March is one of those months where we’re all ready to get out of the house again… even if Michigan can’t fully commit to spring yet. If you’re looking for something fun to do, you can find local St. Patrick’s Day events and spring break ideas right inside the Connecting Clarkston Community App. Whether it’s a family activity, a night out, or just something to keep the kids busy, we’ve got local events and ideas all in one place. Here are just a few ideas:

Before Family Game Night at the library, with over 100 tabletop games to choose from, preschoolers can make clever and creative leprechaun traps with recycled boxes, paint, glue and all the fun craft supplies. Feel free to bring a box from home or use one from the library's recycling. Ages 3-6. Older and younger siblings welcome. Please wear clothing that can get messy. Contact Miss Heather with any questions at semelrothh@cidlibrary.org

Waterford's Restaurant Week | March 1 - 16 
You have TWO WEEKS to grab a passport, and support our Waterford neighbors. Get it stickered at each stop (minimum spend required), then submit your completed passport for prize drawings. Want the details? Scan the QR code to learn more.

Maple Season at Independence Oaks 
Saturday, March 14 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM or 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ring in maple season with the new mobile sugar shack at Independence Oaks! Enjoy a hands-on lesson about maple syrup—its history, science, and geography—then watch the sugaring process from tree to table and taste the finished product. All ages welcome. $10/person. Prepaid registration required: Call (248) 858-0916 on weekends or (248) 625-6473 during Nature Center hours.

Drew’s Home of Clarkston 2026 Gala — Saturday, March 14 | 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Join Drew’s Home of Clarkston for an evening of good food, cocktails, dancing, and community support to be held at  Boulder Pointe Golf Club in Oxford. The night includes hors d’oeuvres, a plated dinner, dessert bar, top-shelf open bar, and entertainment — all benefiting Drew’s Home, a local nonprofit that provides safe, independent living options for adults with disabilities. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities available. For more details, go to www.drewshomeclarkston.org