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Run for the trees

Virtual

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, […]

$36
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Open Gym & Play

Troy Gym – TG1 1600 W Maple Rd., Troy

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 […]

$25
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Open Skating

BIRMINGHAM ICE ARENA 2300 E Licoln St, Birmingham

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

$5 – $6
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Story & STEM

DINOSAUR HILL NATURE PRESERVE 333 N Hill Cir, Rochester Hills

Ms. Kaitlin combines a nature story with related Science, Technology, Engineering, Art &/or Math activities. Register here Cost: $6 per child Photo credit: source

$6
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You, Me, and the Trees

Johnson Nature Center 3325 Franklin Rd., Bloomfield Hills

Parents and caregivers are invited to explore the outdoors with their toddlers and observe the many ways nature can help us learn. Children 2-3 years old will have the opportunity to embrace the wonders of nature through their senses and engage in unique learning experiences. Register here Cost: $12 per child & parent/guardian Photo credit: […]

$12

Arbor Day Celebration

Potter Park Zoo 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing

Attention all tree enthusiasts! Potter Park Zoo invites you to celebrate National Arbor Day on Friday, April 26. Join us for an exciting and educational day filled with activities. Explore interactive conservation stations located throughout the zoo, where you can discover fascinating facts about animals that call trees their home, learn to identify various tree […]

Free – $15
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PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME

Bounce! Gymnastics, Hartland 2755 Arena Dr, Hartland

PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME is exclusively for children 4 and under. Bring your preschooler to this open session we’ve created just for them. This special time allows you and your preschooler to explore the bars, tumble track, foam pits, floor area, beams, trampolines, parachute fun, and air trak with the help of a preschool coach. Come spend […]

$7
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Family Swim Time

Goldfish Swim School – Rochester 550 South Street, Rochester

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 Photo Credit: Source

$10 – $30

Spring Chickens: Stories, Snacks, and Crafts

Greenmead Historic Village 20501 Newburgh, Livonia

Fly the coop and join us for a fun afternoon of chicken-themed stories, snacks, and crafts at Greenmead Historical Park’s Friends Meeting House This event is best suited for ages 4-10. Pre-registration is required. Register here Cost: residents $10 and $12 per non-resident. Photo credit: source

$5 – $10

Touch-A-Truck

DRAKE SPORTS PARK 6801 Drake Road, West Bloomfield

Toot toot Touch-A-Truck is here! Don’t miss your chance to get a firsthand look at police, fire, construction and more other special vehicles we see every day, but don’t get the chance to explore up close. Timeslots begin at 4 pm. Please note the 4 pm timeslot is our sensory friendly session. Please register child(ren) […]

$7 – $9
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Open Barn

CHARLES L. BOWERS SCHOOL FARM 1219 East Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills

Each visit will be different from the previous and authentic activities will be happening throughout the day! What may you encounter? You may come across chicken experience, goat milking, baby goat visits, a craft, and more! Cost: $10 Photo credit: source

$10

Fireside Fun

LESLIE SCIENCE & NATURE CENTER 1831 Traver Road, Ann Arbor

There’s nothing quite as relaxing as sitting around a campfire and swapping stories! We’ll provide a blazing outdoor campfire and roasting utensils- you provide the rest! Bring your family, friends, camp chairs, outdoor games, and anything else you need to create the perfect Michigan memory. Outdoor fires are held rain or shine (except for thunder […]

Free

Nerf Games

Brownstown Community Center 21311 Telegraph Rd, Brownstown

Come on down to the Brownstown Community Center for a fun night of nerf games! Kids 9-12 are welcome to join Register here Cost: $15 Photo credit: source

$15
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Kid’s Night at the Hawk

The Hawk – Farmington Hills Community Center 29995 West Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills

TGIF! Why hire a sitter? Parents can plan a special night out while kids get to enjoy a night in at the Hawk Community Center. Hawk Recreation Staff will plan and oversee activities for a fun-filled night, including pizza party, swimming, giant inflatables and other fun activities. You do not need to be a passholder […]

$25 – $30
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Kid’s Night at The Hawk

The Hawk – Farmington Hills Community Center 29995 West Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills

TGIF! Why hire a sitter? Parents can plan a special night out while kids get to enjoy a night in at the Hawk Community Center. Hawk Recreation Staff will plan and oversee activities for a fun-filled night, including pizza party, swimming, giant inflatables and other fun activities. You do not need to be a passholder […]

$25 – $30
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Family Swim

Goldfish Swim School – Canton 225 Sheldon Road, Canton

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 Photo credit: source

$10 – $30
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Family Swim Time

Goldfish Swim School – Ann Arbor 2107 W. Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor

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 […]

Free – $30
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Macomb Ballet Company’s Peter Pan

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts 44575 Garfield Rd, Clinton Township

The Macomb Ballet Company is excited to announce that its newest production, Peter Pan, will premiere at The Macomb Center for Performing Arts in Clinton Township, April 26-28. This ballet adaptation of J.M. Berry’s timeless tale brings beloved characters – Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Wendy Darling and Captain Hook – to life through the language of […]

$25
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Guided Canoe Program

Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preserve 27600 Haggerty Rd, New Boston

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 […]

$20
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NFL Draft Party

Hart Plaza 1 Nelson Mandela Drive, Deroit

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

FREE
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Cats and Kids

Tiny Lions lounge & Adoption Center (TLC) 5245 Jackson Rd,, Ann Arbor

Kids and cats: a purrfect pairing! Cats and Kids is a program specifically made for kids ages 6-11 to spend some time with the adoptable cats and kittens at Tiny Lions Lounge and Adoption Center. Participants will enjoy engaging in arts/crafts, games and other fun activities all while in the company of feline friends. Parents, […]

$20
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LANTERN FESTIVAL

John Ball Zoo 1300 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids

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 […]

$22 – $24