Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Birmingham Wine Event – ‘Battle of the Palates’ wine event. Bring your favorite red wine and put it to the test in a blind tasting. Hors D’oeuvres and gifts will be available to everyone. The winner will take home a grand prize. Must RSVP. Limited seats available. More info 248-232-7100 or info@eyedolize.com.
Birmingham Christmas Town – at Birmingham First United Methodist Church. Come early and enjoy wonderful music at their Heralds of Christmas concert, featuring their children’s choirs from 3-4 PM in the main sanctuary. Then, there will be crafts, story time with a guest author, warm hot cocoa, a live petting zoo and a visit with Santa on
Birmingham First Front Lawn (The event will be moved indoors if there is inclement weather.) This is a FREE event hosted by Birmingham First United Methodist Church.
Birmingham Art Walk – Downtown Birmingham. This free strolling event will feature local artists and shops, entertainment and more throughout downtown Birmingham. Stop by participating merchants to meet local artists and enjoy special promotions, light refreshments and other festivities. Attendees are invited to start at the participating business of their choice to receive an event list and then stroll to visit as many participating businesses and artists as desired, throughout the evening. The full list of participating businesses and event details can be found by early October at www.ALLINBirmingham.com/events.
Birmingham Fire Department Open House – at Adams Fire Station. The hands-on event offers attendees an opportunity to operate a fire hose and learn about fire safety. Portable fire extinguisher and DTE Arcs and Sparks demonstrations also will take place during the open house. View an EMS and vehicle extrication display, along with HAZMAT apparatus and equipment. The Beaumont One helicopter will also be at the event. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and view the inside of the helicopter. Enter a raffle and enjoy fire house chili at this family-friendly event. For more information, contact the Birmingham Fire Department at 248-530-1906 or visit www.bhamgov.org/fire.
Heritage Park Nature Center Thanksgiving Hike and Seek – 1p-2p OR 2p-3p (248-536-5617) Enjoy a guided hike and search for local plants and animals. Make a fall-themed craft to take home. $3. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department. Pre-registration required. To register.
Birmingham Santa Walk – in Downtown Birmingham (320 Martin St, Birmingham, MI). Santa’s walk through Downtown Birmingham on his way to Shain Park Santa House for another season of fun. Hosted by the Birmingham Principal Shopping District.
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Birmingham Winter Markt
The Birmingham Winter Markt will run three days – Friday (4p-9p), Saturday, (10a-9p), Sunday, (10a-4p). Attendees will enjoy European food and drinks, gift items, holiday greens, crafts, ice carving demonstrations, roaming winter princesses , live reindeer, warming stations, a Kinderhaus children’s activity area, the popular Santa House, horse-drawn carriage rides and live entertainment. Event is hosted by the Birmingham Principal Shopping District. More info.
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Birmingham Holiday Tree Lighting
The Birmingham Holiday Tree Lighting will be held at Shain Park (S Bates St. and W Merrill St, Birmingham, MI 48009)Jump into the Holiday spirit with a night that brings the festive lighting of the winter season and the opening of Santa House. Enjoy live Christmas caroling and the lighting of the 35-foot tree with more than 40,000 LED Christmas lights. Event is hosted by the Birmingham Principal Shopping District. 4p-9p Birmingham Winter Markt; 6pm tree lighting.
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