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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events

Mar
28
Tue
Cranbrook Spring Into Science @ Cranbrook Institute of Science
Mar 28 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cranbrook Spring Into Science – Spring break fun! This celebration will give visitors the opportunity to experience hands-on activities designed around exploring the environment, including… create and race a Michigan freshwater jellyfish, origami fish craft, meet the “Dirt Doctors”, hands on demos, animal tracking, and more. All of the activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.

Mar
29
Wed
Cranbrook Spring Into Science @ Cranbrook Institute of Science
Mar 29 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cranbrook Spring Into Science – Spring break fun! This celebration will give visitors the opportunity to experience hands-on activities designed around exploring the environment, including… create and race a Michigan freshwater jellyfish, origami fish craft, meet the “Dirt Doctors”, hands on demos, animal tracking, and more. All of the activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.

Mar
30
Thu
Cranbrook Spring Into Science @ Cranbrook Institute of Science
Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cranbrook Spring Into Science – Spring break fun! This celebration will give visitors the opportunity to experience hands-on activities designed around exploring the environment, including… create and race a Michigan freshwater jellyfish, origami fish craft, meet the “Dirt Doctors”, hands on demos, animal tracking, and more. All of the activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.

Mar
31
Fri
Cranbrook Spring Into Science @ Cranbrook Institute of Science
Mar 31 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cranbrook Spring Into Science – Spring break fun! This celebration will give visitors the opportunity to experience hands-on activities designed around exploring the environment, including… create and race a Michigan freshwater jellyfish, origami fish craft, meet the “Dirt Doctors”, hands on demos, animal tracking, and more. All of the activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.

Apr
29
Sat
Cranbrook Art Museum Open Studios @ Cranbrook Art Museum
Apr 29 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cranbrook Art Museum Open Studios @ Cranbrook Art Museum

Cranbrook Art Museum Open Studios – Explore the studios of Cranbrook Academy of Art graduate students; Purchase work from emerging student artists; Receive free admission to Cranbrook Art Museum, Cranbrook House and Gardens, Cranbrook Institute of Science (paid admission required for SUE: The T-rex Experience and the Acheson Planetarium); Free self-guided tours of Saarinen House; Food trucks and hands-on art activities for children

Check in at the Art Museum Peristyle and pick up a campus map. Follow signage on campus for available parking.

For more information, contact artmuseum@cranbrook.edu

May
6
Sat
Mother’s Day Market Art & Craft Show @ Orion Center
May 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Mother’s Day Market Art & Craft Show – at Orion Center. Free Admission. orionparks.com

May
13
Sat
Food Trucks & FREE Family Fun @ The Village of Rochester Hills
May 13 @ 12:00 pm
Food Trucks & FREE Family Fun @ The Village of Rochester Hills

Food Trucks & FREE Family Fun – The event features a variety of Food Trucks and Free entertainment for the family including stilt walkers, magicians, balloon twisters, and music in the Festival Park. Paint Creek Center for the Arts will be in Festival Park giving out complimentary take-away potted flower plants, to decorate at home, to the first 100 kids in attendance. Additionally, a variety of stores will be featuring specials & sips throughout the day while offering assistance as you look to find that perfect gift for mom. Telly’s Greenhouse will be selling hanging baskets and porch pots onsite. Food trucks include – Don Armando’s Taqueria, Little Donut Factory, General Dogs, D’Vine Cookies. This is a FREE event. Hosted by TheVofRH.

May
14
Sun
Mother’s Day Brunch at the Village of Rochester Hills @ The Village of Rochester Hills
May 14 all-day
Mother's Day Brunch at the Village of Rochester Hills @ The Village of Rochester Hills

Mother’s Day Brunch at the Village of Rochester Hills – Mother’s Day brunch and dinner options at the The Village’s sit-down restaurants. Bravo! Italian Kitchen will be offering a lovely brunch featuring made-to-order scramblers and hand-crafted cocktails and a dinner menu with endless pasta options. Jagged Fork has an unlimited selection of breakfast and brunch options from pancakes to French toast to omelets & skillets for a perfect way to start the day. Maybe dinner is the way to go. Enjoy the Chef’s Feature Steak and Shrimp Americana or any classic menu items at Mitchell’s Fish Market. You can’t go wrong getting Sesame Chicken or the Mongolian Beef for dinner at P.F. Chang’s. Make your reservations for Mother’s Day Brunch (and/or dinner) at the Village today. Check out the VoRH dining options. Hosted by TheVofRH.

Aug
12
Sat
Family Day at Cranbrook @ Cranbrook Art Museum
Aug 12 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Family Day at Cranbrook – (cranbrookartmuseum.org) Explore and experience art and design through hands-on, minds-on activities. Explore the galleries through guided activities and get your hands messy with educators in the Art Lab. Imagine, build, and create at a variety of art-making stations. FREE with regular museum admission. For more info, visit cranbrookartmuseum.org.

Dec
2
Sat
Cranbrook Santa Sighting @ Cranbrook House and Gardens
Dec 2 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cranbrook Santa Sighting @ Cranbrook House and Gardens

Cranbrook Santa Sighting

Cranbrook Santa Sighting – Visit with Santa and have your family photo taken inside the magical Cranbrook House Library. A scavenger hunt and hands-on activities will add to the fun for children and parents will enjoy shopping in the gift shop. Children will receive a complimentary favor and guests will also get to see Mrs. Claus. Pre-registration required. Call 248-645-3149 for ticket info and to reserve. Hosted by Cranbrook House & Gardens.

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