Oakland County community calendar May 31 and beyond – The Oakland Press

Blood drives

• Southfield Alphas to host Community Blood Drive, noon-6 p.m. June 1, at Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, www.cityofsouthfield.com/news/southfield-alphas-host-community-blood-drive-southfield-public-library.

• Space Jam and Red Cross team up for blood drive, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. June 10, Farmington Hills Activities Center, Farmington Hills to book a time, visit RedCrossBlood.org/SpaceJam, call 1-800-RED CROSS or download the Blood Donor App. Those who go to give will score a limited-edition Red Cross x Space Jam T-shirt, while supplies last.

• The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donors as scheduled donations have dropped sharply in recent weeks.  The Red Cross urges donors to book an appointment in the coming weeks by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS. Those who go to give June 1-28 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus be entered for a chance to win one of two $7,500 gift cards, RedCrossBlood.org/June.

Community activities

• The League of Women Voters Oakland Area presents “Disinformation and the Threat to Democracy”, at 1 p.m. June 4, at Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Twp. Carole Leigh Hutton, retired from newspaper business and nonprofit leadership, will present on the topic of disinformation in the age of AI. The event is free. For more information, contact Geri Rinschler at LWVOAMi@gmail.com.

• Woofie’s of Farmington Hills invites the public to “Paws and Pampering in the Park” grand opening event is 3:30-6:00 p.m. June 9, at Shiawassee Park Pavilion, 32340 Shiawassee Road, Farmington, www.woofies.com/farmington-hills.

• Southfield to host two State of the City addresses in June presented by Mayor Kenson J. Siver. The first is for business leaders during a ticketed event on June 11, advance registration is required by June 5 at bit.ly/SOCsouthfield. The public address is 7-8:30 p.m. June 17, at Southfield City Hall, Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, www.cityofsouthfield.com.

Festivals/Shows

• Annual Birmingham Village Fair is May 28-31, (noon-9 p.m. Sunday)  on the streets surrounding Shain Park, downtown Birmingham. Hosted by the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber, the four-day event features carnival rides, games and food. Admission to the fair is free, food and game prices vary, ride vouchers and tickets are available for purchase at www.bbcc.com or in person at the fair.  Find BirminghamBloomfieldChamber on Facebook.

• Greater Rochester Heritage Festival is May 30-31, (noon-4 p.m. Sunday) at Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th St., Rochester, event features Civil War re-enactors, exhibits from local heritage organizations, Hands-on History Village, Children’s Liberty Garden Tent, fishing derby, petting farm, live music, www.downtownrochestermi.com.

• Medieval Faire is 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 30-31 and June 6-7, at Canterbury Village, 2325 Joslyn Ct. Orion Twp., featuring medieval combat, live music, blacksmith demonstrations, comedy skits, belly dancers and fire dancers, Michigan Viking Alliance (Viking Encampment), vendors, www.canterburyvillage.com, ticket prices vary.

• Seymour Celebration is June 4-7, carnival is Thursday-Sunday, June 4-7, live music by Bernadette Kathryn & Lonely Days Band is 7-11 p.m. June 5, fireworks planned at dusk on June 5 and June 6, farmers market is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 6, Cruisin’ Down Seymour Classic Car & Vintage Bike Show is 11 a.m.-3 p.m., June 6, Live Music by Love Junkies is 7-11 p.m. June 6, https://oxparkrec.org/seymour-celebration, carnival food and ticket prices vary.

• Peacefest is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 6-7, at L. A. Cafe, 5815 Dixie Highway, Waterford Twp., art, music, vendors, 248-330-9588, https://peace-fest.com.

• Outdoor Movie Night Series featuring “Smurfs” is June 5, future movie nights are July 10, Aug. 7 and Sept. 4, at Booth Park, on the west side of North Old Woodward Avenue, south of Harmon Street in Birmingham. Birmingham Shopping District’s Movie Night series, pre-show entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m., with movies starting at 7:30 p.m., parking is available at the North of Old Woodward garage at 333 North Old Woodward Avenue, or at any of Birmingham’s five municipal garages downtown, downtownbirmingham.com/park.

• Downtown Rochester Makers’ Market is 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 13, W. Fourth Street, Rochester, featuring artisan vendors, makers, and crafters, www.downtownrochestermi.com/makers-market.

• Oakland County Juneteenth Celebration “Journey to Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Community” is 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. June 18 at 1200 North Telegraph, Circuit Court Courtyard, Pontiac, Speakers, food trucks, live entertainment including marching band, dance performances, local organizations and vendors, Inflatables, yard games, www.oakgov.com/community/diversity-equity-inclusion/programs-events/juneteenth.

• America 250 celebration is 9-11 p.m. June 18, beginning with musical entertainment, at Multi-Sports Athletic Field, 1800 Valleyview Drive, Auburn Hills, drone show at 10-10:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. patriotic tribute to America and the armed services, (rain date July 9), presented by The City of Auburn Hills, auburnhills.org.

• The City of Oak Park Juneteenth Celebration is 4-8 p.m. June 19, with program from 4 to 6 p.m. in the auditorium at Oak Park High School, 13701 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park. Community Block Party is 6-8 p.m. on Coolidge Blvd., between Coolidge and Parklawn. Freedom Walk is at 8 a.m. June 19 at the Oak Park High School track, bit.ly/OPJuneteenth.

• The 2026 Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration is noon-6 p.m. June 20, at Madison Heights Civic Center Park, 360 W 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights, featuring live music, dance performances, food trucks, vendors, educational exhibits, family activities, madisonheightsjuneteenth.com, free admission and free parking at public lots 300 W. 13 Mile Road and Lamphere High School.

Fundraisers

• 15th Annual Cipriano Classic 5K, held 7 p.m. June 5, at the Farmington Family YMCA, 28100 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, in honor of the Cipriano family of Farmington Hills, $40 before May 23, $45 after, www.ciprianoclassic.com.

• “Sunset at the Zoo” fundraiser is 7-11 p.m. June 18, Detroit Zoo, zoo is open until sunset, dancing and live entertainment from the Jerry Ross Band, open bar, https://detroitzoo.org/events/sunset-at-the-zoo, ticket prices vary.

Garden walks/plant sales

• Annual Michigan Native Plant Sale is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 14, at SavATree’s Troy office, 2427 John R Road, Troy, to support ReLeaf Michigan’s Statewide Tree Planting Efforts. Plants will be available in three-inch containers for $6 each, and curated garden kits featuring 32 pre-selected plants will be available for $120. Pre-orders may be placed through June 1 at www.releafmichigan.org/support/native-plant-sale-2026.

•  Annual Rochester Garden Walk Is 10 am-5 pm. June 18, advance purchase tickets at www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms and from Auburn Oaks Garden Center, Bordine’s Nursery (Rochester location only), Foglers Greenhouse, and Piechnik’s Garden Gate. The cost is $16 in advance or $20 on the day of the event. Ticket exchange (and purchase of) Garden Guides with the garden locations will be available at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills on June 15-17 from 1 to 4 pm. Garden Guides can be purchased on the day of the Garden Walk, RochesterGardenClub.org, 248-656-4663. The Rochester Garden Club will also host a Native Plant Sale, 9:30 am-3 pm at the museum.

Golf outings

• Corewell Health’s Annual Feldman Automotive Children’s Miracle Celebrity Invitational is June 8, at Wyndgate Country Club in Rochester Hills, sponsorships available, corewellhealth.org/celebrityinvitational.

• The Waterford Foundation for Public Education will hold its Annual Golf Outing on June 9, with an 8 a.m. shotgun start at Fountains Golf and Banquet Center in Clarkston. Register or donate at www.wsdmi.org/wfpe. The foundation honors an outstanding individual each year and this year will honor Dave Bennett, Waterford Kettering graduate and clarinet virtuoso.

• 30th Annual Tracy Williamson Memorial Golf Outing is June 26, at the Myth Golf Course, 850 Stoney Creek Road, Oakland Twp., https://axemenmcpontiac.com, www.facebook.com/tracywilliamsonmemorialgolf, $100+ registration per golfer.

Health activities

• Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, in partnership with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., will host its 22nd Ann Community Healthfair, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 13, at the church, 512 Pearsall St., Pontiac. The event will include medical screenings, autism resources, blood drive, resources from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Storks Nest for mothers and babies, mental health resources, refreshments, lunch, and a panel of healthcare experts.

Library events

• An Evening of Pre-War Blues Music is 6:30-7:30 p.m. June 3, Clarkston Independence District Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, musical and historical presentation of the Blues from the turn of the 20th Century until World War II, www.cidlibrary.org/event-calendar,

• Troy Public Library to host Summer Library Program kick-off, 6-8 p.m. June 5, outdoors between the library at 510 W. Big Beaver Road, and Troy City Hall, featuring food trucks, petting zoo, reptiles, lawn games, and bounce house. Families of children ages 0-13 are invited, no registration required, weather permitting, https://troypl.org/SLP.

• Ferndale Area District Library Summer Reading Kickoff Party is noon-4 p.m. June 6, at the library, 222 E. Nine Mile, Ferndale, community party with games, crafts, ice cream, and treats. Anyone who signs up for the Summer Reading Challenge, will receive complimentary ice cream from Treat Dreams, fadl.org/summer, 248-546-2504, all ages.

• Used Book Sale presented by Friends of the White Lake Township Library is June 10-13, at White Lake Township Library, 11005 Elizabeth Lake Road, White Lake Twp. Friends Members Only sale is 5-7 p.m. June 10, memberships available at the door. Home baked goods for sale also, whitelakelibrary.org.

Museums/History events

• Oakland County Parks Historian Carol Bacak-Egbo presents “A River Runs Through it: A Look at the Clinton River Over Time,” 7-8 p.m. June 2, at Twin Chimneys Shelter at Independence Oaks County Park; free events, preregistration is requested at 248-221-8040.

• Free Summer Kick Off Open House is 5-8 p.m. June 2, at Troy Historic Village, 60 W Wattles Rd, Troy, to explore the “Telling Troy’s Story” exhibit, purchase dinner from local vendors, and listen to live music from the 1st Michigan Colonial Fife and Drum Corps. The exhibit which celebrates America’s 250th anniversary,  opens June 1, during regular hours in June, July and August. (Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Thursdays) exhibit is included with general admission, non-members-$7 per adult, $5 per senior, free for children under 18. People can pre-register at www.TroyHistoricVillage.org, 248-524-3570, walk-ins are also accepted and welcome for most programs.

• Rochester-Avon Historical Society will host a walking tour of Mount Avon Cemetery, 400 6th St., Rochester, titled, “Women of Rochester,” 6 p.m. June 3, meeting at the mausoleum in the cemetery to listen and learn about the lives of the women who helped make the community thrive. Nonmembers are asked to consider a $5 suggested donation. Registration is required at www.rochesteravonhistoricalsociety.org/events, or call 248-266-5440 and leave a message.

Parks/Outdoor activities

• Oakland County Parks is hosting Stewardship Days and asking residents to join staff to help pull invasive species in preparation for native spring flowers, 10 a.m.-noon on the following dates and locations, June 2 at Turtle Woods in Troy; and June 16 at Oak Park Woods in Oak Park. Dress for the weather outdoors and bring a water bottle. Register by email to Patrick Canniff at canniffp@oakgov.com.

• Fishing Derby is 1-3 p.m. June 14, at Springfield Township Parks, Shiawassee Basin Preserve Ponds – behind the pavilion, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, 248-846-6558, ages 16 and under, adv. registration is $5 per child.

• Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers free admission. General park entry fees and vehicle permits have been eliminated for all parks operated by Oakland County Parks, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks.

• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply. Annual vehicle passes are $40 for residents or $45 for non-residents. Senior citizen pricing on annual passes are available in-person at toll booths or park offices with ID as proof of age.

• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.

Recycling events

• Free Public Battery Recycling Day is 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 4, at Cirba Solutions, 4930 Holtz Drive, Wixom, household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt, button cells), lithium-ion (phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, power tools, etc.) E-mobility batteries (e-bike, e-scooter, etc.) Damaged, defective, or recalled batteries, small electronics, www.cirbasolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/May_Wixom-Spring-Battery-Recycling-Collection-Event_2026.pdf, free event

Support resources

• For access to local community services, dial 211 (844-875-9211) or text zip code to 898211, for information and referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions, United Way, https://unitedwaysem.org/get-help.

• The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 confidential support for people who are suicidal or in emotional distress, or who know someone who is. Calls and text messages to 988 route to a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center, www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.

• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24/7.

• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 – call or text 800-231-1127.

• Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 and then press 1 to connect to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. For texts, veterans should text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.