Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Huntington Woods Halloween Pumpkin Carving & Storytime – Bring a pumpkin and carving utensils with you to carve your pumpkin. Make sure to bring a candle and a lighter (or flameless candle) to light your pumpkins. Dress for the weather. Pre-registration required. Contact 248-541-3030 for cost info & to register. Hosted by Huntington Woods Parks & Recreation.
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.
Rochester Fire and Ice Fest 2023 – PREVIEW TBA
Downtown Rochester, Michigan (Third & Water Streets)
From 2020 – Fire and Ice Fest provides free family fun in Downtown Rochester. Hosted by the Oakland County Parks and the Rochester DDA. Events include fireworks, TasteFest, tube sledding, snow shoeing and cross country skiing, dog sled rides, ice skating, ice sculptures and more! Fire and Ice Festival schedule of events. Fire and Ice Festival Hours are from 5p-9p on Friday, 10a-9p on Saturday. MORE INFO / PREVIEW
Rochester Fire and Ice Fest 2023 – PREVIEW TBA
Downtown Rochester, Michigan (Third & Water Streets)
From 2020 – Fire and Ice Fest provides free family fun in Downtown Rochester. Hosted by the Oakland County Parks and the Rochester DDA. Events include fireworks, TasteFest, tube sledding, snow shoeing and cross country skiing, dog sled rides, ice skating, ice sculptures and more! Fire and Ice Festival schedule of events. Fire and Ice Festival Hours are from 5p-9p on Friday, 10a-9p on Saturday. MORE INFO / PREVIEW
Canterbury Village Michigan Made Winter Market – Celebrate everything Michigan Made with gifts, crafts, food, fire pits, and more. Happy Birthday Michigan. This is a FREE event to attend. Parking is FREE.
Canterbury Village Michigan Made Winter Market – Celebrate everything Michigan Made with gifts, crafts, food, fire pits, and more. Happy Birthday Michigan. This is a FREE event to attend. Parking is FREE.
Beverly Hills Winter Family Fun Day – Winter Family Fun Day is FREE! This is now a pop-up event meaning the Village of Beverly Hills will announce 2023 dates in advance “weather permitting”. Activities include – sledding, ice skating, cross country skiing, warm drinks, a snow cave, winter golf, winter softball and snacks in the pavilion by the fire.
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).
Huntington Woods Rackham Golf Course Fireworks – Families, bring your lawn chairs, blankets and friends to enjoy the fireworks. Please note, there is restricted parking along Ludlow and Scotia and surrounding streets. For more info, visit www.hwmi.org
Huntington Woods Fire Prevention Week Events – Hay Day / Touch a Truck / Public Safety Open House. At Burton Field (Huntington Woods, MI 48070, 248-541-3030). FREE hay rides, refreshments, crafts, games, pony rides, a petting farm. Touch a Truck event until 5:30p. Families with special needs are invited to arrive at 3:30p. For more info, call 248-541-3030 or visit hwmi.org.
