The focus of this portion of our guide is on attractions and events in the City of Royal Oak, Michigan.
Royal Oak is a historic city within the Metro Detroit region, and is easily accessible along Woodward Avenue and by two interstate highways. It should be no surprise that there's a lot to do in Royal Oak.
Although most of the Detroit Zoo is in neighboring Huntington Woods, the portion that extends east into Royal Oak includes the main entrance, and the address of the zoo.
Other points of interest include the Royal Oak Music Theatre, the Baldwin Theatre, and Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle. The city also hosts several activities and events throughout the year.
Appropriate topics for this category include art galleries, libraries, museums, historical places, theaters, parks, zoos, and entertainment venues in Royal Oak, as well as sports and recreational programs and facilities, whether operated by the city, another governmental body, school, college, church, community organization, or private entity. Concerts, festivals, fairs, and other events within the city may also be listed here.
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Situated on 125 acres in Royal Oak and Huntington Woods, Michigan, the Detroit Metro Region zoo houses more than 2,000 animals and 245 different species, and was the first to feature habitats without bars. Opened in 1883, the zoo includes the Great Lakes Center for Nature, Belle Isle Nature Center, and the Center for Zoo and Aquarium Animal Welfare and Ethics. Its location, hours of operation, and ticket, and membership information are presented, along with its events, and educational programs.
https://detroitzoo.org/
Held on 5th Street, between Center and Washington, in downtown Royal Oak, Michigan each summer, the block party features a music stage at each end. Taking place in conjunction with the annual Rock 'N' Rides Festival, admission to the Block Party is included with the Rock 'N' Rides admission. Music schedules for each stage are posted, featured food trucks are listed, sponsors are acknowledged, and sponsorship opportunities are discussed. Contacts are included.
https://www.royaloakblockparty.com/
Playing in the Great Lakes Collegiate Summer League, sanctioned and supported by Major League Baseball, the Leprechauns consist of players and coaches from various colleges around the country. Regular season schedules, theme nights, and both season and single game tickets may be purchased online. The team roster, coaches, and statistics are posted, and information about ballpark amenities, corporate outings, and sponsorships are featured. An online store offers fan merchandise.
https://www.royaloakleprechauns.com/
Based in Royal Oak, Michigan, the competitive youth travel baseball organization plays in the North Oakland Baseball Federation. An overview of the organization is provided, along with tryout schedules and contacts, highlights of champion teams, and current team rosters for its 9U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, and 17U teams are featured, along with a photo gallery, sponsor acknowledgments, sponsorship opportunities, and volunteer opportunities. Game statistics are also provided.
http://www.royaloaknationals.com/
Since 2001, the Water Works Theatre Company has been offering Shakespeare Royal Oak in an outdoor summer setting, featuring professional and emerging artists. Water Works also offers professional Shakespeare performance training to K-8th-grade students and a high school Shakespeare-based stage show. A profile and history of the event are provided, along with a list of upcoming shows, highlights of past shows, educational programs, and both sponsorship and volunteer opportunities.
https://shakespeareroyaloak.com/
With locations in Royal Oak and Orchard Lake, Michigan, the gun range is open seven days a week, with reduced hours on weekends. Its hour of operation, locations, and contacts are posted on the site, which includes pricing for the pistol range, rifle range, pistol rentals, and rifle rentals, with a machine gun rental available at the Royal Oak location. Products are highlighted. CPL courses, offering the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course, are offered in Royal Oak and West Bloomfield.
https://targetsportshooting.com/
Wahoo Base Ball Club of Royal Oak
Playing the game of base ball as it was played in the early 1800s, with no gloves and wood bats, the vintage baseball team plays against similar teams from Michigan and around the Midwest. While not part of an established league, the team works with other teams to develop a schedule prior to each season. Games are family-friendly and open to the public. Rosters, game schedules, and an archive of past teams are presented, and links to the Vintage Base Ball Association are provided.
https://www.wahoobaseball.com/
