Oakland, Charter Township (Oakland, MI)

PARKS & RECREATION

Special Events

Music in the Meadows
Concert Series

Concert Details

Enjoy a summer of free outdoor music at Oakland Township Parks & Recreation’s Music in the Meadows concert series! Held in three parts—June, July, and August—this annual event features a variety of new musical acts each year. The concerts are set in two beautiful park locations: Bear Creek Nature Park (June and August) and Cranberry Lake (July). Bring your friends, family, and a blanket for a relaxing evening of live tunes surrounded by nature!

Friday June 13, 2025
Mainstreet Soul – Pop, Rock & Soul Hits Across Decades
Bear Creek Nature Park

Friday July 18, 2025

Akropolis Reed Quintet

Cranberry Lake Farm Historic District

Friday August 15, 2025

The Drew Hale Band (Country)

Bear Creek Nature Park

Music In the Meadows
Image of Crowd
Goodison Good Time

Event Details

Celebrate the best of fall at Goodison Good Time, a free annual festival held every September at Bear Creek Nature Park.

This family-friendly event features live music, fun games, creative crafts, bounce houses, and so much more! It’s the perfect way to enjoy the crisp autumn air and make lasting memories with your loved ones. Don’t miss out on this delightful fall tradition!

2025 Coming Soon!

Goodison Good Time
Goodison Good Time
Winter Carnival

Carnival Details

Event date: January 24th,  2026

Embrace the winter season at the Winter Carnival, a free, fun-filled family event held every winter at Bear Creek Nature Park.

Enjoy ice carving demonstrations, sled dog displays, ice skating, live entertainment, delicious food, and much more! It’s the perfect way to celebrate winter and create special memories with your loved ones. Don’t miss out on this magical event!

Thanks for visiting! Last year’s event was held on January 25th, 2025 at Bear Creek Nature Park. Tune in later this year for more information on the dates and times of next year’s event.

Winter Carnival Flier

Child with Sled
Sled Dogs