A program of Orchards Children’s Services – Funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Families can visit the wood-fired evaporator and discover how to turn sap into syrup. Venture out into the sugarbush on a self-guided nature hike. Pre-registration is not required. Event cost: Free; $10/vehicle entry Event time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 28; March
The maple tour begins with a wagon ride to the forested area of Maybury Farm. There, you’ll learn the amazing way sugar maple trees produce sap, why sap flows, how to tap and collect sap from the tree. Purchase tickets
Go on a culinary journey with the Very Hungry Caterpillar! Food from the book will be provided, but feel free to bring your own snacks too! This event is for all ages. Cost: Free Date: Tuesday, March 10th, 5:00 PM
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to the Detroit
Children and teens aged 7-18 can sit down with an experienced member of the Western Wayne County Quilt Guild to complete their very own sewing project: a turtle bath mitt/foot mop! Kids learn the basics of machine and hand sewing
Families can visit the wood-fired evaporator and discover how to turn sap into syrup. Venture out into the sugarbush on a self-guided nature hike. Pre-registration is not required. Event cost: Free; $10/vehicle entry Event time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 28; March
Calling all moms and dads! Help share the proud legacy of Detroit “Ballroom” with your children. Calling all moms and dads. Help share the proud legacy of Detroit “Ballroom” with your children. Join us for weekly dance classes leading up
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, March 16th, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Play games, make crafts, and enjoy Leprechaun ice cream to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as a family! This event is for all ages. Cost: Free Date: Tuesday, March 17th, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Each class is 45 minutes long and designed to promote language, motor, and cognition in infants and toddlers through music. Cost: Free Date: Wednesday, March 18th, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM