Looking for family fun in Oakland County this winter? Check out these events, parks and places to go!

Events

Mark your calendars for these parties, classes, movies and shows around town.

• Star Wars Skate Party @ Riley Park, Farmington: Saturday, January 11
• Fire & Ice Festival @ Downtown Rochester: January 17 – 19
• Outside-In Event @ Costick Activities Center, Farmington: Friday, January 17
• Winter Park @ Bowers School Farm, Bloomfield Hills: January 18 & 19 + 25 & 26
• Celebrate Chinese Culture @ MUS Tollgate Farm, Novi: Saturday, January 18
• United We Walk @ West Bloomfield High School: Sunday, January 19
• Family Night Out @ Goldfish Swim School, Farmington & Rochester: Friday, January 24
• Tea With A Princess @ Fort Clarkston: Saturday, January 25
• Polar Party @ West Bloomfield Parks: Saturday, January 25
• FREE Open Skate @ Farmington Hills Ice Arena: Saturday, January 25
• Moana Kids Day @ Berman Center, Bloomfield Township: Sunday, January 26
• Winterfest @ Oak Park Community Center: Sunday, January 26
• Frog & Toad @ Berman Center, Bloomfield Township: Sunday, February 2
• FREE Admission @ Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills: Friday, February 7
• Winter Carnival @ Bear Creek Nature Park, Rochester: Saturday, February 8
• Broadway Princess Party @ Berman Center, Bloomfield Township: Sunday, February 9
• Cubs’ Choice Dance @ Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak: Saturday, February 15
• Maple Madness @ Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve: Saturday, February 22
• Haphazardly Ever After @ Baldwin Theater, Royal Oak: February 27- March 1
• Moana @ Berman Center, Bloomfield Township: Sunday, March 1 
• Japanese Fish Painting @ Auburn Hills Community Center: Saturday, March 7

Parks & Recreation

Get out the house and enjoy the fresh air at these local parks. Don’t forget to bring your skis and a sled for snowy fun.

• Indian Springs Metropark – 5200 Indian Trail, White Lake, MI 48386 
  • Hiking
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Sledding
• Kensington Metropark – 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI 48380 
  • Hiking
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Ice Skating
  • Sledding
• Holly Recreation Area – 8100 Grange Hall Road, Holly MI, 48442
  • Hiking
  • Cross-Country Skiing
• Seven Lakes State Park – 14390 Fish Lake Road, Holly MI, 48442
  • Hiking
  • Cross-Country Skiing
• Highland Recreation Area – 5200 Highland Road, White Lake MI, 48383
  • Hiking
  • Cross-Country Skiing
• Pontiac Lake Recreation Area – 7800 Gale Road, Waterford MI, 48327
  • Hiking
  • Cross-Country Skiing
• Proud Lake Recreation Area – 3500 N. Wixom Road, Commerce Twp. MI, 48382
  • Hiking
  • Cross-Country Skiing

Local Sledding Hills

Bundle up and head for the hills.

• Beverly Hills Village Park (Beverly Hills)
• Booth Park Sled Hill (Birmingham)
• Lincoln Hills Golf Course (Birmingham)
• Shiawassee Park (Farmington)
• Heritage Park Sled Hill (Farmington)
• Civic Center Park  (Madison Heights)
• Shepherd Park/Hamilton Hill (Oak Park)
• Lost Lake Nature Park (Oakland)
• Jesse Decker Park Sled Hill (Orion)
• Bloomer Park Sled Hill (Rochester)
• Borden Park (Rochester Hills)
• Waterford Oaks (Waterford)
• Marshbank Park (West Bloomfield)

Hit the Ice Rink

Strap on some skate and don’t forget your mittens as you take laps around the rink.

• Birmingham Ice Arena (Birmingham)
• Detroit Skating Club (Bloomfield Hills)
• Farmington Hills Ice Arena (Farmington Hills)
• Novi Ice Arena (Novi)
• Southfield Ice Arena (Southfield)
• Suburban Ice (Farmington Hils, Novi, Rochester & Royal Oak)
• Troy Sports Center (Troy)

Ski Resorts

You don’t need to go Up North for ski slopes, here are some local resorts.

Pine Knob (Clarkston)
Address: 7778 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI, 48348
Whether you are a beginner or expert, Pine Knob is the place to enjoy the slopes with friends and family. Check out have alpine and snowboard rentals, get lessons by certified instructors for all ages and hit the hills. Pine Knob is 300ft vertical with 17 runs and 3 terrain parks. The resort offers 2 world-famous Wonder Carpets, 100ft and 300ft, 6 chairlifts and 4 tow ropes.

Alpine Valley (White Lake)
Address: 6775 Highland Rd, White Lake, MI, 48383
Alpine Valley offers beautiful surroundings including 25 picturesque tree-lined slopes, 9 chairlifts, 4 rope tows and a magic carpet.  Freestyle skiers and snowboards will enjoy four different styles of terrain parks designed for all ability levels.   A skier/boarder cross track is open to the public so test your skills or race your friends!   Bring the whole family and enjoy the largest and most scenic ski area in southern Michigan right at your own back door.

Mt Holly (Holly)
Address: 13536 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI, 48442
For 60 years Mt Holly has served as a local ski destination. Find everything you need, 7 chairlifts including Southeastern Michigan’s only High-Speed detachable quad, 4 rope tows, and two SunKid Wonder Carpets. Kick back and relax on a 4,200 square foot heated paver patio and centered fire pit or explore one of 19 trails ranging from beginner to advanced in difficulty, and 3 Snowboard Parks with an assortment of terrain features.

Get Out the House & Stay Indoors

Avoid cabin fever and let the kids burn off some extra energy at these local attractions.

• Airtime (Novi + Troy)
• Brick It Up (Clarkston)
• Defy Detroit (Commerce)
• Detroit Kid City (Southfield)
• Escape (Troy)
• Fort Clarkston (Clarkston)
• Franklin Athletic Club (Southfield)
• JD Racing Indoor Karting (Novi)
• Legacy 925 (Oxford)
• LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Auburn Hills)
• Nature’s Playhouse (Ferndale)
• Peppa Pig World of Play (Auburn Hills) 
• Planet Rock (Madison Heights)
• The Robot Garage (Birmingham/Rochester)
• Rochester Play (Rochester)
• Troy Gymnastics (Troy)
• Whirlyball (Novi)
• Zap Zone (Farmington + Waterford)

Visit A Museum

Learn something new and have fun at a museum.

• Detroit Zoo – 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI, 48067
• Cranbrook Institute of Science – 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, 48304
• Cranbrook Art Museum –  39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
• Hawk Woods Nature Center – 3799 Bald Mountain Rd, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326
• Holocaust Memorial Center– 28123 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334
• SEA LIFE Aquarium – 4316 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326
• Stage Nature Center – 6685 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI 48098
• Van Hoosen Farm – 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48306

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