Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Spring Events
Bowers Farm Earth Day Celebration
Bowers Farm Earth Day Celebration – Bowers School Farm (248-341-6475, schoolfarm.org)
Farm animal visits, garden activities, recycled crafts, composting demos, kids maker space, and more. Take part in a service project by signing up. Hosted by Bowers School Farm.
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Detroit Zoo GreenFest
Detroit Zoo GreenFest – The Zoo-wide experience includes demonstrations by the Detroit Zoological Society’s Green Team, conservation education, citizen science projects and exhibits by local conservation groups. Enjoy Green Education stations, animal habitat chats, green food trucks, live music and more. GreenFest is FREE with zoo admission. For more info, visit detroitzoo.org.
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Waterford Earth Day Celebration
Waterford Earth Day Celebration & Nature Hikes – at 10:30a & 1:30p. FREE guided nature hikes and FREE indoor crafts from 11:30a-1:30p. At Drayton Plains Nature Center (248-674-5441) Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre registration required. Questions? 248-674-5441. Hosted by Waterford Parks and Recreation.
Detroit Zoo GreenFest
Detroit Zoo GreenFest – The Zoo-wide experience includes demonstrations by the Detroit Zoological Society’s Green Team, conservation education, citizen science projects and exhibits by local conservation groups. Enjoy Green Education stations, animal habitat chats, green food trucks, live music and more. GreenFest is FREE with zoo admission. For more info, visit detroitzoo.org.
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Farmington Hills Earth Day Celebration
Farmington Hills Earth Day Celebration – at Heritage Park. Enjoy FREE family-fun activities, live music, face painting, crafts, food trucks, info booths, and giveaways and more at the annual celebration. No registration required. All ages are welcome. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department.
Southfield Earth Day Fun
Southfield Earth Day Fun – Southfield Civic Center Park Shelter #1 (248-796-5000, www.cityofsouthfield.com/)
Enjoy crafts, a scavenger hunt, games, and more. Hosted by Southfield Parks and Recreation.
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Meadow Brook Garden Club – (248-364-6200, meadowbrookhall.org). The Meadow Brook Garden Club also offers special programs that feature a guest speaker. These take place monthly at Meadow Brook Hall. Coffee and refreshments are served at 9:15a, and the program starts at 10a. $5 suggested donation. All ages event. Reservations are not required. MORE INFO.
Meadow Brook Hall Twilight Tours
Meadow Brook Hall Twilight Tours at Meadow Brook Hall and Gardens (248-364-6200,
meadowbrookhall.org). Enjoy stationed touring and light refreshments and a cash bar in a spectacular setting. Bring a date or friends to sip a cocktail while the sun sets over the Great Estate in this beautiful evening experience. This event features a cash bark, light refreshments, and live music. $20 per person / $8 youth / Under 5 FREE. Advanced tickets required. More Info / book tickets.
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Mayfair Co-Op Mom2Mom Sale
Mayfair Co-Op Mom2Mom Sale – Mom to Mom Sales are a great place to sell your children’s outgrown and gently used items or for those who do direct sales for businesses such as Tupperware, Thirty-One Bags, or Young Living. Admission to this event is FREE. Interested in selling or becoming vendor, email Kelly at Mayfairfundraising@gmail.com
This is the outdoor spring mom2mom sale in the Orchard United Methodist Church parking lot.
Yoga in the Rock Garden – (5:40p registration) Experience a beautiful practice with Yoga in the Rock Garden at Meadow Brook. All levels are welcome to join these sessions, which will focus on stretching and strengthening the body to release stress and rejuvenate. The goal of yoga is simple: breathe and enjoy the moment, then the rest will follow. In cases of inclement weather, participants will be notified of any cancellations by 4p on event date. Ticket holders for sessions cancelled by Meadow Brook Hall in the case of inclement weather will receive a full refund. $15. More Info / Book tickets.