Post Adoption Resource Centers

Canton Open Swim
2025-08-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Goldfish Swim School – Canton, 225 Sheldon Road, Canton, MI, 48187, United States
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 to a pleasant 90°.
Please call (248) 450-0752 to register for open swim
Cost: $15 per person or $30 per family
Members are FREE for Family Swims
Thursday, August 21st, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Dodge Park Thursdays
2025-08-21 15:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-28 15:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-04 15:00 - 20:00 | Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Rd., Sterling Heights, MI, United States
Swing by this market to get fresh fruits, veggies, fresh meat, poultry, and indoor and outdoor florals. Plus, there are concerts and weekly food trucks. Special events include Pride Day on June 5, Juneteenth on June 19, Cool Car Rally on July 3, Park It Family Fun and Movie in the Park on Aug. 14, Pet Parade on Sept. 4, Market Fit on Sept. 11 and Touch a Truck on Sept. 25. Bridge cards are welcome.
Event cost: Free admission
Event times: 3-8 p.m. Thursdays, June 5-Sept. 25, 2025

Movie Nights in the D at Campus Martius
2025-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, United States
Head downtown to see a movie with your friends or family. In August, watch Step Up, Emperor’s New Groove, Twisters and Moana 2.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 22, 2025

Voyageur Canoe at Stony Creek Metropark
2025-08-22 19:00 - 21:30 | Stoney Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Rd, Shelby Twp, MI, 48316, United States
Ages 7 and up can take a ride on the 34-foot Voyageur canoe at Stony Creek Metropark. Learn how trade affected history, enjoy seeing wildlife, and get a little exercise during this evening program. Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program.
Event cost: $5/person
Event times: 7-9:30 p.m. June 6, 20; July 18, 25; Aug. 22, 29; Sept. 5, 19, 2025

Lego Club
2025-08-23 11:00 - 15:30 | Dearborn Public Library-Esper Branch, 12929 Warren Ave, Dearborn, MI, 48126, United States
Get building with our bricks!
Young children will need adult supervision for safety.
No registration needed
Cost: Free
Date: Saturday, August 23rd, 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Weekend Hayrides at Kensington Metropark
2025-08-23 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-30 12:00 - 16:00 | Kensington Metropark, Farm Center, 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI, 48380, United States
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: Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, June 28-Nov. 30, 2025

Wild Michigan at Lake St. Clair Metropark
2025-08-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metropolitan Parkway, Harrison Twp, MI, United States
This monthly program discusses the wonderful organisms and places found in Michigan. Topics are relevant to animals, plants, seasons and history of Michigan. Every session, participants will add to their “Wild Michigan Booklet,” that will be provided. This family-friendly program takes place indoors and outdoors. Participants will take a short, guided outdoor hike. Pre-registration required by 4 p.m. the day before the program. For ages 5-plus.
March 23 – Animal Superstitions
April 13 – Beavers & Muskrats
May 25 – Spring Flora
June 29 – Snakes
July 27 – Herons
Aug. 24 – Butterflies
Sept. 7 – Migrating Marvels
Oct. 12 – Wildcats
Nov. 9 – Raptors
Dec. 14 – Animal Tracks
Event cost: $5/person; parking pass required
Event time: 1-2:30 p.m. Various Sundays, March 23-Dec. 14, 2025

Historic Base Ball Games at Greenfield Village
2025-08-24 13:30 - 15:00 | Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI, United States
Enjoy a game of baseball played with the 1867 rules on select Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer.
Event cost: Free w/admission
Event times: First pitch 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, August 23-Sept. 1, 2025

Sensory Friendly Play in Livonia
2025-08-25 16:00 - 20:00 | Urban Air – Livonia, 30070 Plymouth rd, Livonia, MI, 48150, United States
Urban Air Livonia invites families with sensory processing sensitivities, along with their siblings and caregivers, to join us for a special Sensory Play event. We’re crafting a serene and inclusive environment where everyone can experience the joy of play in a sensory-friendly space.
Who’s Invited:
Individuals with sensory processing challenges, siblings, caregivers, and families.
Event Highlights:

Calming Atmosphere: Immerse yourself in an environment thoughtfully designed to accommodate sensory sensitivities, ensuring a peaceful and enjoyable experience for all.
No Flashing Lights: We’ve eliminated flashing lights to maintain a visually comfortable setting.
No Music: Enjoy the calm, with no music playing to create a soothing atmosphere.
No Whistles: We’ve removed loud whistles to maintain a quiet and relaxed environment.

Cost: TBD
Date: Monday, August 25th, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

I, Charles Wright at the Charles H. Wright Museum
2025-08-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Ave, Detroit, Select a Country:
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 his family.
Event cost: Free w/museum admission
Event times: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays and Fridays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays, August, 2025-June 30, 2026

Maybury Farm Watch-Me-Grow
2025-08-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Maybury Farm, 50165 8 Mile Rd., Northville, MI, United States
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 filled with numerous hands-on activities, crafts, games, and animal visits. All activities are either science based, or literacy based, which creates an engaging time of fun and learning in the gorgeous green space of the farm!
COST: $20 per session (includes 1 child and 1 adult)
AGE: 3-5 years
LENGTH: 45 minutes
SESSION SCHEDULE:
5/27 – Strong sheep
6/3 – Glorious goats
6/10 -Tremendous turkeys
6/17 – Happy horses
6/24 – Purely pigs
7/1 – Growing gardens
7/8 – Crazy chickens
7/15 – Beautiful bunnies
7/22 – Terrific tractors
7/29 – Pretty peacocks
8/5 – Dazzling ducks
8/12 – Colorful cows
8/19 – Amazing alpacas
8/26 – Delightful donkeys
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Online registration required! 25 children/reservations maximum per session.
Online registration begins March 1, 2025. Registration for Watch-Me-Grow is online only – Register for Watch-Me-Grow. Please email completed Watch-Me-Grow registration form within 24 hours after online registration to hold your spot. EMAIL: farmteam@mayburyfarm.org. When sending your registration form in by email, please scan and send. DO NOT TAKE A PICTURE OF THE REGISTRATION FORM to send via email!
Non-refundable – sessions take place rain or shine. In the case of severe thunderstorms, you will be contacted if your session is rescheduled.
Please arrive to check-in at least 10 minutes prior – program starts promptly at 10:30am.

Luminosity: A Detroit Arts Gathering at the Charles Wright Museum
2025-08-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Ave, Detroit, Select a Country:
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, August, 2025-March 31, 2026

Dragon Forest at the Detroit Zoo
2025-08-27 09:30 - 17:00, 2025-09-01 09:30 - 17:00 | Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, United States
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: $6/dragon forest admission; along with zoo admission
Event times: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. May 24-Sept. 7, 2025

Drop-In Workshop: Shrinky Dink Key Chains & Charms
2025-08-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Detroit Institute of Arts Artmaking Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
Watch your colorful design shrink to nearly half its original size in a toaster oven, then turn it into your own keychain or pendant!
Cost: Adults, $20.00 ; Senior or College Student (w/valid ID), $10.00 ; Youth (6-17), $8.00 ; Children (5 and under), Free
*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
Date: Thursday, August 28th, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

End of Camp Back to School BASH in Southgate
2025-08-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Downriver Family YMCA, 16777 Northline Road, Southgate, MI, United States
Join us for the End of Camp & Back to School Bash on Thursday, August 29, from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Downriver Family YMCA! This fun-filled event is the perfect way to wrap up summer and get ready for the school year ahead. Families can enjoy a variety of activities, including sensory-friendly games, field day fun in the gym, a bounce house, meditation and relaxation, face painting, and a snacktivity station. We’ll also have community vendors on site and free school supply giveaways to help kids start the year strong. After the activities, stick around for hot dogs, snowcones, sweet treats, and plenty of games.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Register here
Cost: Free
Date: Friday, August 29th, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Voyageur Canoe at Stony Creek Metropark
2025-08-29 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-09-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Dr., Shelby Twp, MI, United States

Hamtramck Labor Day Festival
2025-08-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Caniff St. & Joseph Campau Ave., Hamtramck, 48212, United States
This annual Labor Day Festival features carnival rides, live music, food, vendors, canoe races and a parade.
Event cost: Free
Event times: Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2025

Feeding Time in the Nature Center
2025-08-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center, 4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Twp, MI, 48316, United States
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 the hiking trails and visit the exhibits.
Pre-registration is not required. For all ages.
Event cost: Free; parking pass required
Event time: 1-2 p.m. July 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025

Detroit Jazz Festival
2025-08-31 14:00 - 21:00 | Detroit Hart Plaza, 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Listen to the greats and upcoming Jazz artists at the ultimate Jazz show happening at Hart Plaza in Detroit.
Event cost: Free
Event times: Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2025

Waterford Farmers Market
2025-09-02 07:00 - 13:30 | Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford, MI, 48328, United States
Waterford Farmers Market
Oakland County Market / Oakland County Farmers Markets
2350 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI
248-858-5495
website – www.OaklandCountyParks.com
Oakland County Farmers Market 2025 – Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays May 2 through December from 7a-1:30p. January through April from 7a-1:30p Saturdays only. Beginning May 2, the Oakland County Farmers Market resumes its summer operation of three days (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays).

Walled Lake Farmers Market
2025-09-03 08:00 - 14:00 | Ambrose Public Safety Campus, 1499 East W Maple Rd, Walled Lake, MI, United States
Walled Lake Market Place Farmers Market at Ambrose Public Safety Campus
1499 East W Maple Rd
Walled Lake, MI
248-624-4847
Website – walledlake.us
Walled Lake Farmers Market 2025 – Open Wednesdays May 7 through October 29 from 8a-2p.

Luminosity: A Detroit Arts Gathering at the Charles Wright Museum of African American History
2025-09-04 09:00 - 19:00 | Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Ave, Detroit, Select a Country:
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, 2026

Plymouth Fall Festival
2025-09-05 15:30 - 21:30 | Downtown Plymouth, 201 S. Main, Plymouth, MI, United States
Check out the games and rides at the carnival, enter the car show and enjoy food and live entertainment at this Fall celebration.
Event cost: $30/wristband for rides on Sunday, $1.50/tickets; other ticket packages are available
Event times: Begins at 3 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 5-7, 2025

Michigan Renaissance Festival
2025-09-06 09:00 - 19:00 | Hollygrove Grounds, 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, MI, 48442, United States
Fair maids and merry men take a step back to the 16th century for jousting tournaments, comedy and theater shows, music, games and “real” mythological creatures. Each weekend is themed so check on it before you head out.
Event cost: Adults (13+) $24.95 advance / $27.95 gate; Children (5–12) $15.95 advance / $18.95 gate; Ages 4 and under free; $15 parking
Event times: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Event dates: Aug. 16 – Sept. 28, 2025

Story Festival at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores
2025-09-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236, MI, 48236, United States
Celebrate the joy of reading with live storytime performances, crafts, games, and interactive activities for kids and families. Special guests include children’s entertainer Jim Gill and author Katie Yamasaki, plus live entertainment throughout the day.
Event cost: Adults $7, Children (ages 3–17) $5
Event times: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Sept. 6, 2025
