Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Hart Community Center Santa’s Winter Wonderland – Families will receive one free 5×7 photo w/Santa, treat, take home craft, and a visit to Santa’s mailbox. Slots booked in 5 minute increments to accommodate one family at a time. Please arrive 10 minutes before your registered time.. Pre-registration required. Hosted by Springfield Charter Twp. Call 248-846-6558 to register.
Troy Community Center Trivia Night – Gather your team for a Friday night of friendly trivia competition. Registration fee includes dinner (pizza, breadsticks, salad), refreshments, and two games of trivia play. Prizes awarded to winning teams. Doors will open for dinner to begin at 6 p, and the first game will start at 6:30p. Online registration. Hosted by Troy Recreation.
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@
Troy Community Center Fairy & Gnome Gathering – A morning of magic and enchantment. Dress up like a fairy or gnome as you stroll through the enchanted gardens. Make a fairy/gnome garden of your own. Arts and crafts, face painting, the opportunity to meet tiny woodland animals, and more. Ages 3-12. Pre-registration required. Online registration. Hosted by Troy Recreation.
Troy Community Center 70’s Night Dance – Dance the night away to music performed by Danny D. Danny will play a captivating tribute show to Rod Stewart’s greatest hits. Inspired by his Rock-n-Roll roots, Danny will make sure you have an enjoyable night of great tunes, and great entertainment. $10 Res / $15 Non. Pre-registration required. Online registration. Hosted by Troy Recreation.
Troy Historical Society Summer Kick-Off Open House – Enjoy music by the Dodworth Saxhorn Band, get your Troy Historical Society summer raffle tickets, plus food for purchase and info from a variety of Troy organizations about great summer activities. Parking available at the Troy Community Center with free shuttle service provided by Troy R.Y.D.E. starting at 4:45pm. Event info
Contact for event: Stephanie Arwady, 248 524 3570
Pet Event: Mystery Pets – Meet some real live mystery pets and learn which animals might make good pets, and which should be left in the wild. Price: $7 (includes general admission). Discount given to children, seniors, and Troy Historical Society members. No registration required. Details
Contact for event: Stephanie Arwady, 248 524 3570
Harrison Twp Monarch & Hummingbird Festival – Lake St Clair Metropark Celebrate the smallest migrators, the Monarch Butterfly and the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Short, guided hikes throughout the festival in search of these amazing animals. There will be natural crafts, gardening tips, and monarch tagging demonstrations. All ages. FREE event. No pre-registration required. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. You can purchase an annual pass HERE.
Davisburg Community Fall Fest – Enjoy an exotic animal presentation, barrel rides, tractor show, bouncers, games, activities, and more. This is a FREE event. Food trucks will be available on-site for food to purchase. Hosted by Springview Community Church.
Bloomfield Twp Open House – Held in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week Activities. Fire department demonstrations, food trucks, touch-a-truck, DPS truck rides, police car rides, hot dogs & cookies, petting zoo, rock climbing wall, and more. This is a FREE event. Hosted by West Bloomfield Twp.