Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Whitmore Lake Halloween Mystery Movie – at Dusk at Northfield Community Park (next to the Whitmore Lake Post Office). Vote for your favorite family Halloween movie and then come and see which movie was selected. Pizza and snacks for sale. For more info, visit northfieldmi.gov.
Loving Earth, Loving All – Earth Day Celebration – The event will offer free native flower seedlings, local seeds, information on invasive species, what to plant, pollinators, a tour of the ‘deer resistant’ garden, activities for youth, and more. To learn more about the event email office@
Waterford Earth Day Clean-Up – at Various Waterford Parks. Parks and Rec will supply each park with garbage bags and cleanup equipment. Call 248-674-5441 to sign up for a park. Time slots are available all day. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Hosted by Waterford Parks and Recreation. Call 248-674-6201 for details. Sign up here. Registration includes entry into a tickets contest for 2 FREE Jack Johnston Pine Knob tickets. Hosted by Waterford Parks and Rec.
Royal Oak Earth Day Fair – A rally and fair with dozens of displays by environmental and conservation groups. Hosted by turnoaklandcountygreen.com.
Indian Springs Metropark Earth Day Camp – Day camp for kids will cover the basics of reduce, reuse, recycle. Campers will learn to be more conscious visitors in the parks and in nature. Enjoy lots of fun projects and crafts. Please bring a lunch and wear clothes that can get messy. Ages 7+. $40 per person. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 248-625-7280. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. You can purchase an annual pass HERE.
Troy Stage Nature Center Earth Day Celebration – 86 Plastic will give a short program to highlight that less than 5% of what we send to recycling is truly repurposed. She will be presenting ways to replace common household (plastic) items for a more sustainable swap. Learn how to reduce waste, reuse what you have, and even save money. Hosted by Stage Nature Center. For more info, visit stagenaturecenter.org or troynaturesociety.org.
Nintendo Summer of Play at Great Lakes Crossing – 10a-8p TH, FRI, & SAT / 11a-6p SUN; Near Peppa Pig World of Play. Nintendo is inviting families to explore the worlds of some of their favorite Nintendo characters through a highly interactive experience where guests can play Nintendo Switch games, take pictures, win prizes (while supplies last), and immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of Nintendo. Admission is FREE. Plenty of fun merch to purchase on-site. Hosted by GreatLakesCrossingOutlets.com.
Nintendo Summer of Play at Great Lakes Crossing – 10a-8p TH, FRI, & SAT / 11a-6p SUN; Near Peppa Pig World of Play. Nintendo is inviting families to explore the worlds of some of their favorite Nintendo characters through a highly interactive experience where guests can play Nintendo Switch games, take pictures, win prizes (while supplies last), and immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of Nintendo. Admission is FREE. Plenty of fun merch to purchase on-site. Hosted by GreatLakesCrossingOutlets.com.