Mark your calendars and prepare to attend one of the best events that spring has to offer hosted by Oakland County Parks! The Great Marshmallow Drop begins at 10 a.m. at Catalpa Oaks County Park in Southfield on Friday, March 29. Gather your loved ones to enjoy this free family-friendly event.
Kids of all ages are welcome to come out to experience pure joy and delight as 15,000 marshmallows are dropped from a helicopter. Drops will be done by age groups:
- Ages 4 and younger
- Ages 5-7
- Ages 8-12.
- Individuals with disabilities of all ages at 11:30 a.m. American Sign Language interpretation will be offered.
Children are encouraged to collect the marshmallows to turn them in for a treat bag. Only one marshmallow is needed to exchange for a treat bag at the prize tent. If you haven’t attended this event in the past, be sure to add it to your things-to-do list and enjoy a creative spin on traditional Easter egg hunts.
Check out this video for a glimpse of the fun!
Volunteers are still needed! If you or your service group are interested in assisting event staff with parking, providing a safe boundary for kids to run in, handing out prizes and other activities to support the event, complete the registration form. Two shifts are available from 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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