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Families can celebrate the first day of spring with a free small vanilla cone at participating Dairy Queen locations. Kids can also add a dip or sprinkles for $1, and that donation supports pediatric patients through Children’s Miracle Network at Corewell Health Children’s. Parents should know this offer is...
Buckets N Boards is a family-friendly comedy percussion show with live music, tap dancing and lots of audience interaction. Kids who like silly humor and high-energy performances should have fun, and parents should know this is a ticketed indoor theater event.
Event cost: $25-$50
Event times: 4 p.m. March 15
Browse handmade goods and unique gifts at the Spring Arts and Crafts Show at White Lake Oaks Golf Course. Families can explore booths from more than 40 local artists and vendors featuring décor, jewelry, candles and crafts. It’s a fun way to support local makers and enjoy a spring...
Celebrate Easter with a fun filled day at Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill. Kids can hunt for colorful eggs, take photos with the Easter Bunny and ride the train through the orchard. Families can also enjoy free face painting, Easter crafts and treats from the Cider Mill.
Event cost: Ticketed...
Hop over to Blake’s Backyard for a festive Easter celebration filled with springtime fun for families. Kids can enjoy egg hunts, bunny snuggles, free face painting and Easter crafts throughout the day. Parents can grab food or drinks at the taproom while kids enjoy the activities.
Event cost: Ticketed event,...
Celebrate Easter with a fun filled family day at Blake’s Lyon Twp. Kids can hunt for colorful eggs, take photos with the Easter Bunny and ride the train through the orchard. Families can also enjoy face painting, Easter crafts and treats from the Cider Mill.
Event cost: Ticketed event, prices...
Watch ice dance team Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik perform a special exhibition and meet fans at Novi Ice Arena. Families can enjoy the skating performance, then stay for photos and autographs during the public meet and greet. Kids who love skating will enjoy seeing elite athletes perform up...
Family Day: Children and Play in the Ancient World at the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology invites families to explore what life was like for kids in ancient Mediterranean cultures. This free, hands-on event features activities, crafts and interactive learning for children and families.
Kids can create their own yarn bracelet,...
Kids Outdoor Craft Hour at Stony Creek Metropark invites families to enjoy a creative art experience in nature. During this drop-in program, kids can use natural materials and provided supplies to create seasonal outdoor crafts while exploring their creativity.
This hands-on activity focuses on the joy of creating in the...
Sonic Sensation at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is an interactive traveling exhibit that explores the science of sound through fun hands-on activities. Kids and families can create sound waves, test their hearing, measure their own decibels in the Scream Chamber and learn how sound travels from the ears to...
Weekend Hayrides at Kensington Metropark Farm Center offer families a relaxing wagon ride through scenic woods and fields. Guests can enjoy views of nature and the surrounding park while experiencing a classic farm tradition during a 20-minute hayride around the Farm Center.
After the ride, visitors can explore the Farm...
Lego Club at Sloan Museum of Discovery invites kids and families to take part in a fun monthly building challenge in the Discovery Lab Maker Space. Lego enthusiasts of all ages can test their creativity and engineering skills while designing unique builds during this hands-on activity.
Participants can explore imagination,...
