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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events

Sep
1
Thu
Oakland County Parks Free Summer Concerts
Sep 1 all-day
Oakland County Parks Free Summer Concerts

Oakland County Parks Free Summer Concerts – Local musicians will be performing at a wide variety of parks throughout Oakland County through the summer and early fall. Grab a blanket and some lawn chairs and enjoy shows at some of the loveliest parks in Oakland County. Many musical styles and genres will be represented.

Full schedule of shows, locations, and times

Oct
8
Sat
Oakland County Parks Free Summer Concerts
Oct 8 all-day
Oakland County Parks Free Summer Concerts

Oakland County Parks Free Summer Concerts – Local musicians will be performing at a wide variety of parks throughout Oakland County through the summer and early fall. Grab a blanket and some lawn chairs and enjoy shows at some of the loveliest parks in Oakland County. Many musical styles and genres will be represented.

Full schedule of shows, locations, and times

Dec
17
Sat
Village of Wolverine Lake Snacks with Santa @ Richardson Center
Dec 17 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Village of Wolverine Lake Snacks with Santa – at Richardson Center. Bring your camera for pics and photos of Santa Claus. Includes snacks and a craft. Pre-registration required. Hosted by the Village of Wolverine Lake. Call 248-624-1710 for more information.

Mar
17
Fri
St Patrick’s Day Irish Fest @ Hellenic Cultural Center
Mar 17 @ 3:00 pm

St Patrick’s Day Irish Fest – Celebration of traditional Irish music, song and dance with the Ardan Academy of Irish Dance, the Gavin family and more. Irish food and drink available for purchase. $10, Under 12 years old FREE. For more info, contact Michael at 313-537-3489.

Apr
2
Sun
Troy Stage Nature Center “EGG”stravaganza @ Troy Stage Nature Center
Apr 2 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Troy Stage Nature Center “EGG”stravaganza – 4 timeslots to choose from. Families will take a short spring hike on their own and not with a guided group. At stops along the way, participate in egg games and activities. $14 per child. For more info, visit troynaturesociety.org.

Apr
22
Sat
Troy Stage Nature Center Earth Day Celebration @ Troy Stage Nature Center
Apr 22 @ 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Troy Stage Nature Center Earth Day Celebration – 86 Plastic will give a short program to highlight that less than 5% of what we send to recycling is truly repurposed. She will be presenting ways to replace common household (plastic) items for a more sustainable swap. Learn how to reduce waste, reuse what you have, and even save money.  Hosted by Stage Nature Center. For more info, visit stagenaturecenter.org or troynaturesociety.org.

More Earth Day events

May
20
Sat
Soggy Doggy at Deer Lake Beach @ Deer Lake Beach
May 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Soggy Doggy at Deer Lake Beach @ Deer Lake Beach

Soggy Doggy at Deer Lake Beach – Bring your dog to the beach to swim, play, fetch, and socialize. This is a FREE event. Pre-registration is required along with record of rabies & DHLPP vaccinations. Records can be presented in person at ITPR offices or emailed to mheilman@indtwp.org. To pre-register, visit indtwp.org. Hosted by Independence Twp Parks Rec & Seniors.

Jun
10
Sat
Rochester Hills Public Library Summer Reading Kick-Off @ Rochester Hills Public Library
Jun 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Rochester Hills Public Library Summer Reading Kick-Off – Summer Reading Kick Off Party! All ages are welcome. Join us for outdoor entertainment, cold treats, and summer fun on the library lawn.

Jun
13
Tue
Donut Be Afraid of Bugs at the VORH @ The Village of Rochester Hills
Jun 13 @ 11:00 am
Donut Be Afraid of Bugs at the VORH @ The Village of Rochester Hills

Donut Be Afraid of Bugs – at 11a & 6p. Educational fun and a Donut truck will be at the VoRH ALL SUMMER. Nadia aka “The Bug Lady” will give you an up-close and educational experience with a variety of bugs. Learn about why these creatures are to be respected for their role in the ecosystem, and not to be feared. You will get the chance to learn about many different exotic insects, touch a tarantula, come face to face with a praying mantis, hold the largest species of millipede in the world, and much more! FUN new themes every week and you can purchase a treat from the donut truck for you & your child while your child learns fun new facts and trivia. These are FREE events. Hosted by TheVofRH.

Donut Be Afraid of Bugs at the VORH @ The Village of Rochester Hills
Jun 13 @ 6:00 pm
Donut Be Afraid of Bugs at the VORH @ The Village of Rochester Hills

Donut Be Afraid of Bugs – at 11a & 6p. Educational fun and a Donut truck will be at the VoRH ALL SUMMER. Nadia aka “The Bug Lady” will give you an up-close and educational experience with a variety of bugs. Learn about why these creatures are to be respected for their role in the ecosystem, and not to be feared. You will get the chance to learn about many different exotic insects, touch a tarantula, come face to face with a praying mantis, hold the largest species of millipede in the world, and much more! FUN new themes every week and you can purchase a treat from the donut truck for you & your child while your child learns fun new facts and trivia. These are FREE events. Hosted by TheVofRH.