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This hands-on drop-in activity at the museum is inspired by a special item in the collection: a very old pomander made in 1890, by Miss Pauline Wagner. For ages 8-plus.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 2-30, 2023
Families can enjoy a special Hanukkah story time and craft to learn about and celebrate the holiday. Reserve spot online.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-5 p.m. Dec. 7, 2023
Do some holiday gift shopping at Royal Oak High School. It will feature over 140 vendors at the ROHS PTSA's Arts & Crafts Market.
Event cost: $5/admission (cash only)
Event time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 18, 2023
Pajama Jammy Jam Dance Party Fundraiser at the Fitzgerald Recreation Center in Warren
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All ages are welcome to take part in the Pajama Jammy Jam Fundraiser to benefit Macomb Foster Closet. It was started by nine-year-old Warren resident, Olive Papasian, along with the non-profits Women of Warren and The Papasian Library for Equality and Inclusion. It will include a pajama dance party...
Ages 9-16 can enjoy making Halloween/Day of the Dead jewelry and crafts at Hunter Community Center. Advanced registration is required.
Event cost: $15/child
Event time: 7-8 p.m. Oct. 27, 2023
Fishville Farms Christmas Craft Show & Donation Drive at the Westwood Mall in Jackson
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Enjoy this family-friendly Fishville Farms Christmas Craft Show & Donation Drive at Westwood Mall. There will be over 60 local small businesses to shop from.
Event cost: Free admission
Event times: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 16, 2023
Fishville Farms Countdown to Christmas Craft Show & Donation Drive at the Westwood Mall in Jackson
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Enjoy this family-friendly Fishville Farms Countdown to Christmas Craft Show & Donation Drive at Westwood Mall. There will be over 60 local small businesses to shop from.
Event cost: Free admission
Event times: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 25, 2023
Fishville Farms 2nd Annual Christmas Craft & Vendor Show at Chelsea Community Fairgrounds in Chelsea
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Enjoy this family-friendly Fishville Farms 2nd Annual Christmas Craft & Vendor Show at Chelsea Community Fairgrounds. Shop from over 40 small businesses and enjoy food trucks and a gift basket giveaway.
Event cost: Free admission
Event times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 9-10, 2023
Fishville Farms Fall Festival Food Drive Craft & Vendor Show at Chelsea Community Fairgrounds in Chelsea
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Enjoy this family-friendly Fishville Farms Fall Festival Food Drive Craft & Vendor Show at Chelsea Community Fairgrounds. Shop from over 40 local vendors and enjoy food trucks and a gift basket giveaway.
Event cost: Free admission
Event times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11-12, 2023
Fishville Farms Booth or Treat A Craft & Vendor Show at Chelsea Community Fairgrounds in Chelsea
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Enjoy this family-friendly Fishville Farms Booth or Treat A Craft & Vendor Show at Chelsea Community Fairgrounds. Kids can trick or treat at all the vendors while you do your shopping.
Event cost: Free admission
Event times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 14-15, 2023
Fishville Farms 2nd Annual Backpack Drive & Craft Show at Chelsea Community Fairgrounds in Chelsea
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Shop from over 50 local vendors at this 2nd annual school supply drive for local foster students. There will be a food truck and coffee truck there to purchase from.
Event cost: Free admission
Event time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 9, 2023
Workin' Roots will host a free cyanotype constellation-making activity based on the artwork Finding Freedom by Sonya Clark at Cranbrook Art Museum. Each participant will create their own constellation fabric square to bring home using the sun and seeds.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 27, 2023