A program of Orchards Children’s Services – Funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
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
Celebrate National Pizza Days with themed crafts, stories, and snacks at Greenmead Historical Park’s Alexander Blue House. Kids will enjoy a fun morning of creativity and learning with their parents. Event cost: $10 resident / $12 non-resident Event times: 10:30
See the emotional mixed-media works of artist Kseniya Hauptmann in her solo exhibit, Whispers of the Inner World. The free gallery show runs through Nov. 28 and includes an opening reception with light refreshments on Nov. 14 from 6–8 p.m. Event
Step back 290 million years to explore life before the dinosaurs. Kids can see fossilized skeletons, life-size models and even dig for fossils in interactive pits. Event cost: Adults $9, adult members $8, seniors 65+ and children 2-12 $7, senior
Gardner White is delighted to announce the return of “Twinkle Town presented by Gardner White,” a dazzling holiday kick-off event on Thursday, November 6 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Gardner White’s flagship store at 6500 E. 14 Mile Road
Meet your favorite princesses and princes during the Fairytale Princess Celebration in Clarkston. Kids can enjoy live singing, dancing and interactive storytelling with beloved characters like Elsa, Rapunzel and Moana. Tickets include open play passes for extra fun. Step into
This Pretty Princess Parties event begins with the Royal Entrance of our Fairytale Friends. After our princesses have been introduced, we play some large group games to relax and get to know everyone! Once our warm-up time is complete, the
Ages 12 to 23 months. Songs, simple stories, and other activities that introduce our youngest patrons to the pleasures of the library. No registration required. Cost: FREE Date: Monday, November 10th, 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Kick off the holiday season at the Downtown Rochester Holiday Expo. Shop from more than 60 local vendors, enjoy samples and enter for door prizes throughout the evening. A fun and festive night for families to start their holiday shopping
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