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Special Events
Check out the activity list below.  To filter by park, click the arrow to the right of the location field below and choose your favorite park location.

 Events

Description
Location
BBQ Battle
6/16/2012 11:00 AM
Oakland County Parks and Recreation is proud to partner with Lathrup Village for BBQ Battle--a BBQ ribs cooking competition on June 16 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. The battle is part of the Michigan First Summer In The Village festival June 16 & 17.
BBQ Battle is limited to 24 teams on a first-come, first-served basis. Entry fee is $35 per team. Check-in is 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Competitors may use wood, charcoal or gas. Submit ribs to the judges at 3:30 p.m.
 
Lathrup Village Municipal Park
Oakland County Fair
7/6/2012 9:00 AM
Visit the Oakland County Fair; www.oakfair.org.
Free parking on Thursday, July 12, for Oakland County Parks and Recreation Day, with a valid 2012 Annual Vehicle Permit. For more information, visit the fair Web site or call 248-634-8830.
 
Springfield Oaks Park - Activity Center
Oakland County International Airport - Open House / Air Show
8/26/2012 10:00 AM
Cost: admission is free; parking is $5.00 per vehicle
The event includes: static displays of various types of aircraft including business jets, single and multi-engine aircraft, military, homebuilt aircraft, air show, radio controlled aircraft demonstration, health and safety fair, Michigan Child Identification program, and much more.  A fun filled day for all ages. Ph: 248-666-3900.
OCIA Air Fair, Inc., 6500 Highland Road, Waterford MI USA 48327
Guest Appreciation Day
11/11/2012 12:00 AM
Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers patrons free park entry in honor of Veterans' Day. Guests can enjoy the natural areas and trails at Addison Oaks, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks and Rose Oaks county parks. The dog parks at Lyon Oaks, Orion Oaks and Red Oaks are ideal for dogs and their owners.
Addison Oaks Park/Day Use, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks Park, Lyon Oaks Park/Day Use, Orion Oaks Park/Day Use, Red Oaks Dog Park, Rose Oaks
Guest Appreciation Day
11/22/2012 12:00 AM
Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers patrons free park entry to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Guests can enjoy the natural areas and trails at Addison Oaks, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks and Rose Oaks county parks. The dog parks at Lyon Oaks, Orion Oaks and Red Oaks are ideal for dogs and their owners.
Addison Oaks Park/Day Use, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks Park, Lyon Oaks Park/Day Use, Orion Oaks Park/Day Use, Red Oaks Dog Park, Rose Oaks
Guest Appreciation Day
12/25/2012 12:00 AM
Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers patrons free park entry to celebrate the holidays. Guests can enjoy the   dog parks at Lyon Oaks, Orion Oaks and Red Oaks; they're ideal for dogs and their owners.
Lyon Oaks Dog Park, Orion Oaks Dog Park, Red Oaks Dog Park
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