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Families can join Leslie Science and Nature Center and Washtenaw Bird and Nature Alliance to meet a live owl at YDL-Whittaker. Also, hear a story learn how to properly dissecting an owl pellet. No registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3 p.m. March 8, 2025
Celebrate National Popcorn Lover’s Day at Alexander Blue House with popcorn-themed stories, snacks and crafts. This program is best for ages 4-10. Advanced registration required.
Event cost: $10/resident child, $12/non-resident child
Event time: 2-3:30 p.m. March 7, 2025
Cuddle up with a furry friend and a good back at Reading with Rabbits. For all ages.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 8, 2025
Join The War Memorial for the Second Saturdays Series, which features a fun Saturday morning line-up for kids and their families. Enjoy performances, making crafts, coloring, a storytime and more.Â
Event cost: $10/child, free/adults
Event time: 10 a.m. (doors open at 9 a.m.) March 8, 2025
Join Clarkston Independence District Library to celebrate the popular children's book characters with crafts, games and more. This month, activities include Keepy Uppy Balloon Game, the Floor is Lava, a mini photo-booth, snacks and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 27, 2025
This Chinese Storytime at Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown features dancing and storytelling. After storytime, stay to make a craft and bring it home. All activities will be led in Mandarin. For ages 0-5.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-noon March 1, 2025
Families can enjoy an interactive performance to celebrate Black Children's Book Week at Parkman Branch. Light snacks will be served. For all ages. RSVP recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3:30 p.m. March 1, 2025
Join the co-founders of holistic wellness company Live Well Lead Well, Melissa Coulier and Melanie Samuels as they host a fun, engaging, interactive wellness experience for children. "Mighty Leader & Little Leader" is centered around their inspiring story, "Emma The Mighty Leader." There will be a snack, activities and...
Families can come by Cranbrook Art Museum for a special afternoon of poetry in partnership with InsideOut Literary Arts. Hear poetry readings by some of Detroit's finest poets including Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer, a Q&A with the poets and an open mic opportunity.
Event cost: Free w/museum admission; free/ages...
Join West Bloomfield Township Public Library for an interactive program with Anthony Lucas, storyteller from The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. This program is for grades 3-6 and will focus on the Civil Rights Movement to provide insight on African Americans' fight for freedom and equality. No registration...
Teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can express their creativity and practice different types of writing at this monthly writing club. No registration is required.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 7-8 p.m. Feb. 20 and March 20, 2025
Families can come out to the Southfield Pavillion to see this powerful, one-woman show, The Spirit of Harriet Tubman, by Leslie McCurdy. For all ages.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 3 p.m. Feb. 15, 2025
