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Teens and tweens will be able to drop-in for a Valentine's Day craft. Make your own Valentine's Day card with supplies given. Supplies and examples will be provided. For grades 7-12.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-4 p.m. Feb. 12, 2022
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
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...
Middle and high school students can share their love of everything Pokémon (or see what all the fuss is about) on Thursday, February 8 at 6:30 p.m. with trivia, crafts, and other activities. Got to catch them all!
Registration is limited to 20. Visit ropl.org or call the Youth Reference...
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...
Come join us at Berkley First for an afternoon of free popcorn and Despicable Me 3! See you at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 14. Free to all, everyone is welcome.
Dust off those dancing shoes and come decked out in your best vintage attire for the ultimate swing dance party at The Cube in Midtown Detroit. Arrive early for a dance lesson and your favorite classic cocktail and stay for the open dance floor and live music performed by Civic...
Are you a middle or high school student that enjoys things like comics, anime, video games, or RPGs? Then come to the library on Thursday, February 1 at 6:30 p.m. and hang with other like-minded teens. We will discuss the latest sci-fi and fantasy books, graphic novels, and games,...
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.
On Thursday, January 11 at 6:30 p.m., middle and high school students are invited to make stress balls with just a few basics: colorful balloons and fillers! De-stress in the New Year with this fun project. Materials provided.
Registration is limited to 20. Visit ropl.org or call the Youth Reference...
Vocal Duo Les Nubians, comprised of sisters Hélène and Célia Faussart from Paris, France, brings their distinctive Afropean, Urban, R&B sound to The Cube for an evening not to be missed.














