Activities/Events
In an effort to make the site a little more user friendly, we have decided to create a separate page to feature family-oriented activities and events, primarily in southeastearn Michigan. Major events in some of our larger cities will be included also. The listing will be updated quarterly.
Eastern Market
Flower Day April 24 Saturday
Taste of Eastern Market May – October Saturdays/10:00 – Noon
Cooking Lessons
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Yoga by Donation in Detroit with Inspiration Yoga (All Ages)
April 1 1:00 – 2:30 PM Sundays (weekly)
@4731 Gallery
4731 Grand River Ave. Detroit
Admission: Free
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Family Maple Syrup Tours at Maybury Farms (All Ages)
April 7 1:00 – 3:00 PM Saturdays (weekly)
@Maybury Farms
50165 Eight Mile Rd. Northville
Admission: $6.00 per person/Seniors $5.00/Children Age 2 and under – Free
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21st Annual Bunnyville Celebration at the Detroit Zoo
April 7 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Detroit Zoo
8450 Ten Mile Rd. Royal Oak
Admission: $6.00 w/canned goods (donated to Gleaners Food Bank)
Without donation: Adults, 15 years+ $14.00
Children 2 – 14 $9.00
Seniors 62+ $12.00
Link: http://www.detroitzoo.org
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Madcap Puppets Theatre Presents… “When You Wish Upon a Fish”
April 11 6:00 PM Wednesday
1500 Town Center 1st Floor Southfield
Admission: Free (Limited to families with children that live or attend school in Southfield) Bring your own food and blankets
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Teen Empowerment Program – Youth Career Fair: Ages 15 – 20
April 12 12:00 – 3:00 PM Thursday
Catholic Social Services of Wayne County
9851 Hamilton Ave. Detroit
Admission: Free
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Michigan Spring Book Festival
April 13 10:00 AM Friday
Laurel Park Place Mall
37700 W. 6 Mile Rd. Livonia
Ph: (734) 462-1100
Admission: Free
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My First Math and Science – Wonderful Wind
April 19 2:00 PM Thursday
Baldwin Public Library
300 W. Merrill Birmingham
Admission: Free (Ages 3 and up)
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Earth Day
April 21 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday
Detroit Zoo
8450 W. Ten Mile Rd. Royal Oak
Admission: Adults, 15 years+ $14.00
Children 2 – 14 $9.00
Seniors, 62+ $12.00
Link: http://www.detroitzoo.org
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Nolan Elementary-Middle School Compact Career Day Program
April 27 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Friday
Nolan Elementary-Middle School
1150 E. Lantz Detroit
Ph: (313) 866-7730
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Youth Summit for Disconnected Youth
April 28 Time: TBA
Wayne County Community College (WCCCD)
Fort Street Campus
Admission: Free
More Information To Follow
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Dawn Farm Third Annual Ride for Recovery
April 29 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday
6633 Stoney Creek Rd. Ypsilanti
Registration: $25.00 before 4/15
$30.00 after 4/15
Ph: (734) 485-8725
Link: http://www.dawnfarm.org/events/ride-for-recovery/
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Mother’s Day Breakfast
May 13 8:00 – 10:00 AM Sunday
Detroit Zoo
8450 W. Ten Mile Rd. Royal Oak
Admission: Adults $30.00
Children 14 and under $25.00
Ph: (248) 541-5717 ext.9
Link: http://www.detroitzoo.org
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Detroit River Days Festival
June 22 thru 24
Detroit Riverwalk
Detroit Target Fireworks
June 25
Hart Plaza – Detroit
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