Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Troy Sensory Santa Visits – Sensory Friendly Santa and Mrs Claus event. This event is completely FREE. Participants must register for a date and time at oxfordrecoverycenter.com.
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.
Select Emagine Theatres will be hosting THE BIG GAME on THE BIG SCREEN for the most anticipated Football game of the year! Guests are welcome to watch it live for FREE on the big screen at select Emagine locations. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and tickets can be picked up at the theatre’s box office on game-day. Representatives from Remy will be on-site at these locations offering tastings to enhance your experience.
Guests in attendance can take part in the Game-Day Smash Box Food Sampler for only $26.00. Sampler Boxes will be available beginning at 5:00pm and include: 4 Chicken Tenders, Cheese Curds (9oz), and Chicken Bacon Jalapeno Quesadillas
Doors Open at 5:00 P.M. Kickoff: 6:30 P.M.
Admission is FREE. No purchase necessary. Guests of all ages are welcome to watch at Emagine Theatres in Novi, Rochester Hills, Canton, Geneva Lakes and Frankfort
Guests must be 21+ to watch at the Caesars Sportsbook Lounge Powered by Emagine inside Emagine Royal Oak
Pontiac’s Annual Community Autism Event – This is a FREE event. Donations are accepted. The event will consist of over 15 different activity stations for the children to make, create and play however they’d like. The event will provide food and snacks, gift bags, raffles, bounce houses, face paintings, live performances etc. For more info, email joyallen22@gmail.com.
Hockey Mentors for Special Olympians – Hockey Mentors offers an afternoon of free hockey and ice skating for individuals with any type of special needs, whether that is cognitive, physical or emotional, their family and caregivers. The family friendly event, taking place in two of the Troy Sports Center rinks, includes skate rental, hockey equipment, lunch, t-shirt for those skating and a jersey for guests trying out hockey. No prior experience ice skating or playing hockey is necessary. Advanced registration is needed. See www.hockeymentors.net for more information and registration forms. Please call 248-686-6740 with questions.
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.