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This detailed holiday train display by the Stoney Creek Model Railroad Club features intricate model scenes, a fun scavenger hunt, and a raffle. Kids can earn an engineer certificate, and families can enjoy access to the museum’s permanent exhibits and a guided tour. Walk-ins are welcome, no registration needed.
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See the emotional mixed-media works of artist Kseniya Hauptmann in her solo exhibit, Whispers of the Inner World. The free gallery show runs through Nov. 28 and includes an opening reception with light refreshments on Nov. 14 from 6–8 p.m.
Event cost: Free admission
Event times: 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Nov. 4–28...
Enjoy hands-on Halloween science fun, arts and crafts, live shows, and meet a pumpkin-throwing trebuchet at Cranbrook Institute. Costumes are encouraged, and families can experience everything from a ride in the planetarium to a bug-eating challenge. Pre-registration is recommended, but walk-ups are welcome for an extra fee.
Event cost: $23...
Explore nearly 7,000 Hallmark keepsake ornaments at the Miniature Moments exhibit. This kid-friendly display shows the artistry behind holiday decorations and celebrates timeless memories.
Event cost: Museum admission applies — tickets $28 adults, $23 youth ages 5-11, free for children under 5.
Event times: Open daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. year-round.
Tinkering for Tots invites preschoolers to explore storytelling, play, and hands-on learning through monthly themed activities. Each session includes a story, a museum artifact visit, and a take-home STEAM activity kit.
Event cost: Free for members or with museum admission ($34 adults, $25.50 youth, ages 4 and under free)
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Step into the world of Leonardo da Vinci through full-scale inventions, intricate art studies, and interactive displays. Families can explore art, science, and engineering while kids enjoy hands-on machines like a room of mirrors and a rope pulley. Free for members or included with museum admission.
Event cost: Members free;...
See one of the largest presentations of contemporary Native American art in the Midwest. Families can explore more than 90 works including beadwork, painting, sculpture and more, while learning about Anishinaabe traditions and creativity.
Event cost: Free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties; free with tribal-issued ID; general...
The 13th annual exhibition showcases ofrendas, or altars, created by local artists and community members. Families can explore this meaningful tradition together and learn about Mexican culture through colorful displays.
Event cost: Free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties; general admission for non-residents varies ($8-18)
Event times: Sept. 27-Nov....
Step into the worlds of Van Gogh and Monet through more than 700 masterpieces projected in immersive 360-degree visuals with music. Families can enjoy vibrant colors, moving images and interactive spaces designed for all ages.
Event cost: Ticket prices vary, starting at general admission rates (check online for details)
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Step into the mind of Leonardo da Vinci and explore 40 full-scale interactive machines at this hands-on exhibition. Kids can crank gears, pull levers and see inventions like flying machines, water pumps and even a working robot.
Event cost: Included with general admission ($18 adults, $14 youth ages 2-15, free...
Step back 290 million years to explore life before the dinosaurs. Kids can see fossilized skeletons, life-size models and even dig for fossils in interactive pits.
Event cost: Adults $9, adult members $8, seniors 65+ and children 2-12 $7, senior and child members $6, children under 2 and CIS Enhanced...
Families can celebrate fall with cider, donuts, and a lively outdoor market filled with local vendors. Kids will love the petting zoo, pony rides, and face painting, while adults can relax in the beer garden or tour the Main Residence.
Event cost: $12 adults, $6 children (public); $10 adults, $5...
