40+ tables of gently used or outgrown baby + kids clothes, toys, books, & maternity clothes that are perfect for your growing family. Plus large items such as toys, strollers, high chairs, cribs, bikes & much more. Early Bird admission is 8:30-9:30am $3. General admission is 9:30am-1:00pm $2. Discounted items 12:00-1:00pm. Cost: $2-$3 Photo credit: […]
Celebrate the NFL Draft in Detroit with a Fun Run/Walk along the Detroit Riverfront! Whether you’re a Detroiter coming downtown for the festivities or a visitor for the weekend’s events, we welcome you down to the best Riverwalk in the United States! Meet at Cullen Plaza (1340 Atwater) for a group run/walk in partnership with […]
Come down to the farm at Hess-Hathaway Park to see our sheep getting sheared and spinners spinning the wool. Pancake Breakfast, 9:00am Sheep Shearing, 10:00am Cost: $5.00 10 years & younger, $8.00 11 years & older, Cash only Photo credit: source
Learn about scale models of our solar system and about the Earth’s cycle around the Sun. Discover the beauty of the night sky and create a model constellation. Using your knowledge to create a model Mars Rover and a mural of what you learned to share with younger scouts. Register here Cost: $15 Photo credit: […]
Books! Food! Creative Writing! Farm fun! What could be better? This program focuses on bringing literature to life on the farm. Students will read an award-winning book, participate in farm-related activities, and then create a very special book of their own. Our book for this spring session will be The Hike by Alison Farrell Grades: […]
What a way to celebrate mom and also make dad happy at the same time! Shopping for moms plus classic cars for dads and moms who love cars! Join us for a day of shopping from local vendors, food trucks, and classic cars! The fun starts at 9am with free coffee and pastries while supplies […]
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
Scouts: come and complete your nature-related badge or adventure! All or most requirements are met; however, the badge itself is not included. Register as an individual scout, den, pack, or troop. Please dress for the weather. Leaders or chaperones are free and need to remain with their scouts. No refunds for these programs. Contact us […]
Build a Critter is a monthly program where you can get crafty! Each session, we will be learning about a specific animal and then we will make one of our own from coastal seashells or bright-colored beads. All materials and step-by-step instruction will be given to complete the craft. What to Expect: This program is […]
Welcome in springtime at Canterbury Village! This is a FREE (no entry or parking fees) shopping weekend at our little collection of unique boutiques and businesses with a fun spring theme! Featuring: -A free tea party at All Natural Hippie -A free kids craft at Down the Rabbit Hole -Flowers will be handed out as […]
Kids in grades K-5 can come to the library and experiment with Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. We will have a selection of toys available for open-ended play and discovery. Cost: FREE Photo credit: source
Start your pre-schoolers weekend with an outdoor adventure. We begin with a nature-themed story followed by an animal meet-and-greet before we head outside for a short hike. Designed for ages 3-5, participants must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Register here Cost: $2 resident child, $3 nonresident child Photo credit: source
Calling all young adventurers! Are you ready for an action-packed day that combines the best of STEM and football? Look no further! Join us at Stem & Football Frenzy, where kids aged 5-12 can immerse themselves in a unique experience that ignites their passion for science, technology, engineering, and art—all while having a blast on […]
Join us at Celebrate Spring for pony rides while you visit with over 90 animals. This event runs from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and offers various available time slots. Get tickets here Cost: $5 per person (one and under are free). Photo credit: source
This spectacular show will thrill and chill children with amazing dry ice experiments! From a shivering spatula to a special bubbly shower, this show will have children on the edge of their seat! Register here Cost: $8 Photo credit: source
Critters Up Close is back! This monthly series features live animals visiting from our Leslie Science & Nature Center site. On the last Saturday of each month, stop by the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum from 12-3 p.m. to meet different animals up-close and enjoy a hands-on activity. Themes and animals change every month. Cost: $16 […]
Celebrate Earth Day at the zoo! Party for the Planet is North America’s largest Earth Day celebration, with more than 120 zoos and aquariums across the country participating. Explore conservation issues with hands-on activities, information, and demonstrations around the zoo. What can you do to help the planet? Party for the Planet is included in […]
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
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 […]
Are you good at solving clues? Enjoy time on the trails? Let’s see if you can solve the mystery of the stolen bird seed! Register here Cost: $5 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. […]
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. […]
This family friendly program explores the world of bees. We’ll visit the Museum hives, try on a beekeepers outfit, learn about the bee life cycle, sample local honey, and design a beeswax candle. Guest appearance by our local beekeepers! *Please avoid wearing hairspray, fragrance, or scented lotion as this will attract bees to you when […]
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 […]
Join us for a night of dancing and fun at the Civic Park Senior Center 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, for our second-annual Spring Dance! Livonia Adaptive Inclusive Recreation (AIR) is designed for individuals with special needs, but all abilities are welcome. This event is best suited for Ages 12+. Come dressed up for games, […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day in a special way. Moms, Aunts, Grandmothers, and more are welcome for an evening of dancing and memory-making. There will be light refreshments and a popular balloon-drop finale! Souvenir photos will be available for an additional cost at the dance. Make this a tradition with the special little person in your life! […]
Have you ever wanted to spend the night at a museum? We’ll be opening Cranbrook Institute of Science on select Saturday evenings for a very special overnight experience. Join us for one of five themed evenings – Bugs, Space Science, Galileo, Paleontology (dinosaurs and fossils), or Crime Scene Investigation. Drop off your gear, grab some […]
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 […]
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 […]
