A program of Orchards Children’s Services – Funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Parents and kids ages 1-4 can imagine, play and create together in the Radcliff Center Gym for drop-in playtime! Meet new friends while enriching your children. Event Time: Monday, January 27th, 9:30 am – 11:00 am Event Cost: $3 drop-in
This bi-weekly art club allows participants to explore sensory-integrated art and social engagement. Participants will make multi-media art projects that include printmaking, sculpture, painting and more. Event cost: $50-$60 Event times: 4-5 p.m. Jan. 13, 27; Feb. 10, 24; March
Explore the life, history and science of one of the greatest mathematicians and scientists of all time, Archimedes of Syracuse (287-212 B.C.E.). This traveling exhibit features more than 60 hands-on inventions and exhibits. Event cost: $7-$8/adults, $5-$6/seniors 62+ and kids
The Under-17 team hosts the Phantoms at USA Hockey Arena for the first time this season on a Thursday night tilt! Event Cost: $12 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Thursday, January 30th
Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin, is a traveling exhibition features a multi-sensory experience of James Baldwin and his legacy. The exhibit features the artwork of Detroit-based creative Sabrina Nelson. Event cost: $25/adults 18-61, $12/seniors 62-plus, $12/ages 6-17, free/ages 5 and under.
Enjoy free ice skating, live music, ice sculptures, medieval village, zip line, food trucks, kids adventure center, ninja ropes course and more. Event cost: Free admission Event times: 4-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Find a wide variety of fresh, locally produced fruits and veggies, as well as baked goods, eggs, plants and other goods. Be sure to catch the amazing flea market, too, packed with collectibles and antiques on Sundays. Event cost: Free
On the first Sunday of every month, the play area will open two hours early for children with autism or sensory sensitivities. It will have reduced lighting and noise. Event cost: Free Event times: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Jan. 5, Feb.
Emagine Winter Kids Movies – $3 movies for kids AND adults ALL WINTER LONG. Each week will feature a new kids movie. The special doesn’t stop at just tickets. Magic Packs are also available starting at $5 and includes popcorn
RARA Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Dance – at Rochester Hills Banquet Center. Hosted by RARA Recreation. You’ll enjoy a child and adult friendly buffet dinner as well as be able to dance the night away listening to our DJ spinning favorite
See this broadway show, which is based on the 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue. Event cost: $50-plus Event times: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb.
Explore the life, history and science of one of the greatest mathematicians and scientists of all time, Archimedes of Syracuse (287-212 B.C.E.). This traveling exhibit features more than 60 hands-on inventions and exhibits. Event cost: $7-$8/adults, $5-$6/seniors 62+ and kids
Families can celebrate Black History Month with a fun and educational craft at Campbell Branch. RSVP recommended. Event cost: Free Event time: 5-6 p.m. Feb. 5, 2025
Tweens can use circuitry to electrify conversation hearts, chemistry to grow your heart or solidify your love with heart-shaped crystals. For ages 9-13, along with their parents. Registration required. Event cost: Free Event time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 6, 2025
Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin, is a traveling exhibition features a multi-sensory experience of James Baldwin and his legacy. The exhibit features the artwork of Detroit-based creative Sabrina Nelson. Event cost: $25/adults 18-61, $12/seniors 62-plus, $12/ages 6-17, free/ages 5 and under.
Enjoy a fun open ice skating event with your family. There will be a fun party vibe featuring popular music and black lights. Event cost: $8/admission, $4/skate rental Event time: 7-8:50 p.m. Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2024; Jan. 3,
Find a wide variety of fresh, locally produced fruits and veggies, as well as baked goods, eggs, plants and other goods. Be sure to catch the amazing flea market, too, packed with collectibles and antiques on Sundays. Event cost: Free
Head to Elizabeth Park for some winter fun including ice carving demos, rock climbing, hikes, hayrides, crafts, bonfire, outdoor dance party, snowman building (weather permitting) and much more. Event cost: Free Event time: 1-4 p.m. Feb. 8, 2025
Enjoy glow tubing, a winter playscape, animal experiences, bonfires and more. Concessions will be available to purchase and include s'more kits, hot cocoa and sandwiches. The Farm Store will also have items for sale. Event cost: Free/admission, $17/glow tubing ticket
This bi-weekly art club allows participants to explore sensory-integrated art and social engagement. Participants will make multi-media art projects that include printmaking, sculpture, painting and more. Event cost: $50-$60 Event times: 4-5 p.m. Jan. 13, 27; Feb. 10, 24; March
Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep: Shear Genius! is a hands-on exhibit designed for ages 3-9. Visitors will step into the environments of Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep such as 62 West Wallaby Street and Mossy Bottom
These special timeslots are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. and are ideal for children 5 and younger to enjoy our Leisure Pool and water features in a relaxed and safe environment with a parent
Explore the life, history and science of one of the greatest mathematicians and scientists of all time, Archimedes of Syracuse (287-212 B.C.E.). This traveling exhibit features more than 60 hands-on inventions and exhibits. Event cost: $7-$8/adults, $5-$6/seniors 62+ and kids
Watch Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald along with characters from Frozen 2, Wish, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King and Moana. You’ll see figure skating, eye-catching costumes and set designs, special effects and high-flying acrobatics and stunts all while belted
Enjoy a fun open ice skating event with your family. There will be a fun party vibe featuring popular music and black lights. Event cost: $8/admission, $4/skate rental Event time: 7-8:50 p.m. Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2024; Jan. 3,
Get out on the ice and enjoy open skating! Dates : Sunday, February 16th 1:30 pm – 2:50 pm Cost: Livonia Adult Resident: $6.00, Livonia Child Resident: $5.00, Livonia Senior Resident: $4.00, Skate Rental: $4.00 Non-Livonia Adult Resident: $8.00, Non
Skate your mid-winter break away during these special discounted skating sessions. Bounce Zone included with price of admission. Event cost: $12/admission Event time: 1-4 p.m. Feb. 17-21, 2025
Come close the day with 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, and stories followed by a 15 minute craft! Dates: Monday, February 17th 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm Cost: Free
Emagine Winter Kids Movies – $3 movies for kids AND adults ALL WINTER LONG. Each week will feature a new kids movie. The special doesn’t stop at just tickets. Magic Packs are also available starting at $5 and includes popcorn
Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for Storytime at Ford House, a free program designed to inspire young imaginations! Perfect for children aged 7 and under, this weekly event features engaging children’s books read by our education team, paired
Join us in The Lab for a four-week course where students dive into the Engineering Design Process: Ask, Research, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, and Improve. Through hands-on activities, participants will explore open-ended problem solving using a variety of tools, including
Skate your mid-winter break away during these special discounted skating sessions. Bounce Zone included with price of admission. Event cost: $12/admission Event time: 1-4 p.m. Feb. 17-21, 2025
Each Friday from Jan 10 to Feb 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. guests can enjoy family friendly-fun featuring karaoke with Detroit’s own Karaoke Kingz, classic and new board games, and food and drink specials from Smokey G’s Smokehouse and
Enjoy a fun open ice skating event with your family. There will be a fun party vibe featuring popular music and black lights. Event cost: $8/admission, $4/skate rental Event time: 7-8:50 p.m. Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2024; Jan. 3,
Enjoy games, entertainment, food and beverages, merchandise and activities for all ages at this annual fest. Event cost: Contact for prices Event times: Feb. 21-23, 2025
This 9th annual expo features book discussions, kids activities, meet-and-greets with Black authors and more. The first 100 adults receive a swag bag. Event cost: Free/admission, fees apply for items on sale Event time: Noon-5 p.m. Feb. 22, 2025
Enjoy glow tubing, a winter playscape, animal experiences, bonfires and more. Concessions will be available to purchase and include s'more kits, hot cocoa and sandwiches. The Farm Store will also have items for sale. Event cost: Free/admission, $17/glow tubing ticket
Explore Black History at The Henry Ford through musical, dramatic and dance performances, through to With Liberty and Justice for All exhibit and more all month long. Event cost: Free w/museum admission Event times: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 1-28, 2025
This bi-weekly art club allows participants to explore sensory-integrated art and social engagement. Participants will make multi-media art projects that include printmaking, sculpture, painting and more. Event cost: $50-$60 Event times: 4-5 p.m. Jan. 13, 27; Feb. 10, 24; March
Emagine Winter Kids Movies – $3 movies for kids AND adults ALL WINTER LONG. Each week will feature a new kids movie. The special doesn’t stop at just tickets. Magic Packs are also available starting at $5 and includes popcorn
Explore the life, history and science of one of the greatest mathematicians and scientists of all time, Archimedes of Syracuse (287-212 B.C.E.). This traveling exhibit features more than 60 hands-on inventions and exhibits. Event cost: $7-$8/adults, $5-$6/seniors 62+ and kids
Enjoy a fun open ice skating event with your family. There will be a fun party vibe featuring popular music and black lights. Event cost: $8/admission, $4/skate rental Event time: 7-8:50 p.m. Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2024; Jan. 3,
Take a guided walk out to the sugar bush to learn how to pick the perfect maple tree to tap. Then watch how the trees are tapped and visit the sugar shack to watch the sap being turned into syrup.
Find out how that sweet sticky stuff in syrup has been collected through the years and the process folks used to use to make it delicious. For all ages. Pre-registration required. Event cost: $6/adult, $4/child, free/under 2; $10/vehicle entry Event
This annual family-friendly event features over 1,000 rocks, minerals and fossils from all over the World. The proceeds from the auction benefit scholarship funds at Schoolcraft College. Event cost: Free/admission, free/parking Event times: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m.