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Family Day: Children and Play in the Ancient World at the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology invites families to explore what life was like for kids in ancient Mediterranean cultures. This free, hands-on event features activities, crafts and interactive learning for children and families.
Kids can create their own yarn bracelet,...
Kids Outdoor Craft Hour at Stony Creek Metropark invites families to enjoy a creative art experience in nature. During this drop-in program, kids can use natural materials and provided supplies to create seasonal outdoor crafts while exploring their creativity.
This hands-on activity focuses on the joy of creating in the...
Second Saturdays at The War Memorial Red White and Blue Celebration invites families for a patriotic morning of crafts, music and hands-on activities. Kids can create red white and blue bracelets, design patriotic necklaces and sculpt clay American flags while celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.
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The Veterans Spring Fling Craft and Vendor Show at Rose City Legion features local vendors, crafters, bakers and food trucks. Families can shop handmade goods, enjoy lunch and support a community food drive for local veterans. Bring canned food items to donate and plan to spend the day browsing...
Art March Opening Celebration at 215 WEST kicks off a month long celebration of creativity in Downtown Ferndale. Families can enjoy live music, artist meet and greets and hands on creative inspiration in a welcoming community space. Food will be available and a cash bar will be open for...
This Lunar New Year celebration includes live music, cultural activities and hands-on crafts for kids. Families can enjoy educational presentations, a Chinese children’s choir and a concert featuring erhu and piano. One ticket includes access to both the daytime celebration and the performance.
Event cost: Ticketed event. Pricing varies. Admission...
This Valentine’s themed sensory party lets young children explore love themed sensory bins, bottles and activities made with taste safe materials. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver actively participating. Registration is required and drop offs are not permitted.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Feb. 14
Kids can decorate their own sweet treat during this short hands on baking workshop. This activity is designed for young children with a caregiver and space is limited. The $5 fee is returned as store credit after the workshop.
Event cost: $5 per child, returned as credit toward a purchase...
Discover and Play Family Fest is a free, kid friendly event focused on early childhood learning through hands on play. Families can explore activity stations that support motor skills, problem solving and social development for kids of all ages. One free ticket is required per family and advance registration...
