Oakland County Parks Events Calendar 2023

Oakland County Parks Events Calendar 2023. Oakland County Parks events, campground and camping events, waterparks info, nature programs, free events, family events, and more! For more info on these events, call our friends at Oakland County Parks at 1-888-OCParks.

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Oakland County Moms highlights special events from the Oakland County Parks and Recreation calendar to bring you the latest news and info on special events at Oakland County Parks!

Due to the recent Oakland County Parks & Recreation millage approval…. active military, seniors, veterans, and adaptive needs citizens can receive a FREE 2023 OC resident vehicle entry pass for the county-owned parks & dog parks. An Annual Vehicle permit is just $30 for residents and $48 for non-residents. They’re available now here.

Any cost associated with Oakland County Parks events are subject to change.

Oakland County Parks Events September 2023

Friday, September 8, 2023 from 10:30a-11:15a
Madison Hts Weekend Events – Morning Munchkins
Red Oaks Nature Center  (30300 Hales Street, Madison Hts, MI 48071, 248-585-0100)
An exciting series just for preschoolers ages 3-6. Bring your munchkin to the nature center for a seasonal story and a related hands-on, nature-based discovery activity. A new book & theme each month. Cost – $4/child. Call 248-858-0916 weekdays to register. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 10:30a-12:30p
Madison Weekend Events – Homeschool Series – Fall Fanatics
Red Oaks Nature Center  (30300 Hales Street, Madison Hts, MI 48071, 248-585-0100)
Homeschool sessions are adapted for two age groups: Ages 6-9 and ages 10-13. Cost is $10/child/session. Preregistration with payment is required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays. No on-site registration will be available. Sessions are designed as a drop-off program for youth. All students are welcome, including those from a traditional homeschool, pod or virtual learning setting. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Saturday, September 16, and Sunday, September 17, 2023 (all day)
Oakland County Parks Weekend Events – Oakland County Parks FREE Admission Day
All Oakland County Parks Division Parks (see list in description)
Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers complimentary park entry to all guests. Addison Oaks Park/Day Use, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks Park, Lyon Oaks Park/Day Use, Lyon Oaks Dog Park, Orion Oaks Park/Day Use, Orion Oaks Dog Park, Red Oaks Dog Park, Rose Oaks. Visitors can enjoy free daily park entry with access to natural areas, trails, dog parks and all park amenities. Park hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, or as posted at the park. For more info, call 1-888-OCParks. MORE INFO / PARK LOCATIONS…

Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 9a-2p
Waterford Weekend Events – Oakland County Farmers Market Community Garage Sale
Oakland County Farmers Market (2350 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328)
Oakland County Parks Community Garage Sale – Find hidden treasures for sale or sell items you no longer need during the Community Garage Sale. Attendance for buyers is free. Oakland County residents, community members, direct vendors and Mom2Mom sellers are welcome to register for a booth to sell items. Registration is open now. Cost is $15/booth; limit two booths per registrar. Contact the Oakland County Farmers Market at 248-858-5495, OCmarket@oakgov.com. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 10:30a-12:30p
Clarkston Weekend Events – Homeschool Series – Fall Fantatics
Wint Nature Center (9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI, 248-625-6473)
Homeschool sessions are adapted for two age groups: Ages 6-9 and ages 10-13. Cost is $10/child/session. Preregistration with payment is required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays. No on-site registration will be available. Sessions are designed as a drop-off program for youth. All students are welcome, including those from a traditional homeschool, pod or virtual learning setting. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Oakland County Parks Events October 2023

Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 10:30a-12:30p
Madison Weekend Events – Homeschool Series – Wolves
Red Oaks Nature Center  (30300 Hales Street, Madison Hts, MI 48071, 248-585-0100)
Homeschool sessions are adapted for two age groups: Ages 6-9 and ages 10-13. Cost is $10/child/session. Preregistration with payment is required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays. No on-site registration will be available. Sessions are designed as a drop-off program for youth. All students are welcome, including those from a traditional homeschool, pod or virtual learning setting. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 10:30a-12:30p
Clarkston Weekend Events – Homeschool Series – Wolves
Wint Nature Center (9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI, 248-625-6473)
Homeschool sessions are adapted for two age groups: Ages 6-9 and ages 10-13. Cost is $10/child/session. Preregistration with payment is required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays. No on-site registration will be available. Sessions are designed as a drop-off program for youth. All students are welcome, including those from a traditional homeschool, pod or virtual learning setting. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 6p-8:30p
Clarkston Weekend Events – Creatures of the Night Hike
Wint Nature Center (9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI, 248-625-6473)
Learn about the creatures that go bump in the night.  Hike to see if you can find any nocturnal friends before ending the evening with a tasty bonfire treat. All ages welcome. Cost is $5/person. Preregistration with payment required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or 248-625-6473 during nature center hours. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Oakland County Parks Events November 2023

Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 10:30a-12:30p
Madison Weekend Events – Homeschool Series – Rock On
Red Oaks Nature Center  (30300 Hales Street, Madison Hts, MI 48071, 248-585-0100)
Homeschool sessions are adapted for two age groups: Ages 6-9 and ages 10-13. Cost is $10/child/session. Preregistration with payment is required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays. No on-site registration will be available. Sessions are designed as a drop-off program for youth. All students are welcome, including those from a traditional homeschool, pod or virtual learning setting. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Saturday, November 11, 2023 (all day)
Oakland County Parks Weekend Events – Oakland County Parks FREE Admission Day
All Oakland County Parks Division Parks (see list in description)
Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers complimentary park entry to all guests. Addison Oaks Park/Day Use, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks Park, Lyon Oaks Park/Day Use, Lyon Oaks Dog Park, Orion Oaks Park/Day Use, Orion Oaks Dog Park, Red Oaks Dog Park, Rose Oaks. Visitors can enjoy free daily park entry with access to natural areas, trails, dog parks and all park amenities. Park hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, or as posted at the park. For more info, call 1-888-OCParks. MORE INFO / PARK LOCATIONS…

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 10:30a-12:30p
Clarkston Weekend Events – Homeschool Series – Rock On
Wint Nature Center (9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI, 248-625-6473)
Homeschool sessions are adapted for two age groups: Ages 6-9 and ages 10-13. Cost is $10/child/session. Preregistration with payment is required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays. No on-site registration will be available. Sessions are designed as a drop-off program for youth. All students are welcome, including those from a traditional homeschool, pod or virtual learning setting. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Saturday, November 23, 2023 (all day)
Oakland County Parks Weekend Events – Oakland County Parks FREE Admission Day
All Oakland County Parks Division Parks (see list in description)
Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers complimentary park entry to all guests. Addison Oaks Park/Day Use, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks Park, Lyon Oaks Park/Day Use, Lyon Oaks Dog Park, Orion Oaks Park/Day Use, Orion Oaks Dog Park, Red Oaks Dog Park, Rose Oaks. Visitors can enjoy free daily park entry with access to natural areas, trails, dog parks and all park amenities. Park hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, or as posted at the park. For more info, call 1-888-OCParks. MORE INFO / PARK LOCATIONS…

Oakland County Parks Events December 2023

Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 10:30a-12:30p
Madison Weekend Events – Homeschool Series – Winter Tree Party
Red Oaks Nature Center  (30300 Hales Street, Madison Hts, MI 48071, 248-585-0100)
Homeschool sessions are adapted for two age groups: Ages 6-9 and ages 10-13. Cost is $10/child/session. Preregistration with payment is required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays. No on-site registration will be available. Sessions are designed as a drop-off program for youth. All students are welcome, including those from a traditional homeschool, pod or virtual learning setting. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 from 10:30a-12:30p
Clarkston Weekend Events – Homeschool Series – Winter Tree Party
Wint Nature Center (9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI, 248-625-6473)
Homeschool sessions are adapted for two age groups: Ages 6-9 and ages 10-13. Cost is $10/child/session. Preregistration with payment is required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays. No on-site registration will be available. Sessions are designed as a drop-off program for youth. All students are welcome, including those from a traditional homeschool, pod or virtual learning setting. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

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Oakland County Parks Nature Centers
Red Oaks Nature Center  (30300 Hales Street, Madison Hts, MI 48071, 248-585-0100)
Wint Nature Center (9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI, 248-625-6473)

Oakland County Parks

Addison Oaks County Park
1480 West Romeo Road
Leonard, Michigan 48367
248-693-2432

Catalpa Oaks County Park
27725 Greenfield Road
Southfield, Michigan
248-858-0916

Groveland Oaks County Park
14555 Dixie Highway
Holly, Michigan
248-634-9811

Highland Oaks County Park
6555 Milford Road
Highland, Michigan 48442
248-858-0906

Holly Oaks ORV Park
13536 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI 48442
248-653-0710
hollyoaksorvpark@oakgov.com

Independence Oaks County Park
9501 Sashabaw Road
Clarkston, Michigan 48348
248-625-0877

Lyon Oaks County Park
52221 Pontiac Trail
Wixom, Michigan 48393
248-858-0906

Orion Oaks County Park
2301 Clarkston Road
Lake Orion, Michigan 48360
248-858-0906 or 248-625-0877

Red Oaks Youth Soccer Complex
29601 John R Road
Madison Heights, MI  48071
248-589-2294

Red Oaks Waterpark
1455 East 13 Mile Road
Madison Heights, MI  48071
248-858-0918 or 1-888-OCPARKS

Red Oaks Dog Park
31353 Dequindre
Madison Heights, MI  48071
On Dequindre just North of 13 Mile
248-541-5030 or 1-888-OCPARKS

Rose Oaks County Park
10400 Fish Lake Road
Holly, Michigan 48442
248-858-0906

Springfield Oaks County Park
12451 Andersonville Road
Davisburg, Michigan
248-858-0916

Waterford Oaks County Park, Wavepool, Paradise Peninsula Playscape , Sled Hill, and BMX Track
2800 Watkins Lake Rd
Waterford, Michigan 48328
248-858-0916 (Activity Center)
248-858-0906 (Administration Offices)
248-858-0918 (Waterpark)
248-858-0915 (BMX)
248-858-0916 (Lookout Lodge)

Oakland County Market

Oakland County Market Farmers Market (2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328, 248-858-5495)

Oakland County Parks Golf Courses

Glen Oaks Golf Course
30500 13 Mile Road
Farmington Hills, Michigan
248-851-8356

Lyon Oaks Golf Course
52251 Pontiac Trail
Wixom, MI 48393
248-437-1488

Red Oaks Golf Course
29600 John R
Madison Heights, Michigan
248-541-5030

Springfield Oaks Golf Course
12450 Andersonville Road
Davisburg, MI 48350
248-625-2540

White Lake Oaks Golf Course
991 N Williams Lake Road
White Lake, Michigan 48386
248-693-2700

Oakland County Parks Campgrounds

Addison Oaks Campground
1480 West Romeo Road
Leonard, Michigan 48367
248-693-2432

Groveland Oaks Campground
14555 Dixie Highway
Holly, Michigan
248-634-9811

This page is intended to be used as a guide. Oakland County Moms does not endorse these events. Oakland County Moms is not responsible for changes to event descriptions, event times or details being altered without notice or cancellations.

See our Events / Things To Do tab for more events, activities and things to do in Oakland County and Metro Detroit Michigan.

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Saturday, August 19, 2023 and Sunday, August 20, 2023 from 10a-8p
Holly Weekend Events – ORV Park FREE Weekend
Holly Oaks ORV Park (13536 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI 48442, 248-653-0710, hollyoaksorvpark@oakgov.com)
Michigan residents and visitors legally can ride DNR-designated routes and trails without purchasing an ORV license or trail permit. THe entrance fee for Holly Oaks ORV Park has been waived by the OCPR Parks Commission. All ORV rules and laws still apply. This includes that all vehicles entering the park must have a 10′ orange flag securely mounted and all ORV riders and drivers must also sign a waiver form before entry. For more information, call 248-653-0710. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

For more information on Oakland County Parks events and registration, visit www.OaklandCountyParks.com