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Science Saturdays at Briarwood Mall invites families to explore hands on activities with the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Leslie Science and Nature Center. Kids can enjoy themed afternoons featuring art, music, engineering, space and animals with experiments and take home projects. Some dates even include live animal...
Free First Friday at Cranbrook Institute of Science offers free general admission for families to explore hands on exhibits and interactive galleries. Kids can enjoy discovery spaces, live demonstrations and activities designed for toddlers through teens. Advance registration is required for this free event.
Event cost: Free admission, registration required....
Sing Movie Screening at KickstART Gallery is a free family film event presented by the Farmington Community Library. Kids will enjoy the animated story of a koala hosting a singing contest, plus the short film All That CHASS shown beforehand. Bring the whole family for a fun movie night...
The Veterans Spring Fling Craft and Vendor Show at Rose City Legion features local vendors, crafters, bakers and food trucks. Families can shop handmade goods, enjoy lunch and support a community food drive for local veterans. Bring canned food items to donate and plan to spend the day browsing...
Maple Sweetness at Wolcott Mill Metropark lets families explore maple syrup season with a short hike to the sugar shack. Kids can see a wood fired evaporator in action and learn how sap turns into syrup through hands on experiences and interactive videos. Maple treats will be available for...
Art March Opening Celebration at 215 WEST kicks off a month long celebration of creativity in Downtown Ferndale. Families can enjoy live music, artist meet and greets and hands on creative inspiration in a welcoming community space. Food will be available and a cash bar will be open for...
Family Nature Adventures Winter Survival at County Farm Park is a free, play based outdoor program for families. Kids will learn how to build a winter campfire, create a debris hut shelter and enjoy s’mores while exploring the outdoors. Space is limited and pre registration is required for anyone...
New Baltimore Winterfest brings three days of winter fun to downtown New Baltimore with live music, a Polar Plunge and a full schedule of family activities. Kids can enjoy free Kid’s Day games, face painting, pizza lunch and lazer tag, plus a pancake brunch on Sunday. The event supports...
Fireworks and Flannels Cozy Night Out invites families to bundle up for winter fun at Waterford Oaks County Park. Kids can enjoy wagon rides, a petting farm with pony rides, BMX bike demos, crafts and an illuminated walking path before the fireworks launch at 8 p.m. Food trucks and...
This free sled hockey showcase features youth and adult teams from across the country competing in fast paced adaptive hockey games. Families can watch exciting matchups while learning about inclusive sports and adaptive athletes. Admission is free and games run throughout the weekend.
Event cost: Free admission
Event times: 6 p.m....
Winter Wonderland is a family friendly outdoor festival with lots of winter fun for kids and parents. Families can enjoy ice carving demonstrations, hayrides, crafts, hikes, a bonfire and an outdoor dance party. Snowman building is planned if weather allows, so dress for the outdoors.
Event cost:Free
Event times:1-4 p.m. Saturday,...
Families can meet live animals and watch feeding time while learning from a nature center interpreter. Kids can explore exhibits and enjoy a relaxed visit with time to hike nearby trails. This program is indoors and outdoors and children must attend with an adult.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 1-2 p.m....
