Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Dearborn Historical Museum Teddy Bear Picnic – Activities include games, crafts, parade, bear first aid, and more. Contest for the largest bear, fuzziest bear, best dressed bear, most look-alike bear. FREE A & W root beer and popcorn. $3 per child. Hosted by the Dearborn Historical Museum. For more info, 313-565-3000 / cclough@ci.dearborn.mi.us.
Fall Classic Skateboard Competition – Come watch or participate in one of the Midwest’s coolest skateboard competitions. Hundreds of people will be entertained by the skills area skateboarders display in Beginner to Advanced Divisions. For more info, 248-426-0899.
Kidz Fall Fair – Rain Date is 9/25. Enjoy a bounce house, petting zoo, crafts, games, storytelling, face painting and very affordable food and drinks. For more info, call 248-759-7503. https://salemucc.us/
Fall Classic Skateboard Competition – Come watch or participate in one of the Midwest’s coolest skateboard competitions. Hundreds of people will be entertained by the skills area skateboarders display in Beginner to Advanced Divisions. For more info, 248-426-0899.
RARA Trunk or Treat – at Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA). Decorate your vehicle for a family friendly trunk or treat at RARA, rain or shine. Pass out candy (you supply) as trick or treaters travel around. Prizes for vehicles. Trunk or treating will be 7pm to 8pm. Cider and donuts will be provided towards the end for all attendees. Registration is $16 per car. To register, call 248-656-8308 or visit RARAregistration.org.
RARA Milk & Cookies with Santa – Come to this special event and meet Santa! Take a picture with him as well as enjoy delicious milk and cookies. Take home holiday themed coloring pages and a holiday craft. Parents will receive a number at check in so that you can enjoy milk and cookies instead of waiting in line. Families will be emailed an exact time slot to meet Santa at. This is to try to avoid large crowds and long lines. Please remember, time slots are flexible. You may still need to wait a few minutes after your exact time. Only children attending need to be registered. Visit www.rararecreation.org
Farmington Martin Luther King Jr Day Celebration – All events at the Main Library take place in the Auditorium, unless otherwise noted. Annual Dr Martin Luther King Jr celebration includes activities and events for all ages!
10a – Make peace signs and banners – Main Library browsing room
11a – Peace walk down 12 Mile Rd
11:45a – Remarks from Officials
noon – Keynote Speakers: Tom Marsh and Tom Daniels, co-authors of Black and White Like You and Me (Books will be available for purchase and signing following the program, $15 cash or check)
2p – The Movement of Freedom Performance
3:30p – FPS Dance Co Performance
6:30p – Student Community Challenge Showcase and Award Ceremony
For more info visit www.farmlib.org.
Riley Park Ice Rink Choco Valentine Skate – Hershey Kiss Bingo, s’mores, and skating! The rink does not have rental skates, but there are of skates available for skaters to borrow. Hosted by the City of Farmington and the Farmington Community Library.
Farmington Hills Safety & Crime Prevention Fair – This is a FREE event for the community that is focused on providing preventative information to parents, adults, teens and even kids. Topics being discussed include: Scams/identity theft prevention, safe sleeping practices for infants, medication vs. candy, firearms safety, medication take-back, and other important topics that would benefit the public. There will be a dedicated kids area where kids can color cut-out police cars and badges. Popcorn and light refreshments will be served, and a gift basket donated by Mission BBQ will be raffled off during the event. For more info, call 248-871-2750 or email crimeprevention@fhgov.
The Hawk FH Kick Off 2 Summer – FREE Open House with giant bouncers, tours, giveaways, crafts, and performances. FREE outdoor movie at sunset (around 9p). Concessions available for purchase. All ages FREE event. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department.
