Post Adoption Resource Centers

The Rink at Royal Oak Ice Skating
2026-02-02 11:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-09 11:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-16 11:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-23 11:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Rink at Royal Oak – Centennial Commons, 221 E 3rd St., Royal Oak, MI, 48067, United States
The Rink at Royal Oak Ice Skating – The Rink at Royal Oak Ice Skating runs daily through February, 2026 (see Hours Below) at The Rink at RO (248-541-7550). Professionally maintained ice rink in Downtown Royal Oak is open for the season. Admission is $10, skate rental is $5. Hours – Sun-Tue 11-9p, Wed & Th 11a-10p, Fr & Sat 11a-11p.

RARA Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Dance
2026-02-03 18:00 - 20:30 | Rochester Avon Recreation Authority, 500 E. Second St., Rochester, MI, 48307, United States
RARA Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Dance – at Rochester Hills Banquet Center. Hosted by RARA Recreation. You’ll enjoy a child and adult friendly buffet dinner as well as be able to
dance the night away listening to our DJ spinning favorite dance hits. Photo staff will be available for you to purchase pictures. Raffles and goodie bags will close out the night. This dance will be semi-formal/formal. Contact RARA 947-886-0007 for cost info and to register or register online.

Cheddar's Preschool Story Time
2026-02-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Rd. , Troy, MI, 48098, United States
Join Cheddar the Village Mouse and Mrs. Laura for story time! This monthly program for preschool-aged kids features stories, games, activities, songs, crafts, and snacks that connect with each month’s theme. Themes, stories, and activities are carefully chosen to be age appropriate and help kids have fun while they develop skills and learn about the world around them.
Ages 2-5 years old accompanied by an adult
February 4th Theme: Groundhogs & Shadows

Open Skate Night at Wixom Community Center
2026-02-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Wixom Community Center
Bring your skates and enjoy open skating at the Community Center. No hockey please. Weather permitting.

Zoo Tots Animal Habitats at Detroit Zoo
2026-02-06 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-13 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-20 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-27 09:30 - 12:30 | Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, United States
Zoo Tots Animal Habitats is an eight week, preschool focused program for kids ages 3 and 4 with an adult caregiver. Each class explores a different animal habitat through stories, art and hands on activities, with some sessions taking place out in the zoo. Registration is required, and the program runs weekly on a set schedule.
Event cost: $180 for members, $230 for nonmembers
Event times: Fridays 9:30-10:30 a.m. Jan. 9-Feb. 27, 2026; Fridays 11 a.m.-noon Jan. 9-Feb. 27, 2026; Saturdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. Jan. 10-Feb. 28, 2026

Chickadee Meet and Greet at Kensington Nature Center
2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Kensington Metropark Nature Center, 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI, 48380, United States
Families can enjoy a close up winter bird experience with chickadees and other songbirds in this guided nature program. The program starts indoors and includes an easy, slow paced outdoor walk where birds may land nearby or even on you. Children must attend with a registered adult, and dressing for the weather is required.
Event cost: $3 per child, $5 per adult. Children under 2 are free.
Event times: 10-11 a.m. Feb. 7

Bowers Farm Winter Park
2026-02-08 14:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-15 14:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-22 14:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-01 14:00 - 21:00 | Bowers School Farm, 1219 East Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Township, MI, 48304, United States
On January through February weekends Bowers Farms hosts Winter Park, sort of a mini Winter Festival held each weekend. Activities at Winter Park include browsing the farm store, dining at the farm kitchen, and snow tubing down the sled hill.
Bowers School Farm (1219 E Square Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304, 248-341-6475, schoolfarm.org)
Admission is FREE. Activities at Winter Park include browsing the farm store, dining at the farm kitchen, and snow tubing down the sled hill.
Hours & Cost: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT RUNS ONLY DURING JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2026
Dates: January 9 – March 1, 2026
Fridays: 4p-9p
Saturdays: 2p-9p
Sundays: 2p-9p
Cost to visit is FREE. snow tubing hill is $17 (per 50 minutes of sled time). Ice skating rink will not be offered for the 2026 Bowers Farm Winter Park. Pre-registration is required for tubing.
PLEASE NOTE:
Tube regardless of snow! Mother Nature controls the weather and we will tube in any kind of weather . . . sun, snow, rain, etc. Dress accordingly to enjoy the outdoors but don’t expect fluffy snow flakes every day!
Tubers must walk up the hill to get to the top. We do not have any automation for getting up the hill other than your legs (unless a parent is so generous to haul the younger ones).
Winter Park is hosted in rain, snow, or shine. If you are unable to attend for any reason, give your tickets to another person . . they will love the opportunity when we are sold out. There are no refunds nor exchanges.
Only 1 rider per tube – NO doubling up.
Tubers require a ticket. Visitors not tubing can visit for free.

Indoor Park
2026-02-10 10:00 - 12:00 | RARE Recreation Authority Center Eastpointe, 18185 Sycamore, Roseville, MI, United States
Escape the elements and join us for an exciting “open play” session indoors! Explore climbers, slides, bikes, wagons, scooters, and more in a safe and dry environment. Please note that parents must supervise their children during this drop-in program, as no instructor will be present. Let’s make chilly days fun days at our Indoor Park!
Ages: 10 Months-5 Years

Winter Toddler Time
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Stage Nature Center, 6685 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI, 48098, United States
A weekly gathering of parents/caring adults and children for some relaxed winter fun! Each themed session includes indoor activities for toddlers with games, crafts, puzzles, books, and children’s music. Take a self-guided hike on the SNC trails. Tea for parents & hot chocolate for the toddlers.

Wixom Daddy Daughter Dance
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Wixom Community Center
Wixom Daddy Daughter Dance – Limited to the first 100 girls, Wixom residents only. Enjoy a special evening with your dad. Dress up and enjoy a pizza dinner, DJ, & dancing. Fee includes goodie bag, picture, and corsage. Must pre-register. Wixom residents only. Contact 248-624-2850 for cost info and to register.

Canterbury Village Cupcake Crawl
2026-02-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Canterbury VIllage, 2359 Joslyn Ct., Lake Orion, MI, 48360, United States
Canterbury Village Cupcake Crawl – at Canterbury Village (248-391-5700). The small businesses of the village will each feature a different mini cupcake for you to sample as you stroll and shop throughout the village. And be sure to vote for your favorite at the end. Cupcake card includes every cupcake on the crawl. Enjoy Valentine’s shopping too. $3. Parking is FREE.

Madison Heights Public Library Tinker Tuesday
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Madison Heights Library, 240 13 mile rd., Madison Heights, MI, 48071, United States
Madison Heights Public Library Tinker Tuesday – at The Madison Heights Public Library. Celebrate a different themes at each event by creating projects using
tools and supplies from the Library’s Makerspace. This month’s theme is “Superhero.” It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the Tinker Tuesday Superhero Event. Holy Makerspace Batman! Use supplies from the Library’s Makerspace to make Superhero swag! Come anytime between 6 PM and 7 PM. Good for anyone age 5 and up. And best of all, it’s FREE. Registration appreciated at: https://secure.rec1.com/MI/madison-heights-mi/catalog
Contact for event: Alex Krentzin, 248-588-7763

Mini Golf at Baldwin Public Library
2026-02-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Baldwin Public Library, 300 W. Merrill St., Birmingham, MI, 48009, United States
Are you missing out on outdoor fun this winter? Join us at the Library to play a round of mini-golf with friends or as a family. Registration required.
Ages 3 & up, teens, and adults.
Registration opens one month before the program.

Storytime with Finn the Frog
2026-02-19 10:30 - 11:00 | The Reptarium, 45559 Van Dyke Ave., Utica, MI, 48317, United States
Join us for a fun and interactive story time experience! Our educator will read a fun book by the author Ron Keres (artwork by Arthur Lin). This book series features Finn the Frog who is delighted to tell you about his books but it always leads to wacky misadventures!
Each month will showcase one of the first five books in this series, with the option to purchase a book or a Finn the Frog plushy at the end!
January 15th #1 “This Book is Perfect!”
February 19th #2 “This Book is On Fire!”
March 19th #3 “This Book is a Mistake!”
April 16th #4 “This Book Stinks!”
May 21st #5 “This Book is Viral!”
These books are so fun- You will want to join us for the whole series!
Please note: Limit one adult per child to ensure a comfortable environment for all participants.

Stony Creek Metropark Aquarium Design Workshop
2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Dr., Shelby Twp, MI, United States
Stony Creek Metropark – (4300 Main Park Rd, Shelby Twp, MI 48316, 586-781-4242, metroparks.com)
Curious about aquariums? Join Metroparks Staff for a lesson in aquascaping to learn about designing healthy aquatic ecosystems. Following a brief presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to practice aquascaping themselves. Ages 16+. $5 Child / $5 Adult. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 586-781-9113.

Milford Restaurant Week
2026-02-24 | Downtown Milford, Milford, Select a Country:
Milford Restaurant Week will feature deals and specialty menus from local restaurants. Not only do discounts during restaurant week provide tremendous savings, they give you an opportunity to try new restaurants you may not have ordinarily tried. Participating Milford Restaurants Enjoy discounts, special meals, and extravagant food at participating restaurants during Restaurant Week. Hosted by meetmeinmilford.com and Milford Restaurant Week.

Kiddie Swim
2026-02-25 01:00 - 14:00 | Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Road, Troy, MI, 48083, United States
Designed especially for little ones, Kiddie Swim offers a fun and safe way for young swimmers to splash and play! This session includes access to the shallow water area only, featuring a kiddie slide and interactive water features—perfect for building confidence and enjoying water play.
This program is intended for children ages 6 and under, with a focus on age-appropriate fun in a relaxed environment.
💲 Cost: $10 residents | $15 non-residents👶 Ages: 6 and under
A great option for families looking for a low-key, kid-friendly swim experience!

Red Oaks Nature Center Maple Magic
2026-02-28 10:30 - 12:30 | Red Oaks Nature Center, 30300 Hales St., Madison Heights, MI, United States
Red Oaks Nature Center Maple Magic – Red Oaks Nature Center (248-585-0100). Learn about the sugaring process, tap a tree in the sugar bush and hike the storybook trail to read a maple story. Sample some maple treats and take home maple recipes. Suitable for all ages. $5/person. Preregistration with payment required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or 248-585-0100 during nature center hours or register online.

Emagine Winter Kids Movies
2026-03-02 | Emagine Theaters – Locations vary, MI, United States
Emagine Winter Kids Movie Series 2026 schedule & movies info. $3 movies for kids AND adults all the way through early March! Each week will feature a new kids movie to check for a super low price. The special doesn’t stop at just tickets. Magic Packs are also available starting at $5 and includes popcorn and small drink.

February 27 – March 5 – Migration

DaVinci The Exhibition at The Henry Ford
2026-03-02 09:30 - 17:00 | The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, MI, 48124, United States
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 members or included with museum admission.
Event cost: Members free; Nonmember general admission $36, senior $32.50, youth ages 5-11 $27, children 4 and under free; parking $9 nonmembers, free for members
Event times: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily March, 2025-May 3, 2026
