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.
Fall Classic Skateboard Competition – Come watch or participate in one of the Midwest’s coolest skateboard competitions. Hundreds of people will be entertained by the skills area skateboarders display in Beginner to Advanced Divisions. For more info, 248-426-0899.
Kidz Fall Fair – Rain Date is 9/25. Enjoy a bounce house, petting zoo, crafts, games, storytelling, face painting and very affordable food and drinks. For more info, call 248-759-7503. https://salemucc.us/
Fall Classic Skateboard Competition – Come watch or participate in one of the Midwest’s coolest skateboard competitions. Hundreds of people will be entertained by the skills area skateboarders display in Beginner to Advanced Divisions. For more info, 248-426-0899.
Longacre House Cookies with Santa – Bring your camera, enjoy snacks, and see Santa’s workshop. Res $15 / Non res $20. Hosted by the City of Farmington Hills Special Services Department.
Longacre House Cookies with Santa – Bring your camera, enjoy snacks, and see Santa’s workshop. Res $15 / Non res $20. Hosted by the City of Farmington Hills Special Services Department.
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.
Riley Park Ice Rink Choco Valentine Skate – Hershey Kiss Bingo, s’mores, and skating! The rink does not have rental skates, but there are of skates available for skaters to borrow. Hosted by the City of Farmington and the Farmington Community Library.
Mother’s Day Market Art & Craft Show – at Orion Center. Free Admission. orionparks.com
Food Trucks & FREE Family Fun – The event features a variety of Food Trucks and Free entertainment for the family including stilt walkers, magicians, balloon twisters, and music in the Festival Park. Paint Creek Center for the Arts will be in Festival Park giving out complimentary take-away potted flower plants, to decorate at home, to the first 100 kids in attendance. Additionally, a variety of stores will be featuring specials & sips throughout the day while offering assistance as you look to find that perfect gift for mom. Telly’s Greenhouse will be selling hanging baskets and porch pots onsite. Food trucks include – Don Armando’s Taqueria, Little Donut Factory, General Dogs, D’Vine Cookies. This is a FREE event. Hosted by TheVofRH.
