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Saturday in the Park on Hines Drive in Westland

Christina Clark -
Hines Drive will be closed from Ann Arbor Trail to Outer Drive for families to run, walk or bike safely without vehicle traffic. Parking is available at the Nankin Mills Picnic Area (Hines Drive, near the corner of Ann Arbor Trail and Farmington Road) and Helms Haven Picnic Area (Hines...
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Street Festival
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Great Blue Heron Fest at Holland Ponds in Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center in Shelby Township

Christina Clark -
Meet at Holland Ponds to visit the Great Blue Herons. Enjoy free all-ages guided hikes, activities and educational stations. Event cost: Free Event time: Noon-2 p.m. May 4, 2024
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Earth Day Cleanup at Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township

Christina Clark -
Meet at the Nature Center at Lake St. Clair Metropark to pick up tools, safety equipment and area assignments to clean up the park in celebration of Earth Day. Snacks and water will be provided. For ages 6 and up. Pre-registration required by 4 p.m. April 20. Event cost: Free Event...
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Street Festival
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Art In The Park in Downtown Plymouth

mandi buckland -
This annual Michigan favorite fills the downtown area with the work of over 400 artists from across the country. It offers food, music and family activities, too.  Event cost: Free Event times: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, July 12-14, 2024
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Stack of marshmallows
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HYPE Recreation Marshmallow Drop at Attwood Park in Wayne

Christina Clark -
Thousands of fluffy marshmallows rain from the sky. Collect one to win a prize. The drop will be broken up into three groups: toddlers-4, ages 5-7 and ages 8-10. Event cost: Free Event time: 10 a.m., 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. April 15, 2022
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Ice Skating
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Winter Fest at Southfield Sports Arena in Southfield

Christina Clark -
This festival offers ice skating, marshmallow roasting, horse drawn carriage rides, a ropes course and climbing wall and more. Event cost: Free admission and parking Event time: 2-4:30 p.m. March 5, 2023
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Old-Time Maple Sugar Festival at the Eddy Discovery Center in Chelsea

Kari Zaffarano -
Take a guided walk to see various methods of collecting sap, and learn how to boil it down to make syrup at this annual festival. There will be maple products available for purchase. Event cost: Free admission Event time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 11, 2023
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Teen Valentine’s Day DIY Card at the William P. Faust Public Library in Westland 

Christina Clark -
Teens and tweens will be able to drop-in for a Valentine's Day craft. Make your own Valentine's Day card with supplies given. Supplies and examples will be provided. For grades 7-12. Event cost: Free Event time: 2-4 p.m. Feb. 12, 2022
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Art on the Grand in Downtown Farmington

Brooke Samelko -
Fine artists and crafters from around the country are featured and have booths in a variety of disciplines and price ranges. Different artistic categories include: painting, pottery, photography, jewelry, mixed media, wood, wearable art, glass, leather, sculpture and more. Event cost: Free Event times: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5...
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Black History Month at the Detroit Institute of Arts

Stacey Winconek -
The museum offers virtual and in-person events including film screenings, art workshops, demos and other special programming that focuses on Black History. Event cost: Free Event times: Times vary by day; Select days Feb. 3-28, 2022.
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MLK Day Celebration: The Butler at the Chelsea District Library

Christina Clark -
Celebrate MLK Day with an inspiring story of a black butler working at the White House and serving eight U.S. presidents. You can watch in-person or in the comfort of your own home.  Must register. Masks are required. Event cost: Free Event time: 5:30-7:45 p.m. Jan. 17, 2022
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MLK Day of Service at Barton Nature Area in Ann Arbor 

Christina Clark -
Use your day off to do some good for the community and help clean up the Barton Nature Area. Warm clothes and closed-toe shoes are a must. Registration required. Event cost: Free Event time: 1-3 p.m. Jan. 17, 2022
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