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Rock, Mineral and Fossil Event at Schoolcraft College

March 01 - 02, 2025

Photo credit: iStock/Siraphol

Location

Schoolcraft College, Vista Tech Center

18600 Haggerty Road

Livonia, MI 48152

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Description

This annual family-friendly event features over 1,000 rocks, minerals and fossils from all over the World. The proceeds from the auction benefit scholarship funds at Schoolcraft College.

Event cost: Free/admission, free/parking

Event times: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday, March 1-2, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 248-884-0431

Website: https://roaminrockclub.weebly.com/

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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