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Join Cranbrook Art Museum on the second Saturday of each month for an interactive tour of the museum or Collections Wing Plaza Vault, followed by an artist-led workshop. January 11 will feature a hand-building clay workshop inspired by Toshiko Takaezu. For families with children ages 4-12. Pre-registration is required.
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This bi-weekly art club allows participants to explore sensory-integrated art and social engagement. Participants will make multi-media art projects that include printmaking, sculpture, painting and more.
Event cost: $50-$60
Event times: 4-5 p.m. Jan. 13, 27; Feb. 10, 24; March 10, 24, 2025
Experience a magical evening at the Packard Proving Grounds and step back in time to Christmas 1939 with a historic tour of the decorated Lodge House. Enjoy hands-on crafts, hear stories of Santa's reindeer told over the radio and meet Santa. Kids can bring their Christmas lists, too.
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Families can join Cranbrook Institute of Science and the Cranbrook Art Museum for a joint Winter Solstice Celebration. Get access to both museums. Enjoy a solstice display, minerals in the dark, lantern lit parade, Christmas carols, shadow puppets, seasonal snacks and more. Pre-registration required.Â
Event cost: $10/non-members, free/members
Event time: 1-7...
Come out to Paradise Park to enjoy a homemade pizza buffet, unlimited soda, balloon drop, coloring contest, laser tag and more. Limited availability so advanced registration recommended.
Event cost: $24.95/ages 9-plus, $21.95/ages 3-8, free/ages 2 and under
Event time: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Dec. 31, 2024
Come out to Paradise Park to enjoy breakfast and laser tag with Santa. There will also be great photo opportunities. The breakfast buffet includes pancakes, eggs, donuts, sausage, juice, coffee and tea. There will also be coloring and crafts. Limited availability so advanced registration recommended.
Event cost: $22.95/adult, $19.95/child
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