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!
Bring Blankets! Gates open at 5pm. Concerts run from 7pm-9pm
Friday June 12, 2026
South for Winter
Folk/Americana
Bear Creek Nature Park
Friday July 31, 2026
Ivybrooke String Quartet
Classical
Cranberry Lake Farm Historic District
Friday August 7, 2026
Mark Blomsteel
Country
Bear Creek Nature Park


Celebrate the best of fall at Goodison Good Tyme, 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!
Saturday, September 12, 2026!


School’s out, summer’s on! Each year on the last day of Rochester Community Schools, Oakland Township Parks & Recreation celebrates the start of summer with our annual Summer Kick Off event. Families can enjoy an afternoon of fun featuring inflatable bounce houses, games, prizes, face painting, and other exciting activities. It’s a great way to celebrate the end of the school year and kick off summer with friends and family. Our 2026 Summer Kick Off has concluded. Thank you to everyone who joined us! Information and the event date for our 2027 Summer Kick Off will be posted here as it becomes available. We look forward to celebrating with you next year!

