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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Spring Events

Mar
30
Sat
Kensington Metropark Maple’s Sweet Story @ Kensington Metropark
Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Kensington Metropark Maple’s Sweet Story @ Kensington Metropark

Kensington Metropark Maple’s Sweet Story

Kensington Metropark Maple’s Sweet Story – Take a guided walk through the farm’s Sugar Bush. Learn how

to pick the right maple tree, then watch how maple trees are tapped and sap is collected. Stop by the French and Native American camps to hear and see how these techniques have changed through the years. Then visit the Sugar Shack to see and smell the sap being boiled down into maple sugar. Real maple sugar products will be available for purchase. All ages. $3 per child / Adults $5. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. Permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metropark today.

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Maybury Farm Making Maple Syrup Tours 
Mar 30 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Maybury Farm Making Maple Syrup Tours 

Maybury Farm Making Maple Syrup Tours

Maybury Farm Making Maple Syrup Tours – 50165 Eight Mile approximately 1 ¼ miles west of Beck, Northville Twp, MI 48167. Take a hayride to the Maple tree grove, tap the trees, bring sap back to evaporator and watch how maple syrup is made. Your family will not only see all of the steps in producing maple syrup but they will also take part in the process. Maple syrup and maple syrup products for purchase in the General Store in the Welcome Center. Dress warmly and boots are a must. Call 248-374-0200 for cost info and registration info. Pre-registration not required. Some tickets will be sold at the door. Hosted by Northville Community Foundation.

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Mar
31
Sun
Maybury Farm Making Maple Syrup Tours 
Mar 31 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Maybury Farm Making Maple Syrup Tours 

Maybury Farm Making Maple Syrup Tours

Maybury Farm Making Maple Syrup Tours – 50165 Eight Mile approximately 1 ¼ miles west of Beck, Northville Twp, MI 48167. Take a hayride to the Maple tree grove, tap the trees, bring sap back to evaporator and watch how maple syrup is made. Your family will not only see all of the steps in producing maple syrup but they will also take part in the process. Maple syrup and maple syrup products for purchase in the General Store in the Welcome Center. Dress warmly and boots are a must. Call 248-374-0200 for cost info and registration info. Pre-registration not required. Some tickets will be sold at the door. Hosted by Northville Community Foundation.

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Apr
11
Thu
Red Oaks Nature Center Homeschool Series @ Red Oaks Nature Center
Apr 11 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Red Oaks Nature Center Homeschool Series @ Red Oaks Nature Center

Red Oaks Nature Center Homeschool Series

Red Oaks Nature Center Homeschool Series (248-585-0100) A new homeschool theme each month.

Homeschool sessions are adapted for two age groups: Ages 6-9 and ages 10-13. Cost is $10/child/session. Preregistration with payment is required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or register online. No on-site registration will be available. Sessions are designed as a drop-off program for youth. All students are welcome. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Apr
13
Sat
Bloomer Park Sap to Syrup Pancake Breakfast @ Bloomer Park
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Bloomer Park Sap to Syrup Pancake Breakfast @ Bloomer Park

Bloomer Park Sap to Syrup Pancake Breakfast

Bloomer Park Sap to Syrup Pancake Breakfast – (3 time slots available). Visit Bloomer Park and our Sugar Bush to see an old-fashioned sap-to-syrup boiling operation. We will be making syrup from trees tapped right here in Rochester Hills. Sample some real maple syrup and enjoy a pancake breakfast complete with sausage, juice and coffee. Pre-registration is required. All ages welcome, children 2 and under are free. Tickets are limited so purchase yours early. Purchase tickets at rochesterhills.org. or at eventbrite.

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May
3
Fri
Meadow Brook Hall Twilight Tours @ Meadow Brook Hall and Gardens
May 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Meadow Brook Hall Twilight Tours @ Meadow Brook Hall and Gardens

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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May
4
Sat
Canterbury Village Walk for Warmth @ Canterbury Village
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Canterbury Village Walk for Warmth

Canterbury Village Walk for Warmth – (248-391-5700) Warm a heart, help a home. Join OLHSA for a family friendly afternoon of fun and community at the annual Walk for Warmth. Contributions to Walk for Warmth support emergency services provided by OLHSA that help keep our neighbors safe and warm. Those interested in walking can register at https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/OAKLAND.

Entertainment will include the Genisys Band, National Anthem by Vanessa Carr, Huda Jump Rope Team, Detroit Institute of Arts craft tent, Oakland University kids crafts, Oakland County Sheriff’s Therapy Dogs, and Miss Oakland County Teen.

Oak Pointe Church Mom to Mom Sale @ Oak Pointe Church
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Oak Pointe Church Mom to Mom Sale @ Oak Pointe Church

Oak Pointe Church Mom to Mom Sale

Oak Pointe Church Mom to Mom Sale – Shop and save this OUTDOOR event with over 60 parking spaces full of gently used baby and kids clothes, toys, furniture, books, maternity clothes, and more. This event is being hosted by Oak Pointe Moms & Women’s Ministry. Admission $2 adults / kids FREE. For more info, email opcmom2mom@gmail.com

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May
9
Thu
Red Oaks Nature Center Homeschool Series @ Red Oaks Nature Center
May 9 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Red Oaks Nature Center Homeschool Series @ Red Oaks Nature Center

Red Oaks Nature Center Homeschool Series

Red Oaks Nature Center Homeschool Series (248-585-0100) A new homeschool theme each month.

Homeschool sessions are adapted for two age groups: Ages 6-9 and ages 10-13. Cost is $10/child/session. Preregistration with payment is required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or register online. No on-site registration will be available. Sessions are designed as a drop-off program for youth. All students are welcome. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

May
11
Sat
Belleville Mom2Mom Sale @ Bellview Elementary School
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Belleville Mom2Mom Sale @ Bellview Elementary School

Belleville Mom2Mom Sale

Belleville Mom2Mom Sale – at Bellview Elementary School. $3 Admission. Proceeds will go toward supporting the Specials classes at Bellview

and Crescentwood Elementary schools. Vendors wanted – contact Kaitlynn Klann at kaitlynn.klann@eastpointeschools.org for more information. Hosted by Eastpointeschools.org.