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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
Gather at The Wright for an in-person celebration to celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa. There will be a daily kinara lighting ceremony, storytelling and live performances.
Event cost: Free w/ museum admission
Event times: Times vary by date; Dec. 26, 2023-Jan. 1, 2024
Purchase a unique range of holiday gifts and other activities like photos with Santa, a visit from Santa’s reindeer, musical entertainment, ice sculpture demonstrations, kid’s make and take craft activities and much more! Fun for all ages.
Event cost: Free admission
Event time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Enjoy hot chocolate by the fire, listen to music and create your own holiday ornaments with objects found in nature. Instructions and materials will be provided. Registration required. For ages 6 and up.
Event cost: $6 per child, $6 per adult
Meet your over 10 princesses and take a group photo. Also, enjoy musical performances, crafts, a princess parade and more. Dress up in your princess attire. Registration required.
Event cost: $22-$45
Event time: Time slots are 10 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. (VIP session) Jan. 25, 2025
Experience 14 acres, 3 1/2 miles of trails with different three different exits. Short, medium and full corn maze exits in order to accommodate many corn maze fans & enthusiasts. Also, u-pick pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn cannon, delicious treats and more.
Event cost: $12/adults, $9/ages 5-12 or group of 15...
Wear your costume and enjoy decorated vehicles while trick or treating for tasty sweets in a safe family friendly environment.
Event cost: Free
Wear your costume and see super fun and exciting trunks, baskets full of candy, great prizes and hot dogs.
Event cost: Free
This mind-blowing showcase, The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays features jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth.
Event cost: $25-plus
Event times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21-23, 2023
This 5K run/walk is great for the whole family. Includes donut, cider, T-shirt, small pumpkin and admission to Spookyland area. Costume and finisher prizes, too. Registration required.
Event cost: $38-plus
Event time: 6:30-9 p.m. Sept. 22, 2023
