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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...
This 51st annual shows off Native American culture through music, dance, traditional regalia and more.
Event cost: $10/adult, $5/child
Event time: 10 a.m. March 22-23, 2025
Join The Nest and Clementine Pastries, along with other downtown businesses in Mount Clemens for a magical Harry Potter themed day. There will be Harry Potter-themed desserts, butter beer, chocolate frogs, a potions master class and more.
Event cost: Free admission; fees for food and drinks
Event time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m....
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
Brick Bash is a hands-on LEGO-building exhibition for all ages and a fundraiser for the Skyline High School band program. Families can see thousands of amazing LEGO creations and enjoy many hands-on things to do. There will also be vendors there to shop from and a drumline performance on...
Families can join the City of Sterling Heights and its Ethnic Community Committee for the 2025 Cultural Exchange to celebrate diversity and culture. There will be a variety of food, performances, educational cultural displays and more. The cultures being represented at this event are African-American, Albanian, Bulgarian, Chaldean, Filipino,...
Browse over 55 tables of sports and Pokemon cards at this monthly event. Trade Night is Friday from 6-9 p.m.
Event cost: Free admission
Event time: 4-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, March 7-9, 2025
Join Brown Iron Brewhouse for their annual Ice Festival outside on their outdoor patio. See live ice sculpting, a hot chocolate bar, brunch, a showing of Frozen and more. Check ahead to see what events are happening each day. For all ages.
Event cost: Free admission
Event time: 2-7 p.m. Saturday...
Families can celebrate creativity at Cranbrook Art Museum’s Spring Family Festival. Activities include Pop Art flower-making, sharing a wish on the spring woodlands community mural in the galleries, bracelet-making, a Pop Karaoke Concert, squeegee painting in the Art Lab and more. Beverages and snack boxes are available to purchase...
Enjoy a wagon ride out to the Sugar Bush where you will learn maple tapping, taste test maple sap and syrup, tour the sugar shack and explore fun maple-themed activities. Â All-you-can eat pancakes with sausage and pure maple syrup will be served. Make sure to dress for the weather....
There are plenty of family-friendly activities at this Winterfest including ice carvers, a DJ, face painting, hot cocoa, sweet treats, a winter craft (while supplies last), stilt walkers, games, performances and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: Noon-4 p.m. Feb. 15, 2025
Each small business at Canterbury Village will feature a different mini cupcake for you to sample and vote on at the end. Also, receive free hot cocoa and firepits.
Event cost: $3/at the door, free parking
Event times: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 8-9, 2025
