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The Veterans Spring Fling Craft and Vendor Show at Rose City Legion features local vendors, crafters, bakers and food trucks. Families can shop handmade goods, enjoy lunch and support a community food drive for local veterans. Bring canned food items to donate and plan to spend the day browsing...
Get ready for a high energy K Pop Dance Party at Fairytale Fun Place with popular songs, easy to follow dance moves and interactive games. Kids ages 4-12 can dance, learn simple choreography and join fun challenges designed just for them. Parents do not need a ticket, and photos...
Maple Sweetness at Wolcott Mill Metropark lets families explore maple syrup season with a short hike to the sugar shack. Kids can see a wood fired evaporator in action and learn how sap turns into syrup through hands on experiences and interactive videos. Maple treats will be available for...
Feeding Time in the Nature Center at Stony Creek Metropark lets families watch the animals enjoy their lunch while learning from a park interpreter. Kids can ask questions, explore exhibits and hike the nearby trails during this relaxed, educational hour. Children must be accompanied by an adult and no...
Detroit Autorama at Huntington Place features more than 800 custom cars, trucks and motorcycles on display all weekend. Families can check out celebrity appearances, live music, special exhibits and the famous Ridler Award finalists. Kids ages 6-12 receive discounted admission and children 5 and under are free.
Event cost: $30...
Brick Bash at Skyline High School is a hands on LEGO building show for all ages. Families can explore amazing LEGO worlds, glow in the dark scenes, trains, architecture and engineering displays, plus enjoy interactive play areas. LEGO sets will be available for purchase and a drumline performance takes...
Ice Carving Festival at County Farm Park features live ice carving demonstrations and interactive winter themed sculptures. Kids can try games like curling and disc golf, take fun photos and enjoy hands on activities. Food trucks and local crafters will be on site, and the event is free and...
Jedi Training Academy at Fairytale Fun Place invites kids to train with a Jedi Master and learn the ways of the Force. Young Padawans will complete fun training challenges, earn a Jedi Academy Certificate and face a surprise visit from Darth and a Stormtrooper. After the show, families can...
Frozen Winter Fantasy at Fairytale Fun Place invites kids to meet Frozen princesses and a magical snowman during a lively winter show. Families can enjoy music, dancing and sing-alongs before open play in the indoor playground. Pizza and drinks, including adult beverages, are available for purchase.
Event cost: Tickets required....
Candyland Ball Daddy Daughter Dance brings a sweet night of music, pizza and colorful treats to Brighton High School. Dads and daughters can dance to a live DJ, take photos with Ideal Photos and enter to win prize baskets. Tickets should be purchased in advance, and all sales are...
African American Family Book Expo and Read In celebrates its 10 year milestone with more than 40 independent Black authors and a lively family atmosphere. Kids can enjoy free Black history coloring sheets, bookmarks and giveaways while families shop for autographed books and hear live read ins throughout the...
FSPA Celebrates Black History features student performances in music, dance and theatre at MacArthur Recital Hall. Families can enjoy spirituals, spoken word and contemporary works honoring Black artists, composers and writers. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult and no flash photography is allowed.
Event cost: Tickets start...
