Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Harrison Twp Monarch & Hummingbird Festival – Lake St Clair Metropark Celebrate the smallest migrators, the Monarch Butterfly and the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Short, guided hikes throughout the festival in search of these amazing animals. There will be natural crafts, gardening tips, and monarch tagging demonstrations. All ages. FREE event. No pre-registration required. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. You can purchase an annual pass HERE.
Barkin’ In The Park at Gilbert Willis P (248-624-2850). Hosted by Wixom Parks & Rec. Food, dog walking trail fun pet vendors, K9 show, talent show, and more. A pet photographer will be on hand All pets must be on a leash. This is a FREE event to attend.
Wixom Fire Prevention Week Events – Wixom Fire Department Open House
at Wixom Fire Department (Fire Station Wixom Road, Wixom, MI 48393)
This is a free event. For more info, call 248-624-1055. Hosted by the City of Wixom.
Wixom Panther Hunt and Fall Festival – from 5p-8p (registration starts at 4:30p) at Gilbert Willis Park (Chickasaw St, Wixom, MI 48393)
Hunt for the friendly Wixom Panther on the Trick or Treat Trail. Cost includes Halloween tote, trick or treat trail, pony rides, live entertainment, and a pumpkin for each child. Ages 2-10. On-site registration begins at 4:30p. $15 per child. Limited to first 500 children. For more info, call 248-624-2850. Hosted by Wixom Parks & Rec.
More Halloween events
Wixom Halloween Spooktacular Downtown Treat Hunt – Downtown Wixom
Downtown Wixom Trick or Treating, making crafts, and magician show. The first 200 children will receive a Spooktacular Treat Bag and the first 150 children will pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. this is a FREE event. Registration is not required. Hosted by the Downtown Wixom DDA.
Sip n Stroll – Downtown Wixom will be hosting its Sip n Stroll. Enjoy an evening out sipping, shopping, and strolling. Live music, games, special vendors, discounts at businesses, and enter to win prizes.
Contact for event: Wixom DDA, 248-560-1358/dda@wixom.us
Wixom Ladies Night Out Halloween Edition – Downtown Wixom
This is a great night to come out in costume, enter the costume contest, sing karaoke, dine, sip, shop, and stroll. Costumes encouraged. Hosted by the Downtown Wixom DDA.
Wixom Holiday Tree Lighting
Wixom Holiday Tree Lighting Festival at Wixom Community Center. Pics with Santa, crafts for kids, Christmas carols, a beer tent, live music, horse and carriage rides, fire & ice tower, and more! For more info, call 248-624-2850. Santa & Tree Lighting at 6:30p. Hosted by Wixom Parks & Rec.
More Holiday Events
Wixom Recreation Breakfast with Santa
Wixom Recreation Breakfast with Santa at the Wixom Community Center includes a pancake breakfast and a visit with Santa for all children 10 and under. Pre-register here before 12/1. Hosted by the City of Wixom Recreation Department and the Wixom Firefighters Foundation.
More Holiday Events
Waterford Daddy Daughter Dance
Waterford Daddy Daughter Dance – from 2p-4p or 6p-8p (2 sessions) – Event will include light refreshments, craft, music, dancing, and keepsake photo. Pre-register before 1/7/24. For cost info and to register, call 248-674-5441. Hosted by Waterford Parks & Rec.
