Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Kensington Metropark Evening on the Farm – (810-227-8910, metroparks.com). Take a behind the scenes look and help the farmers close the farm up for the night. Learn how the farm animals and our wild animal visitors behave in the evening and as night approaches. $5 per child / $5 per adult. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910.
Kensington Metropark Evening on the Farm – (810-227-8910, metroparks.com). Take a behind the scenes look and help the farmers close the farm up for the night. Learn how the farm animals and our wild animal visitors behave in the evening and as night approaches. $5 per child / $5 per adult. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910.
Kensington Metropark Fireworks – The annual fireworks display will start at dusk. The Huron-Clinton Metroparks fireworks festival, bringing together so much fun and excitement. Tens of thousands of our 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.
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.
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.
Church of Clawson Mom to Mom Sale – Clawson Fall Bazaar. Mom 2 mom sale, handcrafted goods, baked goods, unique goods, raffles and more! Vendors needed. Rental space available. $15 for 8’x5′ space. This is a FREE event to attend. For more info, rental space info – Ccevents.jennifer@gmail.com.
CIS Halloween Science – Cranbrook Institute of Science 877-462-7262 science.cranbrook.edu. Experience includes… Pumpkin launching with our three-ton trebuchet, hands-on activities, electrifying stage shows, and more. Activities are FREE with the purchase of general museum admission (museum hrs & admission info). Pre-registration is not required.
CIS Halloween Science – Cranbrook Institute of Science 877-462-7262 science.cranbrook.edu. Experience includes… Pumpkin launching with our three-ton trebuchet, hands-on activities, electrifying stage shows, and more. Activities are FREE with the purchase of general museum admission (museum hrs & admission info). Pre-registration is not required.
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
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.
