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Celebrate Black History and Black Futures features daily tours, live performances and hands on activities throughout February at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. Families can explore stories of Black innovators, enjoy music and dance performances, browse a free Black Business Saturday market and take part in kid friendly...
Fireworks and Flannels Cozy Night Out invites families to bundle up for winter fun at Waterford Oaks County Park. Kids can enjoy wagon rides, a petting farm with pony rides, BMX bike demos, crafts and an illuminated walking path before the fireworks launch at 8 p.m. Food trucks and...
This Valentine’s themed sensory party lets young children explore love themed sensory bins, bottles and activities made with taste safe materials. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver actively participating. Registration is required and drop offs are not permitted.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Feb. 14
This Prek story and STEAM program combines a story with simple science, technology, engineering, art and math activities designed for young learners. Activities are hands on and geared toward preschoolers with a caregiver present. Advance registration is required and space is limited.
Event cost: DHNP members $4 per child, general...
Families can stop by for donuts, cider and sweet treats during this special winter pop up. Kids will love picking out donuts and breads while parents shop local favorites for Valentine’s Day and beyond. Items are available for purchase and quantities are limited.
Event cost: Free to attend. Food and...
Families can head out on a guided hike exploring animals linked to myths and superstitions, from owls to bats and crows. Kids will learn fun facts while walking forest trails with a naturalist. Children must be accompanied by an adult and registration is required.
Event cost: $4 per person
Event times:...
Families can enjoy a close up winter bird experience with chickadees and other songbirds in this guided nature program. The program starts indoors and includes an easy, slow paced outdoor walk where birds may land nearby or even on you. Children must attend with a registered adult, and dressing...
Families can warm up winter with this free eco fair featuring ice carvings, a magic show, caricature drawings and hands on activities. Events take place at multiple locations on Belle Isle, making it easy to explore throughout the day. A Michigan Recreation Passport is required to enter the park,...
Discover and Play Family Fest is a free, kid friendly event focused on early childhood learning through hands on play. Families can explore activity stations that support motor skills, problem solving and social development for kids of all ages. One free ticket is required per family and advance registration...
Families can meet live animals and watch feeding time while learning from a nature center interpreter. Kids can explore exhibits and enjoy a relaxed visit with time to hike nearby trails. This program is indoors and outdoors and children must attend with an adult.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 1-2 p.m....
Little ones can splash and play in the shallow pool area with a kiddie slide and fun water features. This swim time is designed just for young children and offers a relaxed, safe environment for families. For ages 6 and under, with adult supervision required.
Event cost: $10 residents, $15...
Families can explore more than 70 ice sculptures throughout downtown and enjoy hands on fun like a tubing run and petting farm. Kids will also find food vendors and nightly entertainment spread across the festival area. Dress warmly and plan to walk between activities.
Event cost: Free admission. Some activities...
