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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.

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.

Jul
8
Sat
Oak Park Community Fun Day @ First Baptist Church of Oak Park
Jul 8 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Oak Park Community Fun Day – Enjoy bouncers, games, a petting zoo, pony rides, clowns, crafts, music, and more.

This is a FREE event hosted by First Baptist Church of Oak Park. For more info, call 248-398-0770.
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
Oak Park Recreation Trunk or Treat @ Water Tower Social District
Oct 28 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Oak Park Recreation Trunk or Treat – This is a FREE event. Kids costume parade, Trunk or Treat. Enjoy games, crafts, and more. Hosted by Oak Park Parks and Rec.

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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.

Jan
14
Sun
Milford MLK March @ Prospect Hill Shopping Center
Jan 14 @ 12:30 pm
Milford MLK March @ Prospect Hill Shopping Center

Milford MLK March

Milford MLK March on Main Street at Prospect Hill Shopping Center. Grab your family and friends and head downtown to join in for the 19th annual March on Main Street in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Lineup begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Prospect Hill Shopping Center parking lot. The march begins at 1p and will conclude at the SHAC / River’s Edge Market. Hosted by Huron Valley MLK Day.

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Northville MLK Day Community Lunch @ Northville Community Center
Jan 14 @ 1:00 pm
Northville MLK Day Community Lunch @ Northville Community Center

Northville MLK Day Community Lunch

Northville MLK Day Community Lunch at Northville Community Center. Hosted by Northville Mayon Brian Turnbull. Events include screening of MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech, guest speakers, Northville HS choir performance, and lunch. Hosted by the City of Northville.

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Jan
15
Mon
Auburn Hills MLK Day Event @ Auburn Hills Community Center
Jan 15 @ 8:30 am

Auburn Hills MLK Day Event

Auburn Hills MLK Day Event – Community-wide celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. a community-wide celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Operation Cover Me for Grace Centers of Hope. Theme for 2024 is “Be Love – Our Goal, Our Community”. Community Challenge: challenge the citizens of Auburn Hills to commit to taking steps that promote beauty, love, and justice in the community and beyond. Auburn Hills is in need of 1.5-yard sections of fleece to make tie fleece blankets to donate to Grace Centers of Hope. Also, will accept blankets already made. For more info, visit www.auburnhills.org.

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DIA MLK Day Events
Jan 15 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
DIA MLK Day Events

DIA MLK Day Events

DIA MLK Day Events – Detroit Film Theatre – “King: A Filmed Record… Montgomery to Memphis” 1p
Create a pencil drawing while taking a look at the African American Art collection during Drawing in the Galleries. All supplies provided. Enjoy lunch in Kresge Court with live music from Detroit musicians Wendell Harrison and Pamela Wise. For more info, visit dia.org.

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