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The farm will be open to walk around and see the animals, hunt for Easter eggs and visit with the Easter Bunny. Dress for mud. Registration is required.
Event cost: $10/child participating in Easter egg hunt, $5/person visiting the farm
Event time: 4-5:30 p.m. April 16, 2022
Dive into the time-honored stories and facts about nature and find out what is true and what is, shall we say, a stretch. This program is entirely outdoors, and guests are asked to dress for the weather. Social distancing and face coverings are required.
Event Cost: $5 adults, $3 children,...
Take it all in with their signature drumming, comedy and original music. Audience interaction and custom-made instruments, too. Great for all ages.
Event cost: $30+
Event time: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday April 19-24, 2022
Try out to 40-foot rock climbing wall, take a dip at the pool and more in celebration of the Leap Year. For all ages. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6-8 p.m. Feb. 29, 2024
This annual event features a kid's costume contest, a pet's costume contest, Irish music bagpipes and Irish dancing. The parade will start west of town (near People's Church) and move East towards the square.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 19, 2022
Take a guided walk to learn pick a tree, tap it and boil down the sap to make syrup. Stop by the French and Native camp to hear and see how these techniques have changed through the years. Tours leave every half hour. Registration required.
Event cost: $5/adult, $3/child, $10/vehicle...
Since St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner, kids ages 5-12 can come and plant their own shamrocks to take home. Also, crafts and a scavenger hunt. Registration required.
Event cost: Free/residents, $3/non-residents
Event time: 10-11 a.m. March 12, 2022
Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa with house made whip cream, a heart sugar cookie to decorate and Valentine's crafts for the little ones. Families will also be able to purchase a large Valentine cookie decorating kit.
Event cost: $5/person
Event time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 13, 2022
Kids ages 4-8 and their families can virtually join Miss Tracy for a mindful story time that incorporates yoga poses, stretches and relaxation exercises with stories and music. Everyone is encouraged to wear comfortable clothing, and yoga mats or towels are suggested.
Event Cost: Free, registration required
Event Times: 7 p.m.
Families with kids age 4 and older are invited to join Cranbrook Art Museum on the fourth Saturday of each month for free family-friendly activities on the peristyle (weather permitting). Each week will focus on an alumni artist featured in the With Eyes Opened exhibit.
Event Cost: Free
Event Times: noon-2...
If you're looking to renovate in 2024, come out to the Novi Home Show to have the opportunity to connect with hundreds of local home-improvement companies. There will be free 10-minute consultations, show-only specials, giveaways and more.
Event cost: $12/ages 13-plus, $10/ages 55-plus, free/ages 12 and under
Event times: Noon-7 p.m....
Join the library to create a wooden heart mirror and Valentine. This workshop is based on the accredited Wisdom System for Coaching Children. For ages 8-10.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 12, 2022
