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Stop by the front desk at Cranbrook Art Museum to pick up a heart frame. Snap a picture of the heart in front of the artwork you love and post it on social media, tagging #HeartsForArt and @CranbrookArtMuseum.
Event cost: $10/adults, free/ages 12 and under
Event time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb....
Kids can go swimming and play games at this cool and interactive wintertime day camp. Pre- and post- camp care available 7:30-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. Extended care is available for members ($8) and non-members ($15).
Event cost: $75/member, $85/non-member, $6/pizza lunch
Event times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 18, 21-22, 2022
The party features cookie decorating, karaoke, dancing, Hollywood hair, personalized crafts and more. For ages 6 and up. Comes with a pizza dinner.
Event cost: $50
Event time: 5-8 p.m. Feb. 14, 2022
Detroit fans can see some of the world’s best motorcycle racers compete during this world championship event.
Event cost: $30-plus
Event time: 6:30 p.m. March 18, 2023
The Association of Chinese Americans (ACA), the Detroit Chapter of OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates, is hosting a virtual Lunar New Year Celebration for the arrival of the Year of the Tiger via Zoom. The Celebration includes Chinese folk dance, Chinese traditional operas and other performances.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2:30...
A fun event for the whole family. Check the library website for full details.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6-7 p.m. Feb. 22, 2022
Black History Month at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in DetroitÂ
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The museum offers in-person and virtual presentations, activities and movies throughout Black History month.
Event cost: $25/adults, $19/ages 3-12 and seniors, free/kids under 3
Event time: Vary by day; Feb. 1-28, 2022
Families can take a guided walk to see various methods of collecting sap and learn how to boil it down to make syrup. No registration needed.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 9, 2024
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 87th birthday with the museum's annual event. Visitors can participate in a voter registration project for kids as well as listen to an expert discuss the importance of registering to vote. Kids will make their own ‘mock’ voter registration cards and color MLK coloring...
Touray Friends and Family Kwanzaa Celebration at Silver Lake Church of The Nazarene in Pontiac
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This seventh annual celebration offers a night of fun, fun and fellowship in celebration of the holiday. For the youth, there will be activities, arts and crafts. For adults, there will be discussion and activities. For everyone, there will be performances, drums, dance, music, dinner and an ancestor tree...
Families can enjoy swimming, basketball and more. Participants are encouraged to wear pajamas. For ages 3-12. Registration is not required.
Event cost: $10/resident, $15/non-resident; $5 discount for TCC members
Event time: 6-8 p.m. Dec. 30, 2023
Sign up for a time slot to bring your dog to visit with Santa Claus at Longacre House Gazebo. Choose to either take your own photos or use their photographer. Advanced online tickets are required.
Event cost: $10-$15
Event time: 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 3, 2023














