Residents from throughout Southeast Michigan flocked to Catalpa Oaks in Southfield, to take part in this year’s Great Marshmallow Drop. The free family-focused event puts a special twist on the traditional Easter Egg hunt by raining 15,000 marshmallows from the sky. Hosted annually by Oakland County Parks and Recreation, the Marshmallow Drop is known for its festive cheer, fantastic prizes, and up-close views of the marshmallow-coptor.
One of the funnest, not to mention sweetest, holidays is almost here! Easter brings the happiness of the spring season along with fun family traditions of Easter Egg Hunts, Bunny Hops, Spring Flings, and more. Use our list of Easter Events in Oakland County to enjoy an egg-stra good time! It’s a perfect way to spend time as a family and even better, a great way for kids to burn off the renewed energy that seems to spring forth at this time of year.
Easter Events in Oakland County are listed by date and location. Many events offer multiple sessions for different age groups and abilities. Remember to check websites to confirm dates, times, and in case of important updates regarding the weather.
Grab your neighbors, friends, and family and set out for your best hunt or hop yet.
We hope you have a happy Easter!
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The Great Marshmallow Drop will be here soon! Mark your calendars for Friday, March 30th and head to Catalpa Oaks County Park in Southfield for this FREE family fun event with Oakland County Parks and Recreation. The fun begins at 10 a.m. and goes until noon.
Little kids and big kids will be delighted and amazed as a helicopter drops 15,000 marshmallows down from the sky. Children can collect a marshmallow and turn it in for a cool prize. If you haven’t experienced this event yet, add it to your bucket list and enjoy a creative twist on the typical Easter Egg hunt.
See our video for a glimpse of all the fun!
Marshmallows will be dropped three times to accommodate multiple age groups:
This FREE event is presented by Oakland County Credit Union. Volunteers from Oakland County Parks and Recreation, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, and other community members will be on hand to help out with the festivities.
Visit Oakland County Parks and Recreation online for details on all 13 Oakland County Parks and follow along with them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Looking for more ways to have fun? Follow along with us using #OaklandCounty on our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube pages, or visit our website.
Hunting for an egg hunt? Get in the Easter spirit at one of the many Easter holiday events hosted in Oakland County. See our full list of over 30 Easter events, HERE.
Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s The Great Marshmallow Drop is coming up soon! Mark your calendars for April 14th at 10 a.m. and get ready to have a fantastic time with your friends and family at Catalpa Oaks in Southfield.
Your little ones will be amazed and enthralled as a helicopter drops 15,000 marshmallows down from the sky. Children can collect one and turn it in for a prize. It definitely puts a fun and unique twist on your typical Easter Egg hunt. Marshmallows will be dropped three times to accommodate multiple age groups: ages 4 and younger, along with individuals with disabilities; ages 5 – 7; and ages 8 – 12.
Take a look at our video to check out the fun and excitement that’s in store. Continue reading
