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Enjoy a fun and interactive seder, which is catered by Platinum Dish Catering. There will be blessings, songs, afikomen prizes and kids activities. Registration required.
Event cost: $60/adult members, $70/adult non-members, $25/ages 4-13, free/ages 3 and under
Event time: 6 p.m. April 23, 2024
Join Ballet Chelsea their premiere production of Cinderella. See Cinderella take an enchanting journey filled with breathtaking music, exquisite dancing and lots of magic.
Event cost: $30/adult, $25/children and ages 62-plus
Event times: 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 20-21, 2024
All ages can experience a symphony concert with on-stage action, multi-media projection, surprises and more.
Event cost: $20-plus
Event time: 11 a.m. April 13, 2024
Celebrate the release of Taylor Swift’s new album with shopping, music, giveaways, photo opps, glitter face paint and temporary tattoos and more.
Event cost: Free admission
Event time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 13, 2024
Swifties are invited to a kid-friendly dance party inside Canterbury Castle. There will be a Taylor Swift look-alike contest, too. Advanced tickets required.
Event cost: $20/person, free/parking
Event time: 7-9 p.m. May 10, 2024
This annual festival celebrates Irish culture with food, drinks, music, dance, exhibits and kid’s activities.
Event cost: $15/adult ticket day of event, $5/ages 13-17, free/ages 12 and under; $5/parking
Event times: 5-11 p.m. Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday, 1-7 p.m. Sunday, June 7-9, 2024
Families can join Pewabic Pottery for their annual Celtic celebration. There will be interactive activities and light refreshments. Also, see performances from The Motor City Irish Dance Company and Irish musician, Brady Flannery.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1-4 p.m. March 16, 2024
Children can enjoy a showing just for them at Farmington Civic Theater. The films are Rachel, The Goose, Swing to the Moon, A Whisper in the Island of the Heart
Luce and the Rock, Papirola and To Be Sisters.Â
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10-11:30 a.m. March 23, 2024
Families can see Six Mile Strings at The War Memorial when they perform a variety of genres in a fun and playful way.
Event cost: $10/adult, $16/ages 17 and under
Event time: 10:30 a.m.-noon March 16, 2024
Parents can enjoy a night out to see comedian, actor, personality and writer, Francis Ellis at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Event cost: $25
Event time: 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, 7:15-8:45 p.m. and 9:45-11:15 p.m. Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m. Saturday, April 11-13, 2024
Parents can enjoy a night out with their friends or spouse to see comedian, Kristin Key at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Event cost: $30
Event time: 7:30-9 p.m. May 15, 2024
Parents can enjoy an evening celebrating the iconic music of Rod Stewart with Danny D. from Star Salute Tribute Shows. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8:30 p.m.
Event cost: $50/ticket
Event time: 7 p.m. May 10, 2024
