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Sundays through the summer, families are invited to enjoy crafts, field days, obstacle courses, musical performances and more. Events change weekly and COVID-19 safety protocols are in place.
Event Cost: Free
Event Times: 1-5 p.m. Sundays, June 6-27, July 11-25 and Aug. 1-29
Rosco the Clown brings some friends to entertain kids with comedy, ventriloquism and water games. Bring a picnic or enjoy provided by Jet’s Pizza. The fun continues at Kidzone with games and Bounce About inflatables (including a toddler-only area). In the case of inclement weather, Rosco Picnics will be...
Families can view a teen black and white photography exhibit special created by local youth. This presentation is run in conjunction with the Ypsilanti Chapter of Jack and Jill of America.
Event Cost: Free, registration requested
Event Times: 7:30-9 p.m.
Families are invited to Lathrup Village's first-ever Juneteenth Celebration with entertainment, music, panel discussion and food trucks. Entertainment includes storytelling, music and more. Kids activities include a bounce house and obstacle course. A panel discussion with key community leaders including Rep. Kyra Bolden, Rep. Tyrone Carter, Judge Shelia Johnson...
Families are encouraged to grab a bike, vespa, skateboard, scooter or walk to celebrate Juneteenth. The route will begin at Michigan Avenue and Schaefer and end at City Hall Park. Several stops are planned along the route. The Stroll and Roll will also have an array of fun activities geared...
Families are invited to celebrate Juneteenth with an art exhibition of amazing local artists and artisans. This will be an indoor/outdoor event to help ensure the safety of all patrons and the gallery will follow all current safety protocols.
Event Cost: Free
Event Times: Noon-5 p.m.
Families can enjoy food, music, a lip synch battle, games, essay and art contest and more. Blankets and chairs are encouraged for a day of family fun.
Event Cost: Free, fees for some activities
Event Times: TBA
Families can gather to help kick off the Dexter District Library's summer reading program, Tails and Tales, with magician Cameron Zvara. This 45-minute show is full of magic, card tricks, comedy and audience participation. Registration is required. The Zoom link will be emailed before the program. The reading program is...
Families can gather to celebrate the completion of the Dexter District Library's summer reading program, Tails and Tales, with storyteller Mat Emerick as Professor Snoopenheimer. This entertaining performance is full of information about "cryptids," animals that are reported, but not proven to exist (like Big Foot). Registration is required....
Families are invited to enjoy live music, lawn games, face painting, balloon animals, food trucks and more. Outdoor concert and entertainment will change monthly.
Event Cost: Free
Event Times:Â 6-8 p.m. June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, 2021
All ages are invited to enjoy an outdoor performance by the dynamic, world-class Detroit Youth Choir. Socially distant seating will be provided. Socially distanced seating is provided. The DYC teaches and develops students between the ages of 8-18 through music education, dance, and theatrical arts throughout the Detroit Metropolitan...
The four-day conference aimed at high school girls and non-binary students will feature breakout, professional development and keynote sessions led by industry leaders from numerous backgrounds. Speakers scheduled include Dixie Adams and Kelly Chambliss (IBM), Alyssa Miller, a cybersecurity expert, Madhulika Guhathakurta (NASA) and Hope Goins (Department of Homeland...








