Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend! The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the Auditorium at the FCL Farmington Hills location at
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Join us in the SparkLab during Spring Break to make videogame themed keychains with Perler beads! SparkLab Hours: Monday 2:30 – 7:30 PM, Tuesday 10:30 – 3:30 PM, Wednesday 2:30 – 7:30 PM Cost: Free Date: Monday, March 30th, 2:30
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Oxford Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt – at Powell Lake Park. For ages 10-17. An egg hunt with a twist– you’ll need your flashlights to hunt in the dark! Don’t forget to check your batteries and basket to collect your eggs. |
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Hop over to Blake’s Backyard for a festive Easter celebration filled with springtime fun for families. Kids can enjoy egg hunts, bunny snuggles, free face painting and Easter crafts throughout the day. Parents can grab food or drinks at the |
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Children and adults alike enjoy a hayride. Your wagon rides take you on a tour of the woods and fields around the Farm Center, giving you views of nature and water. Wagons accommodate approximately 15 people. A wheelchair lift is |
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This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement, and rhyme. For ages birth-5 years. Register here Cost: FREE |
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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
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They have free skate and time to get your skates from 10-10:30, a lesson from 10:30 to 11ish, then free skate until 11:30. Cost: $5 per skater Date: Wednesday, April 8th, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
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Indian Springs Preschool Nature Explorers at Indian Springs Metropark – (248-625-6640, metroparks.com). Preschool Nature Explorers is a monthly nature program for preschool-aged children (accompanied by an adult). The first Thursday of each month we will learn about a different nature topic through stories, |
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Wint Nature Center Puddle Jumper – at Wint Nature Center at Wint Nature Center / Independence Oaks County Park (248-625-6473). Children ages 3-6 can enjoy some nature fun as they increase their love of the outdoors. A naturalist will engage children with
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Drawing in the Galleries at Detroit Institute of Arts invites families to create pencil drawings while exploring artwork up close. Kids and adults can enjoy a calm, creative experience with all supplies provided and no experience needed. Children 12 and
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OAK Amazing Race at Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center gets kids moving outdoors with team challenges and problem solving activities along the trails. This program encourages teamwork, creativity and exploration in a fun natural setting. Be prepared for outdoor terrain and |
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Ages 10 months - 5 years Escape the elements and join us for an exciting "open play" session indoors! Explore climbers, slides, bikes, wagons, scooters, and more in a safe and dry environment. Please note that parents must supervise their
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Families! Be our Guest. Join your PBS KIDS Education Team for a Party in the Neighborhood. Connect to resources to making learning fun and exciting for you and your children. Take photos, make memories, share some laughs, and meet our
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West Bloomfield Earth Day Celebration – wbparks.org Come explore the Outdoor Natural Play Area and celebrate our Earth with many activities including: Craft, free tree seedlings (while supplies last), guided nature hike, vendors, and more. This is a FREE event or $5/person |
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Open Bounce at Inflatable Playspaces – 248-288-5888, www.inflatableplayspaces.com. Inflatable Playspaces rents inflatables and backyard party games of every kind. They also have a great indoor bounce room & party room. On Fridays they open up their HUGE open bounce room for open jump
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Create a pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided. For ages 6 and up (children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited. |
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The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on April 18th at all YMCA facility branches. This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start
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We’re opening up the library’s collection for a board game day! Drop in with family or friends and we’ll provide the games. Classic Games may include: Sorry, Parcheesi, Backgammon, Checkers, Uno, etc. Long Games may include: Catan, Scythe, Small World,
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Join us on Sunday, April 19 from 4–6p.m. at the Oak Park Community Center for a lively and inspiring celebration of dance from around the world! This event is FREE and open to the public, so bring your family and
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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 |
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Earth Day Crafts: Make seed bombs and cardboard crafts at the Library! Date: Tuesday, April 21st, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Cost: Free
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Southfield Recreation Earth Day – Southfield Recreation Earth Day Fun at Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve. Celebrate Earth Day with hands-on activities. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, create birdhouses, plant seeds, and explore nature with an Oakland County Naturalist.
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Celebrate Earth Day with fun, hands-on activities that help kids learn about caring for our planet. Celebrate the planet with hands-on fun! This Earth Day Program invites kids and families to explore crafts and interactive activities that highlight the importance of caring
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Just Between Friends Sale – JBF Rochester / Macomb Sale at Elite Indoor Sports. Amazing deals on gently used kids’ clothing, shoes, toys, and gear. Infant to teen sizes. This easy to shop- department store style- is the best way |
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Sheep Shearing and Pancake Breakfast is a fun, hands-on farm event where kids can watch sheep being sheared and see how wool is spun. Families can enjoy a simple pancake breakfast and explore the farm together. Bring cash for breakfast |
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Create your own pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 and up (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is
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Stony Creek Nature Center Feeding Time – Feeding Time in the Nature Center at Stony Creek Metropark (586-781-4242, metroparks.com). It’s feeding time for nature center animals. Talk with an interpreter about the animals and learn what is on the lunch menu that day. Enjoy a |
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The Heritage Park Petting Farm is a municipal farm that is home to over 90 animals. All events at the Heritage Park Petting Farm run from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and are $5 per person (one and under free). The cost |
1 event,Families can explore an immersive exhibit where kids follow clues through an ancient Maya mystery. Children can decode glyphs, learn about rainforest animals and try hands on activities like charcoal rubbings and a tabletop Maya ballgame. The exhibit runs for |
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They have free skate and time to get your skates from 10-10:30, a lesson from 10:30 to 11ish, then free skate until 11:30. OUR PRESCHOOL SKATE AND CLASS IS EVERY WEDNESDAY, FROM 10:00 AM TO 11:30 AM. PARENTS, STROLLERS, AND |
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Rock Around The Hawk – at The Hawk FH Community Center (fhgov.com). A FREE drop-in music program for ages 18mos-5 years. Celebrate a different musical theme each month and join in for a morning of music and activities. For more info, 248-699-6700. |
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Escape Entertainment Center Community Appreciation Day – Escape Entertainment Center Community Appreciation Day at Escape Entertainment Center – Enjoy one FREE hour of bowling (including shoes, up to six guests per lane) and one FREE game of laser tag per person. |
