Toddler Drop-In Play @ SCS Library
2025-03-20 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | St Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, St. Clair Shores, Michigan, 48081
Children ages 12 to 36 months and their caregivers are invited to drop-in play time at the Library. Come have fun and meet new friends.

Indoor Park @ Recreation Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe (RARE)
2025-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Recreation Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe (RARE), 18185 Sycamore, Roseville, Michigan, 48066
Indoor Park
Ages 10 months – 5 years
Escape the cold 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
January 7 – April 17
$2 per child per visit

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Drop In Hours Play Village & Art Zone @ Mini Picassos
2025-03-20 10:00 - 14:30, 2025-03-21 10:00 - 14:30 | Mini Picassos, 21520 Harper Avenue, St Clair Shores, MI, 48080, United States
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Storytime: Roots & Shoots @ Mt Clemens Public Library
2025-03-20 10:30 - 11:00 | Mt Clemens Public Library, 150 Cass Ave, Mount Clemens, Michigan, 48083
In each 30 minute interactive story time, we will examine the roots of Emergent Literacy development, as we follow the Ready to Read Michigan model, and Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play! Geared towards preschoolers, ages 2-5.
*No session on March 27th and April 10.

Animal Inspired Silly Movement Class @ GP Zoology
2025-03-20 10:30 - 11:00 | GP Zoology, 21151 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, 48236
This 30 min session allows your child to be silly with animal inspired creative movements! Dance instructor Tiffany will guide us as we slither like a snake, hop like a chinchilla, waddle like a turtle, leaping like a lizard and just get the sillies out! We will spend time getting hands on with critters of all types as they inspire our movements!
*recommended ages 2 to 6yrs*
Tickets $10 each
(only children need a ticket)
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Open Play @ Hunt's Gymnastics Academy
2025-03-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Hunt’s Gymnastics Academy, 35700 Groesbeck, Clinton Township, Michigan, 48035
​$10/child, cash only.
No advanced registration is necessary, but each child must have a waiver on file before participating.

Storytime @ Detroit Public Library (Main)
2025-03-20 11:00 - 11:30 | Detroit Public Library – Main, 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, 48202
Each week, Children’s Library hosts 2 story times!
Tuesdays @ 5pm
Thursdays @ 11am
We will have fun with some movement activities, read a few stories from our collection, and finish up with a craft the kiddos can take home. All are welcome, so join us for good fun!
Questions? Contact the Children’s Library at 313-481-1409
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Storytime! @ Harper Woods Public Library
2025-03-20 11:15 - 12:15 | Harper Woods Public Library, 19601 Harper Avenue, Harper Woods, Michigan, 48226
Join us to sing, move and listen to stories with your little one. Stick around after for some unstructured play time!

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Family Storytime @ Center Line Public Library
2025-03-20 18:00 - 18:30 | Center Line Public Library, 7345 Weingartz Street, Center Line, Michigan, 48015
Enjoy twenty minutes of interactive stories, rhymes, and riddles followed by an engaging craft activity. This program is intended for children five and younger and their caregivers with no registration required. Family Storytime is held at 11 AM on Wednesdays, and repeats the next day, Thursday at 6 PM.

Drop-In Mom's Group @ Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church
2025-03-21 09:30 - 11:30 | Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church, 17150 Maumee Avenue, Grosse Pointe, MI, 48230
Please come with your baby to our drop-in mom’s group. Our group is relaxed, conversational, non-religious and free.

We are a welcoming and supportive gathering meant to nourish and nurture new mothers as they navigate changing roles and relationships in their growing families. As local therapists and mothers, we aim to honor these postpartum transitions by creating a peace-filled, baby-friendly space that creates connection and promotes healing. In the Postpartum Sister Circle, we will discuss timely and relevant topics and engage in activities that nourish the mind, body, and soul. Gatherings are free and open to parents in all stages of parenthood, from pregnancy and beyond, looking for support, community, and postpartum resources.

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Baby Playgroup @ Harrison Township Public Library
2025-03-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Harrison Township Public Library, 38255 L'Anse Creuse St. Suite A, Harrison Township, Michigan, 48085
Stories, songs, and then play time! This is a great way for babies and parents to spend time together and enjoy themselves, while building early literacy skills. This program is geared for children 6 months to 24 months. Registration is NOT required.
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Open Play @ Detroit Kid City
2025-03-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Detroit Kid City, 37051 Southbound Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Township, Michigan, 48036
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 paying sibling. All adults are FREE with a paying child.
*We have coffee, Prepackaged Light Snacks & Drinks available for purchase.
*You are welcome to bring your own peanut free snacks/drinks to consume in the cafe area only.
(PLEASE NO FOOD IN PLAY AREA)
*Please avoid bringing strollers in as space is limited and parking for them will be in the cafe area only.
*Older siblings will be asked not to run & please play carefully around the younger children.
At Detroit Kid City Kids Can Unplug and Let Their Imaginations Run Wild While The Adults Get a Much Needed Break Or Can Join Right In On The Fun!
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Preschool Open Gym @ Extreme Gym
2025-03-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Extreme Gym, 14124 E. 10 Mile Rd, Warren, Michigan, 48089
Our Preschool Open gyms provide 1 hour of wide open space to play! Jump on the trampolines, tumble on mats, try to climb the rope over the foam pit, swing on the bars & more! Bring your friends! Coach supervised not spotted.

Lumberjack Days: Educational tables and visiting partners @ DNR Outdoor Adventure Center
2025-03-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-22 11:00 - 15:00 | DNR Outdoor Adventure Center, 1801 Atwater Street, Detroit, Michigan, 48207
March 21 and 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Part of Lumberjack Days 2025, a three-day festival of fun and flannel March 21-23.
These two days, explore hands-on educational tables and visiting partners, including a cross-cut saw demonstration with specialists from the historic Belle Isle Saw Mill.
Included with the price of admission.
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Friday Free Play @ Discovery Center Macomb
2025-03-21 11:00 - 18:00 | The Discovery Center, 54 Cherry Street, Mount Clemens, Michigan, 48043
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
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Bizzy Bees @ Neighborhood Club
2025-03-21 11:15 - 13:15 | Neighborhood Club, 17150 Waterloo Street, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, 48230
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!

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Painting Birdhouses @ Harrison Township Public Library
2025-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Harrison Township Public Library, 38255 L'Anse Creuse St. Suite A, Harrison Township, Michigan, 48085
Welcome spring by painting your own birdhouse! Drop in and create a little home for the birds in your yard! No registration required.
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Jungle Feeding Fridays @ GP Zoology
2025-03-21 15:30 - 18:00 | GP Zoology, 21151 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, 48236
-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*
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World Languages: Arabic Story time- Bilingual Stories & Songs @ Detroit Public Library (Main)
2025-03-21 17:00 - 17:45 | Detroit Public Library – Main, 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, 48202
Join us for our new bilingual story time series. During the month of March, we will introduce kids to the Arabic language through English stories, songs, and crafts, with a sprinkling of new Arabic words. Special guest, Sarah will teach us.

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Saturday Market @ Eastern Market
2025-03-22 06:00 - 16:00 | Eastern Market, 2934 Russell Street, Detroit, Michigan, 48207
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 know page for all the answers before heading out!
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DIY Flower Bouquets with Rapunzel @ The Storybook Boutique
2025-03-22 10:00 - 11:00 | The Storybook Boutique, 17904 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, 48230
Join us for a ‘Tangled’ spring adventure! Meet Princess Rapunzel while you learn how to create the perfect spring flower bouquet, enjoy live vocal performances, coloring crafts, interactive storytime and more!
All activity materials and our signature on-site photography is included, and each guest will receive a professional portrait with Rapunzel!
Important Notes:
Please only purchase a ticket for each child attending. One adult is included with each child ticket, and they are encouraged to participate!
Each session will include no more than 10 children for an intimate and sensory-friendly experience.
All activity materials and instruments are included!
This event is recommended for children age 2 and up.
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Little Critters: Birds, Bills & Feet @ Lake St Clair Metropark
2025-03-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Lake St Clair Metropark, 31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township, Michigan, 48045
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 the adult(s) for this program!
January – Little Critters: Raccoons & Opossums
February – Little Critters: Winter Tracks
March – Little Critters: Birds, Bills & Feet
April – Little Critters: Spring Gardens
May – Little Critters: Hawks
June – Little Critters: Muskrat & Beaver
September – Little Critters: Fall Birds
October – Little Critters: Bats
November – Little Critters: Animal Homes
December – Little Critters: Winter Bugs
What to Expect:
This session takes place indoors and outdoors throughout the year and is designed for caregiver and child to participate in together.
Ages: Children 3-6. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Cost: $3 per child, adults are Free!
Location: Lake St. Clair Metropark, Nature Center
Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program.
Pre-register online by checking the box of the program you would like to attend. A “Selected Items” window will appear at the bottom of your screen. Click on the “Add to Cart” button to add program to your cart. You can also call for question or help with registration, (586) 463-4332
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Saturday Play Pals @ Recreation Authority Roseville & Eastpointe (RARE)
2025-03-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Recreation Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe (RARE), 18185 Sycamore, Roseville, Michigan, 48066
Ages 1 – 5
A flexible drop-in program for toddlers/preschoolers and their parents! Join us for unstructured free play where kids can explore the preschool room, meet new friends, and enjoy imaginative play, all while parents stay close by. With a variety of toys and activities, children can socialize and play at their own pace, making this the perfect opportunity for spontaneous fun and friendship.
Saturdays
10:30 – 11:30 am
January 11 – March 29
Drop-in Fee: $2
Please pre-register your child’s spot by noon the Friday before each Saturday session. Space is limited to 8 children per week. Pre-registration is free and simply reserves your child’s spot for the day.

Let's Make a Zine! with Ms. Kait and Mx. Mari @ Mt Clemens Public Library
2025-03-22 10:30 - 13:30 | Mt Clemens Public Library, 150 Cass Ave, Mount Clemens, Michigan, 48083
Write a love letter to your favorite hobby, or construct a how-to guide on something that interests you! The possibilities are endless when it comes to making zines. All materials will be provided.

Story Time @ Detroit Public Library (Wilder)
2025-03-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Detroit Public Library – Wilder, 7140 Seven Mile East, Detroit, Michigan, 48234
Join our children’s librarian for a story and a craft every week!

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Zoo Tales @ Detroit Zoo
2025-03-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile, Royal Oak, Michigan, 48067
Experience the wild side of story time at the Zoo!
Celebrate Reading Month with Zoo Tales!
This one-of-a-kind event blends storytelling, wildlife education and hands-on STEM activities for an unforgettable day of discovery. Young scientists and explorers will journey through the Zoo, uncovering the wonders of animals, nature and science at every stop. Don’t miss this exciting adventure designed to spark curiosity and imagination!
What to expect
• A journey of learning throughout the Zoo
• A story read along
• Exciting STEM and hands-on activities
Zoo Tales Location in the Zoo:
• The Polk Penguin Conservation Center
• The Ron Kagan Wildlife Interpretive Gallery
• The National Amphibian Conservation Center, which is also hosting exclusive Frog Day activities!
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Harry Potter Day in the Clem @ Downtown Mount Clemens
2025-03-22 11:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Mount Clemens, New Street & Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI, 48043
Join The Nest and Clementine Pastries in a magical Harry Potter themed day!
CLEMENTINE’S PASTRIES will haveBUTTER BEER, Harry Potter themed desserts and cookies!

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Grosse Pointe Community Game Meet-Up @ Grosse Pointe Public Library (Central)
2025-03-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Grosse Pointe Public Library – Central, 10 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, 48236
Join us for an afternoon of board gaming with your friends, family, and neighbors. Board gaming has always been a great way to have fun while also encouraging critical thinking and problem solving.
At this event we will provide a selection of classic and modern board games that will range from simple and family friendly to complex and intricate. We will have well seasoned hobbyists on hand who will be able to help select the perfect game for you, teach you all the rules, and help walk you through a couple of turns. We can even help match you up with other attendees, so no need to come with your own gaming group.
Examples of games that we will have available include: Splendor, Azul, Kingdomino, Dominion, Carcassonne, Flamecraft, Gizmos, Acquire and many more! And of course, if you’re already an avid gamer, feel free to bring some of your own games to play as well!
This is an all ages program. Drop in if you can make it, no registration required.
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