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A pair of opportunities for young golf enthusiasts will be offered this summer at Dearborn Hills Golf Course.
"Putters" features weekly instructional clinics and play every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. for children ages 7-11 and includes two, four-week sessions from June 19-July 10 and July 17-August 7. Cost per...
Kids will learn acting and improv through a variety of games, activities and skits. Kids will also learn a song and dance from a popular Broadway show. We offer a fun, friendly, casual, and noncompetitive environment. Aimed at ages 8-18. Advance registration is required. To register, please contact us at...
Middle and high school students can chill out at the library on Thursday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. and play video games on our Xbox 360 with Kinect, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo Game Cube. Friends are welcome. Snacks provided.
Registration is limited to 20. Visit ropl.org or call Youth and...
This festival makes its appearance in Detroit every Memorial weekend. Thousands of people from across the globe gather here to celebrate the birthplace of Techno. This dance music festival showcases new and old music influences. Older teens and grown-ups.
Event cost: $159-plus
Event times: 2 p.m.-midnight Saturday-Sunday and 2-11 p.m. Monday,...
There's a 25.6-mile main ride for newbies and a 62-mile ride for more experienced riders. Both take riders through Detroit's historic neighborhoods. The ride includes a souvenir t-shirt, a food and beverage coupon and a riding bib. Helmets are mandatory. Registration required.
Event cost: $55-$65+/rider
Event time: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept....
The ride will start and end in Alfred Brush Ford and follow a route that will take you through the canal district, East English Village, Morningside, Jefferson Chalmers and more! Register in advance discounted price. Virtual option available until June 30.
Event cost: $35+/in-person tour, $10/slows to-go
Event time: 9 a.m.-2...
Hines Drive will be closed from Ann Arbor Trail to Outer Drive for families to run, walk or bike safely without vehicle traffic. Parking is available at the Nankin Mills Picnic Area (Hines Drive, near the corner of Ann Arbor Trail and Farmington Road) and Helms Haven Picnic Area (Hines...
