Event Type : Educational

Check out the colorful homes, clothing and artwork the ancient Roman civilization embraced.

Museum hours are as follows:

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday
• 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

Note: Museum is closed on Mondays 

Revisit 1968 when the Detroit Tigers won the World Series and brought residents together in celebration with this exhibit of photos, stories and more.

Museum hours are as follows:

• 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday
• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

This exhibition features portraits of three different Arab and Muslim women from Minnesota and explores their relationship with Islam. Exhibit open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday.

Peek at 75 reconstructed manuscripts, drawings and machines created more than 500 years ago by Leonardo Da Vinci.

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 contemporary ceramics show features three exhibitions from the annual Staff and Student Show and the Annual Call for Entry Exhibition.

Hours are as follows:

• 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday
• noon-4 p.m. Sunday

This exhibit takes a look at three classical cities, Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece and Notion in Turkey – and the findings from recent archaeological digs at these cities – and compares them to more recent urban planning. Museum hours are as follows:

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Tuesday-Friday
• 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

The photographs in this collection were rescued from attics, resale shops, and the DIA’s own archives, making it a totally unique snapshot of the past. Museum hours are as follows:

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday
• 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday
• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

Free English as a Second Language Classes offered in the morning and evening. Come and learn or improve your English! Call 248-539-2390 for more information.

In 1986, Tyree Guyton started the Heidelberg project at the site of his childhood home in response to the 1967 rebellion. Since then, it has grown to fill two blocks. Check out this exhibit to see how it grew.

Museum hours are as follows:

• 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday-Sunday
• 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday.

Vintage products, clothing and music bring the ‘50s to life during this exhibition.

Museum hours are as follows:

• 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays-Sundays.

Scope out hundreds of flyers, posters, albums, promotions and zines from the height of the punk era.

Come search the woods to find and collect fall mushrooms! Afterwards, mushroom expert Phil Tedeschi will talk about what you have collected and identify those that are edible. Bring a basket or paper bag and waxed paper for collecting. Advance registration required. Limited to 30 people.

Scope out hundreds of flyers, posters, albums, promotions and zines from the height of the punk era.

Scope out hundreds of flyers, posters, albums, promotions and zines from the height of the punk era.

If you have a toddler who loves animals, come have a paws-itively fun time with at HSHV! Designed for children ages 2 to 5, our story time programs include animal-themed stories, fingerplays, crafts and the opportunity to meet some of our adoptable animals. No preregistration required.

Scope out hundreds of flyers, posters, albums, promotions and zines from the height of the punk era.

The Black Historic Sites Committee presents jazz performances by Modern Element in the museum’s beloved “Streets of Old Detroit” exhibit.

On Thursday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m., interested middle or high school students are invited to attend Write Stuff, which is a place to hone writing skills, socialize and collaborate with other teens. Writing prompts and exercises will get the creative energy flowing.

Registration is limited to 20. Visit ropl.org or call the Youth Reference Desk at 248-246-3725 to sign up for this free program.

The focus of this playgroup is for you to spend one-on-one time with your children and to have readily-accessible advice from an early childhood specialist. The playgroup is designed to increase one-on-one, parent-to-child interaction and to promote literacy and learning activities including hands-on activities, stories, songs, music and dancing. There is also a teaching component for parents to better understand how children learn, their physical abilities, relationships/sense of self, communication and understanding of the world. Registration required. Call 248-851-2254 to register.

Scope out hundreds of flyers, posters, albums, promotions and zines from the height of the punk era.

This year’s conference will feature workshops on bullying prevention, the opioid crisis, self-esteem and parenting, among others. Plus, food, music, keynote speakers, dance performances, giveaways and more. LGBTQ community welcome. Registration is required.

Scope out hundreds of flyers, posters, albums, promotions and zines from the height of the punk era.

Try your hand at rock tumbling and polishing, jewelry-making and more. Registration required.

Join the Great Lakes Apparition Seekers as they hunt for ghosts at the Gardner House, the Commandant’s Quarters and the McFadden-Ross House.

Scope out hundreds of flyers, posters, albums, promotions and zines from the height of the punk era.

Learn about local schools and the programs and extracurricular activities they offer at this annual. Registration required to qualify for free lunch from Nino Salvaggio. 

How do wild animals perceive the world? Many of them can see, hear or smell things better than humans. In this hands-on program, Science Alive will bring live animals to demonstrate the amazing ways their senses allow them to learn about and survive in their environments. Advance registration is strongly encouraged at 734-475-3170.

Check out the colorful homes, clothing and artwork the ancient Roman civilization embraced.

Museum hours are as follows:

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday
• 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

Note: Museum is closed on Mondays 

Revisit 1968 when the Detroit Tigers won the World Series and brought residents together in celebration with this exhibit of photos, stories and more.

Museum hours are as follows:

• 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday
• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

Peek at 75 reconstructed manuscripts, drawings and machines created more than 500 years ago by Leonardo Da Vinci.

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 contemporary ceramics show features three exhibitions from the annual Staff and Student Show and the Annual Call for Entry Exhibition.

Hours are as follows:

• 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday
• noon-4 p.m. Sunday

This exhibit takes a look at three classical cities, Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece and Notion in Turkey – and the findings from recent archaeological digs at these cities – and compares them to more recent urban planning. Museum hours are as follows:

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Tuesday-Friday
• 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

The photographs in this collection were rescued from attics, resale shops, and the DIA’s own archives, making it a totally unique snapshot of the past. Museum hours are as follows:

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday
• 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday
• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

Free English as a Second Language Classes offered in the morning and evening. Come and learn or improve your English! Call 248-539-2390 for more information.

In 1986, Tyree Guyton started the Heidelberg project at the site of his childhood home in response to the 1967 rebellion. Since then, it has grown to fill two blocks. Check out this exhibit to see how it grew.

Museum hours are as follows:

• 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday-Sunday
• 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday.

Vintage products, clothing and music bring the ‘50s to life during this exhibition.

Museum hours are as follows:

• 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays-Sundays.

Scope out hundreds of flyers, posters, albums, promotions and zines from the height of the punk era.

Cheddar, a puppet mouse, joins kids for a story, craft and treat. Ages 2-5. Registration required.

Scope out hundreds of flyers, posters, albums, promotions and zines from the height of the punk era.

Scope out hundreds of flyers, posters, albums, promotions and zines from the height of the punk era.

The focus of this playgroup is for you to spend one-on-one time with your children and to have readily-accessible advice from an early childhood specialist. The playgroup is designed to increase one-on-one, parent-to-child interaction and to promote literacy and learning activities including hands-on activities, stories, songs, music and dancing. There is also a teaching component for parents to better understand how children learn, their physical abilities, relationships/sense of self, communication and understanding of the world. Registration required. Call 248-851-2254 to register.

Scope out hundreds of flyers, posters, albums, promotions and zines from the height of the punk era.

The MASCO Foundation covers evening admission so you can explore science-y wonders for free.

Join us for some afternoon birding at Crosswinds Marsh. As we hike the trails, we will also discuss fall trees and how the marsh prepares for winter. Pre-registration is required. Call 734-654-1220 to pre-register. 

Scope out hundreds of flyers, posters, albums, promotions and zines from the height of the punk era.

Visit this critter sanctuary during regular hours to see all of the critters, with special attention to the monthly “featured creature.” In October, that’s the sloth.

Scope out hundreds of flyers, posters, albums, promotions and zines from the height of the punk era.

Experience Japanese culture through food, music and other traditions.

Visit this critter sanctuary during regular hours to see all of the critters, with special attention to the monthly “featured creature.” In October, that’s the sloth.

Swing by this local school to meet some of the teachers and find out how an education here can benefit your child.

Sure, your iPhone has an app for everything and you won’t get lost using your GPS. But what if your batteries die? In this hands-on workshop, Meg Gower and Ryan Dibble will show you ways to navigate, as well as basic survival skills. Learn how to make fire without matches, build a shelter, locate water, signal and more.  Aimed at ages 10 to adult. Advance registration required at 734-375-3170, as this program is limited to 25 people.

Preschool-aged kids get a morning full of hands-on STEAM activities at the museum, courtesy of PNC Bank.

Children ages 3-5 will enjoy nature-themed craft activities, stories, songs and playtime; plus a live animal appearance! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Limit of 4 children per adult.

Occurs on the second Tuesday in the following months:  February, March, April, May, September, October and November.

Experience the Mexican Day of the Dead tradition with this exhibit of altars celebrating the lives of lost ones.

Museum hours are as follows:

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday
• 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday
• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

The focus of this playgroup is for you to spend one-on-one time with your children and to have readily-accessible advice from an early childhood specialist. The playgroup is designed to increase one-on-one, parent-to-child interaction and to promote literacy and learning activities including hands-on activities, stories, songs, music and dancing. There is also a teaching component for parents to better understand how children learn, their physical abilities, relationships/sense of self, communication and understanding of the world. Registration required. Call 248-851-2254 to register.

Take a walk through the park to search for owls, bats, coyotes and other nocturnal creatures. Cider, doughnuts and a campfire follows. Registration required.

Kids ages 2-4 turn over rocks, logs and other forest debris to find the creepy crawlies that are getting ready for winter. Runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday.

Go batty looking for native bats species and learn why they are so important to Michigan. Registration required.

Visit this critter sanctuary during regular hours to see all of the critters, with special attention to the monthly “featured creature.” In October, that’s the sloth.

Kids ages 2-4 turn over rocks, logs and other forest debris to find the creepy crawlies that are getting ready for winter. Runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday.

Experience all of the wonders of the museum, along with tons of kid-friendly programming during this monthly event, courtesy of DTE Energy.