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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events

May
15
Sun
Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party at Cranbrook Institute of Science @ Cranbrook Institute of Science
May 15 @ 7:30 pm – 11:59 am
Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party at Cranbrook Institute of Science @ Cranbrook Institute of Science

Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party at Cranbrook Institute of Science – You’re invited to Cranbrook Institute of Science for a special evening of moon-themed activities leading up to the total lunar eclipse during its event, Eclipse Viewing Party.

Get a closer view of this celestial event. The Cranbrook Observatory will be open during the event and members of the Warren Astronomical Society will have additional telescopes available outside, both weather permitting.

ECLIPSE DETAILS
Partial Eclipse begins: May 15 at 10:27 p.m.
Full Eclipse begins: May 15 at 11:29 p.m.
Maximum Eclipse: May 16 at 12:11 a.m.
Full Eclipse ends: May 16 at 12:53 a.m.
Partial Eclipse ends: May 16 at 1:55 a.m.

Activities: Guests stargazing through telescopes from the Warren Astronomical Society and through the telescope in the Cranbrook Observatory, and guests experiencing moon- and space-themed activities inside the museum.

Planetarium shows: Attendees will also get to experience a show in the Acheson Planetarium.

Interviews: Mike Narlock, head of Astronomy at Cranbrook Institute of Science will be available to talk about the total lunar eclipse.

All activities and events, including the planetarium show are available for an all-inclusive ticket price of: $15 for members (per person), $20 for non-members (per person), children under age 2 are free. Pre-registration is required for this event – walk-up tickets will not be available.

The Eclipse Viewing Party  is a rain, cloud-or-shine event; no refunds or credits. The visibility of the total lunar eclipse is weather permitting. If the weather is not conducive for eclipse viewing and stargazing the night of the event, registered guests will have the opportunity to explore the museum and see a planetarium show.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon falls within the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow, called the umbra.

Sep
17
Sat
Free Admission for All at Cranbrook Art Museum @ Cranbrook Art Museum
Sep 17 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Admission for All at Cranbrook Art Museum @ Cranbrook Art Museum

Free Admission for All at Cranbrook Art Museum – In honor of Museum Day, gallery admission is FREE. Advance registration and/or printed Museum Day tickets are not required for free gallery admission at Cranbrook Art Museum. For more info, visit cranbrookartmuseum.org.

Dec
17
Sat
Village of Wolverine Lake Snacks with Santa @ Richardson Center
Dec 17 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Village of Wolverine Lake Snacks with Santa – at Richardson Center. Bring your camera for pics and photos of Santa Claus. Includes snacks and a craft. Pre-registration required. Hosted by the Village of Wolverine Lake. Call 248-624-1710 for more information.

Mar
28
Tue
Cranbrook Spring Into Science @ Cranbrook Institute of Science
Mar 28 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cranbrook Spring Into Science – Spring break fun! This celebration will give visitors the opportunity to experience hands-on activities designed around exploring the environment, including… create and race a Michigan freshwater jellyfish, origami fish craft, meet the “Dirt Doctors”, hands on demos, animal tracking, and more. All of the activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.

Mar
29
Wed
Cranbrook Spring Into Science @ Cranbrook Institute of Science
Mar 29 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cranbrook Spring Into Science – Spring break fun! This celebration will give visitors the opportunity to experience hands-on activities designed around exploring the environment, including… create and race a Michigan freshwater jellyfish, origami fish craft, meet the “Dirt Doctors”, hands on demos, animal tracking, and more. All of the activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.

Mar
30
Thu
Cranbrook Spring Into Science @ Cranbrook Institute of Science
Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cranbrook Spring Into Science – Spring break fun! This celebration will give visitors the opportunity to experience hands-on activities designed around exploring the environment, including… create and race a Michigan freshwater jellyfish, origami fish craft, meet the “Dirt Doctors”, hands on demos, animal tracking, and more. All of the activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.

Mar
31
Fri
Cranbrook Spring Into Science @ Cranbrook Institute of Science
Mar 31 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cranbrook Spring Into Science – Spring break fun! This celebration will give visitors the opportunity to experience hands-on activities designed around exploring the environment, including… create and race a Michigan freshwater jellyfish, origami fish craft, meet the “Dirt Doctors”, hands on demos, animal tracking, and more. All of the activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.

Apr
29
Sat
Cranbrook Art Museum Open Studios @ Cranbrook Art Museum
Apr 29 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cranbrook Art Museum Open Studios @ Cranbrook Art Museum

Cranbrook Art Museum Open Studios – Explore the studios of Cranbrook Academy of Art graduate students; Purchase work from emerging student artists; Receive free admission to Cranbrook Art Museum, Cranbrook House and Gardens, Cranbrook Institute of Science (paid admission required for SUE: The T-rex Experience and the Acheson Planetarium); Free self-guided tours of Saarinen House; Food trucks and hands-on art activities for children

Check in at the Art Museum Peristyle and pick up a campus map. Follow signage on campus for available parking.

For more information, contact artmuseum@cranbrook.edu

Jun
20
Tue
Wolverine Lake Free Summer Fun for Kids @ Clara Miller Park
Jun 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Wolverine Lake Free Summer Fun for Kids @ Clara Miller Park

Wolverine Lake Free Summer Fun for Kids – The Village of Wolverine Lake will host Tuesdays In The Park days at Clara Miller Park this summer.

Inflatables and fun activities for kids. Your children can climb, crawl and slide through the Mini Festival maze of fun and/or enjoy the parks play structures.

More info

Jul
11
Tue
Wolverine Lake Free Summer Fun for Kids @ Clara Miller Park
Jul 11 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Wolverine Lake Free Summer Fun for Kids @ Clara Miller Park

Wolverine Lake Free Summer Fun for Kids – The Village of Wolverine Lake will host Tuesdays In The Park days at Clara Miller Park this summer.

Inflatables and fun activities for kids. Your children can climb, crawl and slide through the Mini Festival maze of fun and/or enjoy the parks play structures.

More info