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
Image Source
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 […]
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
Join us to celebrate local nature through a story, short hike, and pond investigation. Image Source
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 […]
Open Family Play. No admission, donations suggested ($5/child). Image Source
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 […]
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
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
A family-friendly evening of curiosity, community and owl-inspired exploration. Image Source
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 […]
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
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
Date(s): 11/21/2025 – 11/21/2025 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, […]
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 […]
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
Open Family Play. No admission, donations suggested ($5/child). Image Source
Image Source
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 […]
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
Image Source
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
Open Family Play. No admission, donations suggested ($5/child). Image Source