Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
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.
Waterford Oaks Wave Pool Dog Swim – at Waterford Oaks County Park. All dogs owners must show valid Michigan dog license and proof of current vaccinations at the time of the event. Dogs swim by weight category. Three swims. Noon-12:50p – 70lbs plus, 1p-1:50p – 31lbs-69lbs, 2p-2:50p – 30lbs and under. Pre-registration cost is $10/dog and includes admission, contest entry and one 50-minute swim session. On-site registration is $15/dog if availability allows. To register, call 248-858-0916. Phone registrations will be accepted until noon on September 6. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.
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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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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CIS Winter Break
CIS Winter Break – Winter Break Science Fun at Cranbrook Institute of Science (877-462-7262 science.cranbrook.edu). Hands-on activities and fun science experiments planned every day including: Snowball Catapults, Polar-Palooza, Snowflake Science, Ice Cube races, scavenger hunts, and many more. Activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission. Activities run daily from 11a-3p. Hours / Admission costs.
CIS Winter Break
CIS Winter Break – Winter Break Science Fun at Cranbrook Institute of Science (877-462-7262 science.cranbrook.edu). Hands-on activities and fun science experiments planned every day including: Snowball Catapults, Polar-Palooza, Snowflake Science, Ice Cube races, scavenger hunts, and many more. Activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission. Activities run daily from 11a-3p. Hours / Admission costs.
CIS Winter Break
CIS Winter Break – Winter Break Science Fun at Cranbrook Institute of Science (877-462-7262 science.cranbrook.edu). Hands-on activities and fun science experiments planned every day including: Snowball Catapults, Polar-Palooza, Snowflake Science, Ice Cube races, scavenger hunts, and many more. Activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission. Activities run daily from 11a-3p. Hours / Admission costs.
CIS Winter Break
CIS Winter Break – Winter Break Science Fun at Cranbrook Institute of Science (877-462-7262 science.cranbrook.edu). Hands-on activities and fun science experiments planned every day including: Snowball Catapults, Polar-Palooza, Snowflake Science, Ice Cube races, scavenger hunts, and many more. Activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission. Activities run daily from 11a-3p. Hours / Admission costs.
Waterford FREE Platform Tennis Open House
Waterford FREE Platform Tennis Open House – at Waterford Oaks County Park Near Paradise Peninsula Playscape This free clinic is a opportunity to test drive the sport of platform tennis. Extra equipment available on site for first time players or those who do not have their own paddles or paddle balls. Instruction from Waterford Paddle Club. Dress for the weather. Tennis shoes required for the courts. No membership required for clinic. No pre-registration or previous experience needed. For additional information, call Oakland County Parks and Recreation 248-858-0916.
MLK FREE Admission Day at CIS
MLK FREE Admission Day at CIS – With kids out of school for the day, explore the Cranbrook Institute of Science for FREE on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. During your visit, make sure to stop by by the Acheson Planetarium and catch one of the many programs. Pre-registration is recommended. Reserve your spot here.
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