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Come out to the Detroit Zoo to see more than 70 life-sized Lego animals that will be on display as part of the zoo’s latest installation, BRICKLIVE.
Event cost: $5/person. A general admission ticket or zoo membership is required for all guests ages 3 and older
Event times: 9 a.m.-5 p.m....
The FRIENDS Experience includes set recreations and photo ops, including Joey and Chandler’s apartment, Monica and Rachel’s kitchen and Central Perk. Props, costumes and “Friends” memorabilia that will excite even die-hard fans will be on display. Take a guided tour and purchase items in the gift shop (which is...
Families with audience members in need of sensory-friendly accommodations can view Immersive Disney Animation during certain special times. These accommodations include reduced sound volume, reduced capacity, comfortable gallery lighting at all times with no blackouts, sensitivity warnings for potentially agitating content and quiet areas outside the gallery where visitors can take a break...
See Poolside Performances, which is an exploration of experimental music, movement and mark-making. In Quilts Threaded in Wind, multi-Instrumentalist Rafael Leafar will weave a woodwind synthesis through sonic patches from the catalog of Sterling Toles, composed of layered diasporic textures amid the verdant surroundings of the Cranbrook Art Museum grounds...
Enjoy this annual celebration of ceramic art which features Pewabic’s 2024 Summer Collection and the work of dozens of ceramic artists. Also, demonstations, live music and food trucks.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 7-9, 2024
Poolside Performances are an exploration of experimental music, movement and mark-making. Nova Zaii will perform using his patented Nova Portals and join KESSWA amid the verdant surroundings of the Cranbrook Art Museum grounds near the Triton Pools.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 7-8 p.m. June 8, 2023
Join Cobblestone Farm for hands-on history at their annual Spring Fling event. This family friendly event highlights the 19th century farmhouse and grounds. There will be outdoor games, docent-led tours and demos, storytelling, Gaelic music and more.
Event cost: Free; donations appreciated
Event time: Noon-4 p.m. May 7, 2023
UN/EARTH explores science and art from a mile underground and features work by Gina Gibson.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 17, 2023-Jan. 2, 2024
This exhibition explores life by displaying real, perfectly preserved human bodies and more than 200 anatomical specimens. This exhibit is recommended for ages 12-plus.
Event cost: The tickets costs vary, whether the person is from out of Genesee County or inside Genesee County. Non-residents: $22/ages 12-59; $18/ages 60+; $15/ages 2-11;...
Choco Town, an inclusive sweet village that all-ages can immerse themselves in, will host a special sensory-friendly session designed to be less stimulating for visitors. The session will feature adjustments to the lights, sounds, smells and signage to make the experience more comfortable. Plus, the staff and actors will...
Julia Child: A Recipe for Life explores the key ingredients that led to Julia’s personal evolution and America’s culinary revolution. In this exhibit, you'll experience sounds and smells from Julia's kitchen, videos, audio, photography, interactive The French Chef TV set and more.
Event cost: Free w/museum admission and for members
Event times:...
See the works of multimedia artist, Lillian Schwartz at this career-retrospective exhibition. It features over 100 artifacts and explores three core themes including, "Moving Forward," "Making Art in a Science Lab" and "The Limits and Possibilities of Machines."
Event cost: Free w/museum admission
Event times: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. March 25, 2023-March...
