Touch a Truck

Tanger Outlet Mall 1475 N Burkhart Rd, Howell

The Howell Recreation Touch a Truck event will be held on May 11th at Tanger Outlets. The event will take place from 9 am to 2 pm. We will be hosting a sensory-friendly or quiet hour from 9 am to 10 am. The purpose of this event is to allow children of all ages to […]

FREE
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Saturday in the Park

Hines Drive 7651 Merriman Road, Westland

Six miles of Hines Drive (from Outer Drive to Ann Arbor Trail) will be closed to traffic each Saturday from May through September for people of all ages to run, walk, skate or cycle safely. Parking is available at Nankin Mills Park (Hines Drive, near Ann Arbor Trail) or Helms Haven (Hines Drive, west of […]

FREE
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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
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Scout it Out: Girl Scouts

STAGE NATURE CENTER 6685 Coolidge Hwy, Troy

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 […]

$11
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Day Out With Thomas

GREENFIELD VILLAGE 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn

Peep, peep! Thomas the Tank Engine™ is pulling into The Henry Ford for three weekends with a bubbly new spin — introducing Day Out With Thomas™: The Bubble Tour! Hop aboard an interactive train ride on Thomas, say hello to Sir Topham Hatt™ and get poppin’ with special activities in the Bubble Zone. Experience wide-eyed, […]

$17 – $52
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Rescue Reading

HUMANE SOCIETY OF HURON VALLEY 3100 Cherry Hill Rd, Ann Arbor

Looking for a fun way to have your children practice their reading skills? Join us for HSHV’s Rescue Reading program select Saturdays 10:00-11:30am. This program includes time reading to our adoptable animals, a group read-aloud and a dog meet-and-greet! This is a drop-off event designed for ages 6-11. For children under 6, we invite you […]

$10

Fishmania

Elizabeth Park Trenton 4250 Elizabeth Drive, Trenton

It is silver bass season, and we will be at Elizabeth Park to see the action and supply some fun fish activities. Note if you plan to fish, you must supply all equipment and bait as well as follow Michigan Fishing Regulations. Look for our pop-up tent near the Chateau Building. This is a free […]

FREE

Birmingham Hosts FREE Touch-a-Truck

Birmingham Department of Public Services 851 S Eton St, Birmingham

Learn about behind-the-scenes happenings at the Birmingham Department of Public Services during their Open House event, scheduled for Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 851 South Eton. This annual event is a family favorite with DPS trucks, fire trucks and equipment on display, informational exhibits and complimentary grilled hot dogs and […]

FREE
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Birds in Your Binocular

Lake Erie Marshlands Museum 32481 W. Jefferson, Brownstown

Birds are everywhere! Join us as we head out into the park looking for our feathered friends to discover which species are residents, which are just here for a few months, and which ones are just passing through. This program runs the second Saturday of each month. Every month holds the promise of exciting new […]

$3 – $5

World Migratory Bird Day

Potter Park Zoo 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing

Welcome spring! World Migratory Bird Day celebrates the seasonal migration of millions of birds from their southern wintering grounds back to North America. Visit the zoo on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to participate in fun, family-friendly stations set up throughout the zoo and learn the importance of migratory birds (along […]

Free – $15

Kids Business Fair

The Discovery Center of Macomb 54 Cherry Street, Downtown Mount Clemens

The Mount Clemens Kids’ Business Fair is an opportunity for kids to create a business and sell a product or service. Parents should allow their child to do as much as they can. Parents of younger children are allowed to sit in the booth (please bring your own chair) but they may not set up […]

$35

FREE Museum Day Ella Sharp Museum

Ella Sharp Museum 3225 4th Street, Jackson

FREE ADMISSION DAY – Join us for Jackson County Museum Day this Saturday from 10 am – 4 pm! See our map for a packed schedule of activities throughout the day including Zumba with the YMCA and the Jackson County Intermediate School District’s Jackson Reads event. They’ll have book giveaways, science demonstrations and book readings […]

FREE

FREE Admission Day Lost Railway Museum

Lost Railway Museum 142 West Michigan Ave., Grass Lake

Join us for a day of fun at the Lost Railway Museum. Cost: FREE Photo credit: source

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Mini-Golf-Day Celebration

CRANBROOK ART MUSEUM 39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills

Join us on Saturday, May 11, from 10am to 5pm to celebrate National Mini-Golf Day! Par tee with us at our artist-designed mini-golf course, Cranbrook on the Green! Since National Mini-Golf Day falls on Mother’s Day weekend, we’re offering free admission to one special adult in your life on Saturday, May 11 and on Sunday, […]

Free – $15

MIGRATORY BIRD DAY

HOWELL NATURE CENTER 1005 Triangle Lake Rd, Howell

Discover the wonders of migration with possible visits from our animal ambassadors like Odin, Gilly, and Rufous, who, if ready, will share their stories from 12 to 3 at Critter Corner. Sometimes, our friends prefer the peace of their habitats, so their participation can be a fun surprise! Dive into bird-themed crafts, scavenger hunts, & […]

Free – $8
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Saturday Storytime Adventure

BURGESS-SHADBUSH NATURE CENTER 4101 River Bends Drive, Shelby Township

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 […]

$2 – $3

SOUTHWEST GREENWAY HEALTH CRAWL

Southwest Greenway 2209 Bagley Street, Detroit

Join the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy for the Southwest Greenway Health Crawl. This health & wellness event will feature fitness classes, blood pressure screenings, youth activities, resource tables, music and more! This event is FREE and FUN for all ages! Fitness Class Schedule 11:00 AM Zumba 12:00 PM Stretch/Recovery Body Care 12:30 PM Walking Meditation 1:00 […]

FREE
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Dino and Dragons Stroll

Canterbury Village 2359 Joslyn Court, Orion Charter Township

Featuring new themed weekends for 2024, the most UNIQUE dinosaur show in North America is back at Canterbury Village! And this year it’s staying a whole month long! May 4-5, […]

$11 – $20

Civil War Saturday Fair

TROY HISTORIC VILLAGE 60 W Wattles, Troy

During the Civil War, local soldiers’ aid societies held fairs to raise funds for hospitals, food, clothing, and other supplies. Join us for a soldiers’ aid-style fair and enjoy Civil War-era dancing, music, a curiosity shop of war items, performances, and more! Activities for kids and opportunities to participate in some of the events will […]

$10 – $12
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PRESCHOOL OPEN GYM

Troy gym -TG2 1705 Blaney 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 […]

$25

Hero Hike

MARSHBANK PARK 2805 Hiller Road, West Bloomfield

Hike with a naturalist and one of WB’s very own heroes, a local Army sergeant! Come dressed as your favorite hero or in camouflage to explore the trail. Make a craft and interview our guest hero after the hike. Register here Cost: FREE Photo credit: source

FREE
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Berkley Days

BERKLEY COMMUNITY CENTER 2400 Robina Ave, Berkley

A Time-Honored Tradition Berkley Days started in 1926. It was originally a celebration for the completion of Coolidge Highway.   More than 90 years later, we are still celebrating this amazing city. Although it was held at different times over the course of nearly a century, Berkley Days is now held the weekend of Mother’s Day, […]

Free

Nature Explorers: Spring Scavenger Hunt

STAGE NATURE CENTER 6685 Coolidge Hwy, Troy

Enjoy some screen-free time while exploring the natural world. Together we will participate in hands-on, outdoor experiences to investigate different nature-related topics. In April we will use our senses to search for wildlife and signs of the changing seasons as we participate in a scavenger hunt. Join us to discover the sights, sounds and smells […]

$5 – $7
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Kid’s Playtime

Michigan Academy of Gymnastics Ann Arbor 240 Metty Drive Suite C, Ann Arbor

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. […]

$8
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Festival of Dance

University of Michigan Flint Theater 303 E. Kearsley Street, Flint

Flint School of Performing Arts Production Flint Youth Ballet will perform an exciting range of dances, from classical ballet to new works by renowned choreographers of today. Also featuring Children’s Performance Workshop, Youth Dance Ensemble, and Adult Ballet Ensemble. Cost: $8 – $15 Photo credit: FIM

$8 – $15
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Teen Mewvie Night at Tiny Lions

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

Youth between the ages of 12-17 are invited to join the felines at Tiny Lions once a month for a special Teen Mewvie Night! Pop and popcorn are included, but you’re also welcome to bring any snacks and drinks of your own choice. While Tiny Lions does have some comfy chairs, we recommend you bring […]

$5
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The Cunning Little Vixen

THE DETROIT OPERA HOUSE 1526 Broadway St, Detroit

Human and animal worlds collide in Janáček’s enchanting, cinematic modern fable about a clever vixen who tries to outwit her captors. The production uses playful projections to transform singers into forest creatures, with hand-crafted animations that evoke the fable’s comic-strip origins. This production is suitable for children aged six years and older and is a […]

$15 – $30
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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

Dance To The Movies

FIM Whiring Auditorium 1241 E. Kearsley Street, Flint

Featuring Flint Symphony Orchestra Seven of TV and stage’s top choreographers bring to life the classic movie dances of yesterday with a fresh new vision! Starring Dancing With The Stars Celebrity Pros, So You Think You Can Dance top finalists, America’s Got Talent aerialists and combining forces with singing stars from American Idol and The […]

$29 – $84

Star Party

Toboggan Hill- Genesse County Parks 4461 N Washburn rd, Davison

Join Genesee County Park educators and the Seven Ponds Astronomy Club for a night of nocturnal adventure! Volunteers from the astronomy club will have telescopes available for viewing. Park staff will be on hand to lead owl prowls. There will be a bonfire and space trivia to wrap up the night. Bring a lawn chair, […]

FREE

Constellations Night Hike

Johnson Nature Center 3325 Franklin Rd., Bloomfield Hills

Embark on a celestial adventure like no other with our Constellation Night Hike! As the city lights fade away, a canvas of stars unfolds above, painting the night sky with dazzling constellations. Ages: Adults and children 7 yrs and older Register here Cost: $8 per person Photo credit: source

$8