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Explore Meadow Brook Hall in a new way during their after-dark flashlight tour. See behind the ropes, inside cabinets, and under tables to highlight the secret spaces in the mansion. Only 10 guests per tour. Advanced tickets required.
Event cost: $30/non-member, $27/member
Event times: Tours at 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and...
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. Free admission is available on the first weekend of each...
Join the Boston Tea Room for a family-friendly day of magic and treats. There will be a magical story time, craft stations with take-home crafts, a scavenger hunt, immersive fairytale décor, a photo area, tea service and sweet treats. For ages 6-12. Registration required.
Event cost: $45/child, free/adults accompanying child
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Ages 4-8 can enjoy a kid-friendly tour of the Kelsey Museum at their “Read and Look” program. They'll read aloud The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family and then explore the museum afterwords. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3 p.m. Sept. 7,...
Ages 6-12 along with their guardians can enjoy a whimsical fairy-themed event. There will be a magical story time, craft stations with take-home crafts, scavenger hunt, immersive fairytale décor, photo area, tea service and sweet treats. One adult or guardian is welcome to attend with the child for free....
Come to O’hair Park in Detroit for a day filled with free books, literacy kits for ages 12 and under, snacks and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1-4 p.m. June 8, 2024
Parents can enjoy a night out with their friends or spouse to see comedian, podcaster and writer, Blain Hill at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Event cost: $25
Event times: 7:15-8:45 p.m. Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m. Saturday, July 5-6, 2024
Join Campbell Branch to hear from members from the Detroit Underground Historical Society as they lead a presentation on the final stops of the Underground Railroad.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6-7 p.m. June 17, 2024
Join Parkman Branch to hear storyteller, Christine Lawson as she brings history to life through the character of Ella Bessie. RSVP required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-5 p.m. June 17, 2024
Families can celebrate Juneteenth with a story through dance, music, food and community. It will also kick-off of Summer Reading 2024. RSVP required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1-3 p.m. June 14, 2024
Stop at the North Branch to a May the 4th and Free Comic Book celebrations. There will be crafts, video games and free comics. Please limit to two comics per person. Available while supplies last. For all ages.
Event cost: Free
Event time: Noon-3 p.m. May 3, 2025
Ages 4 to 7 can enjoy a bug storytelling program and hands-on art activity each week. There will also be snacks. Registration required. The themes are:
June 20 - Caterpillars
June 27 - Spiders
July 11 - Roly Polys
July 18 - Crickets
July 25 - Ants
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