Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
![Kensington Metropark Fireworks @ Kensington Metropark](https://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Fireworks20-300x169.jpg)
Kensington Metropark Fireworks – The annual fireworks display will start at dusk. The Huron-Clinton Metroparks fireworks festival, bringing together so much fun and excitement. Tens of thousands of our neighbors gather together – over picnics and under the stars – to enjoy this celebration of our American Independence. A Metroparks vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. Vehicle permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metropark today. For questions please call 810-227-8910.
![Troy Sensory Santa Visits @ Oxford Recovery Center](https://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/GLC2017DSanta-300x169.jpg)
Troy Sensory Santa Visits – Sensory Friendly Santa and Mrs Claus event. This event is completely FREE. Participants must register for a date and time at oxfordrecoverycenter.com.
![Kensington Kids' Club @ Kensington Metropark](https://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/KensingtonMetropark16-300x169.jpg)
Kensington Kids’ Club – 810-227-8910, metroparks.com. Ages 7-12. $5 per child / Adults FREE. Get outside, explore and have fun with this monthly program for children 7-12 years old at the Kensington Metropark Nature Center.Learn about birds, starting fires, stalking animals or catching insects, each month will focus on connecting with the world around us, deepening naturalist knowledge and learning new outdoor skills. Ages 7-12. $5 per child / Adults FREE. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910.
![Kensington Kids' Club @ Kensington Metropark](https://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/KensingtonMetropark16-300x169.jpg)
Kensington Kids’ Club – 810-227-8910, metroparks.com. Ages 7-12. $5 per child / Adults FREE. Get outside, explore and have fun with this monthly program for children 7-12 years old at the Kensington Metropark Nature Center.Learn about birds, starting fires, stalking animals or catching insects, each month will focus on connecting with the world around us, deepening naturalist knowledge and learning new outdoor skills. Ages 7-12. $5 per child / Adults FREE. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910.
![Kensington Kids' Club @ Kensington Metropark](https://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/KensingtonMetropark16-300x169.jpg)
Kensington Kids’ Club – 810-227-8910, metroparks.com. Ages 7-12. $5 per child / Adults FREE. Get outside, explore and have fun with this monthly program for children 7-12 years old at the Kensington Metropark Nature Center.Learn about birds, starting fires, stalking animals or catching insects, each month will focus on connecting with the world around us, deepening naturalist knowledge and learning new outdoor skills. Ages 7-12. $5 per child / Adults FREE. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910.
Pontiac’s Annual Community Autism Event – This is a FREE event. Donations are accepted. The event will consist of over 15 different activity stations for the children to make, create and play however they’d like. The event will provide food and snacks, gift bags, raffles, bounce houses, face paintings, live performances etc. For more info, email joyallen22@gmail.com.
![Kensington Kids' Club @ Kensington Metropark](https://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/KensingtonMetropark16-300x169.jpg)
Kensington Kids’ Club – 810-227-8910, metroparks.com. Ages 7-12. $5 per child / Adults FREE. Get outside, explore and have fun with this monthly program for children 7-12 years old at the Kensington Metropark Nature Center.Learn about birds, starting fires, stalking animals or catching insects, each month will focus on connecting with the world around us, deepening naturalist knowledge and learning new outdoor skills. Ages 7-12. $5 per child / Adults FREE. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910.
![Kensington Kids' Club @ Kensington Metropark](https://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/KensingtonMetropark16-300x169.jpg)
Kensington Kids’ Club – 810-227-8910, metroparks.com. Ages 7-12. $5 per child / Adults FREE. Get outside, explore and have fun with this monthly program for children 7-12 years old at the Kensington Metropark Nature Center.Learn about birds, starting fires, stalking animals or catching insects, each month will focus on connecting with the world around us, deepening naturalist knowledge and learning new outdoor skills. Ages 7-12. $5 per child / Adults FREE. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910.
![Kensington Metropark Hayride Adventure @ Kensington Metropark](https://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/KensingtonMetropark15FarmHayrides-300x169.jpg)
Kensington Metropark Hayride Adventure – (810-227-8910, metroparks.com). Take part behind the scenes as the draft horses are harnessed and hitched to the wagon. Learn what the different elements of their harness do and how they work together. When the horses are dressed and ready, you’ll be all set for a relaxing hayride along the farm’s wooded trails. All ages. $6 per child / $10 per adult. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910.
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).