Community Events

Join us on alternate Monday's through September.  On August 13 & 27, and September 10 & 24 experience art by flashlight. Guided walking tours of the Inside|Out reproductions in Royal Oak begin at 9:00 PM in front of the Royal Oak Public Library. Flashlights encouraged. Click here for more information on the Inside|Out program.

There will be an informal dedication ceremony during the USAPA sanctioned (Tier 3) Royal Oak Pickleball Tournament on Saturday August 25th at 9:00am. Pat Sullivan will be honored for her involvement as a community leader and tireless volunteer efforts over the past five years, promoting and teaching pickleball. Pat was instrumental in the design and building of the Whittier Park courts. The Royal Oak Summer 2012 Skill Level Pickleball Tournament is scheduled for Friday, Aug 24 through Sunday, Aug 26 at the "Pat Sullivan Pickleball Courts" in Whittier Park.Read more »

November 6, 2012 is the General Election. Polls are open from 7:00 am to
8:00 pm on election day. Check the City Clerk's office for more election information.

The Royal Oak Jaycees presents the 3rd Annual "Royal Oak Chili Cook off" on November 10th from 5pm- to 9pm at the Royal Oak Farmers Market! Now in it's third year, the Royal Oak Chili Cookoff brings together local restaurants, community groups, students, and individuals in a competition searching for the area's best chili. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of South Oakland County, the Royal Oak Animal Shelter, and the Royal Oak Jaycees! It promises to be a fun family friendly event.Read more »

A special walking tour of the DIA Inside|Out Art reproductions in Royal Oak is scheduled for 12 noon on Sunday, July 29th begining at the Royal Oak Public Library.

On August 4, the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum will open it's new exhibit "Woodward Memories Then & Now". The Exhibit will display views of Woodward Ave and recount the history of Woodward Ave from the 1900's to its present day image. The exhibit will run the whole month of August and is sponsored by Larry Burr, Matthews-Hargreaves Chevrolet.

Special open hours for August are Monday through Friday, 2pm - 8pm. Regular museum hours are: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 1pm - 4pm.Read more »

On Wednesday, August 15, 2012 from Noon to 8 pm, the Royal Oak Historical Society we will be hosting a Classic Car Show. The show will be held in the parking lot behind the Historical Society Museum, 1411 W Webster, Royal Oak Mi 48073. We will be selling hot dogs, soft drinks, water and chips @ $1 for each item.Read more »

Michigan Youth Arts is holding a 5k run/walk on Saturday morning, September 1 with a new course beginning and ending in downtown Royal Oak. Family-friendly and suitable for both runners and walkers, the Arts in Motion 5k raises money to support arts education in Michigan schools. More than just a race, the day is a celebration of the arts! Registration and additional information can be found online at: http://www.michiganyoutharts.org/5k/Read more »

The “Meadow of the Arboretum” nature walk program is being held at the Royal Oak Nature Society Arboretum on Wednesday, July 17th, 2013 and again on August 21st, 2013.  The tour starts at the Royal Oak Senior / Community Center (3500 Marais) parking lot-north end at 7:30pm. This program is free and open to the public. Visit the Nature Society online.

Save the Date for the Celebrity Baseball game on Sunday, July 22nd! Join in to support the Bonnell Foundation and raise awareness of Cystic Fibrosis. 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit families living with Cystic Fibrosis. There are also some very special silent auction items from contributors and players.Read more »