A program of Orchards Children’s Services – Funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
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Bugs on Wheels will be making a stop with all their critters at the Detroit Public Library – Children’s Library! Bugs on Wheels is a unique hands-on educational experience all about the incredible world of insects and arthropods! Participants will
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2 events,Until July 9, 2026, during park hours, guests can step into an immersive journey inspired by the six Atikamekw seasons, where light, sound and storytelling come together to create a calming space to pause and enjoy the beautiful outdoor setting.
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Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend! The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the Auditorium at the FCL Farmington Hills location at |
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Location Downtown Royal Oak 316 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067 Detroit, MI Directions Price Free Description Royal Oak Taco Fest features tacos, live music and family-friendly entertainment during a four-day street festival in downtown Royal Oak. Families
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Experience a masterful musical performance in an idyllic setting with 300 years of American history as your backdrop at Salute to America in Greenfield Village. For more than 30 years, two cultural gems The Henry Ford and the Detroit Symphony |
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KidStrong Summer Camp Location KidStrong Bloomfield Hills 2081 S Telegraph Rd Bloomfield Hills, MI Price Weekly: $350 for Non Members $325 for Members Ticket Options Event Contact bloomfieldhills@kidstrong.com (248) 234-4984
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Get ready to celebrate America 250 with Southgate. Head to Southwinds Golf Course on Friday, July 3rd for a patriotic celebration. The fun begins at 7pm, but the doors open at 6 – so be sure to get there early.
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Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Wyandotte’s 89th Annual Independence Day Parade! Head out on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in downtown Wyandotte for one of the community’s most cherished traditions. The parade will feature marching bands, community organizations,
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Saturday Story Time at The Caboose: Sidetrack Bookshop for Kids Location: The Caboose: Sidetrack Bookshop for Kids 220 W. Fourth Street Royal Oak, MI Price: Free Description: The Caboose: Sidetrack Bookshop for Kids hosts story time for kids of all |
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Star Spangled Day at New Baltimore Farmers Market Location: Walter & Mary Burke Park New Baltimore, MI Description: Celebrate Independence Day weekend at the market! Enjoy a festive morning of fresh local foods, patriotic spirit, and community fun while supporting
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For a limited time, discover a large-scale interactive installation in the Great Hall at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Blending movement, sound, and the concept of luck, FORTUNES, created by Iregular, invites visitors to play with their own shadows. Presented |
2 events,MJR Theatres Hosts Annual Family Film Festival Location: MJR Troy 100 E Maple Rd Troy, MI Price: $5.00 Description: This Summer, MJR Theatres will be hosting their annual Family Film Festival at all 10 of their theatre locations. This festival
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Girls Who Code Club for Intermediates Location Royal Oak Public Library 222 E Eleven Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI Description Girls Who Code Club is for girls and non-binary youth in grades 3 to 5 who are interested in learning |
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Tie-Dye Party Location: Center Line Public Library 7345 Weingartz Center Line, MI Price: Free Description: Create your own colorful creation at the Library's annual Tie-Dye Party! Each participant will be provided one bandana to tie-dye. Those feeling extra groovy have |
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Wild Summer Nights Detroit Zoo Location Detroit Zoo 8450 W 10 Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI (248) 541-5717 Price $12.00 to $13.00— $13 general, $12 for youth and persons 62 and older. Description Make the most of Michigan summer nights during Wednesdays |
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Bugs on Wheels Location the village of rochester hills 104 N. Adams Road Rochester Hills, MI Price Free Description Ms. Nadia "The Bug Lady" returns this summer for an informal hands-on, education session featuring live insects and fascinating facts about |
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Summer Sensory Play Location Royal Oak Public Library 222 E Eleven Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI Description Join us for a summer sensory fun! Babies and toddlers are invited to explore, play, and discover through hands-on sensory activities, engaging toys, |
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Saturday Story Time at The Caboose: Sidetrack Bookshop for Kids Location: The Caboose: Sidetrack Bookshop for Kids 220 W. Fourth Street Royal Oak, MI Price: Free Description: The Caboose: Sidetrack Bookshop for Kids hosts story time for kids of all |
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Hippie Fest in the Village Location: Canterbury Village 2325 Joslyn Rd. Orion Twp, MI Price: $4.99 to $15.00— Early bird (discount) pricing only available thru July 5 Description: Celebrating peace, love, and all things groovy in beautiful Canterbury Village! Featuring LIVE MUSIC |
1 event,MJR Theatres Hosts Annual Family Film Festival Location: MJR Troy 100 E Maple Rd Troy, MI Price: $5.00 Description: This Summer, MJR Theatres will be hosting their annual Family Film Festival at all 10 of their theatre locations. This festival |
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Story Time: Summer Session Location: Fraser Public Library 15250 15 Mile Rd Fraser, MI Description: Looking for a fun, educational activity for your little ones this summer? ✨ Join Miss Kristen for our Summer Story Time series, running every Tuesday |
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Explore hands-on art-making for all ages with projects that change weekly. Most sessions are drop-in, though some may require registration—check the schedule for details. Small containers, eggs and boxes morph into fantastic percussion instruments when dried beans, rice, stickers and
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Wild Summer Nights Detroit Zoo Location Detroit Zoo 8450 W 10 Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI (248) 541-5717 Price $12.00 to $13.00— $13 general, $12 for youth and persons 62 and older. Description Make the most of Michigan summer nights during Wednesdays |
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Show & Tell Storytime Location: Center Line Public Library 7345 Weingartz Center Line, MI Price: Free Description: Join Ms. Ashley for a special Story Time at the library, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers (though all ages are welcome), where children
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Concert of Colors is one of the nation’s longest-running, largest, free global music festivals, bringing world-class performances from around the globe to Detroit. Held annually in Midtown Detroit, this free, family-friendly music festival features live music, cultural programming, and community
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Summer Minecraft Archaeology Location: 15250 15 Mile Rd Fraser, MI Description: We’re taking our dinosaur and history summer theme into the digital world with Summer Minecraft Archaeology! Join us every Friday to excavate ancient ruins, uncover rare artifacts, and piece
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Discover. Shop. Connect. The Dearborn Summer Market is more than just a place to shop—it’s where community happens. Head downtown each month to explore a curated mix of local artisans and enjoy live entertainment. It’s the perfect destination for family
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Saturday Story Time at The Caboose: Sidetrack Bookshop for Kids Location: The Caboose: Sidetrack Bookshop for Kids 220 W. Fourth Street Royal Oak, MI Price: Free Description: The Caboose: Sidetrack Bookshop for Kids hosts story time for kids of all
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Knock it out of the park! Come watch a Vintage Base Ball game! Visit the Rochester Grangers Facebook page for their complete schedule of matches. You can follow the Club to Mackinac Island, Ohio, Royal Oak, Northville, and beyond! Always |
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Enjoy a 45-minute interactive concert featuring a solo acoustic set of music by the great Joe Reilly. This free sensory-friendly concert welcomes individuals with neurodiversity and/or intellectual or developmental disabilities with their families and/or caregiver(s). Arrive early to enjoy hands-on activities from
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2 events,MJR Theatres Hosts Annual Family Film Festival Location: MJR Troy 100 E Maple Rd Troy, MI Price: $5.00 Description: This Summer, MJR Theatres will be hosting their annual Family Film Festival at all 10 of their theatre locations. This festival
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Get ready for some fun at Redford library’s Play-Doh Party! They’ll supply the Play-Doh and tools; all you need to bring is your imagination. Date: Monday, July 20, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Cost: Free
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Come Rock Out in Heritage Park! Meet your friends and neighbors for an afternoon of kid-friendly music, food, and fun at Heritage Park. We encourage you to bring your blankets or folding chairs while you relax and enjoy the music
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Wild Summer Nights Detroit Zoo Location Detroit Zoo 8450 W 10 Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI (248) 541-5717 Price $12.00 to $13.00— $13 general, $12 for youth and persons 62 and older. Description Make the most of Michigan summer nights during Wednesdays
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The Summer Drive-In will officially open for 2026 on Friday, June 12th featuring double-features for one ticket and 3-screens nightly every Wednesday thru Sunday. So get ready for an unforgettable summer under the stars at the Summer Drive-In, featuring some of |
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This summer, pack your picnic basket and join us on the beautiful back lawn of the War Memorial for Picnic & Play by the Lake — a free, family-friendly gathering designed to turn an ordinary morning into a memory-making adventure. Beginning June 25
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Knock it out of the park! Come watch a Vintage Base Ball game! Visit the Rochester Grangers Facebook page for their complete schedule of matches. You can follow the Club to Mackinac Island, Ohio, Royal Oak, Northville, and beyond! Always |
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CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK Fridays July 3 – August 28 7 PM – 9 PM Families and friends can enjoy a variety of beloved films on the big screen during our free outdoor movie series. Bring a chair or blanket and
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Saturday Story Time at The Caboose: Sidetrack Bookshop for Kids Location: The Caboose: Sidetrack Bookshop for Kids 220 W. Fourth Street Royal Oak, MI Price: Free Description: The Caboose: Sidetrack Bookshop for Kids hosts story time for kids of all
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Bring the family over to Greenmead Historical Park noon-3 p.m. Saturday, July 25, for The BIG Picnic. There will be live music, tours, story times, lawn games, a pedal pull, a chance to meet our beekeepers, and face painting available,
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Come bask in the native prairie plants sights, sounds and wildlife! We have a variety of exciting and wonderful butterflies that fly around the prairie during this time of year, and we’d love for you to join us for an
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2 events,MJR Theatres Hosts Annual Family Film Festival Location: MJR Troy 100 E Maple Rd Troy, MI Price: $5.00 Description: This Summer, MJR Theatres will be hosting their annual Family Film Festival at all 10 of their theatre locations. This festival
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Using a combination of mind-blowing magic, hilarious comedy, juggling, music, and audience participation, Cameron’s show is perfect for all ages to enjoy! Date: Monday, July 27, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Cost: Free
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“Rollin’ on the River” is BACK for its 8th season down on the beautiful Detroit Riverwalk, located at Robert C. Valade Park! Join us all summer long for beginner skate classes, group rollouts, and fun for you and the whole
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Wild Summer Nights Detroit Zoo Location Detroit Zoo 8450 W 10 Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI (248) 541-5717 Price $12.00 to $13.00— $13 general, $12 for youth and persons 62 and older. Description Make the most of Michigan summer nights during Wednesdays
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MoBIG stands for Music on Belle Isle Group. Its mission is to bring back great music to Belle Isle and to promote the restoration of the Remick Bandshell. RiverBlast! is a free, family-friendly concert series that celebrates local music and
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This summer at Ford House, reading comes with a side of art and a snack to match. Every week, we’re reading a food-themed picture book and making art inspired by the story. A new book, a new project, a new |
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For a limited time, discover a large-scale interactive installation in the Great Hall at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Blending movement, sound, and the concept of luck, FORTUNES, created by Iregular, invites visitors to play with their own shadows. Presented |
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