Run, walk or roll! You have between April 22 (Earth Day) and April 26 (Arbor Day) to complete your Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K – that’s 3.1 miles! You can complete it on foot, or by bike, skate or paddle or using a mobility device. You pick the pace and the place, […]
Parents are not allowed in the gym for “Rec” Open Gyms. Parents must accompany children 5 & younger at all times. Persons over the age of 19 years are not permitted on any equipment, at any time All participants must have an online registration form filled out by a parent or legal guardian prior to […]
All Ages, Skate Rental Available, No competitive skating (no jumps, spins, moves in the field, or programs) or hockey allowed. Cost: Adults: $6/per skater, 17 & Under: $5/per skater Photo credit: source
Join us at Dooley Park. This cute little dinosaur themed toddler park is awesome for kids under 5. There is free road parking. No parking lot. Every Thursday April-October we will be hosting a park hop that is open to the public. We bounce from city to city weekly and love meeting new friends! Park […]
Dive into Michigan’s largest aquarium with your mini explorer and save! Toddler Time is available on select Mondays-Thursdays from 10am-1pm. Cost: Adult (Ages 13+) $15.99, Child (4-12) $15.99, Toddler (Age 2-4) $13.99
Explore the limitless possibilities of LEGO® DUPLO with your mini builder and save! Toddler Time is available on select Mondays-Thursdays from 10am-1pm. Get your tickets here Cost: Ages 4 and up $15.99, Toddler (Age 2-4) $13.99 Photo credit: source
Do you have a young child who loves animals? Then, bring your little ones to HSHV to have a paws-itively fun time! Designed for ages 2-5, Little Paws story time will keep your tot engaged through stories, crafts, finger plays and animal interactions! Each program will include age appropriate stories, a craft, a tour through […]
Come to the Waterford Recreation Center on Thursdays from 10:30am to 11:30am for Parent & Me Indoor Playtime in the gymnasium. Get your kids moving and having fun playing with toys, bikes, balls, tents and so much more! Parents must stay with their children. Don’t miss out on the fun! Cost: $2 for the first […]
Whether you want to help your children practice their swimming skills or your family needs some bonding time, a Family Swim is a great way to spend an afternoon. Enjoy your day or evening in our shiver-free pool that’s heated to a pleasant 90°. Members are free on all weekdays for family swim. Weekends the […]
Whether you want to help your children practice their swimming skills or your family needs some bonding time, a Family Swim is a great way to spend an afternoon. Enjoy your day or evening in our shiver-free pool that’s heated to a pleasant 90°. Cost: $10 per person or $30 per family Members are FREE […]
Looking for fun ways to get involved in next week’s NFL Draft? Everyone can have the chance to be next to greatness as the Vince Lombardi Trophy will be showcased at two Detroit area Lowe’s stores next week as part of Lowe’s continued partnership with the NFL and NFL Draft. Cost: FREE Photo credit: source
Kids play time is a directly supervised, non-instructional event, with a purpose of extra practice on developing hand-eye coordination, balance, body awareness, and meeting new friends. Bring your child to this fun experience at Michigan Academy of Gymnastics to explore bars, tumble track, foam pit, floor, beam, trampoline, parachute, cargo net, and a lot more. […]
While walking on the trail, so often kids are attracted to the interesting colors and textures of fungi. We will take a look at these interesting living things that are not plant or animal. We will start in the classroom and then go out on our nature trail. Expect to walk a maximum of a […]
Help us celebrate a good story for National Reading Month! You will be joined by a Naturalist and an Early Childhood Specialist for this one-of-a-kind adventure. Stay at the Library and visit with animals, enjoy crafts and don’t forget to check out books about Michigan wildlife. This program is in collaboration with the West Bloomfield […]
Grab your bikes and join our Naturalists for a guided biking tour of some of our natural areas along the Clinton River Trail. We will start at Innovation Hills Park where we will pedal our way along the boardwalks on our way to other Parks and Green Spaces. We will make periodic stops along the […]
Discover the spectacular journey of an explorer who has discovered dinosaurs on five continents. Meet sail-backed meat-eaters, toothy fern-mowers, weird crocs, and soaring pterosaurs as Dr. Paul Sereno paints a vivid picture of the extinct creatures in this dynamic speaker series. Dr. Sereno, University of Chicago Professor and National Geographic Explorer, began his journey in […]
Watch the sun set over the marsh during this guided sunset paddle. Unique viewing opportunities include the beaver lodges and eagle’s nest from the water. Please note that you’re renting a whole canoe for $20, not renting per person. Only register one name, not all persons who will be in the boat. We have 7 […]
Join us as we practice yoga with our furry feline yoga masters! Our hatha-style classes will help bring peace to your mind and body, while filling your heart with joy as you help support the animals in our community. Ages: 12 and over (Those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult 21+). We’re sorry […]
The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival is a truly breathtaking experience for all ages. John Ball Zoo is the first and only place you can see these incredible works of art in Michigan. The lantern festival will feature handcrafted Asian lantern displays that will illuminate the Zoo and tell the intersecting story of wildlife and Asian […]
The 2024 NFL Draft is scheduled to take place from April 25 to April 27. Round 1: Thursday, April 25 at 8 p.m. ET. Rounds 2-3: Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. ET. Rounds 4-7: Saturday, April 27 at noon ET. Register here to be part of this historic event Cost: FREE Photo credit: source
