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The Art of Dining: Food Culture in the Islamic World at the Detroit Institute of Arts
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The Art of Dining: Food Culture in the Islamic World features paintings, historic cookbooks, vessels for food and drinks and more. It features 230 works from the Middle East, Egypt, Central and South Asia and beyond.
Event cost: Free w/general admission
Event times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday...
HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever takes guests on through the evolution of ice hockey, showcasing remarkable technical advancements and scientific breakthroughs. Learn about cutting-edge technologies, the physics of play and more. Test your skills and knowledge with a variety of interactives inside the exhibit.
Event cost: Free w/museum admission and for...
It’s celebrating its 51st year. Families can take a 35-45 minute-long train ride. Advanced tickets are required.
Event cost: $7/ages 13-plus, $4/ages 4-12, free/ages 3 and under
Event times: 1-4 p.m. Sept. 15, 22, 29, 2024
Come out to Chesterfield Historical Village to go back in time and enjoy hands on activities, games, photos, candle making, rope making, corn grinding, a scavenger hunt and more. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Event cost: $1/person, $2/family
Event time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 14, 2024
Read and Look | The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family at Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
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Ages 4-8 can enjoy a kid-friendly tour of the Kelsey Museum at their “Read and Look” program. They'll read aloud The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family and then explore the museum afterwords. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3 p.m. Sept. 7,...
At this Touch a Truck event, families can explore vehicles of all types and kids can blast sirens, crawl inside the vehicles and learn how all of these trucks. There will also be engaging activities and a wide variety of food vendors.
Event cost: $5/family
Event time: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (8:30-10:30...
Celebrate the 4th annual Spooktacular Ekk-Stravaganza with pumpkin painting, train rides, games, museum tours, pizza, donuts, silent auction, pumpkin patch and more. Costumes are encouraged.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1-4 p.m. Oct. 13, 2024
The DIA, in collaboration with Detroit's Mexican Consulate, displays ofrenda altars, or offerings, created by community members in celebration of the holiday Día de Muertos.
Event cost: Free with general admission
Event times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Sept 28-Nov. 3, 2024
Ages 6-10 and their families can discover the wonders of the night sky at this event. Learn about constellations and how to identify these stellar formations. Each participant will receive their own star wheel to take home.
Event cost: $7/child
Event time: 11 a.m.-noon Aug. 10, 2024
Cranbrook on the Green: Artist Designed Miniature Golf at the Cranbrook Art Museum in Bloomfield Hills
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Visit the new miniature golf course, inspired by the art and design of Cranbrook. There are ten holes for you to practice on. Tickets to the Green include admission to the Art Museum's galleries.
Read more: Use these tips to visit Cranbrook on the Green with kids.
Event cost: $15/adult, $10/ArtMembers...
Little ones can go on a miniature train ride through Starr Jaycee Park in Royal Oak. It is run by volunteer club, Great Lakes Live Steamers.
Event cost: Free; donations are accepted and appreciated. Donations are used to help maintain the trains and tracks
Event times: Noon-4 p.m. May 4-5, June...
Check out the massive outdoor bounce park, which offers 25,000 square feet of connected jumping zones with 10 different play areas. Kids of all ages can enjoy the Mountain Challenge, Battle Beam, Gumball Gallop, Obstacle Course and more.
Read more: Use these tips to jump around at FUNBOX Detroit.
Event cost:...