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Join Playhouse Paradise for a fun, screen-free morning with the Blue Heeler a.k.a. Bluey. It features musical games, an obstacle course, parachute play, bubbles, shaker eggs and more.
Event cost: $35/child
Event time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 24, 2025
Join Mx. Mari for songs, stories and a craft to kick off Pride Month in the Storytime Room. For all ages.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10:30-11:15 a.m. June 21, 2025
Come out to Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge to hear a storybook read aloud by a park ranger and sing songs.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11-11:30 a.m. May 9, 2025
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at Chelsea District Library and pick up a free comic featuring favorite characters for kids and teens ages 4–17. Stop by anytime from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.—while supplies last—no registration needed!
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., May 3, 2025
Watch Marvel comic artist Jerry DeCaire bring Deadpool, Wolverine and Thor to life in an action-packed live drawing performance! See the magic of comic creation up close and take home your own free, signed demo artwork.
Event cost: Free, registration recommended
Event times: 5:30-7 p.m. May 1, 2025
Parents can enjoy a night out with their friends or spouse to see comedian and actor, Drew Lynch at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle.
Event cost: $35
Event times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 8-10, 2025
Parents can enjoy a night out with their friends or spouse to see comedian, Raanan Hershberg at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle. He has performed on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late, Late Show with James Corden and Comedy Central.
Event cost: $20-$25
Event times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:15 p.m....
Parents can come out to Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle to enjoy a night out with their friends or spouse to see Ian Bagg, a world-touring comedian.
Event cost: $30
Event time: 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25-26, 2025
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...
