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Bar Sprawl, Arthritis Walk and More in Royal Oak This Weekend

Find out what's happening around town this weekend.

Looking for something to do this weekend in or around Royal Oak? Here are some ideas:

Royal Oak

Arthritis Walk®

  • 7 a.m. Saturday, May 11
  • Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
  • Spend a day at the Detroit Zoo while helping 50 million American adults and children fight the battle against arthritis. This family-friendly
    walk raises funds to support arthritis programs, services and
    research.
  • $15

Royal Oak Fire Department 100th Anniversary Celebration

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  • 12 p.m. Saturday, May 11
  • Royal Oak Historical Society, 1411 W Webster Road, Royal Oak
  • The 100th year open house celebration will feature fun for all ages, including historical displays, hot dogs and beverages and more.
  • Free

FUN! Bar Sprawl

  • 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11
  • Woody's Diner, 208 W 5th Ave, Royal Oak
  • The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan’s Kidney Squad will host this Royal Oak bar sprawl starting at Woody’s Diner and continuing at various bars throughout Royal Oak until 8 p.m.
  • $35

Royal Oak in Bloom

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  • 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 12
  • City of Royal Oak City Hall, 221 E 3rd Street, Royal Oak
  • More than 70 vendors will bring everything from flowers to landscaping décor to this open-air market. Event takes place in the Williams Street parking lot located in front of City Hall.
  • Free

Nearby

Spring Into Health Festival

  • 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11
  • Claddagh Chiropractic Healing Center, 641 W 9 Mile Road, Ferndale
  • Family-friendly community appreciation event features a moonwalk obstacle course, crafts, face painting and more.
  • Free

Open Skating

  • Berkley Ice Arena, 2300 Robina Avenue, Berkley
  • Open skating offered 11:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. Monday-Friday and 5-6:50 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
  • $5

Stephen Gottlieb Music Festival -Ethan Daniel Davidson

  • 8 p.m. Saturday, May 11
  • 6600 W Maple Road, West Bloomfield
  • The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit is hosting the festival May 9-19.
  • $31

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