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Children can come out to Knapp Branch to make their own unique wind chimes to gift their moms this Mother's Day. RSVP required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3 p.m. May 10, 2025
Children can come out to Chase Branch to make a bouquet for the mother figure in their life. Materials will be provided. RSVP required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 3-7 p.m. May 6, 2025
Join Wilder Branch after story time to create a unique Mother's Day gift. For all ages. RSVP required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: Noon-1 p.m. May 10, 2025
Families can bring their moms out to Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill for a brunch on their special day. The strolling brunch includes ham and prime carving station, a pasta station, fresh fruit and veggies, soup and salad bar and more.
Event cost: $44.95/adult, $13.95/child, free/ages 2 and under
Event time:...
Families can enjoy a spring hike on the trails with mom and grandmother and take time with the wildflowers that are starting to bloom. Choose the nature trail of your choice to enjoy and be sure to stop by the nature center to get a certificate, and all moms...
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Cranbrook Institute of Science for a one-of-a-kind jewelry design workshop. Also, enjoy free admission to the museum. Advanced registration required by May 7. For ages 12-plus.
Event cost: $42.50/members, $50.00/non-members
Event time: 1-3 p.m. May 10, 2025
Come out to Jefferson Branch to use charms and bead to make a bracelet to gift to a special mom in your life on Mother’s Day. RSVP required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1-2 p.m. May 10, 2025
Find Matthaei/Nichols-designed hanging flower baskets and container plants for sale during this annual for Mother's Day.
Event cost: Free/admission; fees for plants and flowers
Event time: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday May 10-11, 2025
Ages 8 and up can come out to the Marshlands Museum for a guided stroll through the “Big Woods” and look for signs of moms in birds, mammals, insects and more. Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. May 10.
Event cost: $3/child, $5/adult, free/under 2
Event time: 2-4 p.m. May 11,...
Enjoy a day of celebration with live music, snacks, refreshments, a gift wrapped Bon Bon Bon box for sale and create a bouquet of colorful fresh flowers for $15 (with the purchase of a vase).
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 10, 2025
All ages can enjoy a casual hike through the woods with their moms and discover the wildflowers at Kensington Metropark. Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. May 9.
Event cost: $3/child $5/adult, free/children under 2
Event time: 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. May 10, 2025
This annual event features Rose Hill Center’s popular Rose Hill roses, as well as annuals, planters, hanging baskets and vegetables. Also, face painting, petting farm, bake sale, hayrides, safety expo and more. All proceeds will support Rose Hill Center.
Event cost: Free admission
Event time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 11, 2024
