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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
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...
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.
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
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
U-M 2022 MLK Memorial Keynote Lecture: This Is America at the University of Michigan Detroit Center
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The theme this year for the MLK Day Celebration is, "This is America." The speakers include Rashad Richey, University Professor, Lecturer, Broadcaster and Political Analyst and Maria Hinojosa, an award winning journalist and Executive Producer of Latino USA. There will also be livestreaming available. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
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Check out this winter festival which features ice sculptures, ice carving competition, face painting, scavenger hunt, climbing tower and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20-21, 2023
Families can come out to the front of KeyBank in Downtown Saline to see their annual tree lighting ceremony.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6 p.m. Nov. 29, 2022
Families can head to Downtown Trenton to see the annual Christmas Parade. The parade begins on West Jefferson Ave.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6 p.m. Dec. 3, 2022
This year’s theme is “To the North Pole and Beyond.” The parade touts bands, flouts, classic cars, Detroit mascots, performers, Santa and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m. Nov. 26, 2022
Line the streets of the downtown area to watch local bands and floats celebrate the incoming holidays. The annual is sponsored by Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 26, 2022
This annual Christmas Parade is said to be the largest Christmas parade in the area. It is viewed by thousands of citizens.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 10 a.m. Nov. 19, 2022












