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Swim-A-Thon, Walk for Wishes 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

Julia's Joules Swim-A-Thon

  • 6 p.m. Friday, May 3
  • Royal Oak Middle School, 709 N Washington Avenue, Royal Oak
  • Event will feature organized lap swimming, relays, games, open swim and a cannon ball contest. Event aims to raise awareness for Mitochondrial Disease.
  • $10

Walk for Wishes benefitting Make-A-Wish

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  • 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4
  • Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
  • This non-competitive two-mile walk through the zoo will raise funds for Make-A-Wish Michigan. Walkers will enjoy a family-friendly day, refreshments and more.
  • $15

8th Annual MOM Race for Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention

  • 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4
  • Starr Jaycee Park, Crooks Rd & W. 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak
  • The 5K run/walk starts at 10 a.m. from Starr Jaycee Park and takes place in the residential neighborhoods between 12 & 13 Mile and Crooks & Main Street.
  • $20

Kentucky Derby

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  • Kentucky Derby Party to Benefit Children's Miracle Network at Cantina Diablo's
  • Kentucky Derby Party at 212 Restaurant Bar & Grill
  • Kentucky Derby Gala at Cantina Diablo's

Cinco de Mayo events in Royal Oak

  • Full list here

Nearby

"Artful" Exhibition by Metro Detroit's Alice Frank at Lawrence Street Gallery

  • 6 p.m. Friday, May 3
  • Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale
  • "Artful,” a show of work by Metro Detroit artist Alice Frank, will be exhibited throughout May with an official opening 6-9 p.m. Friday.
  • Free and open to public

Angiosarcoma Awareness 5K Road Race and Walk

  • 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4
  • Troy Athens High School, 4333 John R Road, Troy
  • The purpose of this race/walk is to raise awareness and money to fund Angiosarcoma research. The race was set up by Ryan Humphrey, an Athens graduate who now suffers from Angiosarcoma.
  • $30

2013 Walk Like MADD

  • 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4
  • Oakland Mall Shopping Center, 412 W 14 Mile Road, Troy
  • This is a 5k non-competitive fundraising and awareness walk for Mothers Against Drunk Driving Michigan. Event includes fun activities, live entertainment and food.
  • $20

Drop-In Music Play

  • 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3
  • Nature's Playhouse, 509 Fisher Court, Clawson
  • Children are given the opportunity to explore and become acquainted with not only the Natures Playhouse toys and play elements, but also real child-sized instruments.
  • $6


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