🎤✨ K-Pop Demon Hunters Party! ✨🎤 Thursday, November 6th | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | $55 per guest Get ready to slay the stage and sparkle like a true idol! Join us at The Friendship Factory for an unforgettable evening of K-pop Demon Hunters, fun, glam, and creativity. 💄 What’s Included: ✨ K-pop Hair & Makeup Glam – Transform into your favorite idol with a fierce and fabulous makeover! 🛍 Make Your Own K-Pop […]
Come learn simple, fun new crafts with us! Bring your friends and family! All materials are supplied FREE by the library! Image Source
Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez. Book by Jennifer Lee. Originally directed on Broadway by Michael Grandage. Based on The Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee. Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Group. November 1 – 23, 2025 Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Disney’s Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love. FROZEN EXCLUSIVE: […]
Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Detroit in 2025. Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted for the stage by the iconic film’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) and directed […]
Come have a playdate at the library! Join us for a drop-in social and play program for children 5 and under and their grown-ups. Children will get a chance to play and socialize with others their age, while the adults get to network and trade stories and tips. Moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, babysitters, caregivers – all are welcome! Bring a blanket or chair for comfy seating. No registration is required. ** This program will […]
Reserved Open Play 4 hours of Open Play By Reservation! With the new time slot, you may come in anytime between 10-2pm! Current Open Play Times Are: Wednesdays 10am-2pm Fridays 10am-2pm Sundays 9am-11am Any Dates Not Showing Are Sold Out! **No Refunds** We can move dates if needed** *$15.00 per child (admission is charged for children ages 1-8) Siblings 9 & up and babies younger than 1 are free IF accompanied by a paying sibling. […]
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
Join us for 25 minutes of easy-to-follow songs, rhymes, and a short story followed by open-ended dancing, creative movement and play featuring a bubble machine! This program is intended for toddlers ages 12 to 36 months. No registration is required.
Bring your children ages 5 and younger to have a story read along with yoga. All attendees are encouraged to bring their own water bottle and yoga mat. Image Source
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
The Finding Fall in the Forest Family Adventure Hike explores the fantastic flora & fauna of the wet mesic forest trail while introducing participants to the fascinating signs of fall. Guided by an educator from the Belle Isle Conservancy, this nature walk blends curiosity, observation, and hands-on discovery into a delightful one-hour experience that’s perfect for both families and young explorers.Duration: 60 minutes Minimum participants: 5 people / Maximum participants: 15 people Location: Woodside Restrooms, 2 Woodside […]
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
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, […]
-Every Friday from 3:30-6pm- Get Hands on with Snakes, lizards, spiders and much more! Our Drop-In hours are geared for all ages to enjoy interacting with our gentle natured critters in a relaxed environment. “Oliver” the two toed sloth and his buddies will be on display as we learn about the animal kingdom! Admission $7 for adults $5 for kids (3-12yrs) (2 years and younger are free). *tickets are sold at the door* Image Source
Join us each Friday for an afternoon full of friends, fun and all things dolls! We will set up our giant dollhouse with its elevator and cool furniture. All you need to bring is you and your dolls!! We will have Barbies to play with if you don’t have your own. Ages 6-12. Image Source
November 7th: “Fall into Conservation”- Recommended for Guests 12 and Up Theme: As autumn settles in, focus on conservation efforts and the importance of protecting wildlife during seasonal changes, and the tie into the zoo’s conservation initiatives. Activities: Conservation-focused talk, leaf-themed art stations, star-gazing session, and a spotlight on local wildlife conservation projects. Ever wonder what the animals are up to as the sun goes down? Find out when you join us after hours for a […]
Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary and all supplies are provided. For ages 6 through adult. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Capacity is limited. Image Source
Taking inspiration from the DIA collection, use a variety of materials to create a multimedia relief artwork depicting a memorable landscape or favorite nature scene. Image Source
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, […]
Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez. Book by Jennifer Lee. Originally directed on Broadway by Michael Grandage. Based on The Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee. Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Group. November 1 – 23, 2025 Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Disney’s Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love. FROZEN EXCLUSIVE: […]
Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Detroit in 2025. Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted for the stage by the iconic film’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) and directed […]
Attending our Saturday Market is an experience that is undeniably Detroit. Over 225 market vendors share their produce and stories with up to 40,000 visitors in one day during our busy season. The tradition of this market has been a cornerstone of the city for 125 years and is crucial to our mission of nourishing a healthier, wealthier, and happier city. Wondering about hours, maps, parking, pets, or something else regarding your visit? Visit our things to […]
The Mount Clemens Farmers Market is an open air experience where shoppers can purchase the freshest, locally grown produce directly from area farmers. The Market is full of lively conversations where farmers and customers chat about the products, farms and sometimes even secret family recipes! *No pets at the market Image Source
Second Saturdays at The War Memorial bring families together for a morning of hands-on fun, themed activities, and a live onstage performance—perfect for kids ages 3–10 (and the adults who love them!). Each month offers a new adventure to spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and make memories on our beautiful lakeside campus. November 8 – Wild Wildlife Discover the wonders of the animal kingdom through hands-on activities and wild encounters that bring nature’s most fascinating creatures […]