Post Adoption Resource Centers

Kiddie Swim
2026-02-25 01:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Road, Troy, MI, 48083, United States
Designed especially for little ones, Kiddie Swim offers a fun and safe way for young swimmers to splash and play! This session includes access to the shallow water area only, featuring a kiddie slide and interactive water features—perfect for building confidence and enjoying water play.
This program is intended for children ages 6 and under, with a focus on age-appropriate fun in a relaxed environment.
💲 Cost: $10 residents | $15 non-residents👶 Ages: 6 and under
A great option for families looking for a low-key, kid-friendly swim experience!

Milford Restaurant Week
2026-02-24 | Downtown Milford, Milford, Select a Country:
Milford Restaurant Week will feature deals and specialty menus from local restaurants. Not only do discounts during restaurant week provide tremendous savings, they give you an opportunity to try new restaurants you may not have ordinarily tried. Participating Milford Restaurants Enjoy discounts, special meals, and extravagant food at participating restaurants during Restaurant Week. Hosted by meetmeinmilford.com and Milford Restaurant Week.

The Rink at Royal Oak Ice Skating
2026-02-23 11:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-16 11:00 - 21:00 | The Rink at Royal Oak – Centennial Commons, 221 E 3rd St., Royal Oak, MI, 48067, United States
The Rink at Royal Oak Ice Skating – The Rink at Royal Oak Ice Skating runs daily through February, 2026 (see Hours Below) at The Rink at RO (248-541-7550). Professionally maintained ice rink in Downtown Royal Oak is open for the season. Admission is $10, skate rental is $5. Hours – Sun-Tue 11-9p, Wed & Th 11a-10p, Fr & Sat 11a-11p.

Bowers Farm Winter Park
2026-02-22 14:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-15 14:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-08 14:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-25 14:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-18 14:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-11 14:00 - 21:00 | Bowers School Farm, 1219 East Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Township, MI, 48304, United States
On January through February weekends Bowers Farms hosts Winter Park, sort of a mini Winter Festival held each weekend. Activities at Winter Park include browsing the farm store, dining at the farm kitchen, and snow tubing down the sled hill.
Bowers School Farm (1219 E Square Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304, 248-341-6475, schoolfarm.org)
Admission is FREE. Activities at Winter Park include browsing the farm store, dining at the farm kitchen, and snow tubing down the sled hill.
Hours & Cost: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT RUNS ONLY DURING JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2026
Dates: January 9 – March 1, 2026
Fridays: 4p-9p
Saturdays: 2p-9p
Sundays: 2p-9p
Cost to visit is FREE. snow tubing hill is $17 (per 50 minutes of sled time). Ice skating rink will not be offered for the 2026 Bowers Farm Winter Park. Pre-registration is required for tubing.
PLEASE NOTE:
Tube regardless of snow! Mother Nature controls the weather and we will tube in any kind of weather . . . sun, snow, rain, etc. Dress accordingly to enjoy the outdoors but don’t expect fluffy snow flakes every day!
Tubers must walk up the hill to get to the top. We do not have any automation for getting up the hill other than your legs (unless a parent is so generous to haul the younger ones).
Winter Park is hosted in rain, snow, or shine. If you are unable to attend for any reason, give your tickets to another person . . they will love the opportunity when we are sold out. There are no refunds nor exchanges.
Only 1 rider per tube – NO doubling up.
Tubers require a ticket. Visitors not tubing can visit for free.

Zoo Tots Animal Habitats at Detroit Zoo
2026-02-20 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-06 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-30 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, United States
Zoo Tots Animal Habitats is an eight week, preschool focused program for kids ages 3 and 4 with an adult caregiver. Each class explores a different animal habitat through stories, art and hands on activities, with some sessions taking place out in the zoo. Registration is required, and the program runs weekly on a set schedule.
Event cost: $180 for members, $230 for nonmembers
Event times: Fridays 9:30-10:30 a.m. Jan. 9-Feb. 27, 2026; Fridays 11 a.m.-noon Jan. 9-Feb. 27, 2026; Saturdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. Jan. 10-Feb. 28, 2026

Madison Heights Public Library Tinker Tuesday
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Madison Heights Library, 240 13 mile rd., Madison Heights, MI, 48071, United States
Madison Heights Public Library Tinker Tuesday – at The Madison Heights Public Library. Celebrate a different themes at each event by creating projects using
tools and supplies from the Library’s Makerspace. This month’s theme is “Superhero.” It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the Tinker Tuesday Superhero Event. Holy Makerspace Batman! Use supplies from the Library’s Makerspace to make Superhero swag! Come anytime between 6 PM and 7 PM. Good for anyone age 5 and up. And best of all, it’s FREE. Registration appreciated at: https://secure.rec1.com/MI/madison-heights-mi/catalog
Contact for event: Alex Krentzin, 248-588-7763

Wixom Daddy Daughter Dance
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Wixom Community Center
Wixom Daddy Daughter Dance – Limited to the first 100 girls, Wixom residents only. Enjoy a special evening with your dad. Dress up and enjoy a pizza dinner, DJ, & dancing. Fee includes goodie bag, picture, and corsage. Must pre-register. Wixom residents only. Contact 248-624-2850 for cost info and to register.

Winter Toddler Time
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Stage Nature Center, 6685 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI, 48098, United States
A weekly gathering of parents/caring adults and children for some relaxed winter fun! Each themed session includes indoor activities for toddlers with games, crafts, puzzles, books, and children’s music. Take a self-guided hike on the SNC trails. Tea for parents & hot chocolate for the toddlers.

Open Skate Night at Wixom Community Center
2026-02-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Wixom Community Center
Bring your skates and enjoy open skating at the Community Center. No hockey please. Weather permitting.

All Shook Up at Meadow Brook Theatre
2026-01-28, 2026-01-21 | Meadow Brook Theatre, 378 Meadow Brook Road, Rochester, MI, United States
Presented in collaboration with Meadow Brook Theatre, this lively musical features Oakland University School of Theatre students and faculty onstage and behind the scenes. Families with older kids will enjoy the Elvis Presley songs and energetic storytelling, though this is best for school-age kids and up.
Event cost: Ticket prices vary. Tickets are required and must be purchased in advance.
Event times: Jan. 7-18. Performances Wednesday through Sunday. Evening and matinee times vary. (1/21 & 1/28: 2pm and 7:30pm)

Fire and Ice Festival in Downtown Rochester
2026-01-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Rochester area, MI, United States
Families can enjoy ice sculptures, winter games, food trucks and hands on activities throughout downtown. Kids will love Snowzilla Jr., the giant Frosty bounce house and the synthetic skating rink. Fireworks light up the sky Saturday night, and all activities are free to attend.
Event cost: Free admission and activities
Event times: 5-9 p.m. Jan. 16 and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Jan. 17

Innovation Hills Christmas Lights
2026-01-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Innovation Hills Park, 2800 W. Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills, MI, 48309, United States
The holiday lights are on nightly from 5p-7p Mondays through Thursdays and 5p-8p on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from December 5, 2025 through January 16, 2026. The 2025 / 2026 Innovation Hills Christmas Lights season will kickoff with a special event on Friday, December 5 & Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 4p-8p each night – a Candy Cane Hunt launches the festivities at 4p.
Take a festive holiday stroll around the 1-mile boardwalk / path to enjoy the Innovation Hills Christmas lights. The City of Rochester Hills does an excellent job keeping the boardwalk and the cement path clear (and well-lit). Follow the boardwalk to HUGE Christmas Tree (The Giant Wishing Tree). Along the way, you can admire the LED tunnel over the bridge and colored LED lights on the tinier trees along the path. Enjoy this great photo-op.

Preschool and Early Learning Fair at Royal Oak Farmers Market
2026-01-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, United States
Families can meet local preschool and childcare providers and ask questions about early learning options. Kids can explore simple activities while parents gather helpful information for preparing little ones for school.
Event cost: FreeEvent times: 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 13

Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit
2026-01-08 13:00 - 20:00 | Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI, United States
The Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit is a large indoor show with hundreds of fishing vendors, boats and hands on features. Families can browse gear, watch demos and check out kid friendly attractions like the trout pond. Children tickets are discounted, and the show runs multiple days.
Event cost: $12 adults, $5 children ages 6-14, free for kids 5 and under, $18 multi day ticket
Event times: 1-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026; noon-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2026; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026

Permian Monsters at Cranbrook Institute of Science
2026-01-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48303, United States
Step back 290 million years to explore life before the dinosaurs. Kids can see fossilized skeletons, life-size models and even dig for fossils in interactive pits.
Event cost: Adults $9, adult members $8, seniors 65+ and children 2-12 $7, senior and child members $6, children under 2 and CIS Enhanced Members free
Event times: Sept. 28, 2025-Jan. 7, 2026. Wednesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m.

Magic of Lights at Pine Knob Music Theatre
2026-01-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-26 17:30 - 22:00 | Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI, 48348, United States
Drive through a sparkling holiday wonderland filled with dazzling light displays, festive characters, and family fun. Kids will love the glowing tunnels and magical Reindeer Rest Stop with walk-through displays.
Event cost: Santa Saver passes start at $25 per vehicle, and oversized vehicle passes from $56. Online purchase required.
Event times: 6-9 p.m. daily Nov. 21-Jan. 3, 5:30-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday Dec. 12 – Jan. 3

Waterford Farmers Market
2025-12-30 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).

Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo
2025-12-29 | Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, United States
Wild Lights, presented by Corewell Health Children’s, has been a treasured holiday tradition for more than a decade for a reason. At this incredible event, you’ll encounter enchanting animal-themed light sculptures that bring a whimsical touch to the festive season and create a magical experience for all ages. Be prepared to be mesmerized by millions of twinkling LED lights transforming the Zoo into a winter wonderland.
Event cost: $17-$26/advanced online pricing, free/2 and under, $8/parking
Event times: Times vary; Nov. 22, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026
