Dragon Forest at the Detroit Zoo
2025-08-13 09:30 - 17:00, 2025-08-20 09:30 - 17:00, 2025-08-27 09:30 - 17:00, 2025-09-01 09:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, United States
Families can wander through a winding, three-acre trail filled with fantastical sculptures, including animatronics, of dragons and mythical creatures. See 30-plus fantastical sculptures, enjoy interactive, climbable structures, unique photo opportunities, education stations, themed souvenirs and gifts and more.
Event cost: $6/dragon forest admission; along with zoo admission
Event times: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. May 24-Sept. 7, 2025

Emagine Summer Kids Movies
2025-08-15 | Emagine Theaters – Locations vary, MI, United States
Emagine Summer Kids Movies Series 2025 – Emagine Summer Kids Movies Series dates and Showtimes may change – Limited availability – Not offered to groups over 30 people
These movies on these dates are $3 admission for kids AND adults ALL SUMMER LONG. Each week will feature a new kids movie to check for a super low price. The special doesn’t stop at just tickets. Magic Packs available for $5 and includes popcorn and small drink. These films are eligible for the Summer Kids Star Cards rewards program.

Friday, June 20 through Thursday, June 26 – The Garfield Movie
Friday, June 27 through Thursday, July 3 – The Bad Guys
Friday, July 4 through Thursday, July 10 – Lyle, Lyle Crocodile
Friday, July 11 through Thursday, July 17 – The Angry Birds Movie
Friday, July 18 through Thursday, July 24 – The Angry Birds Move 2
Friday, July 25 through Thursday, July 31 – The Wild Robot
Friday, August 1 through Thursday, August 7 – Despicable Me 4
Friday, August 8 through Thursday, August 14 – Kung Fu Panda 4
Friday, August 15 through Thursday, August 21 – Trolls Band Together

Movies in the Park at McHattie Park
2025-08-15 18:00 | McHattie Park, S. Lafayette St., South Lyon, MI, 48178, United States
Head to McHattie Park for this summer’s Movies in the Park series! SLARA & the City of South Lyon have teamed up to offer these FREE events for the community. Movies will begin at dusk. Catch pre-movie fun between 6-8 p.m. Each night will be different activities. Be sure to check online for the latest details! You won’t want to miss out. In the event of inclement weather, we will update the homepage of the City’s website and the DDA Facebook Page. Watch Finding Nemo (G) on July 18, The Goonies (PG) on Aug. 15 and Pitch Perfect (PG-13) on Sept. 19.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 6 p.m. July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19, 2025

Weekend Hayrides at Kensington Metropark
2025-08-16 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-23 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-30 12:00 - 16:00 | Kensington Metropark, Farm Center, 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI, 48380, United States
Families can come out to Kensington Metropark Farm Center to take a weekend hayride. Hayrides last approximately 20 minutes. Tickets are available on-site only at the Farm Center office.
Event cost: $5/adult, $3/child, free/under 2; parking pass required
Event times: Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, June 28-Nov. 30, 2025

Sensory Friendly Mondays in West Bloomfield
2025-08-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Lily Pad Springs, 6200 Farmington rd, West Bloomfield, MI, 48322, United States
For our park visitors that may find a regular day at the splash pad a little overwhelming, this special session is perfect for you.

Mondays from 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Aug 18 is last day for the summer season
Limited capacity
Big splash bucket and overhead spray features limited

Cost: $4/resident or $7/nonresident per session

Maybury Farm Watch-Me-Grow
2025-08-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Maybury Farm, 50165 8 Mile Rd., Northville, MI, United States
Maybury Farm Watch-Me-Grow – at Maybury Farm (approximately 1 ¼ miles west of Beck). Maybury Farm offers a 3-5 year old pre-k science based program every Tuesday.
Watch-Me-Grow preschool programs are for children ages 3-5. Each STEAM based program is filled with numerous hands-on activities, crafts, games, and animal visits. All activities are either science based, or literacy based, which creates an engaging time of fun and learning in the gorgeous green space of the farm!
COST: $20 per session (includes 1 child and 1 adult)
AGE: 3-5 years
LENGTH: 45 minutes
SESSION SCHEDULE:
5/27 – Strong sheep
6/3 – Glorious goats
6/10 -Tremendous turkeys
6/17 – Happy horses
6/24 – Purely pigs
7/1 – Growing gardens
7/8 – Crazy chickens
7/15 – Beautiful bunnies
7/22 – Terrific tractors
7/29 – Pretty peacocks
8/5 – Dazzling ducks
8/12 – Colorful cows
8/19 – Amazing alpacas
8/26 – Delightful donkeys
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Online registration required! 25 children/reservations maximum per session.
Online registration begins March 1, 2025. Registration for Watch-Me-Grow is online only – Register for Watch-Me-Grow. Please email completed Watch-Me-Grow registration form within 24 hours after online registration to hold your spot. EMAIL: farmteam@mayburyfarm.org. When sending your registration form in by email, please scan and send. DO NOT TAKE A PICTURE OF THE REGISTRATION FORM to send via email!
Non-refundable – sessions take place rain or shine. In the case of severe thunderstorms, you will be contacted if your session is rescheduled.
Please arrive to check-in at least 10 minutes prior – program starts promptly at 10:30am.

Waterford Farmers Market
2025-09-02 07:00 - 13:30, 2025-09-09 07:00 - 13:30, 2025-09-16 07:00 - 13:30, 2025-09-23 07:00 - 13:30, 2025-09-30 07:00 - 13:30 | Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford, MI, 48328, United States
Waterford Farmers Market
Oakland County Market / Oakland County Farmers Markets
2350 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI
248-858-5495
website – www.OaklandCountyParks.com
Oakland County Farmers Market 2025 – Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays May 2 through December from 7a-1:30p. January through April from 7a-1:30p Saturdays only. Beginning May 2, the Oakland County Farmers Market resumes its summer operation of three days (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays).

Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese
2025-09-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Chuck E. Cheese, 13745 Lakeside Cir., Sterling Heights, MI, 48313, United States
On the first Sunday of every month, the play area will open two hours early for children with autism or sensory sensitivities. It will have reduced lighting and noise.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7, 2025

Canterbury Village Oktoberfest
2025-09-14 13:00 - 21:00 | Canterbury Village, 2359 Joslyn Ct., Lake Orion, MI, 48360, United States
Families can come out to Canterbury Village for a fun Oktoberfest. It features live music, themed food, games, contests and more.

Event cost: $5/cash, $6/card; free/parking
Event times: 1-9 p.m. Sept. 13-14, 2025

LEGOLAND Homeschool Days
2025-09-15 | LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan, 4000 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326, United States
LEGOLAND Homeschool Days
LEGOLAND Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan (248-409-6009, legolanddiscoverycenter.com/michigan). During Homeschool days, you’ll enjoy an educational workshop, supplemental S.T.E.M. education activities and a BRICK-tacular discount. Admission is 50% Off! Please note: educational workshops & supplemental activities are not available at this time. Tickets are limited and must be purchased online in advance. Go here and then search for your event. During LEGOLAND hours (248-409-6009).
This page is intended to be used as a guide. Oakland County Moms does not run these events. Oakland County Moms is not responsible for changes to event descriptions, event times or details, or event cancellations.

Walled Lake Farmers Market
2025-09-17 08:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-01 08:00 - 14:00 | Ambrose Public Safety Campus, 1499 East W Maple Rd, Walled Lake, MI, United States
Walled Lake Market Place Farmers Market at Ambrose Public Safety Campus
1499 East W Maple Rd
Walled Lake, MI
248-624-4847
Website – walledlake.us
Walled Lake Farmers Market 2025 – Open Wednesdays May 7 through October 29 from 8a-2p.

Michigan Renaissance Festival
2025-09-20 09:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-27 09:00 - 19:00 | Hollygrove Grounds, 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, MI, 48442, United States
Fair maids and merry men take a step back to the 16th century for jousting tournaments, comedy and theater shows, music, games and “real” mythological creatures. Each weekend is themed so check on it before you head out.
Event cost: Adults (13+) $24.95 advance / $27.95 gate; Children (5–12) $15.95 advance / $18.95 gate; Ages 4 and under free; $15 parking
Event times: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Event dates: Aug. 16 – Sept. 28, 2025

Disability Dirt Days
2025-09-21 11:00 - 15:30 | Holly Oaks ORV Park, 13536 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI, 48442, United States
Ages 10 and up with disabilities are invited to experience off-roading at Holly Oaks ORV Park with rides provided by volunteers. Rides are provided for the participant and one guest. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 1, Sept. 21 and Oct. 19, 2025

LEGOLAND Homeschool Days
2025-09-22 | LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan, 4000 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326, United States
LEGOLAND Homeschool Days
LEGOLAND Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan (248-409-6009, legolanddiscoverycenter.com/michigan). During Homeschool days, you’ll enjoy an educational workshop, supplemental S.T.E.M. education activities and a BRICK-tacular discount. Admission is 50% Off! Please note: educational workshops & supplemental activities are not available at this time. Tickets are limited and must be purchased online in advance. Go here and then search for your event. During LEGOLAND hours (248-409-6009).

SEA LIFE Tricks & Treats
2025-09-29 10:00 - 18:00 | Sea Life Michigan Aquarium, 4316 Baldwin Rd., , Auburn Hhills, MI, United States
SEA LIFE Tricks & Treats
SEA LIFE Tricks & Treats at Sea Life Michigan (248-409-6009). Wear your costume and
snap some selfies with creepy creatures. Enjoy BOO-tiful decor throughout the aquarium. Learn about spooky creatures like batfish, wolf eels, moon jellies and more. Find out if you’re brave enough to touch sticky sea anemones and slimy sea stars in the Interactive Touchpool.

Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs
2025-10-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48303, United States
Step back in time 290 million years when bizarre-looking animals dominated life on land and sea, and find out about the greatest extinction the world has ever seen in Permian Monsters: Life before the Dinosaurs. This unique exhibition brings the past back to life with fossilized skeletons and full size life models of the animals that ruled the world millions of years before the age of dinosaurs, in a time known as the Permian.
The Permian period ended with the largest extinction Earth ever experienced, which wiped out 90% of all species on the planet. The cause of the end-Permian extinction had baffled scientists for the past 20 years but a recent discovery shed new light on the cause of this catastrophe: global warming. Find out how this familiar phenomenon, started by a huge volcanic eruption, set off a chain of events that led to the greatest extinction on Earth.
The exhibition blends art and science with a collection of new artwork which offers a glimpse back in time through the eyes of award winning paleo-artist Julius Csotonyi. View fossilised skeletons and reconstructed models of these amazing but bizarre creatures that dominated land and sea; and dig and identify fossils in the interactive dig pits throughout the exhibition.
Permian Monsters showcases an amazing collection of fossils and models from this relatively unknown time period, from giant insects, bizarre looking sharks to strange reptiles with mammal-like characteristics. Meet the top predator of the time, the giant saber-toothed gorgonopsid ‘Inostrancevia’ and find out what nearly killed them all to make way for Earth’s next rulers, the Dinosaurs.

Adults: $9
Adult Members: $8
Seniors 65+ & Children 2 – 12: $7
Seniors 65+ & Children 2 – 12 Members: $6
CIS Enhanced Members and Children under 2: FREE

Event times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays, Noon-4 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 28, 2025-Jan. 7, 2026

Wint Nature Center Early Childhood Hour Out (ECHO)
2025-10-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Wint Nature Center, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI, United States
Wint Nature Center Early Childhood Hour Out
Wint Nature Center Early Childhood Hour Out – (ECHO) at Wint Nature Center (248-625-6473), Parents, grandparents, nannies and caregivers: Bring your little ones to Wint Nature Center for a caregiver-guided hour of activities, fun and friendship with local families on Thursdays. Enjoy coffee, tea and conversation with other caregivers. Strengthen community connections –conversation for adults; social interaction for babies, toddlers and young children. This program is free and no preregistration is necessary, although park entry fee applies for those without a vehicle permit. Call 248-625-6473 for more information. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party
2025-10-03 10:00 - 18:00 | LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan, 4000 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326, United States
Michigan’s top family Halloween event is here! Daily from September 25th – October 31st, families can get into the Halloween spirit as LEGO® Monsters take over LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan and throw a Monster Party you don’t want to miss!
Brew up fun at the Potion Kitchen, a place to create potions of all sorts by combining your building creativity. Plus, enjoy monster-ific activities and an exclusive 4D Halloween movie, The Great Monster Chase, during the family Halloween event.
Brick-or Treat Activities*:

Brew up fun at the Potion Kitchen where families can combine special ingredients to make a magical potion
Catch the exclusive 4D LEGO® Movie, The Great Monster Chase
Take on the LEGO® Monster Rocker scavenger hunt and find them hiding in MINILAND® to discover the secret word
BOO-tiful decor throughout the attraction.
…and more!

*Activities subject to change
September 25 – October 31, 2025 from 10am-6pm Daily
