy Community Center 70’s Night Dance – Dance the night away to music performed by Danny D. Danny will play a captivating tribute show to Rod Stewart’s greatest hits. Inspired by his Rock-n-Roll roots, Danny will make sure you have an enjoyable night of great tunes, and great entertainment. $10 Res / $15 Non. Pre-registration required. Online registration. Hosted by Troy Recreation.
Kensington Metropark Hayride Adventure – (810-227-8910, metroparks.com). Take part behind the scenes as the draft horses are harnessed and hitched to the wagon. Learn what the different elements of their harness do and how they work together. When the horses are dressed and ready, you’ll be all set for a relaxing hayride along the farm’s wooded trails. All ages. $6 per child / $10 per adult. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910.
Kensington Metropark Hayride Adventure – (810-227-8910, metroparks.com). Take part behind the scenes as the draft horses are harnessed and hitched to the wagon. Learn what the different elements of their harness do and how they work together. When the horses are dressed and ready, you’ll be all set for a relaxing hayride along the farm’s wooded trails. All ages. $6 per child / $10 per adult. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910.
Kensington Metropark Fireworks
Kensington Metropark Fireworks in Milford – The annual fireworks display will start at dusk. Tens of thousands of neighbors gather together – over picnics and under the stars – to enjoy this celebration of our American Independence. A Metroparks vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. Vehicle permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metropark today. For questions please call 810-227-8910.
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This page is intended to be used as a guide. Oakland County Moms does not run these events. Oakland County Moms is not responsible for changes to event descriptions, event times or details, or event cancellations.
Downtown Milford 4th of July Parade – Downtown Milford. Due to road closures, this year’s event will take a new scenic route. The parade will begin at 11a on Cabinet Street and will proceed east on Commerce Street to Main Street. Then, will head south on Main Street to end at the entrance of Central Park. For the best parade view, set up a seat along the stretch of Commerce Street from Cabinet to Main Street. You can expect to see proud veterans, color guards, marching bands and more proudly make their way through the route while the community cheers them on. Hosted by Downtown Milford and the Milford Historical Society.