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Families can enjoy a fun day at Affirmations that includes a queer storytime, crafts, face painting, games, food, drinks and more. You can pie a performer for $5-$10, too.
Event cost: Free admission
Event time: 1-4 p.m. March 29, 2025
Celebrate West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch's 2nd Annual Local Author Fair. Readers of all ages are encouraged to drop by.
Event cost: Free
Event time: March 23, 2025
A Wicked Celebration features music, dancing and seeing your favorite Wicked characters take the stage. There will be food and drinks. Kids can enjoy the indoor playground, as well. Advanced tickets required.
Event cost: $17
Event time: 6-7 p.m. March 21, 2025
Come meet Bluey and take a photo at Eras Bookstore. Each children's ticket will include a Bluey book, Bluey-themed beverages and treats and more.
Event cost: $20/ticket for child, free/adult with purchase of child ticket
Event time: 9-11 a.m. March 22, 2025
Enjoy a fun event which allows children to read to a Therapaws dog helps children develop confidence and become better readers. Sign up for a 10-minute slot with Moon. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 10, 24; May 8, 22, 2025
Enjoy tea, juice and light snacks along with princess entertainment. Advanced tickets required.
Event cost: $25/child, $20/adult
Event time: Noon March 15, 2025
Families can join Leslie Science and Nature Center and Washtenaw Bird and Nature Alliance to meet a live owl at YDL-Whittaker. Also, hear a story learn how to properly dissecting an owl pellet. No registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3 p.m. March 8, 2025
Celebrate National Popcorn Lover’s Day at Alexander Blue House with popcorn-themed stories, snacks and crafts. This program is best for ages 4-10. Advanced registration required.
Event cost: $10/resident child, $12/non-resident child
Event time: 2-3:30 p.m. March 7, 2025
Cuddle up with a furry friend and a good back at Reading with Rabbits. For all ages.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 8, 2025
Join The War Memorial for the Second Saturdays Series, which features a fun Saturday morning line-up for kids and their families. Enjoy performances, making crafts, coloring, a storytime and more.Â
Event cost: $10/child, free/adults
Event time: 10 a.m. (doors open at 9 a.m.) March 8, 2025
Join Clarkston Independence District Library to celebrate the popular children's book characters with crafts, games and more. This month, activities include Keepy Uppy Balloon Game, the Floor is Lava, a mini photo-booth, snacks and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 27, 2025
This Chinese Storytime at Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown features dancing and storytelling. After storytime, stay to make a craft and bring it home. All activities will be led in Mandarin. For ages 0-5.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-noon March 1, 2025
