Tinkering for Tots invites preschoolers to explore storytelling, play, and hands-on learning through monthly themed activities. Each session includes a story, a museum artifact visit, and a take-home STEAM activity kit. Event cost: Free for members or with museum admission

They have free skate and time to get your skates from 10-10:30, a lesson from 10:30 to 11ish, then free skate until 11:30. Cost: $5 per skater Date: Wednesday, April 8th, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Drawing in the Galleries at Detroit Institute of Arts invites families to create pencil drawings while exploring artwork up close. Kids and adults can enjoy a calm, creative experience with all supplies provided and no experience needed. Children 12 and

OAK Amazing Race at Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center gets kids moving outdoors with team challenges and problem solving activities along the trails. This program encourages teamwork, creativity and exploration in a fun natural setting. Be prepared for outdoor terrain and

Families! Be our Guest. Join your PBS KIDS Education Team for a Party in the Neighborhood. Connect to resources to making learning fun and exciting for you and your children. Take photos, make memories, share some laughs, and meet our

Each class is 45 minutes long and designed to promote language, motor, and cognition in infants and toddlers through music. Cost: Free Date: Wednesday, April 15th, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Create a pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided. For ages 6 and up (children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on April 18th at all YMCA facility branches. This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start

Join us on Sunday, April 19 from 4–6p.m. at the Oak Park Community Center for a lively and inspiring celebration of dance from around the world! This event is FREE and open to the public, so bring your family and

Step into the world of Leonardo da Vinci through full-scale inventions, intricate art studies, and interactive displays. Families can explore art, science, and engineering while kids enjoy hands-on machines like a room of mirrors and a rope pulley. Free for

Earth Day Crafts: Make seed bombs and cardboard crafts at the Library! Date: Tuesday, April 21st, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Cost: Free

Celebrate Earth Day with fun, hands-on activities that help kids learn about caring for our planet. Celebrate the planet with hands-on fun! This Earth Day Program invites kids and families to explore crafts and interactive activities that highlight the importance of caring

Join Belle Isle Nature Center staff for a celebration of mud through story, music, movement, and art for children 2-4 years old and their caregivers. Date: Thursday, April 23rd, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Cost: Free

Whether you want to help your children practice their swimming skills or your family needs some bonding time, a Family Swim is a great way to spend an afternoon. Enjoy your day or evening in our shiver-free pool that’s heated

Create your own pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 and up (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is

The Heritage Park Petting Farm is a municipal farm that is home to over 90 animals. All events at the Heritage Park Petting Farm run from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and are $5 per person (one and under free). The cost