A program of Orchards Children’s Services – Funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
This month, we’re embracing our wild side! Join us for a lively Storytime as we read Acorn Was a Little Wild by Jen Arena, with delightful illustrations by Jessica Gibson. After the story, stick around for fun, fall-themed activities that
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
Step back in time 290 million years when bizarre-looking animals dominated life on land and sea, and find out about the greatest extinction the world has ever seen in Permian Monsters: Life before the Dinosaurs. This unique exhibition brings the past
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
The Wayne County Lightfest is magical five-mile stretch of Hines Park that displays nearly 50 animated-themed displays and more than 100,000 lights. Event cost: $5/car (cash only) Event times: 6-10 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, Nov. 20-Dec. 24, 2025
Celebrate the season with ice-skating, carnival rides, food trucks and live music. Families can enjoy visits with Santa, inflatables and the lighting of the giant oak tree in Centennial Commons. Event cost: Free admission; bring 4 canned goods or $2
Join the thousands of parade-goers as the holiday season officially kicks off with the Holiday Lighted Parade. Bands, dancers, floats, and of course, Santa, make this annual favorite a great family tradition! The Parade begins at 6:30 PM and will
Dash through Blake’s 150-acre Christmas tree wonderland and soak up the festive cheer. Participants receive a commemorative long-sleeve shirt, holiday ornament, and post-race cider and donuts to celebrate. Event cost: Registration required; includes shirt, ornament, cider and donuts Event times:
The Christmas Parade is now in its 82nd year and the Tree Lighting has become a community tradition. Visitors are welcomed to the Tree Lighting, at the intersection of Sycamore and Biddle Avenue, where they are given jingle bells to
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: