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Spring Fun For Kids In Oakland County

Looking for family fun in Oakland County this spring? Check out these events, parks and places to go!
Events
Mark your calendars for these parties, classes, movies and shows around town.
March
- Parents’ Night Out @ Heritage Park (Farmington): Friday, March 22
- Family Game Night @ West Bloomfield Recreation Activities Center: Friday, March 22
- Preteen Friday Fun Night @ Franklin Athletic Club (Southfield): Friday, March 22
- Maple’s Sweet Story @ Kensington Metropark (Milford): Saturdays & Sundays in March
- Family Night Out @ Troy Community Center (Troy): Saturday, March 23
- The Little Mermaid Film & Workshop Berman Center (Bloomfield): Sunday, March 24
- Ultimate Pioneer Challenge @ Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve (Rochester Hills): Sunday, March 24
- Pee Wee Eggstravaganza @ Franklin Athletic Club (Southfield): Monday, March 25
- People and Pooch Hike @ West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve: Tuesday, March 26
- March of the Dinosaurs @ Dinosaur Nature Preserve (Rochester Hills): Wednesday, March 27
- One Starry Night @ Heritage Park (Farmington): Saturday, March 30
- Mother Daughter Princess Tea @ Longacre House (Farmington Hills): Sunday, March 31
- Easter Egg Hunt @ Gilbert Willis Park (Wixom): Sunday, April 14
April
- Free First Friday @ Cranbrook Institute of Science (Bloomfield Hills): Friday, April 5
- Kids Night Out @ Troy Gymnastics: Saturday, April 6
- Wonky Weather @ Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve (Rochester Hills): Monday, April 8
- Wixom Bunny Hop @ Wixom Community Center: Thursday, April 11
- Spring Fling Egg Hunt @ Drake Sports Park (West Bloomfield): Friday, April 12
- Awesome Egg Decorating @ Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve (Rochester Hills): Saturday, April 13
- Bunny Egg-citement at the Hall @ Meadow Brook Hall (Rochester): Saturday, April 13
- Huron Valley Easter Egg Hunt @ Duck Lake Pines Park (Highland Township): Saturday, April 13
- Pizza and Eggs @ Longacre House (Farmington Hills): Saturday, April 13
- Visit the Easter Bunny @ The Villages of Rochester Hills: April 13, 14, 19 & 20
- Family Night Out @ Troy Community Center: Saturday, April 13 & 27
- Kids Night Out @ Troy Gymnastics: Saturday, April 13 & 27
- Free Family Day @ William Costick Activities Center (Farmington Hills): Sunday, April 14
- The Story of Earth Day @ Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve (Rochester Hills): Sunday, April 14
- Buried Treasure @ Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve (Rochester Hills): Wednesday, April 17
- Earth Day Celebration @ West Bloomfield Recreation Activities Center: Thursday, April 18
- Bunnyville @ Detroit Zoo (Royal Oak): April 19 & 20
- Eggstravaganza @ Franklin Athletic Club (Southfield): Friday, April 19
- Easter Egg Hunt & Bonnet Contest @ Auburn Hills Civic Center Park: Saturday, April 20
- Kid’s Night Out @ The Robot Garage (Birmingham): Saturday, April 20
- Kids Night Out @ Troy Gymnastics: Saturday, April 20
- Easter Brunch @ Longacre House (Farmington Hills): Sunday, April 21
- Easter Tea @ Townsend Hotel (Birmingham): Sunday, April 21
- Earth Day @ Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve (Rochester Hills): Monday, April 22
- Night Hikes on the Farm @ MSU Tollgate (Novi): Friday, April 26
- Who’s Calling? Frog Hike @ West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve: Friday, April 26
- Parents Night Out @ Heritage Park (Farmington): Friday, April 26
- Greenfest @ Detroit Zoo (Royal Oak): Saturday, April 27
- Sheep Shearing & Pancake Breakfast @ Hess-Hathaway Park (Waterford): Saturday, April 27
- Madeline and the Bad Hat @ Meadow Brook Theatre (Rochester): Saturday, April 27
- Earth Day Kids Run @ RARA Recreation (Rochester): Sunday, April 28
May
- Free First Friday @ Cranbrook Institute of Science (Bloomfield Hills): Friday, May 3
- Comic Con @ Farmington Community Library: Saturday, May 4
- Unicorn Utopia Party @ Hess-Hathaway Park (Waterford): Saturday, May 4
- Kids Night Out Race to the Finish @ Franklin Athletic Club (Southfield): Saturday, May 4
- Kids Night Out @ Troy Gymnastics: Saturday, May 4, 18 & 25
- Touch-A-Truck @ Drake Sports Park (West Bloomfield): Thursday, May 9
- Growing A Rainbow @ Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve (Rochester Hills): Monday, May 6
- Mother’s Day Giftaganza @ Kensington Metropark (Milford): Sunday, May 5
- Family Night Out @ Troy Community Center: May 11
- Kid’s Night Out @ The Robot Garage (Birmingham): Friday, May 10
- Mother’s Day Tea @ Townsend Hotel (Birmingham): May 11 & 12
- Mad Hatter Tea Party @ Auburn Hills Parks & Rec: Saturday, May 11
- Mother’s Day Brunch @ Detroit Zoo (Royal Oak): Sunday, May 12
- The Story of Mother’s Day @ Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve (Rochester Hills): Sunday, May 12
- Mother’s Day Party @ Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve (Rochester Hills): Monday, May 13
- Spring Palooza @ Novi Civic Center: Saturday, May 18
- Family Dance Party @ Waterford Recreation Center: Saturday, May 18
- Planetarium – Earth, Moon & Stars @ Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve (Rochester Hills): Saturday, May 18
- Inside the Hive @ Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve (Rochester Hills): Saturday, May 25
- Music and Me “Exercise” @ The Village of Rochester Hills: Wednesday, May 29
Parks & Recreation
Recover from cabin fever and enjoy the fresh air at these local parks.
- Indian Springs Metropark – 5200 Indian Trail, White Lake, MI 48386
- Environmental Discovery Center
- Hiking
- Play Area
- Kensington Metropark – 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI 48380
- Nature Center
- Farm Center
- Disc Golf
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Play Area
- Holly Recreation Area – 8100 Grange Hall Road, Holly MI, 48442
- Fishing
- Disc Golf
- Hiking
- Play Area
- Seven Lakes State Park – 14390 Fish Lake Road, Holly MI, 48442
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Highland Recreation Area – 5200 Highland Road, White Lake MI, 48383
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Pontiac Lake Recreation Area – 7800 Gale Road, Waterford MI, 48327
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Proud Lake Recreation Area – 3500 N. Wixom Road, Commerce Twp. MI, 48382
- Fishing
- Hiking
- TreeRunner Adventure Park – 6600 West Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Twp. MI, 48322
- Zip lining
- Climbing
Visit a Farm or the Zoo
Time for hibernation is over! Here are our favorite places to see animals.
Rainy Day Activities
Get out the house and let the kids burn off some extra energy at these local attractions.
- Escape (Troy)
- Legacy 925 (Oxford)
- Detroit Kid City (Southfield)
- Rochester Play (Rochester)
- JD Racing Indoor Karting (Novi)
- Nature’s Playhouse (Ferndale)
- Peppa Pig World of Play – opening April (Auburn Hills)
- SEA LIFE Michigan and LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Auburn Hills)
- Whirlyball (Novi)
- DEFY Detroit (Commerce Township)
Visit A Museum
Learn something new and have fun at a museum.
- Chaldean Cultural Center – 5600 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
- Cranbrook Institute of Science – 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, 48304
- Cranbrook Art Museum – 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
- Holocaust Memorial Center – 28123 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334
- Meadow Brook Hall – 350 Estate Dr., Rochester, MI 48309
- Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hooosen Farm – 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48306
- Troy Historic Village – 60 W. Wattles Rd, Troy MI 48098
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About Carrie Budzinski
Carrie Budzinski is the Vice President of LittleGuide Detroit. She grew up in Livonia and Detroit and continues to live life in both cities. Carrie loves exploring the city and finding hidden gems in the suburbs..
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