Round up the family and join us for a fun-filled evening at Barnyard Buddies Bash on Wednesday, August 19, from 6-8 PM at Inglenook Park! This free community event is designed for all ages and features hands-on activities, friendly farm animals, games, crafts, and more.
Enjoy an Evening of Barnyard Fun
There's something for everyone to enjoy, including:
• Petting zoo featuring friendly farm animals
• Face painting
• Blow-up games
• Yard games
• Animal-themed arts and crafts
Feeling hungry? Local food trucks will be on-site with food and sweet treats available for purchase throughout the evening.
Whether you're meeting a new furry friend, creating an animal-inspired craft, or enjoying games with family and friends, Barnyard Buddies Bash is a great way to make lasting summer memories.
Event Details
Wednesday, August 19
6-8 PM
Inglenook Park, 20901 W 12 Mile Rd.
Admission: FREE
All ages welcome
Gather your family and friends and join us for an evening of animals, activities, and community fun. We look forward to seeing you at Inglenook Park!
Celebrate summer with an evening of music, fun and friendship at the annual Senior 50+ Appreciation Night on Thursday, August 20, from 6-8 p.m. on the Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road.
Presented by the City of Southfield Parks & Recreation Department and the Commission on Senior Adults (COSA), this free celebration for adults ages 50 and older features live music by UnCommon Experience, a games tent and contests, community vendors, exciting strolling entertainment including a stilt walker and fire breather, and fresh-off-the-grill hamburgers and hot dogs.
Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, as seating is limited.
The event is sponsored by SMART and Aetna.
For more information, call Southfield Senior Services at (248) 796-4650.
Get outside and explore Southfield with our August Park Adventures series! These guided morning walks are a great way to enjoy local parks, discover hidden gems, and connect with the community. Walks begin at 9 AM and are open to all.
We encourage participants to register in advance. Registration is free, helps us plan for attendance, and allows us to notify you of any weather-related cancellations or program updates. You can call Nicole at (248) 796-4667 or use the Register online Today button. Just search Park Adventures.
August Schedule:
• August 6 - Freeway Park/Lincoln Woods Nature Preserve, eastbound Lincoln, west of Greenfield
• August 13 - Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve, 27225 W. Ten Mile Rd.
• August 20 - Inglenook Park, 20901 W. Twelve Mile Rd.
• August 27 - Berberian Woods Nature Preserve, Streamwood Lane, south of Twelve Mile Rd.
Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Grab the leash and join us for Paw-ty in the Park on Sunday, September 20, from 2-4 PM at the Dog Park at Lahser Woods, 27577 Lahser Road.
This free community event offers an afternoon of fun for dogs and their humans, including:
• Interactive dog training activities
• Doggy vendor booths
• Doggy & Me photo opportunities
• Dog paw keepsake craft
• Giveaways
• Dog Trick Contest
This event is free and open to the public.
Dogs that are not current members of the Dog Park at Lahser Woods are welcome to attend but must have the following for entry:
• A copy of current vaccination records
• A valid Southfield dog license
Interested in becoming a member of the Dog Park at Lahser Woods? Check out the Dog Park at Lahser Woods Park page for membership information, requirements and instructions.
Build confidence and learn the skills needed to be a safe and responsible babysitter with Certified Babysitter Training from Live Safe Academy.
This one-day class is designed for teens ages 10–18 and covers essential babysitting and emergency preparedness skills, including:
• CPR with manikin practice
• First aid and choking response
• When to call 911
• Home safety
• What to do if someone comes to the door
• Protecting personal information
Students who complete the full course will receive a Certified Babysitter/CPR/First Aid Certificate from Live Safe Academy, valid for two years.
Wednesday, August 26
5:30–8:30 PM
Southfield Parks & Recreation Building
26000 Evergreen Road
Ages 10–18
$60 per person
Registration deadline: Tuesday, August 25
Please note: Full attendance is required for certification. Participants should bring a snack, pen and paper. Cell phone use is not permitted except during breaks. Students should arrive 10 minutes early and must be checked in by an adult.
Register online using the Register Online Today button or in person at the Parks & Recreation Information Desk. If you have any questions, call Holly at (248) 796-4604.
The mission of the Southfield Parks & Recreation Department is to provide excellence and equal opportunity in leisure, cultural and recreational services to all Southfield residents. Our purpose is to provide safe, educationally challenging, convenient leisure opportunities, utilizing public open space and quality leisure facilities to enhance the quality of life for Southfield’s total population that might not otherwise be available.
