Community Events

Join Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan for The WALK, an inspirational morning event to raise money and awareness to benefit children and adults across Michigan affected by leukemia, lymphoma and other related blood disorders.    Individuals and Teams will enjoy a day at the Detroit Zoo while spreading awareness and raising money for a great cause. Check-in will begin at 7:30 am.Read more »

Royal Oak High School Centennial Celebration
Thursday, April 25, 2013, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Students, parents, alumni, and members of the community are invited to share in the celebration of Royal Oak High School’s 100th year! The event will be held at the Royal Oak High School on Thursday, April 25, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. and as a part of the evening, the Royal Oak Hall of Fame will be officially unveiled and dedicated. Included among the activities which will be a part of the celebration are the following:
• Tours of the Building
• Vocal and Instrumental Music PresentationsRead more »

Come celebrate A Century of Service with the Royal Oak Fire Department at the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum 1411 W Webster (in the former Northwood Fire Station). Fun for all ages! Firefighting apparatus, Firefighter apparel, Retired & current firefighters with stories & information, Historical displays, Food & beverages. 

For additional information email curator@royaloakhistoricalsociety.org or phone 248-439-1501

Royal Oak Schools is hosting Elementary School Open Houses during the month of April. You are invited to see the buildings, meet the staff and learn about the curriculum. Check the date and time for each of our elementary schools.Read more »

Royal Oak Schools is hosting Elementary School Open Houses during the month of April. You are invited to see the buildings, meet the staff and learn about the curriculum. Check the date and time for each of our elementary schools.Read more »

Royal Oak Schools is hosting Elementary School Open Houses during the month of April. You are invited to see the buildings, meet the staff and learn about the curriculum. Check the date and time for each of our elementary schools.Read more »

The Royal Oak Optimist Club and First United Methodist Church Presents the 2013 Oak Apple Run to benefit the South Oakland Boys and Girls Club. The 36th Annual Oak Apple event in downtown Royal Oak will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2013. The Oak Apple Run is for all ages, groups and families. It is our desire that you gather your family, friends and/or coworkers and spend some time having fun getting fit. Whether it's the 10K, 5K, 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk, or the 1/4 Mile Kids Run, there's an event for you!Read more »

The Royal Oak Historical Society Museum opens a new exhibit featuring "Founding Families", on Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 1 pm to 6 pm. The Exhibit will display 60+ families who settled in Royal Oak in the early 1800's till 1910. The Hamlet, Harris, Parkers, and Bejamins; All founding families with histories, photos and more. Visit the www.royaloakhistoricalsociety.org website for more information. Also "LIKE US" on facebook.

Muriel Versagi, CuratorRead more »

The 2nd Bestest Concert Ever is presented by Candy Band and will benifit the Royal Oak High School Band & Orchestra Instrument fund. The benefit event will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Royal Oak Farmers Market and will feature local food, beverages & fun activies. Concert performances by the Houling Diablos, Candy Band, and The Detroit School of Rock & Pop Music.Read more »

“Owl Hoot” nature walks are being held at Tenhave Woods on Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 at 7:30 pm. Park & meet at the Lexington/Marais lot. We will walk into Tenhave Woods and attempt to lure in or have screech & great horned owls answer tape recordings of their calls. Visit the Nature Society online for the complete nature walk schedule.