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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events

Oct
14
Fri
Rochester Hills Hoot N’ Howl Hayride @ Bloomer Park
Oct 14 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Rochester Hills Hoot N’ Howl Hayride @ Bloomer Park

Rochester Hills Hoot N’ Howl Hayride – at Bloomer Park. Join park staff at Bloomer Park for a hayride to search for nocturnal animal activity. Enjoy a campfire, cider and donuts following the hayride. $7 per person. Purchase tickets HERE.

Oct
15
Sat
Rochester Hills Hoot N’ Howl Hayride @ Bloomer Park
Oct 15 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Rochester Hills Hoot N’ Howl Hayride @ Bloomer Park

Rochester Hills Hoot N’ Howl Hayride – at Bloomer Park. Join park staff at Bloomer Park for a hayride to search for nocturnal animal activity. Enjoy a campfire, cider and donuts following the hayride. $7 per person. Purchase tickets HERE.

Apr
2
Sun
Troy Stage Nature Center “EGG”stravaganza @ Troy Stage Nature Center
Apr 2 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Troy Stage Nature Center “EGG”stravaganza – 4 timeslots to choose from. Families will take a short spring hike on their own and not with a guided group. At stops along the way, participate in egg games and activities. $14 per child. For more info, visit troynaturesociety.org.

Apr
22
Sat
Troy Stage Nature Center Earth Day Celebration @ Troy Stage Nature Center
Apr 22 @ 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

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.

More Earth Day events

Jun
19
Mon
Oakland County Parks Juneteenth Free Admission
Jun 19 all-day

Oakland County Parks will mark the Juneteenth holiday by waiving vehicle entry fees on Monday, June 19. Oakland County Parks’ Mobile Recreation Unit will also be participating in local celebration and commemoration events honoring Juneteenth throughout Oakland County with fun, free activities such as inflatables, games, climbing towers and more.

Visitors can enjoy access to general park activities, including trails, dog parks, playgrounds, picnic areas, beaches and fishing spots from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset (unless otherwise posted).

More info

Oct
28
Sat
Franklinstein Frenzy
Oct 28 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Franklinstein Frenzy – Main Street. Halloween Parade from noon-12:20p. Downtown trick or treating after the parade, pet costume contest, donuts and cider, arts and crafts, games and activities following. Fun for kids & adults too. For more info, visit mainstreetfranklinmi.com.

Nov
29
Wed
Oakland County Parks Holiday Market @ Oakland County Market 
Nov 29 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Oakland County Parks Holiday Market

Oakland County Parks Holiday Market at Oakland County Market (248-858-5495, www.OaklandCountyParks.com)
Shop for decorations, artisan crafts, specialty food items and more. Kids can enjoy reindeer visits, s’mores, wagon rides, and holiday music. This is a FREE event to attend. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

More Holiday Events

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Dec
19
Tue
Motown Museum Job Fair @ Motown Museum Hitsville
Dec 19 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Motown Museum Job Fair

Motown Museum Job Fair at the Motown Museum Hitsville. The museum has several positions to fill – now is your chance to learn about them and meet the Motown Museum team. You have the opportunity to land the perfect summer or permanent job – being surrounded by the inspirational space where so many greats like Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross and countless others got their story started. Positions available include roles in administration, retail, guest services, programming and education, and archive and collection management. All applicants are encouraged to bring a resume and apply on the Motown Museum website prior to attending the job fair. Applicants may apply onsite for open positions using their digital devices. Interviews will be held onsite. Visit motownmuseum.org/employment for all current openings.

More Job Fairs

Jan
27
Sat
Franklin Fire and Ice Show Winter Festival @ Franklin Public Library
Jan 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Franklin Fire and Ice Show Winter Festival

Franklin Fire and Ice Show Winter Festival – Franklin Public Library. Features ice sculptures, a fire artists, demos, hot chocolate, and more. This is a FREE event hosted by the Friends of Franklin Public Library.

More winter carnivals

Feb
25
Sun
Kensington Metropark Maple’s Sweet Story @ Kensington Metropark
Feb 25 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Kensington Metropark Maple’s Sweet Story @ Kensington Metropark

Kensington Metropark Maple’s Sweet Story

Kensington Metropark Maple’s Sweet Story – Take a guided walk through the farm’s Sugar Bush. Learn how

to pick the right maple tree, then watch how maple trees are tapped and sap is collected. Stop by the French and Native American camps to hear and see how these techniques have changed through the years. Then visit the Sugar Shack to see and smell the sap being boiled down into maple sugar. Real maple sugar products will be available for purchase. All ages. $3 per child / Adults $5. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. Permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metropark today.

More maple syrup events