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Families can join Goldfish Swim School - Ann Arbor to dive in and search for hidden eggs in the water. The first 15-20 minutes will be the egg hunts organized by age group. There will be an open swim after the hunt. RSVP required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4:30-5:30 p.m....
Wear your teal and participate in a 5K or Fun Run/Walk in downtown Ann Arbor on Mother's Day. This race will celebrate the incredible women in our lives and raise awareness for ovarian cancer. Registration required.
Event cost: $35/5K, $25/Fun Run or Walk, free/child with the purchase of one adult
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NFL Draft Week Football Activities at Detroit Public Library, Main Branch in Detroit
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Families can come celebrate the NFL Draft with crafts and games at Detroit Public Library, Main Branch. RSVP required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1-4 p.m. April 27, 2024
Bring out your special someone to Dodge Park Ice Rink for some skating event and a sweet treat.
Event cost: Free/residents with valid ID, $5/non-residents, $4/skate rental, $5/skate sharpening
Event times: 6-9 p.m. Feb. 10, 2024
Mom and their sons can enjoy a bowling party just for them at Astro Lanes. Also, enjoy pizza, pop and prizes. For ages 5-plus. Advanced registration required.
Event cost: Resident: $35/pair + $15/additional child; Non-resident: $40/pair + $20/additional child
Event time: 6-8 p.m. Jan. 19, 2024
Enjoy an open gym and swim with your family at Troy Community Center. Participants are encouraged to wear attire that glows and sparkles. For ages 3–12. Advanced registration required by Jan. 17.
Event cost: $10/resident, $15/non-resident ($5 discount for active TCC fitness members)
Event time: 6-8 p.m. Jan. 20, 2024
Families can enjoy snow-shoeing or cross-country skiing while exploring the grounds at Ford House this winter. Bring your own skis or snowshoes or borrow snowshoes from Ford House (limited availability). Have a cup of hot cocoa inside, too.
Event cost: $10-$15/adult, $7-$10/child
Event times: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 20, 27; Feb....
Enjoy Cat Yoga, where you will be guided through a yoga practice with friendly felines. This event is suitable for all experience levels. Bring a yoga mat. A portion of the proceeds will go to support Motor Om, a nonprofit mobile yoga studio dedicated to making yoga affordable and...
Enjoy a kid-friendly New Years celebration. It will include skating, bounce zone and a prize filled balloon drop.
Event cost: $12 (skate rental is extra)
Event time: 1-5 p.m. Dec. 31, 2023
Celebrate New Year’s with this kid-friendly event that includes two hours of axe throwing, pizza, party favors, ball drop and more. Ticket sales end Dec. 24.
Event cost: $25/person
Event time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 31, 2023
See Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Elsa, Anna, Raya, Buzz, Woody, Lighting McQueen and more as they perform in this ice skating show.
Event cost: $25-plus
Event times: 7 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 15-18, 2024
Grades K-12 can attend an Oakland University volleyball game for free (with paying adult). Kids can participate in post-game serves.
Event cost: $10/ticket, free/grades K-12
Event time: 4-6 p.m. Sept. 23, 2023











