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  • Little Critters: Bats @ Lake St Clair Metropark

    Little Critters: Winter Tracks @ Lake St Clair Metropark
    Lake St Clair Metropark Nature Center 31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township, Michigan

    Date(s): 10/21/2025 – 10/21/2025 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

  • Paper People @ Center Line Public Library

    Paper People @ Center Line Public Library
    Center Line Public Library 7345 Weingartz Street, Center Line, Michigan

    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

    Free

  • Alphabet Soup: ABCs & 123s-Get Ready for Kindergarten! (Ages 4-5) @ Detroit Public Library (Main)

    Alphabet Soup: ABCs & 123s-Get Ready for Kindergarten! (Ages 4-5) @ Detroit Public Library (Main)
    Detroit Public Library – Main 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

    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

  • Friday Free Play @ Discovery Center Macomb

    Friday Free Play @ Discovery Center Macomb
    The Discovery Center 54 Cherry Street, Mount Clemens, Michigan

    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

  • Little Critters: Bats @ Lake St Clair Metropark

    Little Critters: Winter Tracks @ Lake St Clair Metropark
    Lake St Clair Metropark Nature Center 31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township, Michigan

    Date(s): 10/25/2025 – 10/25/2025 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

  • Motor City Game Changers Community Free Day @ Michigan Science Center

    Michigan Science Center 5020 John R. Street, Detroit, Michigan

    What happens when you mix science, sports, and Detroit innovation? You get Motor City Game Changers — a free family event showcasing how science and innovation are transforming the way we play, compete, and push the limits of performance.  This exciting event is presented in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation. In 2024, the Lemelson Center launched the Change Your Game exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, and now, they’ve […]

    Free

  • STEAM Saturdays @ Discovery Center Macomb

    Friday Free Play @ Discovery Center Macomb
    The Discovery Center 54 Cherry Street, Mount Clemens, Michigan

    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

  • Great Lakes Bat Festival @ Lake St Clair Metropark

    Little Critters: Winter Tracks @ Lake St Clair Metropark
    Lake St Clair Metropark Nature Center 31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township, Michigan

    Date(s): 10/26/2025 – 10/26/2025 Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Overview: Batty about bats? Celebrate Michigan’s most misunderstood mammals with a festival dedicated to helping these unique nocturnal creatures survive and thrive! Learn about the threats that bats are facing, how to encourage and support bats in your backyard, take on the role of a bat scientist through hands-on discovery activities, test your bat identification skills, and create bat crafts to take home. Pre-registration is not […]

    Free

  • Paper People @ Center Line Public Library

    Paper People @ Center Line Public Library
    Center Line Public Library 7345 Weingartz Street, Center Line, Michigan

    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

    Free

  • Alphabet Soup: ABCs & 123s-Get Ready for Kindergarten! (Ages 4-5) @ Detroit Public Library (Main)

    Alphabet Soup: ABCs & 123s-Get Ready for Kindergarten! (Ages 4-5) @ Detroit Public Library (Main)
    Detroit Public Library – Main 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

    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

  • Friday Free Play @ Discovery Center Macomb

    Friday Free Play @ Discovery Center Macomb
    The Discovery Center 54 Cherry Street, Mount Clemens, Michigan

    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

  • STEAM Saturdays @ Discovery Center Macomb

    Friday Free Play @ Discovery Center Macomb
    The Discovery Center 54 Cherry Street, Mount Clemens, Michigan

    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

  • Animal Day Celebrations: National Bison Day @ Detroit Zoo

    Detroit Zoo 8450 W 10 Mile, Royal Oak, Michigan

    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 […]

    Included with Zoo Admission

  • Nature Discovery: Live Reptiles and Amphibians @ DNR Outdoor Adventure Center

    DNR Outdoor Adventure Center 1801 Atwater Street, Detroit, Michigan

    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

    Included with price of admission

  • Home Grown for Homeschool Scholars (Ages 5-10) @ Mount Clemens Public Library

    Home Grown for Homeschool Scholars (Ages 5-10) @ Mount Clemens Public Library
    Mt Clemens Public Library 150 Cass Ave, Mount Clemens, Michigan

    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

    Free

  • Alphabet Soup: ABCs & 123s-Get Ready for Kindergarten! (Ages 4-5) @ Detroit Public Library (Main)

    Alphabet Soup: ABCs & 123s-Get Ready for Kindergarten! (Ages 4-5) @ Detroit Public Library (Main)
    Detroit Public Library – Main 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

    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

  • Friday Free Play @ Discovery Center Macomb

    Friday Free Play @ Discovery Center Macomb
    The Discovery Center 54 Cherry Street, Mount Clemens, Michigan

    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

  • Owl Hike @ Lake St Clair Metropark Nature Center

    Lake St Clair Metropark Nature Center 31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township, Michigan

    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, […]

    $5

  • STEAM Saturdays @ Discovery Center Macomb

    Friday Free Play @ Discovery Center Macomb
    The Discovery Center 54 Cherry Street, Mount Clemens, Michigan

    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

  • Slime Day @ GP Zoology

    GP Zoology 21151 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

    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

    $15

  • Arctic Dry Ice Day @ GP Zoology

    GP Zoology 21151 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

    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

    $15