Fall Birding Hike @ Belle Isle Nature Center
Belle Isle Nature Center 176 Lakeside Drive, Detroit, MichiganImage Source
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Open Family Play. No admission, donations suggested ($5/child). Image Source
Pumpkin Painting + Dining Experience! Skip the farm this year and head to JoJo’s Pumpkin Patch! Your 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. 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 Available all day, every day […]
Have fun creating a colorful, expressive mask using feathers, ribbons, collage paper, paint markers, and more! Image Source
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. What to Expect: The 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 […]
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, […]
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!
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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, […]
Come in costume & see the Ghostbusters. Help us raise money for a great group KIDS ON THE GO. Image Source
Your Family-Favorite Fall Tradition is Back Gather 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. As 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 […]
Friendship Factory Spooky-Sparkle Halloween Party Sunday, October 19th, 5–7 PM Grosse Pointe 🎃 Join us for a frightfully fun & glittery night! 🎃 Our Spooky-Sparkle Halloween Party is the perfect blend of spooky and sparkly—designed to delight kids of all ages. 🧙♀️ Costume Contest Extravaganza — Show off your Halloween best! Categories include Spookiest, Sparkliest, Funniest, and Most Creative (prizes awarded!). 🎨 Craft Studio Fun — Create a personalized Halloween tote to match your costume—make it uniquely YOU! ✨ Glam Station — Add a spooky-sparkle touch with glitter makeup, hair […]
A fun drop-in play time just for babies! Join us for a mini storytime and playing! This is a great way for babies and parents to spend time together and enjoy themselves, while building early literacy and social skills. This program is geared for children 6 months to 24 months. Registration is NOT required. Image Source
In each Story Thyme, children and caregivers listen to and/or participate in stories, fingerplays, and songs. As children learn new words and concepts through this storytime, they begin to understand how words work together to create meaning in their own lives. Geared toward children ages 2–5. Image Source
Mondays | Thursdays 10:30-11:30am Open Plays return September 4th! $10/child, cash only. No advanced registration is necessary, but each child must have a waiver on file before participating.
Pumpkin Painting + Dining Experience! Skip the farm this year and head to JoJo’s Pumpkin Patch! Your 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. 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 Available all day, every day […]
Join us to build cool things with Legos! We may even put yours up for display on our Wall of Fame! Image Source
Join Ms. Jen in the Neighborhood Club gymnasium for our Bizzy Bees program, where parents and children under 5 can come together for a fun-filled playtime! This program is designed to foster social connections as families meet new friends while engaging in interactive toys and games. It’s a wonderful opportunity for little ones to explore, learn, and play in a supportive environment. We can’t wait to see you there!. This program coincides with Toddler Splash times. Tuesdays, […]
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 […]
Ages 10 months – 5 years Escape the elements and join us for an exciting “open play” session indoors! Explore climbers, slides, bikes, wagons, scooters, and more in a safe and dry environment. Please note that parents must supervise their children during this drop-in program, as no instructor will be present. Let’s make chilly days fun days at our Indoor Park! Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am – noon September 16 – December 18 (no class 11/4, […]
Storytime: My Shadow Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for Storytime at Ford House, a free program designed to inspire young imaginations! Perfect for children aged 7 and under, this weekly event features engaging children’s books read by our education team, paired with a fun, interactive activity inspired by the story. Each month, we highlight a new book, blending the magic of storytelling with hands-on experiences that encourage creativity, curiosity, and a connection to […]
Come enjoy books and a craft! It’s A great way for children to build early literacy, creativity and social skills. Image Source
Join us for stories, songs and last, but not least – play! The Center Line Public Library invites children ages 0 to 36 months and their caregivers to stop by for twenty minutes of stories and songs followed by open-ended play time. This program will be held weekly on Tuesdays at 11 AM. Drop in and meet new friends! Image Source
Let your little ones explore, jump, and play! Open Play is the perfect opportunity for kids ages 6 & under to burn off energy and get comfortable in the gym environment. They’ll love bouncing on trampolines, swinging on bars, and diving into the foam pit! Image Source
