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Vortex Gymnastics Spooktacular Trick or Tumble Open Gym

October 24 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Kids stretch and exercise together at Vortex Gymnastics Halloween open gym event for tumbling and fun in Wixom for ages 2

Photo credit: Pexels/Yan Krukau

Location

Vortex Gymnastics

30990 S Wixom Rd

Wixom, MI 48393

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Description

Celebrate Halloween at Vortex Gymnastics with an open gym event for ages 2-16. Enjoy treats, a costume contest, and lots of tumbling fun. Admission is $20 and preregistration is required.

Event cost: $20 each

Event times: 6:30–8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 9472397927

Website: https://www.vortexgymnasticscc.com/

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

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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