Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the freedom of the slaves in the United States. The name Juneteenth is a combination of the words June and nineteenth. The day is also called Emancipation Day and Freedom Day. We’ll learn more about the history of Juneteenth, and then create a red, white, and blue streamer for take home. All ages welcome. 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 […]
Join us for Family Movie Night in Rouge Park! Free popcorn will be provided. Bring a chair and a blanket! June 21: Sonic the Hedgehog ~7pm: Special pre-show activity with Stick Fit: an opportunity to make some noise and move your body to the beat of the drum! ~ 8:30-10pm: Movie screening July 19 – Inside Out 2 Aug 16 – Captain America: Brave New World Sept 6 – Despicable Me 4 Image Source
Welcome back to our monthly movie night series! Every month we show a fun family film outside on our lawn. So bring your chairs, and blankets and settle in for a great movie night. This month we’ll be showing “The Wild Robot.” After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. Rated […]
2025 FARMERS MARKET The 2025 Sunday markets will be held on the 4th Sunday of the month in Downtown St. Clair Shores (9 Mile and Mack) The Thursday markets will still be at Blossom Heath Park, located on Jefferson and just south of 10 Mile Road. Thursday Markets offer beer/alcohol sales. Sunday, May 18, 11 AM-9 PM – FLOWERS & FOOD TRUCKS! Thursday, June 12, 5–9 PM (Country Style Theme) Sunday, June 22, 8 AM-2 […]
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 & 4pm-8pm 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 […]
Bring your little one (1 per parent please!) 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. The $25 registration fee 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 […]
Open Family Play. No admission, donations suggested ($5/child). Image Source
Create your own unique postcards to send to friends and family! All supplies provided—just bring your creativity. Image Source
Celebrate the arrival of summer by creating a pencil drawing to take home, inspired by the sculptures and architecture visible from the DIA’s North Lawn. No experience necessary. All supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Capacity is limited. Image Source
Catch us in the May and JUNE issue of @grossepointecitylifestyle — and while you’re flipping through, don’t forget to RSVP for our 3-Year Anniversary Celebration! We’re pulling out all the stops to celebrate YOU and the journey we’ve taken together. Reserve your spot now at thelonnextdoor.com — under the TLND EVENTS tab—you won’t want to miss this party! Kids Activities: Chalk, bubbles, friendship bracelet making, Barbie box photo opportunity, hula hooping, live music, ice cream truck, […]
Purpose The Jefferson Chalmers Farmers Market is established to foster economic development and occupational efficiency for resident growers and artisans of the Jefferson-Chalmers community, and all of Detroit, as well as to serve as an agribusiness resource center for community growers for the promotion of healthy eating, sustainable resource cooperation, urban gardening, and business incubation. Mission Statement Jefferson Chalmers Farmers Market seeks to unify the community, boost the local economy, stimulate local food production, and aggrandize […]
We welcome you to dine with us in our backyard! Join us for a delightful evening on the back lawn of The War Memorial, where community comes together over music, food, and lakeside breezes. Spread out your picnic blanket, relax on the lawn, and enjoy the sounds of a live DJ spinning summer favorites. The evening offers something for everyone — yard games, a bounce house for the kids, and a talented caricature artist creating […]
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 […]
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
Book Break at the Beach with the Nature Center at Lake St. Clair Metro Park Mondays: June 16-August 11 at 11:00 am Join us at the playground pavilion at Lake St. Clair Metro Park each week for stories and songs! Then, the nature center will bring cool and exciting experiments and activities for us to enjoy! Don’t miss out! No registration required. Image Source
Date(s): 06/23/2025 – 06/23/2025 Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Overview: Celebrate community, culture, and the power of storytelling at our June Jubilee: Connecting Our Stories in honor of Juneteenth! This family-friendly event at beautiful Lake St. Clair Metropark offers something for everyone: – Live Storytellers & Book Giveaways – Guided Nature Hikes – Nanou Dijapo African Drum Ensemble – Food Vendors & Local Eats (Noon – 3 p.m.) Come share in the joy of connection […]
Through gentle stretching and mindful breathing, kids develop focus and relaxation skills that can benefit them in daily life. Whether they’re pretending to be animals in the jungle or floating like clouds, yoga for kids is all about fun, connection, and discovering the joy of movement! Bring your own yoga mats, but we do have a few to spare! Image Source
Legos will be available in the Storytime Room every Monday and Friday for you to build with an adult or other kids! Image Source
Join us every Monday for a movie in our club room. All ages welcome! Image Source
Join us to build cool things with Legos! We may even put yours up for display on our Wall of Fame! Image Source
Our scaled-down Tuesday Market is perfect for stocking up on fresh produce, baked goods, and meats. This market has special offerings including free Zumba and yoga classes. Every Tuesday, June through September 9 am – 3 pm Shed 2 with FREE weekly fitness classes in Shed 3 Yoga: 11 am – 12 pm Zumba: 1 pm – 2 pm Detroit, MI 48207 Image Source
Join us for this interactive story time for children under 5 and their adults! There will be reading, marching, rhyming, singing and more to help your little one learn, grow and have fun! Toys will be provided after, if you’d like to stay and play. No registration is necessary. Image Source