Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Clarkston Halloween Movie in the Parks at Clintonwood Park (248-625-8223)
Hosted by Independence Twp Parks & Rec. All movies begin at dusk unless otherwise noted. These movies require pre-registration and cost $10 per family of up to 6 people. Pre-registration is required. REGISTRATION INFO / MOVIE INFO…
Clarkston Walk & Talk with Santa – at Bay Court Park. Enjoy a holiday lights nature trail, s’mores, and a meet & greet with Santa. Ages 0-12. Pre-registration required. Hosted by Independence Twp Parks & Rec.
Color Hunt Nature Scavenger Hunt – The nature scavenger hunt is for the little explorers out there, ages 3-6. Look at the colors of nature and “matching” the color chips to things we see on our outdoor adventure. Enjoy some books and songs about colors together. Cost: $3/person. Call 248-858-0916 weekdays to register. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.
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.
Clinton Twp Fireworks – at 6p (fireworks start at 10p). Preshow fun (fun for kids, live music) begins at 6p. Food vendors available on-site. Shuttle service and additional parking available at Erie Elementary, 9th Grade Center and St Paul of Tarsus Church. For people with loved ones interred at Resurrection Cemetery, the cemetery is extending hours on 7/4 & 7/5 to allow for visitors to share the 7/5 fireworks with their loved one. Hosted by Clinton Twp.
Wint Nature Center Puddle Jumper Series – at Wint Nature Center at Independence Oaks County Park 248-625-6473. Children ages 3-6 can enjoy nature fun as they increase their love for the great outdoors. A naturalist will engage children with a story, nature talk and related activity. Each child will receive a craft kit to take and make at home. This series meets the second Friday of each month. Cost: $4/child. Call 248-858-0916 weekdays to register. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.
Kids Building Michigan Touch A Truck – at Seymour Lake Park. Hands on fun. See exciting demonstrations, run heavy machinery, and climb on trucks at the Touch a Truck event. Food trucks will be on site. Hosted by Kids Building Michigan in cooperation with Oxford Twp Parks & Rec. For more info, email kidsbuildingmichigan@gmail.com.
Independence Twp Parks Rec & Seniors M2M Sale at Bay Court Park. Interested in selling items at the Mom 2 Mom Sale? Tables (8ft) are $20 each. Rack space is available for $5 each. Limited rack spaces available. To register, call 248-625-8223. Or for more information, email mheilman@indtwp.com.
Wheels & Squeals Touch a Truck – FREE touch a truck event a Hawthorne Park. Parking on site is extremely limited. Take advantage of the free shuttle provided by Oakland County Parks. Pick up from Marimont Church on Walton Blvd. 424 W Walton Blvd, Pontiac, MI 48340. Shuttle run from 4:45p – 8p. This event is free and open to the public. Contact 248-858-0916 for more information. Hosted by the City of Pontiac in conjunction with Oakland County Parks.
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Taste of Clarkston Festival – Downtown Clarkston (Washington & Main)
Outdoor food and entertainment expo restaurants and exhibitions. FREE admission, FREE parking, and FREE shuttles from local schools. Food tickets are available on site in $10 increments. Hosted by www.clarkston.org…. MORE INFO PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS…
