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The Royal Oak St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns for a festive celebration of Irish culture and community. Families can line Washington Avenue to watch colorful floats, marching groups and participants dressed in festive green during this lively annual tradition.
Kids, pets, bikes and wagons are encouraged to join the fun...
Mother Son Date Night at Heritage Hall invites families to enjoy an evening themed A Night at the Circus. Moms and sons will dance to a DJ, enjoy snacks and desserts and take fun photos together. Advance registration is required and tickets are not available at the door.
Event cost:...
Science Saturdays at Briarwood Mall invites families to explore hands on activities with the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Leslie Science and Nature Center. Kids can enjoy themed afternoons featuring art, music, engineering, space and animals with experiments and take home projects. Some dates even include live animal...
American Girl Tea Party at Saline Recreation invites kids to bring their favorite doll for a fairy themed morning of crafts and treats. Participants will make tiny doll accessories, enjoy stories, take photos in a fairy garden backdrop and share tea with friends. Costumes and fairy wings are welcome,...
Free First Friday at Cranbrook Institute of Science offers free general admission for families to explore hands on exhibits and interactive galleries. Kids can enjoy discovery spaces, live demonstrations and activities designed for toddlers through teens. Advance registration is required for this free event.
Event cost: Free admission, registration required....
Sing Movie Screening at KickstART Gallery is a free family film event presented by the Farmington Community Library. Kids will enjoy the animated story of a koala hosting a singing contest, plus the short film All That CHASS shown beforehand. Bring the whole family for a fun movie night...
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...
Fighting for Freedom Harriet Tubman and the Combahee River Raid at Henry Ford Museum features a conversation with Pulitzer Prize winning author Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black. Families and teens will learn about Harriet Tubman’s role in the Combahee River Raid, followed by a Q and A and book signing....
Family Day Dreaming of Spring at Cranbrook Art Museum invites kids to create spring inspired art while enjoying a relaxing afternoon at the museum. Families can design flower bouquets, bead berries, build dreamy mobiles and explore how sculptures are packed for shipping. Activities are included with admission and youth...
