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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
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
Drop-in Workshop: Lunar New Year Celebration Masks at the Detroit Institute of Arts
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Families can enjoy a drop-in workshop at the DIA. Make your own lion or dragon face out of tag board, paper, and raffia.
Event cost: Free w/museum admission; Free for all Macomb, Oakland and Wayne County residents
Event times: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 25-26, 2025
In honor of Black History Month, enjoy a screening of Harriet (PG13). The movie begins at 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be available while supplies last.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5-7:30 p.m. Feb. 6, 2025
Celebrating Black Voices Firm Series – The Color Purple at Romulus Public Library
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In honor of Black History Month, enjoy a screening of The Color Purple (PG13). The movie begins at 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be available while supplies last.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5-7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, 2025
In honor of Black History Month, enjoy a screening of Black Panther (PG13). The movie begins at 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be available while supplies last.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5-7:30 p.m. Feb. 20, 2025
Skate your mid-winter break away during these special discounted skating sessions. Bounce Zone included with price of admission.
Event cost: $12/admission
Event time: 1-4 p.m. Feb. 17-21, 2025
Families can join Lincoln Branch to find out how much they know their Black History with BINGO. RSVP recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-5:30 p.m. Feb. 25, 2025
Come out to Silver Lake Church Of The Nazarene to watch African American culture through cinema. For ages 16-plus.
Event cost: $5/general admission
Event time: 1-8 p.m. (Doors open at 12:30 p.m.) Feb. 1, 2025
Join Edison Branch for a weekly storytime and movie celebrating Black History Month. Feb. 1 is The Wiz (1978), Feb. 8 is The Princess and the Frog (2009), Feb. 15 is Space Jam (1996) and Feb. 22 is Soul (2020). Movie refreshments provided. RSVP recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 3-5:30...
Ages 0-5 can enjoy hearing a story to learn about and celebrate Black History Month. RSVP recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11-11:30 a.m. Feb. 3 and 17, 2025