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Little ones can enjoy singing, dancing and lots of fun in Ypsilanti District Library-Michigan's downtown storytime. For ages 0-5.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. April 18, 2025
Families can enjoy a unicorn-themed storytime at Sidetrack Bookshop, in honor of National Unicorn Day. Unicorn headbands will be available, while supplies last. RSVP requested.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3 p.m. April 9, 2025
Parents can enjoy a night out with their friends or spouse to see comedian, Erica Rhodes at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle.
Event cost: $20-$25
Event times: 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, 7:15-8:45 p.m. and 9:45-11:15 p.m. Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m. Saturday, April 10-12, 2025
Listen to the story “Peter Rabbit” by Beatrix Potter, stuff your very own plush bunny to take home, plant seeds to start your own garden, make crafts and get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Sessions begin every 20 mins. This program is best for ages 4-10. Advance registration...
Come out to All Star Sports Center for New Baltimore's Comic & Anime Expo. This event features music, battles, a cosplay contest, vendors, interactive demonstrations and more. The special guests include Freedom Ramsey, Kitty Lizzie Metzger, D Wolf Comics & Bryan Donihue and more to be announced.
Even cost: Free...
Trainers with their well-behaved, certified therapy dogs will be on hand so elementary students can practice independent reading skills while reading to a friendly canine companion. For grades K-5. No registration is required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6-7 p.m. April 17 and May 20, 2025
Enjoy a night out to see John Caparulo, a comedian known for his sharp wit, unique delivery, and brilliant affinity for cuss words.
Event cost: $30
Event times: 7:15-8:45 p.m. and 9:45-11:15 p.m. Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m. Saturday, March 28-29, 2025
Children can come out to Fairytale Fun Place to meet Spiderman. Kids can enjoy the indoor playground, as well. Advanced tickets required.
Event cost: $17
Event time: 2 p.m. March 26, 2025
Boys ages 6-12 can join Reading Is Life of Emiy Inc and The Men of Good Fathers Only for a book giveaway.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 29, 2025
Families can enjoy a fun day at Affirmations that includes a queer storytime, crafts, face painting, games, food, drinks and more. You can pie a performer for $5-$10, too.
Event cost: Free admission
Event time: 1-4 p.m. March 29, 2025
Celebrate West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch's 2nd Annual Local Author Fair. Readers of all ages are encouraged to drop by.
Event cost: Free
Event time: March 23, 2025
A Wicked Celebration features music, dancing and seeing your favorite Wicked characters take the stage. There will be food and drinks. Kids can enjoy the indoor playground, as well. Advanced tickets required.
Event cost: $17
Event time: 6-7 p.m. March 21, 2025
