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Guests will stroll through this outdoor dinosaur adventure and get up close and personal with almost 75 life-like creatures, reptiles and life-size dinosaurs. There will be walking Velociraptors, smoke-breathing dragons, interactive baby dinosaurs, selfie stations and more. Each weekend offers a different theme:
May 4-5: May The Fourth Be...
With more than 200 distinguished automobiles drawn from OEMs and collections around the world, the American Speed Festival will combine world-class auto exposition with live racing action on M1 Concourse’s 1.5-mile road course, Champion Motor Speedway. Friday and Saturday will feature high-speed on-track activity for past, present and future...
Moms and sons can will enjoy music, a keepsake photo, snacks, a registration gift and more. Registration required.
Event Cost: $20/residents, $26/non-residents
Event Times: 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 18, 2022
Dads and daughters will enjoy music, a 5X7 keepsake photo, snacks, a registration gift and more. Registration required.
Event Cost: $20 residents, $26/non-residents
Event Times: 3-8:30 p.m. April 9, 2022
Hop on down the Bunny Trail to hunt for eggs and gather goodies at the various treat stations. Enjoy egg painting in the barn and get your photo taken with the Bunny. Dress for the weather. Registration required for children only.
Event cost: $9/residents, $14/non-residents
Event times: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April...
Each weekend has a different theme. Visitors can warm up by oversized outdoor fires, enjoy hot seasonal alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, make s'mores, grab a sled from the Sled Shed (featuring free sleds when it snows), play synthetic ice curling and more.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 4-9 p.m. Friday, noon-9...
Fans of the North American International Auto Show can still see new cars and demonstrations outdoors and on a 1.5-mile track as Motor Bella debuts at the M1 Concourse.
The fall dates allow for continued coronavirus safety measures to be in place and families can expect a multi-sensory experience at...
Join Ballet Chelsea and the Jackson Symphony Orchestra for the magic and wonder of The Nutcracker. Enjoy sparkling choreography, awe-inspiring sets and costumes and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. For all ages.
Event cost: $10-$30
Event time: Dec. 9-11, 2022
Enjoy family games, crafts, activities, flu shots, costume contests and trick-or-treating. The event will be held outdoors to enhance social distancing. Preregistration is required.
Event cost: Free
Pile everyone into the car and experience Magic of Lights from the safety and comfort of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path. At every turn, the magical route is overflowing with spectacular light displays that bring to life your favorite holiday scenes and characters of...
Participants will enjoy glow nights with Halloween flair. Themed exhibit sets are littered throughout the park for entertainment between trails. The 3-hour experience concludes with each guest receiving a pre-bagged trick or treat candy bag. Costumes with movement to climb are encouraged. For ages 7 and up. Registration required.
Event...
Fans of Hello Kitty can check out exclusive new apparel and goodies from the trucks that will be parked near the food court at Twelve Oaks Mall.
Event Cost: Free, fees for purchases (credit and debit only; no cash)
Event Times: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. June 3, 2023
