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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-2/2025-10-19/
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/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Belle Isle Nature Center\, 176 Lakeside Drive\, Detroit\, Michigan\, 48207
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Play
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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/2025-10-19/
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:20251019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T220000
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Painting @ JoJo’s Pumpkin Patch Detroit!
DESCRIPTION:Pumpkin Painting + Dining Experience!\nSkip the farm this year and head to JoJo’s Pumpkin Patch!\nYour one-stop shop for fall fun\, delicious food\, over-the-top desserts\, and festive cocktails! Perfect for family outings\, office happy hours\, or a cozy girls’ night out.\n Your ticket includes:A cozy comfort entrée of your choiceOur iconic Pumpkin Patch Biggie ShakeA pumpkin from our patch + all the painting supplies you need to get creative\nAvailable all day\, every day of JoJo’s Pumpkin Patch\, this festive dining + activity experience is the perfect way to celebrate the season in a warm\, creative setting with friends\, family\, or coworkers.\nPlease note: Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.\n\nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/pumpkin-painting-jojos-pumpkin-patch-detroit/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:JoJo’s Shake Bar Detroit\, 88 W Columbia Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Workshop: Make a Mask! @ Detroit Institute of Arts
DESCRIPTION:Have fun creating a colorful\, expressive mask using feathers\, ribbons\, collage paper\, paint markers\, and more! \nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/drop-in-workshop-make-a-mask-detroit-institute-of-arts/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Detroit Institute of Arts\, 5200 Woodward Avenue\, Detroit\, Michigan\, 48202
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T130000
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SUMMARY:Herbal Teatime (Ages 10+) @ Lake St Clair Metropark
DESCRIPTION:Plants have been used in a variety of ways throughout human history. Join us to hear more about local plants\, their uses\, and sample freshly brewed readymade teas. Learn to identify these backyard plants and “weeds” by sight and scent while exploring the nature trails nearby. \nWhat to Expect:\nThe outdoor portion takes place on flat\, compact gravel trails. Participants will be standing\, stopping\, and exploring plants on a slow hike of less than 1 mile. Accessible parking available onsite. \nAges: 10 and up.\nTime: 1 p.m. – 3 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/herbal-teatime-ages-10-lake-st-clair-metropark/
LOCATION:Lake St Clair Metropark\, 31300 Metro Parkway\, Harrison Township\, Michigan\, 48045
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Indoor Play
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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/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Beacon Park\, 1903 Grand River Avenue\, Detroit\, Michigan\, 48226
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Play,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T133000
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SUMMARY:Author Reading with Jessica Trammell @ Coreander's Children's Bookshoppe
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Coreander’s on October 19th when author Jessica Trammell reads her new book\, Blast Off\, Eleanor! Don’t miss this fun event!
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/author-reading-with-jessica-trammell-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:20251019T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T143000
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CREATED:20250926T010922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T010922Z
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SUMMARY:Participatory Science Hike @ Belle Isle Nature Center
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URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/participatory-science-hike-belle-isle-nature-center/
LOCATION:Belle Isle Nature Center\, 176 Lakeside Drive\, Detroit\, Michigan\, 48207
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T170000
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SUMMARY:Treats at the Beach @ Lake St Clair Metropark
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Halloween with an afternoon full of fun for everyone at Lake St. Clair Metropark. Treats at the Beach is a fun spin on trunk or treating where kids of all ages can bring their treat bags to get filled with candy at different festive Halloween displays along the beach plaza and activity center. When kids are not busy yelling “trick-or-treat”\, they can enjoy family-friendly activities including inflatables and bounce houses\, face painting\, hayrides\, nature programs and other Halloween surprises. For those looking for a snack other than candy\, there will be food available onsite at the park concessions! \nSpots are limited\, so register today! \nAges: Children under 16. Children must be accompanied by an adult. You will only be able to register children of these ages for trick-or-treating\, but the whole family is welcome to attend. Please only register the children under 16 who will be treating\, so we have an accurate count of number of kids to tell the displays to expect.\nTime: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nCost: Free! A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark.\nLocation: Lake St. Clair Metropark\, Plaza & Activity Center \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/treats-at-the-beach-lake-st-clair-metropark/
LOCATION:Lake St Clair Metropark\, 31300 Metro Parkway\, Harrison Township\, Michigan\, 48045
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Play,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T170000
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CREATED:20251010T021432Z
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SUMMARY:Wally's Trunks & Treats Spooktacular @ Wally's Frozen Custard
DESCRIPTION:Come in costume & see the Ghostbusters. Help us raise money for a great group KIDS ON THE GO. \nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/wallys-trunks-treats-spooktacular-wallys-frozen-custard/
LOCATION:Wally’s Frozen Custard\, 22501 Harper Avenue\, St. Clair Shores\, Michigan\, 48080
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T213000
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CREATED:20250926T012334Z
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UID:10010316-1760889600-1760909400@eastsidekids.org
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/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Detroit Zoo\, 8450 W 10 Mile\, Royal Oak\, Michigan\, 48067
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T193000
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CREATED:20251014T184013Z
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SUMMARY:Spooky-Sparkle Halloween Party (5+) @ The Friendship Factory GP
DESCRIPTION:Friendship Factory Spooky-Sparkle Halloween Party\nSunday\, October 19th\, 5–7 PM\nGrosse Pointe \n🎃 Join us for a frightfully fun & glittery night! 🎃\nOur Spooky-Sparkle Halloween Party is the perfect blend of spooky and sparkly—designed to delight kids of all ages. \n🧙‍♀️ Costume Contest Extravaganza — Show off your Halloween best! Categories include Spookiest\, Sparkliest\, Funniest\, and Most Creative (prizes awarded!).\n🎨 Craft Studio Fun — Create a personalized Halloween tote to match your costume—make it uniquely YOU!\n✨ Glam Station — Add a spooky-sparkle touch with glitter makeup\, hair tinsel\, and Halloween face gems.\n🎲 Ghoul-tastic Games — Mummy wrap relay\, pumpkin ring toss\, and monster freeze dance with spooky music.\n🎶 Spooky Dance Party — End the night with a Halloween dance-off featuring hits like “Thriller” and “Monster Mash.”\n🍽️ Dinner is Served — Enjoy a yummy\, kid-friendly meal to keep the energy high for all the fun! \nJoin us for an evening filled with sparkle\, creativity\, and spooky fun. Wear your best costume and get ready to make magical memories. See you there\, if you dare! 🌟👻 \nSpots are limited—reserve today!\nAges 5+ • $65 per person\nNon-Refundable (Store Credit Only) • Drop-off Encouraged \nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/spooky-sparkle-halloween-party-5-the-friendship-factory-gp/
LOCATION:Friendship Factory Grosse Pointe\, 20100 Mack Avenue\, Grosse Pointe Woods\, MI\, 48236
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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