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Families with kids age 4 and older are invited to join Cranbrook Art Museum on the fourth Saturday of each month for free family-friendly activities on the peristyle (weather permitting). Each week will focus on an alumni artist featured in the With Eyes Opened exhibit.
Event Cost: Free
Event Times: noon-2...
Join the library to create a wooden heart mirror and Valentine. This workshop is based on the accredited Wisdom System for Coaching Children. For ages 8-10.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 12, 2022
Kwanzaa at the Wright 2023 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit
Arielle Wallace -
Gather at The Wright for an in-person celebration to celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa. There will be a daily kinara lighting ceremony, storytelling and live performances.
Event cost: Free w/ museum admission
Event times: Times vary by date; Dec. 26, 2023-Jan. 1, 2024
Heat up bouncing in the bounce house then cool down at the splash pad. Also enjoy an outdoor movie and on-site food options.
Event Cost: Free
Event Times: 6-8 p.m.
Wear your costume and enjoy decorated vehicles while trick or treating for tasty sweets in a safe family friendly environment.
Event cost: Free
Wear your costume and see super fun and exciting trunks, baskets full of candy, great prizes and hot dogs.
Event cost: Free
The fest will have live entertainment, local vendors, food and drinks, firefighter obstacle course, inflatables, dunk tank, kid games and crafts, fireworks and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-11 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16-17, 2022
Head to The Clem to watch kids race one another for local charities. DJ, bounce house, pancake breakfast at the fire station and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: Sept. 10, 2022
Kids ages 4-16 can make some cash as they sell their previously-loved toys, books and video games to other kids. All toys must be in good, working condition.
Event Cost: $5 to rent a table, free entry to purchase; registration required for sellers
Event Times: Noon-2 p.m.
Kiera’s Hope Project Walk for CDKL5 Research and Childhood Epilepsy at Gallup Park in Ann Arbor
Katheryn Elibri Frame -
Come join Kiera's Hope Project for a free fun-filled event to help raise awareness and funds for CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder. Families can enjoy a morning of fresh air, great food, an awesome raffle and lots of fun and entertainment.
Event cost: Free; donations are welcome
Event time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug....
Moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents and nannies can virtually celebrate Shabbat with the Rabbis, braid challah, sing songs with the Cantor, and make new friends. Recommended for ages 0-6 and RSVP is required for Zoom link.
Event Cost: Free, registration required
Event Times: 10-11 a.m.
See the work of more than 200 artists, enjoy eats from area restaurants and peruse a wide variety of local merchants.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily, July 13-16, 2022














