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The Art @ The Max III exhibition features the works of Detroit artists Matt Corbin, Scott Hocking, Sydney G. James, Nicole Macdonald, Jo Powers, Maya Stovall and Andrew Thompson.
Fish and Loaves Community Food Pantry invites you to bring the family to Santa’s Magic Forest in Taylor’s Heritage Park.
The Magic Forest welcomes visitors every weekend on Fridays from 5-8 p.m., Saturdays from 1-8 p.m. and Sundays 1-7 p.m. through Dec. 22. The display, which includes Santa and Mrs....
Calling all Daisies and Tiger Cubs! Bring your family and come enjoy Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog at Sloan Museum. Climb aboard the ferry and listen to seagulls as you approach Birdwell Island; work together to fill Clifford’s big dog bowl and slide down the tail of our nine-foot-tall...
Take a look at the science and technology behind beloved films including Finding Dory and Toy Story – plus hands-on activities and face-to-face recreations of favorite characters.
This exhibit chronicles "a golden age of innovation" in 60 displays, short films, science shows, workshops and more.
Museum hours are as follows:
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday-Friday
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Learn chocolate's history and how it's made at this interactive exhibit.
Museum hours are as follows:
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday
10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
noon-4 p.m. Sunday
This exhibition showcases some of Michigan's most influential punk music artists in the museum's Mobile Homestead.
Museum hours are as follows:
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Join a community of suicide loss survivors to find comfort and gain understanding as they share stories of healing and hope. The event features a screening of The Journey: A Story of Healing and Hope, a documentary that shows how those left behind navigate the aftermath of their loved one's...
Take a wagon or walking tour of a living nativity, complete with camel. Also find homemade cookies, caroling and much more holiday fun.
Andy Mahoney is the founder of the Center for Identity Potential counseling centers for the gifted and is a recognized expert and pioneer in the field of counseling the gifted and talented. Find out what he recommends when it comes to socializing gifted kids at this workshop.
Coin collectors of all ages are invited to this expo, which showcases a variety of old coins, historical presentations, educational exhibits and more.
Wear your costumes and investigate the science behind Halloween through demonstrations, hands-on activities and more at this annual event.
Event cost: Free w/ museum admission
Event times: Noon-4 p.m. Oct. 21-22, 2023
