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SUMMARY:Little Critters: Bats @ Lake St Clair Metropark
DESCRIPTION:Date(s): 10/21/2025 – 10/21/2025 \n\n\n\n\nTime: 10:00 am -11:00 am \n\n\n\n\nOverview:\nThis 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 the adult(s) for this program! \nJanuary – Little Critters: Raccoons & Opossums\nFebruary – Little Critters: Winter Tracks\nMarch – Little Critters: Birds\, birds\, birds\nApril – Little Critters: Spring Gardens\nMay – Little Critters: Hawks\nJune – Little Critters: Muskrat & Beaver\nSeptember – Little Critters: Fall Birds\nOctober – Little Critters: Bats\nNovember – Little Critters: Animal Homes\nDecember – Little Critters: Winter Bugs \nWhat to Expect:\nThis session takes places indoors and outdoors throughout the year and is designed for caregiver and child to participate in together. \nAges: Children 3 – 6. Must be accompanied by a registered adult.\nTime: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.\nCost: $3 per child\, adults are Free!\nLocation: Lake St. Clair Metropark\, Nature Center \nPre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/little-critters-fall-birds-lake-st-clair-metropark/
LOCATION:Lake St Clair Metropark Nature Center\, 31300 Metro Parkway\, Harrison Township\, Michigan\, 48045
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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SUMMARY:Nature Tots: Leaves @ Belle Isle Nature Center
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URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/nature-tots-leaves-belle-isle-nature-center/2025-10-23/
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:20251023T173000
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SUMMARY:Paper People @ Center Line Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/paper-people-center-line-public-library/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:Center Line Public Library\, 7345 Weingartz Street\, Center Line\, Michigan\, 48015
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T120000
DTSTAMP:20250828T015917Z
CREATED:20250828T015917Z
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SUMMARY:Alphabet Soup: ABCs & 123s-Get Ready for Kindergarten! (Ages 4-5) @ Detroit Public Library (Main)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nProgram open to children ages 4-5 with an adult. \nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/alphabet-soup-abcs-123s-get-ready-for-kindergarten-ages-4-5-detroit-public-library-main/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Detroit Public Library – Main\, 5201 Woodward Avenue\, Detroit\, Michigan\, 48202
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T180000
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SUMMARY:Friday Free Play @ Discovery Center Macomb
DESCRIPTION:Open Play every Friday 11am-6pm. Walk-Ins Welcome.\nSTEAM Saturdays – Saturdays feature rotating themes at the Discovery Center. Fun and exciting activities.  11am-3pm \nSunday Fundays – Every Sunday is open play. Wholesome Family Fun!  11am-3pm \nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/friday-free-play-discovery-center-macomb-3/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:The Discovery Center\, 54 Cherry Street\, Mount Clemens\, Michigan\, 48043
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Indoor Play
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SUMMARY:Little Critters: Bats @ Lake St Clair Metropark
DESCRIPTION:Date(s): 10/25/2025 – 10/25/2025 \n\n\n\n\nTime: 10:00 am -11:00 am \n\n\n\n\nOverview:\nThis 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 the adult(s) for this program! \nJanuary – Little Critters: Raccoons & Opossums\nFebruary – Little Critters: Winter Tracks\nMarch – Little Critters: Birds\, birds\, birds\nApril – Little Critters: Spring Gardens\nMay – Little Critters: Hawks\nJune – Little Critters: Muskrat & Beaver\nSeptember – Little Critters: Fall Birds\nOctober – Little Critters: Bats\nNovember – Little Critters: Animal Homes\nDecember – Little Critters: Winter Bugs \nWhat to Expect:\nThis session takes places indoors and outdoors throughout the year and is designed for caregiver and child to participate in together. \nAges: Children 3 – 6. Must be accompanied by a registered adult.\nTime: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.\nCost: $3 per child\, adults are Free!\nLocation: Lake St. Clair Metropark\, Nature Center \nPre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/little-critters-bats-lake-st-clair-metropark/
LOCATION:Lake St Clair Metropark Nature Center\, 31300 Metro Parkway\, Harrison Township\, Michigan\, 48045
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities
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SUMMARY:Motor City Game Changers Community Free Day @ Michigan Science Center
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThis 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 teamed up with Mi-Sci to put a Detroit spin on sports innovation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🗓️  Saturday\, October 25 \n🕙 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. \n📍  Michigan Science Center\, 5020 John R St.\, Detroit\, MI 48202 \n🎟️  Free general admission to Mi-Sci! Reserve your spot here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing interactive exhibits and live demos\, this event is all about inspiring the next generation of inventors\, athletes\, and creators. As part of our celebration of sports innovation\, come dressed in your favorite team’s gear and show your spirit! \nEvent highlights\n\nHands-on activities for all ages\nLive science and sports-themed demos\nDetroit tech and innovation showcases\nFood trucks available onsite for purchase\n\nParking\nWe’re turning our parking lot into a sports zone for the day! Here are nearby parking options on October 25 (prices and hours vary): \n\nMetered street parking\nCultural Center lot\nWayne State University parking structures\nRackham Memorial Parking Garage\nA secured parking lot is located behind the DIA on John R Street\, south of Kirby Street and north of Warren Avenue\n\nMotor City Game Changers is in partnership with:\nSmithsonian Institution’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation \nEvent collaborators include:\n\nDetroit Grand Prix\nUniversity of Michigan Solar Car Team\nDetroit City Football Club\nMotor City Cruise\nCollege for Creative Studies\nAnd more!\n\n\nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/motor-city-game-changers-community-free-day-michigan-science-center/
LOCATION:Michigan Science Center\, 5020 John R. Street\, Detroit\, Michigan\, 48202
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Outdoor Play,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000
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SUMMARY:STEAM Saturdays @ Discovery Center Macomb
DESCRIPTION:ANNOUNCING ADDED Hours…Your Children’s Museum\, The Discovery Center of Macomb\, is now open on Fridays 11am-6pm \nSTEAM Saturdays – Saturdays feature rotating themes at the Discovery Center. Fun and exciting activities.  11am-3pm \nSunday Fundays – Every Sunday is open play. Wholesome Family Fun!  11am-3pm \nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/steam-saturdays-discovery-center-macomb-2/2025-10-25/
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:20251026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T140000
DTSTAMP:20250927T144510Z
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Bat Festival @ Lake St Clair Metropark
DESCRIPTION:Date(s): 10/26/2025 – 10/26/2025 \n\n\n\n\nTime: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nOverview:\nBatty 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. \nPre-registration is not required. \nAges: Fun for all ages!\nTime: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\nCost: Free!\nLocation: Lake St. Clair Metropark\, Nature Center \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImage Source
URL:https://eastsidekids.org/event/great-lakes-bat-festival-lake-st-clair-metropark/
LOCATION:Lake St Clair Metropark Nature Center\, 31300 Metro Parkway\, Harrison Township\, Michigan\, 48045
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Fairs & Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T150000
DTSTAMP:20250925T181239Z
CREATED:20250925T181239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T181239Z
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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/2025-10-26/
LOCATION:The Discovery Center\, 54 Cherry Street\, Mount Clemens\, Michigan\, 48043
CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Indoor Play
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