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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events

Sep
6
Tue
Novi Dogs Only Swim @ Lakeshore Park Beach
Sep 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Novi Dogs Only Swim @ Lakeshore Park Beach

Novi Dogs Only Swim – Doggie Dive-In at Lakeshore Park Beach. Play around with your pooch in beautiful Walled Lake or on the shore of Lakeshore Beach. Must be a current member of the Novi Dog Park to participate. Children under the age of 6 are not allowed on the beach during this event. Price is $5 per dog. Pre-registration required. Fun contests and prizes  Hosted by Novi Parks & Rec.

Oct
20
Thu
Exquisito Taco Festival
Oct 20 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Exquisito Taco Festival

Mexican food trucks, tequila flights and cocktails, live music, burrito eating competition, a bounce house and craft area for the kids and more on Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 5p-9p at the Royal Oak Farmers Market.

More info

Oct
29
Sat
Waterford Howl-O-Ween
Oct 29 @ 9:30 am

Waterford Howl-O-Ween at Waterford Civic Center Warming House (5050 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, MI). Dress up your pet to enter the pet parade and dog costume contest. Pre-registration required. Call 248-674-5441 for more info. Hosted by Waterford Parks & Recreation.

More Halloween events

Dec
10
Sat
Royal Oak Jingle
Dec 10 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Royal Oak Jingle – Downtown Royal Oak. Holiday fun in Royal Oak, Enjoy the Cookie Crawl at Downtown stores, the RO Light Parade at 6p, live music, children’s crafts, food trucks, Holiday Marketplace, carriage rides, Santa & Mrs Claus & Santa’s reindeer. Most events are FREE. You can purchase tickets for carriage rides and other activities at rojingle.com.

Apr
6
Thu
Neighborhood Market Spring Fest @ Royal Oak Farmers Market
Apr 6 @ 4:00 pm
Neighborhood Market Spring Fest @ Royal Oak Farmers Market
Neighborhood Market Spring Fest – The Neighborhood Market is an ongoing series designed to

showcase small businesses across the Metro Detroit Area. This market will have a spring festival theme including food trucks, kids zone, live entertainment, and more. This is a FREE event. For more info, email info@the28experience.com

 

Apr
22
Sat
Royal Oak Earth Day Fair @ Centennial Park
Apr 22 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Royal Oak Earth Day Fair – A rally and fair with dozens of displays by environmental and conservation groups. Hosted by turnoaklandcountygreen.com.

More Earth Day events

May
8
Mon
Protecting And Keeping Bees And Other Pollinators In Your Yard @ Royal Oak Public Library
May 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Protecting And Keeping Bees And Other Pollinators In Your Yard @ Royal Oak Public Library

Protecting And Keeping Bees And Other Pollinators In Your Yard – the 10 top things you can do in your own backyard to protect bees and other pollinators.  Fun facts and myths along with photos. And seeds for pollinator friendly plants to share with you.

Contact: Barb Bolton, 248-399-8545, royaloakgardenclub@gmail.com

Jun
3
Sat
Puppy Yoga Class @ The Village of Rochester Hills
Jun 3 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Puppy Yoga Class @ The Village of Rochester Hills

Puppy Yoga Class – Yoga6 is partnering with Leader Dogs for the Blind and hosting a Flow For A Cause Puppy Yoga Class outdoors. This $30 suggested, donation-based class will support the training of dogs and programs to assist blind and visually impaired individuals. Guests will enjoy a 60-minute class with puppy playtime to follow. Guests are encouraged to register in advance by calling 248-453-5255. Hosted by Leader Dogs for the Blind & Hosted by TheVofRH.

Jul
6
Thu
Royal Oak Free Summer Concerts
Jul 6 @ 5:30 pm

Royal Oak Free Summer Concerts – the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce will take place Center Street Pop-Up Park on Thursdays this summer. Summer concert series features music from local acts. Food is available for purchase from many find Royal Oak Eateries. Admission to the events is FREE. Kids activities will be provided.

Music schedule

Jul
7
Fri
Open Bounce at Inflatable Playspaces @ Inflatable Playspaces
Jul 7 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Open Bounce at Inflatable Playspaces @ Inflatable Playspaces

Open Bounce at Inflatable Playspaces – 248-288-5888, www.inflatableplayspaces.com. Inflatable Playspaces rents inflatables and backyard party games of every kind. They also have a great indoor bounce room & party room. On Fridays they open up their HUGE open bounce room for open jump for the low price of $9 per child (parents of children are FREE).

Please call ahead to confirm.