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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer 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.

Jan
16
Mon
Farmington Martin Luther King Jr Day Celebration @ Farmington Community Library
Jan 16 @ 10:00 am
Farmington Martin Luther King Jr Day Celebration @ Farmington Community Library

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.

Feb
11
Sat
Riley Park Ice Rink Choco Valentine Skate @ Riley Park Ice Skating Rink
Feb 11 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Riley Park Ice Rink Choco Valentine Skate @ Riley Park Ice Skating Rink

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.

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
8
Sat
Sylvan Lake Easter Egg Hunt @ Sylvan Lake Community Center
Apr 8 @ 10:00 am
Sylvan Lake Easter Egg Hunt @ Sylvan Lake Community Center

Sylvan Lake Easter Egg Hunt – To participate please donate a dozen plastic eggs and candy to Sylvan Lake City Hall by 4/6/23. There will be multiple hunts based on age groups. Get your child’s picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Hosted by Sylvan Lake Recreation.

More Easter events

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

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.

Jul
14
Fri
Open Bounce at Inflatable Playspaces @ Inflatable Playspaces
Jul 14 @ 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.

Jul
15
Sat
Cub Scouts Kids Activity Booth @ Farmington Farmers Market
Jul 15 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Cub Scouts Kids Activity Booth – Families can drop-in to try the kinds of activities that Cub Scouts do, all while attending the Farmers Market. There will be a Hot Wheels “Derby” Track, a campsite to explore, Scout Law Putt-Putt, and “Community Helpers Thank You” coloring area. Every youth who visits will receive a prize. For more info, email letsgocamping@att.net.