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Easter Free Parks

Great Marshmallow Drop at Catalpa Oaks County Park in Southfield

March 29, 2024 - March 29, 2024 @ 10:00 am

Photo credit: Oakland County Parks

Location

Catalpa Oaks County Park

27705 Greenfield Road

Southfield, MI 48076

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Description

Join Catalpa Oaks for their Easter event where 15,000 marshmallows drop from a helicopter. Turn in one marshmallow for a prize.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 10 a.m. March 29, 2024

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 248-858-0916

Website: https://www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks/parks-trails/catalpa-oaks

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Toddlers

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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