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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events

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.

Jun
24
Sat
MetroBarks Dog Walking Club @ Indian Springs Metropark
Jun 24 @ 8:00 am – 9:30 am
MetroBarks Dog Walking Club @ Indian Springs Metropark

MetroBarks Dog Walking Club at Indian Springs Metropark – Prepare to walk between one to three miles along our paved trail, with stops along the way for your pups to sniff, explore and rest. Dogs are required to remain on a 6-foot leash. Please be prepared to clean up your pet’s waste. If your dog is having a bad day or displaying aggressive behaviors, you may be asked to leave the program early. Ages 8+. $3 per child / $5 per adult. Advanced pre-registration required online or call 248-625-7280. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. You can purchase an annual pass HERE.

Jul
2
Sun
Whitmore Lake Fireworks
Jul 2 @ 7:00 pm
Whitmore Lake Fireworks

Whitmore Lake Fireworks – Fireworks over Whitmore Lake. Dunk tank, games, food vendors start at 7pm in field across from Post Office on main St. Fireworks @ 9:55p. Parking at Northfield Community Park. For more info, visit wl4th.org.

Oct
15
Sun
Whitmore Trunk or Treat @ Whitmore Lake Main Street Campus
Oct 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Whitmore Trunk or Treat – Trunk or Treat at the last Farmers Market of the Season. Hosted by Northfield Twp.

Oct
28
Sat
Whitmore Lake Spooky Tales & Halloween Treats @ Northfield Community Park
Oct 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Whitmore Lake Spooky Tales & Halloween Treats – Spooky stories around the campfire. Halloween games, crafts, tricks, and treats. Drop your fishing line in the Fish Pond and try to hook a surprise. Look into your future with “Ms. Fortune”. This is a FREE Halloween event for all ages. For more info, visit northfieldmi.gov.

Nov
1
Wed
Halloween Candy Buyback
Nov 1 all-day
Halloween Candy Buyback

Halloween Candy Buyback – Oakland County and Metro Detroit, Michigan Halloween candy buyback and Halloween candy donation programs – Kids can bring in their excess Halloween candy and trade it in for cash! In turn, the dentists will then donate the candy to a good cause. Cash for candy!

Locations and dates for the Halloween Candy Buyback

RARA Pumpkin Roll @ Bloomer Park 
Nov 1 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
RARA Pumpkin Roll @ Bloomer Park 

RARA Pumpkin Roll – at Bloomer Park. Roll your old pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns down the big sled hill. Bring a wagon to haul your pumpkins to the sled hill. Targets will be setup at the bottom of the hill. If your pumpkin gets in the target or closest to the target, you will win a prize. Enjoy a bonfire and cider & donuts after the event. This is a FREE event. No pre-registration required. Hosted by RARA.

Nov
2
Thu
Halloween Candy Buyback
Nov 2 all-day
Halloween Candy Buyback

Halloween Candy Buyback – Oakland County and Metro Detroit, Michigan Halloween candy buyback and Halloween candy donation programs – Kids can bring in their excess Halloween candy and trade it in for cash! In turn, the dentists will then donate the candy to a good cause. Cash for candy!

Locations and dates for the Halloween Candy Buyback

Nov
3
Fri
Halloween Candy Buyback
Nov 3 all-day
Halloween Candy Buyback

Halloween Candy Buyback – Oakland County and Metro Detroit, Michigan Halloween candy buyback and Halloween candy donation programs – Kids can bring in their excess Halloween candy and trade it in for cash! In turn, the dentists will then donate the candy to a good cause. Cash for candy!

Locations and dates for the Halloween Candy Buyback

Ladies Night Out Holly
Nov 3 all-day
Ladies Night Out Holly

Ladies Night Out Holly – Holly Ladies Night Out event information and date info. The Holly DDA hosts this event twice a year. Once in the Fall and once in the Spring. Ladies enjoy sales, raffles, promotions, and more.

Ladies Night Out will take place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hours are Friday from 5p-9p, Saturday from 10a-5p, and Sunday from 11a-5p. Hosted by www.mainstreetholly.com.

Several businesses and vendors will be participating in both Spring & Fall versions of this event.