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Families can join the Main Branch to create their own paper lanterns, a snake craft, and a photo scavenger hunt for the Lunar New Year. For all ages. RSVP recommended. Event cost: Free Event time: 2-4 p.m. Feb. 1, 2025
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with authentic food, traditional crafts and activities, cultural performances and more. For all ages. RSVP recommended. Event cost: Free Event time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (doors open at 10:45 a.m.) Feb. 2, 2025
Families can take a walk through the enchanting lantern-lit forest at Leslie Science & Nature Center. Also, enjoy pizza, warm beverages, firepits with s’mores, face painting and more. RSVP recommended. Event cost: Free Event time: 4:30-7 p.m. Jan. 24, 2025
Families can join Wilder Branch to create their own lanterns for the Lunar New Year. For all ages. RSVP recommended. Event cost: Free Event time: 4-5 p.m. Jan. 28, 2025
Winter Around the World will feature a Lunar New Year Celebration on Sunday, Feb. 16. There will be dance performances, an international food truck rally and more. Event cost: Free Event time: Feb. 14-16, 2025
This 40th annual event commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s theme is “Social Justice Through Inclusion Equity and Diversity.” Event cost: Free Event time: 9 a.m. Jan. 20, 2025
Ages 5-12 are invited to South Branch to hear a story and make a craft to celebrate the life and contributions of Martin Luther King Jr. Event cost: Free Event time: 6-6:30 p.m. Jan. 20, 2025
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with student-led discussion and activities, hot chocolate, donuts, cider, entertainment, a march, candlelight and a ceremony. Event cost: Free Event time: 4 p.m. Jan. 20, 2025
Participants celebrate MLK Jr.’s birthday at the 31st annual walk at West Bloomfield Middle School. This year’s theme is “Continuing the Dream: Building Bridges of Unity.” Event cost: Free Event time: 1:45 p.m. Jan. 19, 2025
Ages 5-12 are invited to North Branch to hear a story and make a craft to celebrate the life and contributions of Martin Luther King Jr. Event cost: Free Event time: 2-3 p.m. Jan. 20, 2025
Join the Detroit MLK Committee for the 22nd Annual March and Rally. The event will feature speakers and artists active in the movements. Event cost: Free Event time: Noon-4 p.m. Jan. 20, 2025
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a performance by Ypsilanti Youth Choir and a hands-on craft. Event cost: Free Event time: Noon-2 p.m. Jan. 20, 2025