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Get out of the house and enjoy some winter fun at the Winter Wonderland event at Head to Elizabeth Park for some winter fun including ice carving demos, rock climbing, hikes, hayrides, crafts, bonfire, outdoor dance party, Elsa/Anna Characters, indoor nature presentations and much more. No registration required.
Event cost: Free
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Rust and Retro's vintage market will feature 50-plus local small businesses and food vendors.
Event cost: $5/entry
Event time: 5-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 31-April 1, 2023
All cat lovers are welcome to the Cat Fanciers Association Cat Show featuring the exhibition and judging of cats and kittens.
Event cost: Admission at door: $6/adults, $5/seniors and students, $4/children, free/under 6
Even time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 28-29, 2023
Come out to the 1st annual Black History Month event that features art, vendors, raffles, dance, food, music and more.
Event cost: $5
Event time: 2-6 p.m. Feb. 4, 2023
The family-friendly Detroit Retro Video Game Show features series of vintage game tournaments, a video game quiz show and a master class by Jacob Huff on Tetris (who competes nationally and is metro Detroit based). There are chances to win a variety of prizes donated by local game shops,...
The J-Detroit is hosting their own Earth Day. Join them for an environmentally-themed family event featuring a concert with Latin Grammy Award winner MISTER G, a reading of the new Topsy Turvy Bus book by local author Anita Pazner and a festival of activities. This event is geared toward families with children ages 3-9. Younger and older siblings...
Join the Detroit Jewish Book Fair for a week of in-person at The J and virtual author events, celebrating the art of Jewish literature.
Event cost: Free admission
Event time: Times vary by date; Nov. 1-13, 2022
Join the Teen Advisory’s Anime Club for a teen-only event after the library closes. It will feature an anime screening, a costume contest and anime-inspired art projects and snacks. For ages 12-18.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6-9 p.m. p.m. Nov. 12, 2022
Bring your carved jack-o’ lanterns to the Frog Island Amphitheater to light up the track at this 4th annual. Costumes are encouraged.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 7-9 p.m. Nov. 1, 2022
The family-friendly event features 40 local vendor booths, gift basket giveaway, The Rub BBQ food truck and more. Bring a canned food donation for the local food banks.
Event cost: Free admission
Event time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12, 2022
Individuals of all faiths are invited to a Diwali celebration at Schoolcraft College. There will be dinner and entertainment.
Event cost: $25/ticket, free/ages 3 and under
Event time: 6:30-11:30 p.m. Nov. 12, 2022
This annual cultural and educational festival celebrates the diversity of Canton and surrounding communities through song and dance on the main stage of The Village Theater. There will be vendor tables, cultural displays and an international sweets table.
Event cost: $7/individual ticket, $22/family ticket for 4 or more
Event time: 2...