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2025 Oakland County Parks Active Adults Events

Oakland County Parks offers many programs for Active Adults throughout the year that focus on fitness, wellness, historical education, and fun in the parks.

Printable 2025 Active Adults Programming Calendar of Events

  • Fireside Chats, Hosted by Oakland County Parks Historian Carol Bacak-Egbo. Free historical programs held from 7-8 p.m. via Zoom 9/25, 10/21, and 11/19. Visit Oakland County Parks Events for more information.
  • Cruisin' on Crooked Lake, hourly rides from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20 at the Independence Oaks County Park Boathouse. Join us while we cruise around Crooked Lake enjoying the sights and sounds of summer during a 45-minute pontoon boat ride. Registration opens May 9. Cost $5/person (Limited to 10 guests per trip). Visit Oakland County Parks Events for more information.
  • Adult Only Archery Shoot, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at Independence Oaks County Park's Archery Range. Learn archery basics and perfect shooting techniques. Cost: $15/person. Each session is limited to 16 guests. For information: 248-296-4584 or brechn@oakgov.com. Register by calling 248-858-0916
  • Holly, History and Harmony, 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Addison Oaks County Park. Enjoy an elegant buffet prepared by Oaks Management at the Buhl Estate. Learn about the history of Addison Oaks, then listen to seasonal music from the Twelfth Night Singers. Cost: $45/person. Preregistration required. Registration opens Sept. 22. Visit Oakland County Parks Events for more information.

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Fireside Chats

  • Date: 11/19/2025 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM  

Fireside Chats is a free historical program hosted by Oakland County Parks Historian Carol Bacak-Egbo. This month's topic is “Waterways, Trails, Artifacts and Wild Rice: Indigenous Connections to Our Oakland County Parks." Like anywhere in Michigan, the history of Oakland County Parks begins with the history of Indigenous People. What have we discovered about the past so far and what are we still hoping to find?. Join via Zoom using this link: https://oakgov.zoom.us/j/97590642844. For more information or questions, call or text 248-221-8040. No preregistration is required.

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