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Paper People is an early childhood life skills program designed to promote the physical and emotional well-being of children. Topics covered include positive behavior, self-esteem, managing emotions, problem-solving, communication skills, medication safety, and personal safety. Image Source
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Join us for a fun Friday learning program all about the ABCs, 123s & more. Each week parents & kids ages 4-5 will meet up to get prepared for kindergarten. You will find all of the things you need to help your little ones practice writing & reciting the ABCs; writing their name; counting & recognizing numbers; & learning the shapes & colors. Program open to children ages 4-5 with an adult. Image Source
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Open Play every Friday 11am-6pm. Walk-Ins Welcome. STEAM Saturdays – Saturdays feature rotating themes at the Discovery Center. Fun and exciting activities. 11am-3pm Sunday Fundays – Every Sunday is open play. Wholesome Family Fun! 11am-3pm Image Source
Free – $5
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ANNOUNCING ADDED Hours…Your Children’s Museum, The Discovery Center of Macomb, is now open on Fridays 11am-6pm STEAM Saturdays – Saturdays feature rotating themes at the Discovery Center. Fun and exciting activities. 11am-3pm Sunday Fundays – Every Sunday is open play. Wholesome Family Fun! 11am-3pm Image Source
Free – $5
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Discover, connect and learn at the Detroit Zoo’s monthly Animal Day Celebrations! Each month, we will spotlight a featured animal or topic with an in-person celebration full of fun and discovery. Included with Zoo admission, these events offer opportunities to learn from our animal care team, enjoy hands-on activities and collect exclusive Animal Day Passport Cards unique to each event. Join us and explore the wonders of the animal kingdom! What to expect: Zookeeper Chats Education […]
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Open Family Play. No admission, donations suggested ($5/child). Image Source
Free – $5
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Join our friends Jim and Carol from Nature Discovery as they share what makes reptiles and amphibians so cool! You’ll even have the opportunity to get up close and personal with many of these creatures. Included with the price of admission. Image Source
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Ms. Laura and our Homeschool Scholars will explore the world through books and hands-on activities in this one-hour program. STEAM, book club, and community service are just a few of the topics we’ll delve into during our sessions together. September 3, 2025 – November 12, 2025 Home Grown Elementary field trips will take place on September 24, October 29, and November 19, 2025, at the same time. See the calendar for more details. Image Source
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Join us for a fun Friday learning program all about the ABCs, 123s & more. Each week parents & kids ages 4-5 will meet up to get prepared for kindergarten. You will find all of the things you need to help your little ones practice writing & reciting the ABCs; writing their name; counting & recognizing numbers; & learning the shapes & colors. Program open to children ages 4-5 with an adult. Image Source
Free
Open Play every Friday 11am-6pm. Walk-Ins Welcome. STEAM Saturdays – Saturdays feature rotating themes at the Discovery Center. Fun and exciting activities. 11am-3pm Sunday Fundays – Every Sunday is open play. Wholesome Family Fun! 11am-3pm Image Source
Free – $5
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Date(s): 11/07/2025 – 11/07/2025 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Overview: Hear everything about the owls that call Michigan home in this special after-hours program. Take a guided hike through the trails as we call and listen for the Great Horned and Eastern Screech owls. Warm up by the fire back at the Nature Center after we search for our nocturnal friends. What to Expect: This program starts indoors, ends outside. The time, approximately 75 minutes, […]
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ANNOUNCING ADDED Hours…Your Children’s Museum, The Discovery Center of Macomb, is now open on Fridays 11am-6pm STEAM Saturdays – Saturdays feature rotating themes at the Discovery Center. Fun and exciting activities. 11am-3pm Sunday Fundays – Every Sunday is open play. Wholesome Family Fun! 11am-3pm Image Source
Free – $5
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Slime is a way of life to some in the animal kingdom! This hour long animal science program we will discover how & why some cool animals use slime to survive and thrive! Did you know dart frog fathers use the slimy mucus on their backs to carry their kids to safety? Also we will be making homemade slime of course! *all ages are welcome* Tickets $15 (only children need a ticket) Image Source
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Let’s dive into this hour program as we learn how animals can survive the bone chilling arctic and have a blast doing experiments with dry ice! Did you know the coldest place on earth is minus -144F degrees (East Antarctica Plateau) and dry ice is only minus -109F degrees. Answering questions like “Did buddy ever find his dad?” *all ages welcome* Tickets $15 (only children need a ticket) Image Source
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Open Family Play. No admission, donations suggested ($5/child). Image Source
Free – $5
Join us to celebrate local nature with a story, short hike, and a meadow investigation. Image Source
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Date(s): 11/09/2025 – 11/09/2025 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Overview: Join 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 […]
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Join the YA team as we whip up a tasty fall treat straight from the Harry Potter universe! Image Source
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Do you have a child who has a hard time reading? Help them gain confidence in their skills by reading to a trained PAWS dog. No registration is required. Image Source
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Date(s): 11/13/2025 – 11/13/2025 Time: 10:00 am -12:00 pm Overview: This homeschool series will cover a different topic each month focusing on Michigan wildlife and the unique habitats we have at Lake St. Clair Metropark. Each program will have indoor and outdoor elements including guided hikes through the nature trails. Dress for the weather and plan to be outdoors rain or shine. January 9 – Homeschool Adventures: Winter Wildlife February 13 – Homeschool Adventures: Backyard Birds […]
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Sign, Say & Play is a fun way for caregivers to engage their young children in early communication. This series uses songs, games, books, and other interactive activities to engage families in learning sign language concept that complement the development of young children! Sign, Say & Play is ideal for children ages 0-5. Image Source
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Join us for a fun Friday learning program all about the ABCs, 123s & more. Each week parents & kids ages 4-5 will meet up to get prepared for kindergarten. You will find all of the things you need to help your little ones practice writing & reciting the ABCs; writing their name; counting & recognizing numbers; & learning the shapes & colors. Program open to children ages 4-5 with an adult. Image Source
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Open Play every Friday 11am-6pm. Walk-Ins Welcome. STEAM Saturdays – Saturdays feature rotating themes at the Discovery Center. Fun and exciting activities. 11am-3pm Sunday Fundays – Every Sunday is open play. Wholesome Family Fun! 11am-3pm Image Source
Free – $5
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Two sessions: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Get up close with some really cool “bugs”! Kyle Kandilian, commercial entomologist and owner of Roach Crossing, will bring a selection of fascinating live invertebrates for guests to view up close, learn and ask questions about, and in some cases even hold! Specimens may include large millipedes, beetles, isopods and roaches. This is a must-see for the budding bug enthusiast or anyone who […]
Included with price of admission
ANNOUNCING ADDED Hours…Your Children’s Museum, The Discovery Center of Macomb, is now open on Fridays 11am-6pm STEAM Saturdays – Saturdays feature rotating themes at the Discovery Center. Fun and exciting activities. 11am-3pm Sunday Fundays – Every Sunday is open play. Wholesome Family Fun! 11am-3pm Image Source
Free – $5
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Open Family Play. No admission, donations suggested ($5/child). Image Source
Free – $5
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Date(s): 11/18/2025 – 11/18/2025 Time: 10:00 am -11:00 am Overview: This class, for our youngest learners, will ignite excitement for nature by focusing each month on a well-known animal, plant, or natural occurrence. Through stories, crafts and nature exploration kids will collect information about these fun topics. With this new knowledge, kids and families can gain confidence with outdoor nature play and experience the joy and wonder of nature. Please register both the participating child(ren) and […]
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Ms. Laura and our Homeschool Scholars will explore the world through books and hands-on activities in this one-hour program. STEAM, book club, and community service are just a few of the topics we’ll delve into during our sessions together. September 3, 2025 – November 12, 2025 Home Grown Elementary field trips will take place on September 24, October 29, and November 19, 2025, at the same time. See the calendar for more details. Image Source
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Do you have a child who has a hard time reading? Help them gain confidence in their skills by reading to a trained PAWS dog. No registration is required. Image Source
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A family-friendly evening of curiosity, community and owl-inspired exploration. Image Source
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All participants ages 3-5 are invited to our Nature Play for Pre-K series, exploring a different topic every month. This series is hands-on with a discovery focus. We will start with an introduction inside and then head outside to explore, so please come dressed and prepared for the weather! Gobble, gobble! This November, we’ll learn all about turkeys – where they live, what they eat and the fun sounds they make. We’ll start the program […]
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Join us for a fun Friday learning program all about the ABCs, 123s & more. Each week parents & kids ages 4-5 will meet up to get prepared for kindergarten. You will find all of the things you need to help your little ones practice writing & reciting the ABCs; writing their name; counting & recognizing numbers; & learning the shapes & colors. Program open to children ages 4-5 with an adult. Image Source
Free
Open Play every Friday 11am-6pm. Walk-Ins Welcome. STEAM Saturdays – Saturdays feature rotating themes at the Discovery Center. Fun and exciting activities. 11am-3pm Sunday Fundays – Every Sunday is open play. Wholesome Family Fun! 11am-3pm Image Source
Free – $5
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Date(s): 11/22/2025 – 11/22/2025 Time: 10:00 am -11:00 am Overview: This class, for our youngest learners, will ignite excitement for nature by focusing each month on a well-known animal, plant, or natural occurrence. Through stories, crafts and nature exploration kids will collect information about these fun topics. With this new knowledge, kids and families can gain confidence with outdoor nature play and experience the joy and wonder of nature. Please register both the participating child(ren) and […]
$3
ANNOUNCING ADDED Hours…Your Children’s Museum, The Discovery Center of Macomb, is now open on Fridays 11am-6pm STEAM Saturdays – Saturdays feature rotating themes at the Discovery Center. Fun and exciting activities. 11am-3pm Sunday Fundays – Every Sunday is open play. Wholesome Family Fun! 11am-3pm Image Source
Free – $5
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Open Family Play. No admission, donations suggested ($5/child). Image Source
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Open Play every Friday 11am-6pm. Walk-Ins Welcome. STEAM Saturdays – Saturdays feature rotating themes at the Discovery Center. Fun and exciting activities. 11am-3pm Sunday Fundays – Every Sunday is open play. Wholesome Family Fun! 11am-3pm Image Source
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Skip the Shopping This Thanksgiving weekend, spend a few slow, intentional hours outdoors with the people you care about. Opt Outside is back at the Belle Isle Nature Center with a full day of drop-in activities, nature play and staff-led exploration. Whether you come for a guided hike or a few moments of backyard birdwatching, this event offers a quiet reminder that joy, discovery and connection are often found in the simplest moments. What to […]
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ANNOUNCING ADDED Hours…Your Children’s Museum, The Discovery Center of Macomb, is now open on Fridays 11am-6pm STEAM Saturdays – Saturdays feature rotating themes at the Discovery Center. Fun and exciting activities. 11am-3pm Sunday Fundays – Every Sunday is open play. Wholesome Family Fun! 11am-3pm Image Source
Free – $5
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Open Family Play. No admission, donations suggested ($5/child). Image Source
Free – $5
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