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Kids Take & Make Valentine’s Day Wreath Ornaments at Harrison Township Public Library
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Families can stop by the library throughout the day and grab a Valentine’s Day wreath ornament, while supplies last. For all ages.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 14, 2025
Ages 11-18 can create Valentine's Day cards using watercolors. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1-2 p.m. Feb. 1, 2025
Come out to Birmingham Groves High School to see magician, Anthony Grupido. He'll address topics around mental health and wellness, coping skills and suicide prevention. Limited seating is available.
Event cost: Free admission
Event cost: 7-9:30 p.m. Jan. 23, 2025
Families can join local artist, Beck Smith as she teaches a Valentine card making class. This event is for all ages. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 7-8 p.m. Feb. 13, 2025
Head to Elizabeth Park for some winter fun including ice carving demos, rock climbing, hikes, hayrides, crafts, bonfire, outdoor dance party, snowman building (weather permitting) and much more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1-4 p.m. Feb. 8, 2025
Fun Comedy Magic Show with Gordon the Magician at the Allen Park Community Center
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Kids can enjoy a comedy magic show with Gordon Russ and his trust sidekick, George the Raccoon at the Allen Park Community Center. Be sure to bring a "PICK ME" sign to the show to volunteer.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1-2 p.m. Feb. 23, 2025
Families can come out to Oak Park Community Center and enjoy ice skating, face painting, craft tables, reindeer pen, carriage rides, hot chocolate, s'mores and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1-4 p.m. Jan. 26, 2025
All ages can come out to Brown Iron Brewhouse Washington Township for a fun and festival January Bingo Night. Each person receives one bingo card. There will be plenty of prizes, too. Limited reservations will be available, along with some community seating.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 22,...
This Winter Carnival features snow snake luge, ice skating, ice carving demos, snow games, archery, broom ball, snowshoes and a puppet and magic show.
Event cost: Free
Event time: Noon-4 p.m. Jan. 25, 2025
Celebrate the 3rd Annual Fire & Ice Show at Franklin Public Library with fire performances by Lady Xena, hot chocolate, live ice sculpting by talented artist, Tajana from Ice Dreams and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-4 p.m. Jan. 25, 2025
Bring the kids out to Canterbury Village for to play Pokemon GO on the official January Community Day Classic. Kids will have fun finding the hidden Pokemon in each shop and trade cards with other collectors at the C-Pub. Also, receive a free Pokemon card for every $5 spent...
Families can join Canterbury Village to celebrate Michigan’s 188th birthday with a winter market, outdoor fire pits, giveaways and more.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 25-26, 2025