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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Spring 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

Jun
30
Fri
Oakland Twp Summer Concerts @ Bear Creek Nature Park
Jun 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Oakland Twp Summer Concerts – Oakland Twp Parks and Rec hosts free summer concerts on select Fridays this summer with the Music in the Meadows concert series.

Bring a blanket, nonalcoholic drinks and snacks. Register Online at oaklandtownship.recdesk.com.

Music schedule and location info

Jul
14
Fri
Oakland Twp Summer Concerts @ Bear Creek Nature Park
Jul 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Oakland Twp Summer Concerts – Oakland Twp Parks and Rec hosts free summer concerts on select Fridays this summer with the Music in the Meadows concert series.

Bring a blanket, nonalcoholic drinks and snacks. Register Online at oaklandtownship.recdesk.com.

Music schedule and location info

Aug
11
Fri
Oakland Twp Summer Concerts @ Bear Creek Nature Park
Aug 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Oakland Twp Summer Concerts – Oakland Twp Parks and Rec hosts free summer concerts on select Fridays this summer with the Music in the Meadows concert series.

Bring a blanket, nonalcoholic drinks and snacks. Register Online at oaklandtownship.recdesk.com.

Music schedule and location info

Oct
7
Sat
Down on the Farm @ Cranberry Lake Farm
Oct 7 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Down on the Farm – at Cranberry Lake Farm. Live music, hayrides, apple picking, yard games, corn

shellers, tractors, cider, and more. This is a FREE event. Hosted by Oakland Township Recreation.
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.

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Jan
20
Sat
Cranberry Lake Farm Nature App Scavenger Hunt @ Cranberry Lake Farm
Jan 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Cranberry Lake Farm Nature App Scavenger Hunt

Cranberry Lake Farm Nature App Scavenger Hunt. Staff teach you about apps that are commonly used by

everyday naturalists. Use your new apps go on a nature scavenger hunt. Every partcipant who completes the scavenger hunt receives a sticker. $5 residents / $7 non-residents. Hosted by Oakland Twp Parks & Rec.
Jan
27
Sat
Oakland Twp Winter Carnival – CANCELLED @ Bear Creek Nature Park
Jan 27 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Oakland Twp Winter Carnival - CANCELLED @ Bear Creek Nature Park

Oakland Twp Winter Carnival

Oakland Twp Winter Carnival – at Bear Creek Nature Park. FREE Park & Shuttle At Rochester Christian Church (4435 Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48306, 248-652-3353). Activities include – live entertainment, crafts, a magic show, ice sculpture demonstration with photo ops, puppet show, archery target shooting, penguin bowling, snowball toss, snowball fight, ice skating (weather dependent), and more. Warm beverages and pizza will be on hand while supplies last. FREE parking at Shuttle located at Rochester Christian Church (4435 Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48306, 248-652-3353). ALL PARKING IS AT THIS LOCATION. This is a FREE event hosted by Oakland Twp Parks and RecMORE INFO

More winter festivals

Per Oakland Twp Parks and Rec: Oakland Township’s Winter Carnival on January 27 has been cancelled due to poor field conditions. The Bear Creek Nature Park field is currently waterlogged and slushy as a result of the warming weather, snow melt, and rain. 

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