• “Telling Troy’s Stories” exhibit celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, is open during regular hours in July and August, at Troy Historic Village, 60 W Wattles Rd., Troy. (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, pre-register at www.TroyHistoricVillage.org, 248-524-3570, walk-ins are also accepted.

• Oakland County’s America 250 Celebration: 12-4 p.m. July 25-26. Oakland History Center, 405 E Chavez, Pontiac. This year’s Summer Social includes exhibits, talks and re-enactors from historians and free antique appraisals, flea market, food trucks, music, kids activities, free tours of the Governor Moses Wisner mansion. Free ice cream and free admission. office@ocphs.org.

• 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.

• Bugs on Wheels: Noon-2 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Thursday, July 23, “The Bug Lady” presents a hands-on, educational session featuring live insects and facts about them. Children and adults have the opportunity to better understand and appreciate how amazing, important, and not-so-scary bugs really are. See, touch, and hold some amazing little creatures. Guests can also look at taxidermy and see what scientists who study these creatures do in order to save and study them. Free. Festival Park, The Village of Rochester Hills, 104 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, TheVORH.com

• Kids Komotion Concert is 10 a.m.-12 p.m. August 20 at Marshbank Park, 2805 Hiller Road, West Bloomfield Twp. Interactive children’s entertainment, free inflatables and special costumed characters. The Optimist Club of West Bloomfield will be on-site selling snacks and refreshments, with all proceeds supporting programs for children in our community. wbparks.org/series/kids-komotion-concerts

• Kids Zone: Ahead of the Birmingham In the Park Concert Series, Birmingham Parks & Recreation hosts Kids Zone from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, August 5. Bounce houses, interactive activities, games and surprises. Concert in the Park featuring ZANG follows at  7 p.m., Shain Park, corner of Merrill and Bates, Birmingham. Free. Check for updates here, Instagram and Facebook.

• Dragon & Dino Days: 11 a.m.5 p.m. July 18-19. Shops of Canterbury Village scavenger hunt. Follow clues, collect a prize at each stop and complete the scavenger hunt to collect a surprise loot bag at the end, including an official “Dino & Dragon Hunter” certificate. Tickets: $8 pre-sale/$10 at the gate. 2325 Joslyn Ct., Lake Orion. https://www.canterburyvillage.com/event/dragon-dino-days/

• Wet & Wild Wednesdays: 12 – 2 p.m. Wednesdays in July, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road. Musical entertainment, slip and slides, a Rochester Hills Fire Truck, foam machine for little kids, Rochester Public Library Book mobile on site. Purchase tickets at the door, $6 per person for adults, children under age 2 and Museum members free.

• Dancin’ in the Street: 6-10 p.m. July 17-18 downtown Rochester on West Fourth street. Live entertainment, dancing, food, annual Taste Fest featuring food and beverage from downtown Rochester area restaurants and vendors. www.downtownrochestermi,com

• Lake Orion Dragons High School Band: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 23. Featuring some of the most dedicated young musicians in our community. Highlighting the skill, spirit, and hard work of Lake Orion’s student performers. The program includes concert band favorites, upbeat selections, and polished ensemble pieces. Free. Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Ct, Lake Orion, Wildwood Amphitheater

• Troy Buy Nothing Give Event: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. July 18. Free community event at the Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, Troy. Bring items to give or help items find their new home. Free admission/items. Volunteers also needed July 17-18 to help keep volunteers fed and hydrated and donating or lending event supplies. To volunteer or donate: https://tinyurl.com/2026BuyNothingEventSupport.  https://rec.troymi.gov/programsevents/allevents.php

• Oakland Uncorked: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 9, A Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce event with entertainment, unlimited samples of wine, beer, and gourmet bites from around Oakland County, M1 Concourse Event Center, 1 Motorsport Drive, Pontiac. $75/person. Registration, https://cca.waterfordchamber.org

• Waterford Area Chamber’s Annual Women Rock!: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, November 13. A celebration luncheon of friendship, and professional growth. Connect with fellow business leaders, colleagues, and friends. Chamber and nonchamber members register at https://cca.waterfordchamber.org. $75/person or $550/table of 8.

• Waterford Chamber of Commerce: Women Rock 365: 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, A happy-hour style of networking. Connect with local women in business at the Buck Shots Bar & Grill, 704 Gateway Park Drive, Clarkston. Cost is $15/members, $30/nonmembers. Register at https://cca.waterfordchamber.org

• Berkley Street Fest: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. July 25. Street art, food trucks and local eats, local culture, live music from 2-8 p.m. Yappy Hour Dog Zone, Children’s Zone with artists-in-training, including face painting, games and interactive activities include lego building. Chalk artist sign up: https://www.berkleychamber.com/berkley-street-fest

• Clarkston Area Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 10 in the front parking lot at the Clarkston Community Education Center, 6558 Waldon Road, Clarkston, clarkstonareafarmersmarket@gmail.com, clarkstonareafarmersmarket.com.

• Fogler’s Greenhouse & Farm Market: Open daily, seasonally from spring to late fall, 559 S. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion, and 3979 Rochester Road, Rochester, foglersgreenhouse.com, 248-652-3614. Rochester market opened March 30 and Lake Orion market opened May 1.

• Oakland County Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, through December (summer market hours began May 2. The market is open year-round on Saturdays), at 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Twp., email OCmarket@oakgov.com, 248-858-5495, www.facebook.com/OaklandCountyFarmersMarket.

• Ortonville Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 26, downtown Ortonville, Market Info Booth, 476 Mill St., facebook.com/ortonvillefarmersmarket.

• Downtown Oxford Open Air Summer Market: 4-7 p.m. July 16 and Aug. 13, at Washington Square, Oxford. (Also, Summer Concert series is 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays June 18-Aug. 13, excluding July 2), https://downtownoxford.info/events.

• Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays,  through Oct. 31, (closed July 4). The market will be moving back to its original location at the corner of E. Third and Water St., just one block east of Main Street, downtown Rochester. www.downtownrochestermi.com/farmers-market.

• Royal Oak Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, year-round, and limited market is open 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, through November, 316 E. 11 Mile, Royal Oak, 248-246-3276, romi.gov/farmersmarket. Antiques and Collectibles show is 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays.

• Wolverine Lake Farmers Market: 4-8 p.m. Tuesdays, through October 13, Clara Miller Park, 2500 Benstein Road. Wolverine Lake. Vendor spot available. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1479743227495768&set=pb.100063803136847.-2207520000

• Harry Potter’s Birthday Celebration:  July 25-26, Canterbury Village, 2420 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion. Themed vendors, tarot readers, costume contests (Adults 13+ and children 12 & under), scavenger hunts, magic shows, interactive characters from the Wizarding World. Early bird tickets on sale now through July 19 are $11.99. Week before event tickets are $14.99 and tickets at the gate are $20 (if available). https://www.canterburyvillage.com/event/harry-potter-bday/

• The Oddities & Curiosities Expo: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 11-12. For the lovers of the Strange, Unusual & Bizarre, something weird for everyone. Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi. Ticket prices vary. Children 12 and under free. https://odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com/

• Oakland County Fair: July 10-19, rides, midway games, family activities, food, drink and fair treats each day. Senior Day starts with a complimentary senior breakfast from 10-11 a.m. Monday, July 13, for ages 62+; Youth activities include the Cavy Show and Rabbit Show at 9 a.m., and Goat Show at 6 p.m., Sea Lion Splash, 2, 4 and 6 p.m. daily, Line dancing 7-9 p.m. Friday, July 17,  https://www.oakfair.org/ Springfield Oaks County Park, 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg. https://www.oakfair.org/events/daily-events

• Pride in Pontiac 2026: Co-produced by Broken Arrow Entertainment and Unorthodox Dragat. Pontiac’s first full LGBTQ+ Pride celebration featuring Live drag performances, Live music and DJ sets throughout the day, Community organizations and resources on site, VIP lounge, complimentary drink ticket, and meet & greet access (presale only), Noon-9 p.m. free wristband entry, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. ticketed 21 and over only, Friday, August 14. The Crofoot, 1 South Saginaw Street, Pontiac. Purchase Early Bird tickets (ends July 20) and VIP tickets. Pontiac.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pride-in-pontiac-2026-still-here-still-proud-oakland-county-mi-tickets-1989365764554

• Oakland County Parks celebration of the revitalized Pontiac Oaks Park (formerly Hawthorne Park), 1400 Telegraph Road in Pontiac, 2-6 p.m. Sunday, July 12. Free event and open to the public. Activities include a DJ, food trucks, disc golf demos, fishing demos and other family activities (a Michigan fishing license is required for 17+) Park amenities include larger fishing pier, playground expansion, accessible kayak launch, pavilions, horseshoe pits, 18-hole disc golf course, and a dedicated picnic area with tables and grills. Park entry is free. Hours are 8 a.m. to dusk.

• Open Mic Night, 6 p.m. July 20, Acoustic style open mic solo, duets, musical performances. No poetry, karaoke, comedians or drum kit. Sign up starts at 5:30 p.m. Outdoor stage at Cookies and Cream (below 20 Front Street) 20 E Front Street, Lake Orion. Free.  https://calendar.20frontstreet.com

• Oakie’s Birthday Bash: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 24. Oakland County Parks’ 60th Anniversary. Free outdoor party including food trucks, live entertainment, DJ, Inflatables, Air Jumper, birthday games, performers and goodie bags (while supplies last). Independence Oaks County Park, Twin Chimneys Pavilion, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston. 248-858-0916 or visit OaklandCountyParks.com

• Swing for THAW Golf Outing: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Friday, July 17.  18-hold scramble, shotgun start, on-course food & beverage, lunch on the turn, silent auction & raffle, dinner and awards ceremony. Proceeds to benefit THAW’s mission of providing essential energy assistance to those facing hardship. Northville Hills Golf Club, 15565 Bay Hill Drive, Northville. Prices vary. https://birdease.com/swingforthaw

• OLHSA Golf Fore Change 2026: 8 a.m. Friday, August 28. Westwynd Golf Course, 4161 Adams Road, Oakland Twp. Hosted by OLHSA to raise funds for OLHSA’s essential emergency support programs helping local families in times of crisis. The event includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, 18 holes with golf cart, and contests and raffles at the event. The cost of the event is $600 per foursome or $150 per person. To register or sign up as sponsor,  olhsa.org/fore. Sponsorship pledges must be turned in by August 7.

• Connecting Fore a Cause: 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, July 24, 18-hole scramble supporting Community Housing Network’s mission to provide affordable housing. Tickets include: golf cart, breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet, on-course contests, raffles and prizes. Fountains Golf & Banquet, 6060 Maybee Road, Village of Clarkston. Tickets: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/connectingforeacause/event/connectingforeacause/embed

Live in Concert: Paxton-Spangler Band, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak. Registration is required and will close at 2 p.m. July 18. If more than 10 minutes late, reservations will be cancelled and offered to others waiting. https://royaloak.librarycalendar.com/event/spanglerband

• Free Mobile Robotics Lab: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 16, Trinity Health Oakland, 44405 Woodward Avenue, Pontiac in the South Visitor Parking Lot. Look for the da Vinci Mobile Lab truck. An interactive event showing how robotic technology is improving lung cancer care through early detection. Trinity health experts on hand to answer questions about lung cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment plans with live demonstrations.

• Forest Therapy Series: Forest therapy is a slow restorative walk in a natural setting that follows a standard sequence of elements. Nurture your well-being as you experience the physical and mental health benefits of forest bathing. Refresh and Renew is 10 a.m.-noon, Thursday, July 16 at Highland Oaks County Park Nature Area; Dusk to Dark Forest is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28 at Oak Park Woods. To register, visit OaklandCountyParks.com.

• Yoga in The Park and Sound Healing: Yoga is 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays through August 26 (No class July 29)  Sound Healing is 10:45 a.m. following Yoga on July 15 and Aug. 12, Brandon Twp. Community Park, 1414 N. Hadley Road, Ortonville. Held in the Tree Library along the paved walking path near the gazebo. Yoga is $12 per class and Sound Healing is $20 per class. Must preregister online prior to class start time. No on-site registration: https://brandonrec.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=3

• Gray Matters: The Powerful Impact of Music on the Brain:: 1-2:30 p.m. July, 15. Jody Conradi Stark, Music Therapist and Gregory Staples, Violinist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra explore the connection between music and brain health. Jewish Family Service, 6555 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield. Register: jfsdetroit.org/MindU or 248-788-6463.

• Yoga at the Gardens: 8-9 a.m. Saturday, July 18. Participants should bring their own mat and will receive a complimentary 2″ plant and exclusive coupon, English Gardens Royal Oak, 4901 Coolidge Hwy. $8. Spaces fill quickly, tickets https://www.englishgardens.com/event/yoga-at-the-gardens-with-the-yoga-garden/#tribe-ticketstickets-form

• Aging 360 Workshop: 10:30-11:30 a.m. July 16, 23, 30. Hands-on workshop for 60+, low-cost or no-cost ideas to a safer and more confident way to live in your own home. Jewish Family Service, 6555 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield. Register: ngerman@jfsdetroit.org or 248-970-7310.

Note: Events are subject to change; check with venue websites for updates. To submit an event, visit www.theoaklandpress.com/events and allow two weeks’ notice for scheduled events.

• 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.