Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Oak Park BBQ Battle – Plenty of fun for the entire family – Amusement rides for all ages, music, grilling demos, food court, mini-pub and more. For more info on entering your BBQ team, 248-326-4900, brownjd@oakgov.com. Hosted by Oakland County Parks.
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).
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.
Oak Park Recreation Trunk or Treat – This is a FREE event. Kids costume parade, Trunk or Treat. Enjoy games, crafts, and more. Hosted by Oak Park Parks and Rec.
More Halloween Events
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
More OC Parks Events
Waterford FREE Platform Tennis Open House
Waterford FREE Platform Tennis Open House – at Waterford Oaks County Park Near Paradise Peninsula Playscape This free clinic is a opportunity to test drive the sport of platform tennis. Extra equipment available on site for first time players or those who do not have their own paddles or paddle balls. Instruction from Waterford Paddle Club. Dress for the weather. Tennis shoes required for the courts. No membership required for clinic. No pre-registration or previous experience needed. For additional information, call Oakland County Parks and Recreation 248-858-0916.
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
Oak Park Winterfest
Oak Park Winterfest – Oak Park Community Center / Ice Arena. FREE ice skating, food, snacks, hot chocolate, live music, crafts, face-painting and more. Call 248-691-7555 for info. Hosted by the City of Oak Park.
More winter festivals
Oak Park Recreation Daddy Daughter Dance
Oak Park Recreation Daddy Daughter Dance – Dinner, dancing, photo booth, surprises and giveaways. $35 per couple / $12 each additional participant. $5 extra for non Oak Park residents. Pre-registration required at 248-691-7555 or online. Hosted by Oak Park Recreation.
