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Fine artists and crafters from around the country are featured and have booths in a variety of disciplines and price ranges. Different artistic categories include: painting, pottery, photography, jewelry, mixed media, wood, wearable art, glass, leather, sculpture and more.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5...
Dads and daughters celebrate their special bond with a night of dancing and food. Girls get a flower and gift to take home. Registration required.
Event cost: $25/child, $30/adult, $3/person for non-residents
Event time: 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 10, 2022
Join the nature center for a fun-filled day of snow-related games and activities. Weather permitting, take part in the snow fort contest. If you need a minute to warm up, we will have a fire going in our fire ring. We provide hot dogs, buns, marshmallows and roasting sticks....
It's the 40th annual Kids’ Dog Show! This event is for kids ages 4-14 and their dogs. They will compete in fun, wacky categories including Waggiest Tail, Best Costume, Best Looking, Best Trick and a canine version of musical chairs.
Event cost: The ticket price includes admission for the entire...
Young ladies ages 2 to 14, along with their dad (or other family member) are welcome to the Daddy Daughter Dance at Best Western Premier. The event was originally scheduled for January 16, 2022. Guests will enjoy a DJ, dancing and refreshments. Each girl will receive a special gift. You...
The museum offers virtual and in-person events including film screenings, art workshops, demos and other special programming that focuses on Black History.
Event cost: Free
Event times: Times vary by day; Select days Feb. 3-28, 2022.
Browse the largest fishing expo in the U.S. for boats, tackle and more.
Event cost: $12/adults, $5/children 6-14
Event times: 1-9 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Use your day off to do some good for the community and help clean up the Barton Nature Area. Warm clothes and closed-toe shoes are a must. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1-3 p.m. Jan. 17, 2022
The theme this year for the MLK Day Celebration is, "This is America." The speakers include  Rashad Richey, University Professor, Lecturer, Broadcaster and Political Analyst and Maria Hinojosa, an award winning journalist and Executive Producer of Latino USA. There will also be livestreaming available. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
Event...
Families can create their own MLK Day masterpiece at this Ferndale spot. Good for ages 7-plus. Registration required.
Event cost: $32/person
Event time: 1-3 p.m. Jan. 16, 2023
Check out this winter festival which features ice sculptures, ice carving competition, face painting, scavenger hunt, climbing tower and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20-21, 2023
This one-of-a-kind production brings the circus arts to the ice at Little Caesars Arena. See seven jaw-dropping traditional circus acts all thrillingly adapted for Cirque du Soleil’s first foray onto the ice.
Event cost: $55-plus
Event times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m....
