Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Spring Events
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.
Ferndale Halloween Trunk or Treat – at Exit United Realty Professionals (611 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220)
Come get candy and enjoy games, costume contest, face painting and more. Hosted by Exit United Realty Professionals. This is a FREE event. For more info, call 248-677-3220.
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.
Farmington Memorial Day Parade – at the Intersection of Grand River & Orchard Lake Road on Grand River Avenue, between Orchard Lake Road and downtown Farmington. The event ends with a ceremony at Memorial Park at Grand River Avenue & Oakland Street, followed by a free community luncheon hosted at the American Legion. The Parade Committee is looking for volunteers who would like to join the team and help organize and manage the event. For more information, visit the American Legion Post 346 website at www.memorialdayparade.us or call 248-478-9174.
Ferndale Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony – Downtown Ferndale Michigan
The parade begins on Livernois at Maplehurst, north to Oakridge St, west to Pinecrest, south to Nine Mile Rd, east to Livernois, and south on Livernois to the Veteran’s Memorial Mall for ceremony at 11a. Hosted by the City of Ferndale.
Farmington Summer Concerts Riley Park – Riley Park in Farmington, Michigan will host free summer concerts on Friday nights at the Walter E Sundquist Pavilion as part of the Rhythmz in Riley Park concert series.
Also usually featured at Riley Park will be the Lunch Beats noon-time summer concert series every Wednesday this summer.
Concerts run every Friday from 7p-9p and feature pop music, folk, country, rock-a-billy and more. Chairs and blankets are recommended.
Sundquist Pavilion in Riley Park
Grand River Avenue at Grove Street
Farmington, Michigan
Ferndale Free Movie Nights – Downtown Ferndale MI hosts their Movies in the Parks summer movie series at Schiffer Park this summer with movies at various Ferndale Parks. Bring your lawn chairs and snacks and enjoy a memorable evening under the stars in Downtown Ferndale or a local Ferndale Park. Movie nights are held at Schiffer Park, Wilson Park, and Martin Road Park! Outdoor movie nights in Ferndale this summer begin at 5:30p with pre-show family fun entertainment. Movies start at dusk.
