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SUMMARY:Open Play @ Detroit Kid City
DESCRIPTION:Reserved Open Play\n\n\n4 hours of  Open Play By Reservation!\nWith the new time slot\, you may come in anytime between 10-2pm!\nCurrent Open Play Times Are:\nWednesdays 10am-2pm\nFridays 10am-2pm & 4pm-8pm\nSundays 9am-11am\nAny Dates Not Showing Are Sold Out!\n**No Refunds** We can move dates if needed** \n*$15.00 per child (admission is charged for children ages 1-8)  Siblings 9 & up and babies younger than 1 are free IF accompanied by a paying sibling. All adults are FREE with a paying child.\n*We have coffee\, Prepackaged Light Snacks & Drinks available for purchase.\n*You are welcome to bring your own peanut free snacks/drinks to consume in the cafe area only.\n(PLEASE NO FOOD IN PLAY AREA)\n*Please avoid bringing strollers in as space is limited and parking for them will be in the cafe area only.\n*Older siblings will be asked not to run & please play carefully around the younger children. \nAt Detroit Kid City Kids Can Unplug and Let Their Imaginations Run Wild While The Adults Get a Much Needed Break Or Can Join Right In On The Fun! \nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/open-play-detroit-kid-city-2/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Detroit Kid City\, 37051 Southbound Gratiot Avenue\, Clinton Township\, Michigan\, 48036
CATEGORIES:Indoor Play
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SUMMARY:Fall Birding Hike @ Belle Isle Nature Center
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URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/fall-birding-hike-belle-isle-nature-center/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Belle Isle Nature Center\, 176 Lakeside Drive\, Detroit\, Michigan\, 48207
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T110000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Funday @ The Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:Open Family Play. No admission\, donations suggested ($5/child). \nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/sunday-funday-the-discovery-center/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:The Discovery Center\, 54 Cherry Street\, Mount Clemens\, Michigan\, 48043
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Indoor Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T160000
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SUMMARY:Drawing in the Galleries: American (Ages 6+) @ Detroit Institute of Arts
DESCRIPTION:Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary and all supplies are provided. \nFor ages 6 through adult. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Capacity is limited. \nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/drawing-in-the-galleries-american-ages-6-detroit-institute-of-arts-2/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Detroit Institute of Arts\, 5200 Woodward Avenue\, Detroit\, Michigan\, 48202
CATEGORIES:Ages 6+,Arts & Crafts,Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T180000
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SUMMARY:St Clair Shores Farmers Market @ Blossom Heath Park
DESCRIPTION:2025 FARMERS MARKET\nThe 2025 Sunday markets will be held on the 4th Sunday of the month in Downtown St. Clair Shores (9 Mile and Mack) \nThe Thursday markets will still be at Blossom Heath Park\, located on Jefferson and just south of 10 Mile Road.  Thursday Markets offer beer/alcohol sales. \n\nSunday\, May 18\, 11 AM-9 PM – FLOWERS & FOOD TRUCKS!\nThursday\, June 12\, 5–9 PM (Country Style Theme)\nSunday\, June 22\, 8 AM-2 PM\nThursday\, July 10\, 5–9 PM (Fiesta Style Theme-Tacos and Mexican Trucks Welcome!)\nSunday\, July 27\, 8 AM-2 PM\nThursday\, August 14\, 5–9 PM (Hawaiian Style Theme-BBQ & Luau Trucks Welcome!)\nSunday\, August 24\, 8 AM-2 PM\nSunday\, September 28\, 8 AM-2 PM\nSunday\, October 12 (Pumpkin Patch at the Market)\, 12–6 PM (This Market will be held at Blossom Heath Park)\n\nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/st-clair-shores-farmers-market-blossom-heath-park/
LOCATION:Blossom Heath Park\, 24800 Jefferson Ave\, St Clair Shores\, MI\, 48080
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T130000
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SUMMARY:Book reading with Glinda & Elphaba @ Coreander's Children's Bookshoppe
DESCRIPTION:Book reading by Glinda & Elphaba in the Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe theater. Each participant with a paid ticket will receive a $5- Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe coupon to redeem that day toward any purchase and a chance to be fairy-dusted! \nEach session is limited to 15 children. An adult must accompany any child 6 and under. Please ONLY purchase a ticket for the child. Thank you! \nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/book-reading-with-glinda-elphaba-coreanders-childrens-bookshoppe/
LOCATION:Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe\, 15118 Kercheval Avenue\, Grosse Pointe Park\, Michigan\, 48230
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T133000
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SUMMARY:Book reading with Glinda & Elphaba @ Coreander's Children's Bookshoppe
DESCRIPTION:Book reading by Glinda & Elphaba in the Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe theater. Each participant with a paid ticket will receive a $5- Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe coupon to redeem that day toward any purchase and a chance to be fairy-dusted! \nEach session is limited to 15 children. An adult must accompany any child 6 and under. Please ONLY purchase a ticket for the child. Thank you! \nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/book-reading-with-glinda-elphaba-coreanders-childrens-bookshoppe-2/
LOCATION:Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe\, 15118 Kercheval Avenue\, Grosse Pointe Park\, Michigan\, 48230
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T143000
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SUMMARY:Wild Michigan (Ages 5+) @ Lake St Clair Metropark
DESCRIPTION:Date(s): 10/12/2025 – 10/12/2025 \n\n\n\n\nTime:  1:00 pm – 2:30 pm \n\n\n\n\nOverview:\nJoin us for our monthly programs to discuss and experience the wonderful organisms and places found in Michigan! We will discuss topics that are relevant to the animals\, plants\, seasons\, and history of this great state. Every session\, participants will add to their “Wild Michigan Booklet” that will be provided. A special giveaway will also be provided to those who complete their booklets by attending all 12 programs at the end of the year. \nWhat to Expect:\nThis family-friendly program takes place indoors and outdoors. Participants will take a short\, guided outdoor hike on compact gravel trails with plenty of time for exploration and questions. Hikes will vary in length from .5 to 1 mile. \nAges: 5 and up.\nTime: 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.\nCost: $5 per child\, $5 per adult\nLocation: Lake St. Clair Metropark\, Nature Center \nPre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program. \n\n\n\n\nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/wild-michigan-ages-5-lake-st-clair-metropark-2/
LOCATION:Lake St Clair Metropark\, 31300 Metro Parkway\, Harrison Township\, Michigan\, 48045
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Indoor Play,Outdoor Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T164500
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SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Awareness Celebration @ Detroit Historical Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special day of programs and activities honoring Hispanic Heritage Awareness Month. \n1:00 – 1:45 PM | Gallery of Culture\nStudents from Western International High School present exhibition panels featuring notable figures from the Hispanic community. \n1:00 – 2:00 PM | Depot\nArts and crafts activities for all ages. \n2:00 – 3:15 PM | Booth Auditorium\nA staff member from the office of Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero will open the program by reading this year’s Hispanic Heritage Awareness Month Resolution. This will be followed by an informational talk and conversation with a third-generation Detroiter from Mexicantown. A student band will also perform as part of the educational programming. \n3:30 – 4:15 PM | Gallery of Culture\nStudents from Western International High School present their exhibition panels once again. \n3:30 – 4:45 PM | Depot\nArts and crafts activities continue. \nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/hispanic-heritage-awareness-celebration-detroit-historical-museum/
LOCATION:Detroit Historical Museum\, 5401 Woodward Avenue\, Detroit\, Michigan\, 48202
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T170000
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SUMMARY:Cider in the City @ Beacon Park
DESCRIPTION:Autumn’s calling and all the fall-time fun of a cider mill returns to Downtown Detroit for Beacon Park’s annual Cider in the City! This seasonal fall festival will feature city views\, parkside dining\, live music\, family activities\, an open-air tent and exciting food options\, including fresh hot cider\, pumpkins\, tasty caramel apples and more courtesy of Blake’s Farms. Additional dining options include Food trucks\, which will be onsite\, and Lumen Detroit\, the park’s flagship restaurant\, will feature fall cocktails\, craft beer and hard cider selections. \nVisitors can pre-order items for convenient pickup at Beacon Park. To guarantee availability\, we highly recommend that guests order online in advance.\n \nPre-orders are accepted until 12 p.m. prior to each event. Cash and credit are accepted. \nCider in the City is made possible by the DTE Beacon Park Foundation\, programmed by The Downtown Detroit Partnership and supported by Blake’s Farms. \nEvent Features: \n\nDonuts\, cider and more for purchase courtesy of Blake’s Farms\nHorse-drawn hayrides\nMake-and-take crafts\nFace painting (Sundays only)\nPumpkin painting\nFood trucks\nLive DJs\nFootball on the big screen\nDTE Electric Vehicle Experience (on October 18 and 19 only)\nand more!\n\nFull Cider in the City menu of offerings by Blake’s Farms: \n\nFresh donuts – plain or cinnamon (6-pack)\nApple cider 1/2 gallons\nApple cider by the cup\, hot or cold\nHoneycrisp apples\nCaramel apples\nLarge pumpkins (Perfect for carving!)\n Small pumpkins\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Truck Lineup:  \n\n\nOctober 11: Big Bo’s + Little Caesar’s\nOctober 12: Los Dos Amigos + Busta Dawgs\nOctober 18: Sonny’s Hamburgers + Andiamo\nOctober 19: Los Dos Amigos + Andiamo\n\nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/cider-in-the-city-beacon-park/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Beacon Park\, 1903 Grand River Avenue\, Detroit\, Michigan\, 48226
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Play,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T143000
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CREATED:20250926T010217Z
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UID:10010303-1760275800-1760279400@eastsidekids.org
SUMMARY:Family Nature Adventure: In the Tall Tall Grass @ Belle Isle Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate local nature with a story\, short hike\, and a meadow investigation. \nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/family-nature-adventure-in-the-tall-tall-grass-belle-isle-nature-center-5/
LOCATION:Belle Isle Nature Center\, 176 Lakeside Drive\, Detroit\, Michigan\, 48207
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Outdoor Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T180000
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CREATED:20250520T164447Z
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UID:10006497-1760277600-1760292000@eastsidekids.org
SUMMARY:Jefferson Chalmers Farmers Market @ 903 Manistique
DESCRIPTION:Purpose\nThe Jefferson Chalmers Farmers Market is established to foster economic development and occupational efficiency for resident growers and artisans of the Jefferson-Chalmers community\, and all of Detroit\, as well as to serve as an agribusiness resource center for community growers for the promotion of healthy eating\, sustainable resource cooperation\, urban gardening\, and business incubation.\n\n\n\nMission Statement\nJefferson Chalmers Farmers Market seeks to unify the community\, boost the local economy\, stimulate local food production\, and aggrandize art and culture.\n\n\nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/jefferson-chalmers-farmers-market-903-manistique-2/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Jefferson Chalmers Farmers Market\, 869 Emerson Street\, Detroit\, Michigan\, 48215
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T170000
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CREATED:20251010T170602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T170602Z
UID:10010522-1760283000-1760288400@eastsidekids.org
SUMMARY:Spooky Skate @ University Liggett McCann Ice Arena
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time again! Join us at @uniliggett McCann Ice Arena for our fourth annual Spooky Skate! We’ll be gathering for a spooky-not-scary good time\, raising money for children and families receiving care at @csmottchildrenshospital 🎃 \nCan’t make it to the event? Donate at the link in our bio! \nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/spooky-skate-university-liggett-mccann-ice-arena/
LOCATION:University Liggett McCann Arena\, 1044 Cook Rd\, Grosse Pointe Woods\, MI\, 48236
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T213000
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SUMMARY:Zoo Boo @ The Detroit Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Your Family-Favorite Fall Tradition is Back\nGather your little goblins — Zoo Boo\, presented by Corewell Health Children’s\, returns this October!Bring your reusable bag\, enjoy trick-or-treating at the Zoo and get ready for a full lineup of family-friendly entertainment\, character meet-and-greets and seasonal fun at every turn. \nAs the sun sets\, watch as the Zoo comes alive with glowing “fun-kins\,” elaborate\, illuminated décor and displays\, costumed performers and nonstop fall festivities — all included with your ticket. \nWhat to expect: \n\nTreat stations throughout the front half of the Zoo\nIlluminated displays that come alive at night\nLive strolling performers and interactive entertainment\nHands-on learning opportunities\nHalloween-themed face painting (available for purchase)\nThemed photo stops to capture the moment\nCharacter meet-and-greets and family-friendly Halloween vibes\nSeasonal market experience by Blake’s with fresh cider and donuts for purchase (20% of proceeds support conservation)\n\nThe Zoo Boo pathway is limited to the front half of the Zoo. Animal habitats in the back of the Zoo will not be open.\nPlease note the train will not be running for Zoo Boo.  \nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/zoo-boo-the-detroit-zoo/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Detroit Zoo\, 8450 W 10 Mile\, Royal Oak\, Michigan\, 48067
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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