It’s been 65 years since a young Jane Goodall first stepped into the forests of Tanzania to study wild chimpanzees. Her groundbreaking discoveries rocked the scientific community and launched Jane’s remarkable career. Now, she’ll reflect on this extraordinary journey, from

To celebrate the Charles H. Wright Museum’s 60th anniversary, this exhibition honors Dr. Charles Howard Wright (1919-2002). It is presented as a first-person narrative. The exhibit showcases his life and legacy through personal writings, images and artifacts, with contributions from

Toddlers can explore late summer nature at Nankin Mills with sunflowers, butterflies, classroom activities, and a short half-mile hike. Designed for ages 2–4 with a parent or guardian. Event cost: $5 per person; $6 for non-Wayne County residents Event times:

See 60 artworks spanning in photography, painting, sculpture and more, one for each year of The Wright Museum. Event cost: $10 along with general admission Event times: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays and Fridays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays, April 5, 2025-March 31,

This annual event boasts everything from authentic German food and beer to live Bavarian music, family carnival rides, games and more. Event cost: Free Event time: Sept. 12-14, 2025

Celebrate the end of summer at this free, family-friendly festival in Beacon Park. Kids can enjoy art activities like instrument stations, crafts, and book giveaways, while the whole family explores yoga, dance, poetry, and live music, including a performance by

Celebrate the season at Kackleberry Farms’ Fall Festival, featuring more than 30 farm fun activities for families. Kids can enjoy the corn maze, pig races, giant slides, playgrounds, farm animals, hayrides and more, while adults will love the specialty food

It’s The Tinker Tuesday Pigeon Back To School Maker Party #2 Use your Maker skills to create Mo Willems’ Pigeon projects using tools & supplies from the Library’s Makerspace. Come anytime between 6 PM. & 7 PM. Good for anyone

Our Preschool Skate class is every Wednesday from 10am-11:30am. Parents, strollers, and children ages 6 years old and under are welcome. This instructional and fun filled skating time is designed specifically for preschoolers. Children learn balance, hokey pokey, and chicken

See 60 artworks spanning in photography, painting, sculpture and more, one for each year of The Wright Museum. Event cost: $10 along with general admission Event times: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays and Fridays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays, April 5, 2025-March 31,