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Families can join the Oakland Astronomy Club for an orientation to viewing winter skies and see the sky through telescopes. There will be a lantern-lit hike and hot chocolate, as well. For all ages.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 7-9 p.m. Feb. 8, 2025
Bring the family and challenge yourselves to an afternoon adventure in the forest with outdoor enthusiast Meg Gower. For all ages and skill levels. Compasses will be provided or bring your own. Advanced registration required.
Event cost: $2/person, $5/family
Event time: 2-4 p.m. March 2, 2025
Enjoy feeding time at Stony Creek Metropark's nature center. Visitors will be able to talk with an interpreter about the animals and learn what is on the lunch menu that day. At this event, you'll learn about the animals, walk the hiking trails and visit the exhibits.
Pre-registration is not...
This monthly program discusses the wonderful organisms and places found in Michigan. Topics are relevant to animals, plants, seasons and history of Michigan. Every session, participants will add to their “Wild Michigan Booklet,” that will be provided. There will be a special giveaway for those who complete their booklets...
Families can join Cranbrook Institute of Science and the Cranbrook Art Museum for a joint Winter Solstice Celebration. Get access to both museums. Enjoy a solstice display, minerals in the dark, lantern lit parade, Christmas carols, shadow puppets, seasonal snacks and more. Pre-registration required.
Event cost: $10/non-members, free/members
Event time: 1-7...
Enjoy a guided sensory hike through the trails at Heritage Park at Farmington Hills Nature Center. Dress for the weather. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For ages 5-plus. Registration required.
Event cost: $3/person
Event time: 8-9 p.m. Nov. 15, 2024
Join author, Anna Richeson for a reading of She Believed She Could and it Grew at Gateway Farm. Take a walk on the farm afterwards. For ages 3-6. Registration required.
Event cost: $5/child ages 3-plus, $15/family bundle, free/caregivers and ages 2 and under
Event time: 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 22, 2024
Ages 10-plus can join Doug Jackson, Michigan Master Naturalist, to learn how humans have been both helping and hurting conservation efforts. Advanced registration required by calling 734-475-3170.
Event cost: $2/person, $5/family
Event time: 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 20, 2024
This 79th annual features a wide variety of gems, metals, fossils and other minerals on display and for sale. There will be 30-plus display exhibits, hands-on kids activities, speakers, giveaways and more. The first 200 attendees each day will receive a free fossil.
Event cost: $9/adult, $5/ages 5-12 and ages...
Search the woods to find and collect fall mushrooms and then hear from mushroom experts Phil Tedeschi and Kirk Coppernoll. Bring a basket or paper bag and waxed paper for collecting. Advanced reservation required by calling 734-475-3170.
Event cost: $2/person, $5/family (with state recreation passport)
Event time: 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 13,...
Join Ford House for a day brimming with delights—a celebration of community and tradition. Enjoy cider and donuts, shop their fall market, engage in heartwarming moments at the petting zoo, delight in horse and pony rides, have your face painted, test your skills in lawn games and enjoy a...
Ypsilanti Fall River Day is a family-friendly event features games, crafts, a live river critters exhibit and a nature hike. There will be free kayak trips (single and two-person) on the Huron River. All equipment and transportation is provided. Limited availability; walk-up registration only. Dress for the weather.
Event cost:...