The 1940s: Through the War and Beyond
Explanation of events from 1940's era
Explanation of events from 1940's era
Life’s BZ Fitness, LLC presents I Like to Move It Mondays: ZUMBA Fitness Party every Monday night at at the Booker T.Dozier Recreation Complex in Inkster. All ages are welcome! Come move your body to the hot sounds of salsa,
Organized by The Wright Museum, I See Me: Reflections in Black Dolls is designed for family enjoyment and doll collectors’ amazement. The exhibition features an array of black dolls, dating from the late 19th century to the present, including babies,
“Detroit after Dark” includes dramatic architectural studies, street scenes, graffiti and otherworldly vignettes as well as some of Detroit’s famous night haunts, like the premier jazz club Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, the legendary Grande Ballroom and punk and garage rock dens
Check out more than 70 pop culture prints, drawings and sculptures by great artists including Jasper Johns, Marisol, Andy Warhol and many others. Museum hours are as follows: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
On Mondays, February 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 3:10-4:30 p.m., middle and high school students are invited to drop by the Youth Activity Room after school for snacks, games, crafts and hanging out with friends. No registration is required.
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 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