A program of Orchards Children’s Services – Funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
This event features a backpack giveaway (while supplies last), face painting, crafts, music, bounce houses, food and more. Event cost: Free Event time: Noon-4 p.m. Aug. 15, 2025
Head to McHattie Park for this summer's Movies in the Park series! SLARA & the City of South Lyon have teamed up to offer these FREE events for the community. Movies will begin at dusk. Catch pre-movie fun between 6-8
Families can come out to Kensington Metropark Farm Center to take a weekend hayride. Hayrides last approximately 20 minutes. Tickets are available on-site only at the Farm Center office. Event cost: $5/adult, $3/child, free/under 2; parking pass required Event times:
K-12 students from all districts will receive a brand-new backpack, while supplies last, at this event. There will also be games, music, refreshments and more. Registration required. Event cost: Free Event time: Noon-5 p.m. Aug. 16, 2025
Enjoy feeding time at Stony Creek Metropark's nature center. Visitors will be able to talk with an interpreter about the animals and learn what is on the lunch menu that day. At this event, you'll learn about the animals, walk
Author Maria Wen Adcock shares her new picture book, My Name is Ai Lin!, an empowering story about the importance of pronouncing names correctly as a sign of respect and dignity. The free, all-ages event includes a reading, snacks, crafts,
For our park visitors that may find a regular day at the splash pad a little overwhelming, this special session is perfect for you. Mondays from 11:00 am–1:00 pm Aug 18 is last day for the summer season Limited capacity
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
Maybury Farm Watch-Me-Grow – at Maybury Farm (approximately 1 ¼ miles west of Beck). Maybury Farm offers a 3-5 year old pre-k science based program every Tuesday. Watch-Me-Grow preschool programs are for children ages 3-5. Each STEAM based program is
Families can wander through a winding, three-acre trail filled with fantastical sculptures, including animatronics, of dragons and mythical creatures. See 30-plus fantastical sculptures, enjoy interactive, climbable structures, unique photo opportunities, education stations, themed souvenirs and gifts and more. Event cost: