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Offers a wide selection of media including drawing, painting, sculpture, glass, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media and more. There will also be live music, sidewalk sales and culinary treats.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday-Friday and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, July 17-19, 2025
Kids will get the chance to plant beautiful native Michigan flowers and learn how they help the environment at Campbell Branch. Supplies will be provided to create a craft. For all ages.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-5 p.m. April 22, 2025
Teens ages 13 and up are welcome to drop-in and hang-out during open Art Lab hours every Thursday afternoon. They'll enjoy making artist-led artmaking projects. Free materials and museum gallery admission for all teens. Pre-registration is recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-6 p.m. April 3, 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...
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. April's activities include coloring an Earth Day crown, Think Green: A Healthy Planet Show Stage Show, crafts and more....
Purchase one (or more) of the four crafts to make ahead of time. The fee includes admission to The Play Station, too. All supplies will be provided. For all ages.
Event cost: $18/craft
Event time: 10 a.m. March 26, 2025
Children can enjoy a fun sign painting class at Whimsy & Wine while they're on Spring Break. There will be tons of stencil options to choose from.
Event cost: $15
Event time: Noon-3 p.m. March 26, 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
Families are invited to Romulus Public Library for a fun evening of creating their own artwork. For all ages.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5-7 p.m. March 19, 2025
Create some beautiful and unique crystals at this library event. Explore the DIY methods of crystallization during this program by using borax powder to create our crystals. Make a crystal bouquet or a giant geode. For all ages.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 3:30 p.m. March 21, 2025
43rd Annual Artistic Creations in Wood – Wood Carving Show at Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site
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The 43rd Annual Artistic Creations in Wood – Wood Carving Show is hosted by Metro Carvers of Michigan. This event showcases stunning wood carvings and sells tools, carvings, wood and supplies. Attendees can vote for their favorite carving and win raffles and door prizes.
Event cost: $7/adult, free/ages 12 and...
Join Boston Tea Room to shop from 20 local artisans, makers and crafters during this fun pop-up vendor event, plus enjoy a visit from their Spring Faerie.
Event cost: Free admission
Event time: Noon-7 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, March 22-23, 2025