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Explore the Outdoor Natural Play Area and celebrate Mother Earth with a recycled craft, live animal interactions and guided hikes. Can register with or without the hike. Pre-registration required.
Event cost: Free event; $5/nature hike
Event time: 4-6 p.m. April 18, 2024
Celebrate MLK Day with an inspiring story of a black butler working at the White House and serving eight U.S. presidents. You can watch in-person or in the comfort of your own home. Must register. Masks are required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5:30-7:45 p.m. Jan. 17, 2022
Use your day off to do some good for the community and help clean up the Barton Nature Area. Warm clothes and closed-toe shoes are a must. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1-3 p.m. Jan. 17, 2022
U-M 2022 MLK Memorial Keynote Lecture: This Is America at the University of Michigan Detroit Center
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The theme this year for the MLK Day Celebration is, "This is America." The speakers include Rashad Richey, University Professor, Lecturer, Broadcaster and Political Analyst and Maria Hinojosa, an award winning journalist and Executive Producer of Latino USA. There will also be livestreaming available. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
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This 39th annual commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s theme will be “Peace and Justice for the Next Generation.”
Event cost: Free
Event time: 9 a.m. Jan. 15, 2024
The Plymouth Ice Festival invites families to explore downtown Plymouth, with sidewalks lined with ice carvings. Also, tubing is back.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 5-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2-4, 2024
Check out this winter festival which features ice sculptures, ice carving competition, face painting, scavenger hunt, climbing tower and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20-21, 2023
This annual event offers a live, in-person event that features a fire show, complimentary soup, snacks and cider, crafts, games, greetings with community leaders and the lighting of the giant menorah. RSVP required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5 p.m. Dec. 7, 2023
Families can come out to the front of KeyBank in Downtown Saline to see their annual tree lighting ceremony.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6 p.m. Nov. 29, 2022
Families can head to Downtown Trenton to see the annual Christmas Parade. The parade begins on West Jefferson Ave.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6 p.m. Dec. 3, 2022
This year’s theme is “To the North Pole and Beyond.” The parade touts bands, flouts, classic cars, Detroit mascots, performers, Santa and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m. Nov. 26, 2022
Line the streets of the downtown area to watch local bands and floats celebrate the incoming holidays. The annual is sponsored by Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 26, 2022