Storytime @ Next Chapter Books
Next Chapter Books 16555 E. Warren Avenue, Detroit, MichiganEvery Saturday @ 10:30 am Come join us for a fun story hour! Image Source
Every Saturday @ 10:30 am Come join us for a fun story hour! Image Source
Welcome to Preschool Story Time at the Main | Detroit Public Library! Come join us for a fun-filled morning of stories, songs, and activities perfect for preschool-aged children. Our friendly librarians will lead the session, keeping your little ones engaged and entertained. **Preschool Story Time** is a great way to introduce your child to the wonders of reading and foster a love for books from a young age. It’s also an excellent opportunity to socialize with other […]
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
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! 2025 Animal Days Celebration Schedule: Jan. […]
FARMERS MARKET The Farm grows 33+ varieties of vegetables and fruit using organic practices, produces value-added products—including herbal teas, eggs, spices, and jams—and employs several area residents. In addition to selling produce at its Saturday market, the Farm offers a “Harvest on Demand” option, allowing neighbors to pick up their orders at the Farm’s Community House at their convenience. Since 2010, our seasonal Saturday Farm Market has been part of Detroit Community Markets, a network […]
July 19 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm All locations | 11:30am Join us for a fun and colorful Paint-a-Pot Workshop where kids can decorate their very own terracotta pot. After painting, each child will pot up a real flowering plant to take home—something they can care for, watch grow, and be proud of! This hands-on workshop is a great way to inspire creativity and introduce kids to the joy of gardening. All materials are provided. Spots are limited—reserve yours today! […]
Let your imagination run wild as you create a masterpiece with all the colors of the rainbow! Artists will receive paints, brushes, colored pencils, and a mini canvas to bring their vision to life. Perfect for kids of all ages! Image Source
Find inspiration in the galleries, then create your own sculpture using colorful wire. Make a portrait, an animal, or a unique creation of your own to hang on the wall or display in a window. You can even create something to wear! Image Source
“Veganism is not about giving anything up or losing anything; it’s about gaining the peace within yourself.” — Anonymous Our annual Detroit Abloom Vegan Fest celebrates plant-based eating while promoting small, local entrepreneurs. If you are new to a plant-based way of life or interested in learning more, come and explore and chat with vendors. We will have information tables with a number of experienced experts to help you. This is a free event! There […]
The first ever Michigan Glass Project and Russell Industrial Center Family Picnic! Join us for RIC open studios, creative workshops, our second Glass Experience, and a fun summer chill hangout! Image Source
We are excited to offer this fun and FREE weekly family drop-in programming aimed at bringing families together in a fun, relaxed, and creative environment. Each week, families can enjoy a variety of activities tailored to all age groups, including a sensory station for younger children and an open art zone. The first 20 families will receive a FREE small bulk shopping bag to explore creative supplies in our store. While registration is not mandatory, […]
Welcome to Movies in the Afternoon! Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon at Main | Detroit Public Library where we’ll be screening some children’s movies. It’s the perfect way to spend a relaxing afternoon. Don’t miss out on this awesome event! For all ages. Image Source
Next Saturday: the Sprinkler Party returns! 😄 We’ll be filling @elmooregardensdet next door with sprinklers, wading pools, a slip’n slide, watercolor painting station, and more! Kids of all ages welcome. Free, no registration required. Image Source
Now introducing, “Greenway Days” at the @jlgpartnership Joe Louis Greenway! 🛼🌳☀️ We are happy to announce that we have partnered up with the team at the @jlgpartnership to bring you this summer long programming at the beautiful Joe Louis Greenway trailhead! 🎉 Join us for beginner skate lessons, group rollouts, and fun for the whole family select Saturdays through the summer! Get rolling with our beginner skate lessons, instructed by @motorcitymoto313 from 6-7 PM! Learn to skate outdoors and get ready […]
🧘♀️✨ **Kids Yoga at the Garden!** ✨🌿 Bring your little ones for a morning of movement, mindfulness, and imagination with Miss Laura! 📍 Outdoor class in a beautiful garden setting 📅 Sunday, July 20 🕤 9:30–10:15 AM 💛 Donation-based (pay what you can) 🧺 Just bring a yoga mat + water! We’ll stretch, breathe, play games, and explore how fun yoga can be 🌈 Perfect for ages 5–10, and siblings are always welcome. ➡️ **Sign […]
8th Annual Detroit Festival of Books! Sunday, July 20, 2025 Eastern Market Shed 5, Detroit FREE entry! That’s right, no entry fees! This event is FREE and open to the GENERAL PUBLIC. What is the Detroit Festival of Books? The Detroit Festival of Books is the largest book festival in the State of Michigan. We have vendors from all over the USA, Canada, and other countries. It is a goodwill effort to help generate […]
Bring your little ones!!! For a super fun experience, we’ll go through beginner postures, work on calming breath techniques, play with instruments, chant, play. Please register your child as a student and sign the waiver! registration is for both you and your child, you only need to sign up for the class as an adult, as long as we have the waiver on file for both you and your children! Whole family’s are welcome! Pay […]
Open Family Play. No admission, donations suggested ($5/child). Image Source
Find inspiration in the galleries, then create your own sculpture using colorful wire. Make a portrait, an animal, or a unique creation of your own to hang on the wall or display in a window. You can even create something to wear! Image Source
Join Belle Isle Nature Center staff on a scenic walk to appreciate the colors, shapes, and textures of nature. Create ephemeral art on the landscape. Image Source
Spend your summer enjoying music from different local bands. From rock to country to R&B and oldies, there is a concert for everyone. Lounge in a lawn chair or get on your feet and dance. Concessions will be available for all concerts. Concerts are FREE, but a valid Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter the park. If event is cancelled due to inclement weather, it will be posted on social media and the […]
Parents need movement + community more than ever. This is why we created this class. Taking care of our families. Join us for a kid friendly 45 min workout. The coach will help you move thru the session with your children playing or even joining in if they are old enough. 2 mornings a week to help YOU make YOUR wellness a priority. All age kiddos welcome. (sitting in a stroller, carseat, pack & play […]
Join the Youth Services Librarians for thirty minutes of songs, rhymes, and a story. Image Source
Stop in for a different activity every week! During regular business hours M, W, F 10-5:30 T & Th 12-7:30. June 23-June 27 Diamond Dot Stickers July 30-July 3 4th of July Paper Lanterns July 7- July 11 Pipe Cleaner Critters July 14-July 18 Coffee Filter Butterflies July 21-July 25 Suncatchers July 28- Aug 1 Yarn Monsters
