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There will be fun “green” games, an outdoor leprechaun maze and other activities and crafts for the whole fam. Crafts are available while supplies last.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 12, 2022
Join The Village Theater at Cherry Hill for vocal, dance and instrumental performances from Metro Detroit’s Chinese community to celebrate the Year of the Tiger.
Event cost: $5
Event time: 6:30 p.m. doors open for pre-show cookie reception; 7 p.m. show begins
Designed for children between the ages of 5-12. You and your little "princess" will enjoy dancing, dinner, a keepsake photo and a flower at this special evening. Registration required.
Event cost: $35/couple, $12/additional child, $5 non-resident fee
Event time: 5-7 p.m. Feb. 20, 2022
Learn how trees make sugar and how people through the ages have harvested it. There will be hands-on crafts and an opportunity to taste test our finished product. Maple syrup will be available for families to purchase. Registration required.
Event cost: $5/resident, $7/non-resident, free/ages 2 and under
Event time: noon-2 p.m....
In March, maple sugaring is everywhere in Michigan, but at Indian Springs Metropark families can explore the science behind the tradition. Travel out to the woods to see the tapping of maple trees, sap collection and visit the evaporator to learn about the boiling of maple sap. This program...
Check out hundreds of Michigan's best boat dealers featuring new 2023 boats, used boats, pontoons, cruisers, inflatables, kayaks, antique boats, race boats and more.
Event cost: $14/ages 13-plus, free/ages 12 and under with an adult
Event times: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays-Mondays and 3-9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, Jan. 14-16,...
See the largest traveling model train show in the country and immerse yourself in the world of miniature railroading at the train show. Each show features hundreds of tables of trains, scale models, accessories and collectible toys for sale as well as huge operating exhibits, kids activities, free seminars...
This festival offers ice skating, marshmallow roasting, horse drawn carriage rides, a ropes course and climbing wall and more.
Event cost: Free admission and parking
Event time: 2-4:30 p.m. March 5, 2023
Join Eddy Discovery Center as Dr. Cara Shillington will introduce you to live spiders, tarantulas, scorpions and other intriguing invertebrates. Advanced registration required.
Event cost: $2/person, $5/family
Event time: 2-3 p.m. March 26, 2023
Take a guided walk to see various methods of collecting sap, and learn how to boil it down to make syrup at this annual festival. There will be maple products available for purchase.
Event cost: Free admission
Event time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 11, 2023
Register in advance for a night of dancing and fun between mothers and sons. Aimed at ages 3-17.
Event cost: $17-$20/couple; $8/additional son
Event time: 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 12, 2022
There’s a DJ and dancing; plus a balloon drop, crafts, keepsake photo packages and more. Advanced registration required.
Event cost: $25/couple, $8/additional daughter
Event times: 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 12, 2022
