April showers will bring May flowers in beautiful BLOOM! Welcome to mid-spring, mamas! It’s warming up quickly and before you know it the kids will be out of school! Here’s a collection of events and happenings in+around Detroit for you! One, in particular, is our new and expecting moms event: Bloom @ The Everbrook Academy in Novi! Check it out! Enjoy, mama!
May 3, 2017
Homeschool Learning Lab
Location :: The Michigan Science Center, 5020 John R., Detroit
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost :: $5.00 per member, $10.00 per non-member
Join us the first Wednesday of each month for elementary, middle and high school programs. Labs run 35 – 40 minutes and cover a variety of topics including engineering, biology, astronomy, chemistry and more.
On May 3, students will learn how a plant absorbs the Sun’s rays and converts them to energy and sugar that it stores for fuel. Learn how visible light is made of various colors and that plants only use certain colors in the photosynthesis process. Conduct a chromatography experiment with leaves.
May 4, 2017
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Location :: The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
Time :: 7:00 p.m.
Cost :: See website for details
Thirty years after the defeat of the Empire, Luke Skywalker has vanished and a new threat has risen: The First Order, led by the mysterious Supreme Leader Snoke and his dark side enforcer, Kylo Ren. General Leia Organa’s military force, the Resistance — and unlikely heroes brought together by fate — are the galaxy’s only hope at thwarting a new reign of evil.
Rock N’ Rhyme
Location :: Auburn Hills Public Library, 3400 E. Seyburn Drive, Auburn Hills
Time :: 10:30 a.m.
Cost :: Free but registration might be required
Bring in those babies for a special time just for them! Experiences during the first years of life lay a foundation for all language growth. We wil explore rich language and stories through rhymes, songs and interactive fun. All story times are based on early literacy research, and include tips and information for parents and caregivers. Free play with other children will follow each session.
Mother Son Dance
Location :: Summit on the Park, 46000 Summit Pkwy., Canton
Time :: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost :: $9.50 per resident, $10.50 per non-resident
Celebrate Mother’s Day in a special way. Moms, Aunts, Grandmothers and more are welcome for an evening of dancing and memory-making. There will be light refreshments and a popular balloon-drop finale! Souvenir photos will be available for an additional cost at the dance. Make this a tradition with the special little guy in your life!
Semi-formal attire is recommended.
All ages require a ticket. Ticket Sales Begin on March 6 at the Summit on the Park Front Desk. Advanced ticket purchase is required and space is limited to the first 300 guests per night. Please be advised that this program fills up quickly!
Michigan International Women’s Show
Location :: Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cost :: $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 6-12, free for 5 and under/$5.00 parking fee
Shop till you drop!! This is the largest apparel, garments, cosmetics and beauty show. It will focus on apparel and fashion accessories, beauty and fragrance, gift assortments and more. This event will attract many visitors and exhibitors from around the USA.
May 5, 2017
Mother Son Dance
Location :: Summit on the Park, 46000 Summit Pkwy., Canton
Time :: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost :: $9.50 per resident, $10.50 per non-resident
Celebrate Mother’s Day in a special way. Moms, Aunts, Grandmothers and more are welcome for an evening of dancing and memory-making. There will be light refreshments and a popular balloon-drop finale! Souvenir photos will be available for an additional cost at the dance. Make this a tradition with the special little guy in your life!
Semi-formal attire is recommended.
All ages require a ticket. Ticket Sales Begin on March 6 at the Summit on the Park Front Desk. Advanced ticket purchase is required and space is limited to the first 300 guests per night. Please be advised that this program fills up quickly!
Little Explorers
Location :: Auburn Hills Public Library, 3400 E. Seyburn Dr., Auburn Hills
Time :: 10:45 a.m.
Cost :: Free to attend but registration is required
What do you get when you combine a story, free play, and sensory activity stations with you and your child? A sensory sensation! We’ll have lots of fun as we explore, create, and meet new friends. Sensory stations may get messy, so dress accordingly. For ages 1-5 with a caregiver.
Michigan International Women’s Show
Location :: Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost :: $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 6-12, free for 5 and under/$5.00 parking fee
Shop till you drop!! This is the largest apparel, garments, cosmetics and beauty show. It will focus on apparel and fashion accessories, beauty and fragrance, gift assortments and more. This event will attract many visitors and exhibitors from around the USA.
First Friday @ The Farm
Location :: The Petting Farm @ Domino Farm, 3001 Earhart Rd., Ann Arbor
Time :: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Cost :: $6.00 per person (Free for ages 23 months and under)
Please join us during these extended hours for some delicious food trucks and fun activities throughout the farm.
Food trucks will be available at our pavilion area.
Admission to enter the petting farm area is $6.00 per person. Admission is free for children 23 months and younger.
Tractor Rides are $2.00 per person.
May 6, 2017
Walk for Wishes
Location :: The Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak
Time :: 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost :: See website for details
Walk For Wishes is a nationwide Make-A-Wish® fundraiser. At the Southeast Michigan walk, we celebrate the more than 8,500 wishes that have already been granted in Michigan, while raising funds for future wishes. It’s a family-friendly event powered by wish families, volunteers, donors and friends.
Michigan International Women’s Show
Location :: Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cost :: $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 6-12, free for 5 and under/$5.00 parking fee
Shop till you drop!! This is the largest apparel, garments, cosmetics and beauty show. It will focus on apparel and fashion accessories, beauty and fragrance, gift assortments and more. This event will attract many visitors and exhibitors from around the USA.
Farmers Market Opening Day – Rochester
Location :: Downtown Rochester
Time :: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free admission
Join us for the opening of the 18th Farmers’ Market season! Opening Day festivities include free canvas tote bags given to the first 500 adult customers, musical entertainment and children’s activities. Don’t forget to enter to win one of many gift certificates donated by downtown Rochester merchants! The Market is available every Saturday, May 6 – October 28.
A Day Out with Thomas
Location :: Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
Time :: See website for specific times
Cost :: See website for specific member/non-member prices
Witness the full-steam delight when your little engineer sees a real Thomas the Tank Engine™ chug into our station! Your day will be packed with roundhouse tours of steam locomotives, railroad hobo songs and a railroad turntable feat of strength. Thomas storytelling, photos with Sir Topham Hatt™ and rides on the beloved cars immerse tiny conductors in the beloved world of Thomas.
Songs, games, rides, videos, coloring and treats will make the day roll down the tracks faster than you can say, “Little engines can do big things!” Lessons in mechanics and engineering are absorbed through all of the senses, inspiring and engaging future builders and makers.
Mom to Mom and More: Celebrating Nature’s Playhouse
Location :: Nature’s Playhouse, 703 Livernois, Ferndale
Time :: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free
Meet the owners & instructors to find out all Nature’s Playhouse has to offer you and your family. The list is endless!
-FREE Drop-In Play for the kids
-Fabulous Shopping from local Mom-run businesses and Mom-to-Mom tables
-Complimentary snacks, coffee, & water provided
Color Me Rad: Detroit
Location :: 41181 Hines Dr., Plymouth
Time :: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost :: $15- $55 (See registration website for details)
We’re the only 5K that will send you running through RAD color stations and leave you covered from head to toe in liquids, powders, and gels of blue, green, pink, purple, and yellow until your face, shirt, and body come out silkscreened like a tie-dyed hippie on the other side. Not only will you be having healthy amounts of fun, but you’ll be getting your daily exercise in the process with all your new best friends. At the finish, there will be music, food, and more RAD runners than the 80s. When you share your sweet pics to make your friends jealous, use the hashtags #ColorMeRad and #ColorMeRad5k!
Family Bowling with PAWS
Location :: Bowl One Lanes, 1639 E. 14 Mile Rd., Troy
Time :: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Cost :: $15.00 includes bowling, pizza, pop and shoes, $5.00 for non-bowlers, pizza and pop
Check in at 12 pm
Bowling starts at 12:30 pm
Detroit Tigers paws 1 to 2 pm
There will be a 50/50 raffle, basket raffle and silver dollar table for kids ($1 gets you 3 chances to win prizes)
Will also have a drawing to sponsor a child to go for 1 week to the VFW’s Camp Trotter for kids age 7-12 during the July/August camping season.www.vfwmi.org/camptrotter.asp
Please reserve your spot by May 1st. Walk ins are also welcome. You can pay on the day of bowling but we would like a round about number of how many people plan to attend.
Mom & Son Bowling
Location :: Fraser Lanes, 33042 Garfield Rd., Fraser
Time :: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Cost :: $10.00 residents, $12.00 non-residents
Looking for some quality Mother-Son bonding time?! This event is the perfect way to spend it at Fraser Star Lanes! Cost includes pizza, pop, 2 games, bowling shoes, and a special gift for mom!
Car Seat Safety 101
Location :: Live Well Chiropractic, 455 Barclay Circle, Rochester Hills
Time :: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Cost :: $39.00 per couple and registration is required
Dana Lange, Child Passenger Safety Technician and owner of Buckle Up Detroit will teach you what you need to know regarding installing and selecting car seats. Everyone needs them and they are often misused. Keep your family safe and learn how to!
In this class you will learn the differences between the many car seats on the market, how to properly secure your child in their car seat, learn tips and tricks on proper installation and selection, and how to decipher the dreaded manual.
Annual Princess Party
Location :: Beautiful U Salon and Spa, 232 W. Nepessing Rd., Lapeer
Time :: 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Cost :: $20.00 cash on-site only
Join us on Saturday May 6th for our annual Beautiful U Princess Party. Your little princess will be pampered by our talented “princesses”. Each princess party ticket includes: a princess worthy hairdo, princess makeup, a princess manicure, pedicure and a princess snack bag! Special guest appearances by well known princesses and a SINGING ELSA!!!!! It’s a day you won’t want to miss! Only our “princess guests” require a ticket. Tickets are timed.
Lego Literacy Club
Location :: Auburn Hills Public Library, 3400 E. Seyburn Dr., Auburn Hills
Time :: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend but registration might be required
Come and build an original LEGO creation based on the monthly theme using either Duplo or LEGO. We may also present you with STEM challenges! Books will be supplied to read and inspire. You may also check them out afterwards. Your creation will be displayed at the Library until our next club meeting. For more information, please call (248) 364-6712. Grades ONE and up only please!
May 7, 2017
Detroit Kids Fashion Show
Location :: International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit, 111 East Kirby Street, Detroit
Time :: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Cost :: $10 – $40
The fashion show will feature Detroit Kids modeling spring/summer fashions by Connie’s Children’s Shop, Goods and Little High Flyers.
Our show will open with a peformance from the Detroit Children’s Choir.
The 2017 Detroit Kids Fashion Show will be benefiting The IIMD who was founded in 1919, the Institute is dedicated to working with foreign-born and all Americans in the constant task of solving social problems, acculturation, education and acceptance. It provides and utilizes human and physical resources to advance the welfare and the integration of the foreign-born and their relatives; foster community awareness that varied cultures contribute to the richness of American life; and serve other organizations in the in the areas of its competence.
BASF Kids’ Lab: Happy Hands
Location :: The Michigan Science Center, 5020 John R. Rd., Detroit
Time :: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Cost :: See website for admission details
Visit our Centennial Lab for hands-on chemistry courtesy of BASF. Understand the key role emulsifiers play in a popular body product. Apply this knowledge while mixing up your very own hand lotion that is yours to keep. Included with paid general admission; space is limited.
A Day Out with Thomas
Location :: Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
Time :: See website for specific times
Cost :: See website for specific member/non-member prices
Witness the full-steam delight when your little engineer sees a real Thomas the Tank Engine™ chug into our station! Your day will be packed with roundhouse tours of steam locomotives, railroad hobo songs and a railroad turntable feat of strength. Thomas storytelling, photos with Sir Topham Hatt™ and rides on the beloved cars immerse tiny conductors in the beloved world of Thomas.
Songs, games, rides, videos, coloring and treats will make the day roll down the tracks faster than you can say, “Little engines can do big things!” Lessons in mechanics and engineering are absorbed through all of the senses, inspiring and engaging future builders and makers.
All Things Detroit & Food Truck Rally
Location :: Eastern Market, Detroit
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost :: $5.00 – $15.00
On Sunday, May 7th attendees will have the opportunity to dine on Detroit delectables and sample savory sweet treats, as well as acquire acclaimed products and services from in and around Detroit. Most importantly, patrons and participants are also supporting small businesses.
Michigan International Women’s Show
Location :: Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi
Time :: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost :: $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 6-12, free for 5 and under/$5.00 parking fee
Shop till you drop!! This is the largest apparel, garments, cosmetics and beauty show. It will focus on apparel and fashion accessories, beauty and fragrance, gift assortments and more. This event will attract many visitors and exhibitors from around the USA.
Mad Hatter Tea
Location :: Plymouth (Michigan) Historical Museum, 155 S. Main St., Plymouth
Time :: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Cost :: $25.00 for one adult and one child. Additional tickets are available for $15.00 per person
This year’s annual generational tea features a visit with Alice in Wonderland, as well as a Hatmaker Sandy Root, who will work with the girls to make unique head coverings.
If you’re thinking about coming to this tea with your daughter or granddaughter, buy your tickets now. Our little girls teas have been selling out within a few days.
Trolls Event @ Shores Inn!
Location :: Shores Inn Food & Spirits, 23410 Greater Mack Ave., St. Clair Shores
Time :: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Princess Poppy will be in attendance as you dine! No reservations, first come first served.
May 8, 2017
Tinkering for Tots
Location :: The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovention
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost :: See website for admission details
Little learners get a head full of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) with our hands-on program. Designed for curious preschoolers, our inspired yet playful activities focus on themed materials and then expand outward with storytelling, crafting, building and artifact exploration.
May 9, 2017
Let’s Go Camping!
Location :: Rochester Municipal Park Skating Shelter at the Duck Pond, Paint Creek Trail, Rochester
Time :: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Cost :: Non-members of the Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve are $10.00 per child and members are $8.00.
Let’s Get Going with Threes, Fours and Fives Programs:
May 9th – Let’s Go Camping – From the comfort of the park, we will learn how to pitch a tent, make a hiking stick and take a gentle hike through the trails. We will even put together our own customizable trail mix to stay fueled on our adventure.
May 10, 2017
Royal Oak Farmers Market Food Truck Rally
Location :: Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak
Time :: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free admission
This food truck rally happens the 2nd Wednesday of every month! Come enjoy the friendly and wonderfully smelling atmosphere with your family!
May 11, 2017
Northville Spring Carnival
Location :: Northville Downs, 301 S. Center St., Northville
Time :: 4:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Cost :: See website for pricing details
Rides and amusement for all ages!!
Preschool Adventures
Location :: Dearborn Public Library Henry Ford Centennial Branch, 16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
Time :: 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend but registration might be necessary
Egg Drop Challenge (Grades 7-12)
Location :: Dearborn Public Library Henry Ford Centennial Branch, 16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
Time :: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend but registration might be necessary
Build a contraption to protect your raw egg from a ten foot drop! All materials provided. No parents or younger siblings. No registration.
May 12, 2017
Moana Paint Party!
Location :: Mini Picassos, 20801 Lennon, Harper Woods
Time :: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost :: $25.00 per painter
Come join us in making a step by step painting of HeiHei! Moana’s chicken friend! To sign up- Facebook messages or email us!
[email protected]
Wyandotte Spring Fling Festival
Location :: Yack Arena, 3131 3rd Street, Wyandotte
Time :: See website for details
Cost :: Free to attend
Come to the 1st festival of the year for the best music, food, fun and games! May 12th (5pm- 12am) and May 13th (12pm – 12am) at the Yack Arena.
Northville Spring Carnival
Location :: Northville Downs, 301 S. Center St., Northville
Time :: 4:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Cost :: See website for pricing details
Rides and amusement for all ages!!
Food Truck Fridays!
Location :: 27400 Southfield Rd., Lathrup Village
Time :: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Join us for the kick-off Food Truck Friday event, featuring Comfort Cafe. More details and vendor information to come! The link will take you to Comfort Cafe’s website!
May 13, 2017
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Location :: Downtown Detroit
Time :: 7:00 a.m.
Cost :: See website for registration details
Thanks to events like the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® and the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure®, and generous contributions from our partners, sponsors and fellow supporters, we have become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.
Touch-a-truck @ Rotary Park
Location :: Rotary Park, 32300 Six Mile Rd., Livonia
Time :: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
A FREE hands-on family event that provides a unique opportunity for children adn adults alike to explore vehicles of all types!
Wyandotte Spring Fling Festival
Location :: Yack Arena, 3131 3rd Street, Wyandotte
Time :: See website for details
Cost :: Free to attend
Come to the 1st festival of the year for the best music, food, fun and games! May 12th (5pm- 12am) and May 13th (12pm – 12am) at the Yack Arena.
Northville Spring Carnival
Location :: Northville Downs, 301 S. Center St., Northville
Time :: 1:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Cost :: See website for pricing details
Rides and amusement for all ages!!
A Day Out with Thomas
Location :: Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
Time :: See website for specific times
Cost :: See website for specific member/non-member prices
Witness the full-steam delight when your little engineer sees a real Thomas the Tank Engine™ chug into our station! Your day will be packed with roundhouse tours of steam locomotives, railroad hobo songs and a railroad turntable feat of strength. Thomas storytelling, photos with Sir Topham Hatt™ and rides on the beloved cars immerse tiny conductors in the beloved world of Thomas.
Songs, games, rides, videos, coloring and treats will make the day roll down the tracks faster than you can say, “Little engines can do big things!” Lessons in mechanics and engineering are absorbed through all of the senses, inspiring and engaging future builders and makers.
Sheep Shearing Saturday and Fiber Fair
Location :: Wolcott Mill Metropark, 65775 Wolcott Rd., Ray Twp.
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost :: $5.00 per person over the age of 2
Watch a professsional sheep sherarer as he shears our sheep and bring your questions. Visit the artisans and watch demonstrations of weaving, spinning, felting, dyeing and more. Make a wool craft to take home. Many beautiful items will be available to purchase. Don’t forget to visit the resident animals. Hot chocolate, coffee and a snack are included. Wagon rides may be available for purchase. Pay at the Door.
Kids Day in the Park
Location :: Clintonwood Park, 6000 Clarkston Rd., Clarkston
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free admission
If healthy, happy kids are your mission, Kids Day in the Park is your event because this day is all about the kids! Join us for a great day of free family fun! Over 25 community organizations will be on hand to deliver outdoor, family-fun. Entertainment and events include kite building, music, moonwalks, archery, crafts, and our Kids Only Garage Sale. More activities are being added week to week, so check our Facebook page for a detailed listing! Hosted by Independence Township Parks, Recreation & Seniors. We will be hosting the grand opening of our new playground dedicated to Ryan Kennedy!
Heroes Day 2017
Location :: Macomb Mall, 32233 Gratiot Ave., Roseville
Time :: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Throughout the day, local first responders, federal agencies, and civilian organizations will be on-hand showcasing their trade skills and to talk with people about what they do to keep our neighborhoods safe.
Turn imagination into real-life with a chance to meet heroes from:
Roseville Police Department
Roseville Fire Department
Michigan State Police Department
Crime Stoppers
Macomb Community Action
Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society
American Legion #261
U.S. Border Patrol
Women’s Marine’s Association
U.S. Navy
Roseville Neighborhood Watch
and More!
The Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation will be on hand providing Child ID Kits as part of the Michigan Child Identification Program.
Plus, Meet and Greet Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol!
Macomb Mall reserves the right to cancel or change an event without notice.
Inside the Hive: The Buzz About Bees
Location :: Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 N. Hill Circle Dr., Rochester
Time :: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Cost :: $6.00 per non-member $5.00 per member
This program IS the bees knees! We’ll discover the incredible world of honey bees as we peek into Dinosaur Hill’s own hive, try on real bee-keeping gear and see how honey is extracted from hives. We’ll find out about different types of honey and get some tasty treats too. Fun for all ages!
Mother’s Day Aerial Yoga Workshop
Location :: Born Yoga, 2121 Cole St., Birmingham
Time :: 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Cost :: $40 per person
Join us for this memorable 1-hour Aerial Yoga Workshop designed to honor the special bond between mother and child. Together you will learn simple yoga poses, partner poses, and breathing techniques while flying in the aerial hammocks! Mulitple sessions are available.
After 45 minutes in the hammocks, you will work together to make a custom Young Living Essential Oil infused Mother’s Day Gift.
Choose from the following (1 per person):
-All Natural Lavender Deodorant
-Bath Salts
-Homemade Scented Playdough
-Bath Bombs
Healthy snacks, wine & juice will be provided.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
2017 Romeo Peach Queen Pageant
Location :: Romeo Lions Club, 269 E. Washington St., Romeo
Time :: 5:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Please join us on Saturday May 13, 2017 for the crowning of the 2017 Romeo Peach Queen and Court. Light refreshments will be served.
We are collecting donations for the Romeo Samaritan House, so please feel free to bring non-preishables to donate!
May 14, 2017
Northville Spring Carnival
Location :: Northville Downs, 301 S. Center St., Northville
Time :: 1:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Cost :: See website for pricing details
Rides and amusement for all ages!!
Mother’s Day Happenings
Location :: Wolcott Mill Metropark, 65775 Wolcott Rd. and 64162 Kuntsman Rd., Ray Twp.
Time :: Beginning @ 11:00 a.m.
Cost :: See info below for cost details, registration might be required!!
Mill Stroll with Mom at the Historic Center
1 – 3 pm $2 each Mom is Free
Take a stroll around the beautiful grounds of the HistoricCenter. Take a photo with your favorite lady in the gazebo. Lean about Mrs. Wolcott and her large brood. Enjoy a cookie and punch.
Mothers’s Day Tea at the Farm Center
11 am or 2 pm – $8 per person – please preregister
Come to the farm and enjoy a tea with your favorite Mom. Light refreshments and tea will be served.
Mother’s Day Celebration
Location :: Northville Winery and Brewing Company, 630 Baseline Rd., Northville
Time :: 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Cost :: Call for details
Happy Mother’s Day Mom!
Bring Mom out to enjoy CC Creperie’s Crepe’s, a CiderMamosa and tunes by Barelyon! Food at 12:30, music at 1:00 till 3:00
Mother’s Day @ Jimmy John’s Field
Location :: Jimmy John’s Field, 7171 Auburn Rd., Utica
Time :: 12:30 p.m.
Cost :: $20.00 per person
Join us for a fun filled Mother’s Day at Jimmy John’s Field, where the Eastside Diamond Hoppers will take on the Utica Unicorns.
Brunch Menu:
*Homemade French Toast
*Scrambled Eggs
*Bacon
*Sausage
*Fresh Fruit
*Western Style Potatoes
*Assorted Pastries & Muffins
*Orange Juice
*Coffee
*Tea/Lemonade
*Water/Soda
*A cash bar will be available with Bloody Mary’s and Mimosa’s.
Mother’s Day Mimosas and Macaroons
Location :: Michigan By the Bottle Tasting Room – ALL THREE locations (Auburn Hills, Royal Oak and Shelby Township)
Time :: 12:00 p.m.
Cost :: $15.00 per person
Join us for our annual celebration of moms, mimosas and macarolons! The ticket price includes a “flight” of three gourmet macaroons from Love & Buttercream, a mimosa Big Pour and a $2 bottle credit toward take-home wine purhases that day. Additional wine and snacks are available for a nominal fee. (To make it easy, we’ve added an option for pre-ordering several popular snacks as well when you register on Eventbrite!) One is from 12-2 and the other is for 3-5.
Mother’s Day Brunch @ Blossom Heath
Location :: Blossom Heath Inn, 24800 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores
Time :: 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost :: $28.00 for adults, $21.00 for seniors (60+), children (6-12) for $12.00, and children 5 and under are complimentary.
On Sunday, May 14th, treat your mother to a fantastic Mother’s Day Brunch in the old world ambiance of Blossom Heath Inn! She’ll appreciate our delightful, elaborate buffet and the quality time you spend in our beautiful facility.
Our brunch will feature two seatings – one from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and another from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Our menu is included below and features all of your brunch favorites! Call for reservations!
Mother’s Day Brunch in Grosse Pointe
Location :: The Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms
Time :: 10:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Cost :: $32.00 for adults, Children 8 and under $12.00
Pamper mom this Mother’s Day — The War Memorial is the perfect place to celebrate our mothers and all they do for us! Bring the entire family and enjoy a stunning view from our ballroom, while enjoying a fabulous meal prepared by our Executive Chef, Frank Turner.
We offer 8 different seatings for brunch! Seatings sell out quickly, so make sure to get your tickets fast!
Mother’s Day Brunch @ Blake’s
Location :: Blake Farms, 17985 Armada Center Rd., Armada
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost :: $21.95 for adults, $12.95 for kids 10 and under and under 2 eats free
Blake’s Tasting Room will be hosting its 2nd annual Mother’s Day Brunch on May 14th! This brunch is reservation only with time slots at 9am, 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. We plan to sell out like last year so please dont hesitate to make your reservation. Please call Jen in the Tasting to schedule your slot. We will be offering a strolling buffet filled with tasty breakfast fare and hearty lunch options.
Mother’s Day Breakfast @ The Zoo
Location :: The Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
Time :: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Cost :: Members: $40 for adults and $35 for children 14 and under and Non-members: $45 for adults and $40 for children 14 and under
Tickets are only available online.
Moms and their families are invited to celebrate Mother’s Day at the Detroit Zoo. Mother’s Day Breakfast is held in the Wildlife Interpretive Gallery with access to the Butterfly Garden. The event features a delicious buffet breakfast, commemorative gift and the opportunity for children to make a special gift for Mom.
BASF Kids’ Lab: Happy Hands
Location :: The Michigan Science Center, 5020 John R. Rd., Detroit
Time :: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Cost :: See website for admission details
Visit our Centennial Lab for hands-on chemistry courtesy of BASF. Understand the key role emulsifiers play in a popular body product. Apply this knowledge while mixing up your very own hand lotion that is yours to keep. Included with paid general admission; space is limited.
A Day Out with Thomas
Location :: Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
Time :: See website for specific times
Cost :: See website for specific member/non-member prices
Witness the full-steam delight when your little engineer sees a real Thomas the Tank Engine™ chug into our station! Your day will be packed with roundhouse tours of steam locomotives, railroad hobo songs and a railroad turntable feat of strength. Thomas storytelling, photos with Sir Topham Hatt™ and rides on the beloved cars immerse tiny conductors in the beloved world of Thomas.
Songs, games, rides, videos, coloring and treats will make the day roll down the tracks faster than you can say, “Little engines can do big things!” Lessons in mechanics and engineering are absorbed through all of the senses, inspiring and engaging future builders and makers.
May 15, 2017
Fun with Lavender!
Location :: Mount Clemens Public Library, 150 Cass Ave., Mount Clemens
Time :: 6:30 p.m.
Cost :: Free to members and $5.00 for all others
“Fun with Lavender”, Advanced Master Gardener, Karen Burke is back to show us all of the wonderful things that we can do with our Lavender. So many things to use it with: cooking, beverage infusion, and many boutique and craft projects.
May 18, 2017
Preschool Adventures
Location :: Dearborn Public Library Henry Ford Centennial Branch, 16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
Time :: 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend but registration might be necessary
May 19, 2017
Motor City Comic Con
Location :: Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi
Time :: 12:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Cost :: See website for pricing information
Motor City Comic Con gathers over 250 comic book creators, writers and artists, and more than fifty actors from the television and movie industry. Over a million comics for sale, plus collectible toys, anime, movies, pop culture crafts and gaming merchandise! Truly something for all fans of comics and pop culture!
Novi’s Spring Palooza
Location :: Civic Center Campus, Novi
Time :: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Celebrate spring and learn more about YOUR Novi at Novi’s Spring Palooza on Friday, May 19 on the Civic Center Campus. The free community event will feature fun carnival games, opportunities to interact with the Novi Police and Fire Departments, entertainment and much more! A movie on the Police Department lawn will close out the night! Don’t miss it!
May 20, 2017
Detroit Moms Blog Presents Bloom: An Event for New and Expecting Moms
Location :: The Everbrook Academy, 26195 Beck Rd., Novi
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost :: Check Facebook page for pricing information
We are thrilled to be bringing this fantastic event back to Detroit for a second year! BLOOM is an event for new and expecting moms that you’re going to love.
This event is geared towards moms who are currently expecting a baby, had a baby within the last year, foster moms of infants, or are planning on growing their family soon. This event will provide a morning of pampering, light snacks, photo booth, educational resources, giveaways and swag, shopping and connecting moms and families with relevant local resources.
Tickets will be available SOON. Until then, stay tuned to the Detroit Moms Blog Bloom Event Page on Facebook!
The Motivated Mom Tour 2017
Location :: DoubleTree Detroit, 525 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit
Time :: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost :: See website for pricing information
The Motivated Moms Tour is a half day intensive experience designed to equip moms to be “Great Women and Extraordinary Moms” by offering life-changing content to help activate their dreams. The entrepreneur mom, working mom, stay-at-home mom, or aspiring mom representing different socio economic backgrounds, education, and cultures will gather together to participate in empowering discussions around finance and wealth building, entrepreneurship, goal planning, and parent engagement.
You will also enjoy the #MotivatedMoms Empowerment Panel over a delightful lunch. We know that these life-changing presentations will be truly helpful to as a mom.
Detroit Touch-a-Truck
Location :: West Riverfront Park, 1801 W. Jefferson Ave., Detroit
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Touch-a-Truck is a FREE hands-on family event that will provide children with the opportunity to explore large vehicles of all types, including those used by professionals in construction, public safety, transportation, landscaping and other industries.
Children will be allowed to get behind the wheel of these vehicles and meet the people who help to build, protect, beautify and serve our community. Crafts, and games will also be part of the day’s entertainment.
All children must be accompanied by a parent grandparent or legal guardian who will be required to sign a Release & Wavier on-site for each participating child. Registration will open in late April.
Tween Bling it Up Day (Grades 4 and up)
Location :: Dearborn Public Library Henry Ford Centennial Branch, 16301 Michigan Ave.
Time :: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend but registration might be necessary
Everyone loves it shiny! Come to the library and jazz up your decor. No registration, but supplies and space are limited. Must be in at least 4th grade. No younger siblings will be admitted.
Motor City Comic Con
Location :: Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi
Time :: 10:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Cost :: See website for pricing information
Motor City Comic Con gathers over 250 comic book creators, writers and artists, and more than fifty actors from the television and movie industry. Over a million comics for sale, plus collectible toys, anime, movies, pop culture crafts and gaming merchandise! Truly something for all fans of comics and pop culture!
Family Sensory Storytime
Location :: Auburn Hills Public Library, 3400 E. Seyburn Dr., Auburn Hills
Time :: 11:00 a.m.
Cost :: Free to attend but registration might be required
Storytime for the entire family! Stories and more! Join us as we combine our favorite stories with sensory activities and crafts! Siblings are welcome. Register for each session separately. For more information or to register, please call (248) 364-6712.
Tons of Trucks/Kids Day in the Park
Location :: Borden Park, Rochester Hills
Time :: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free
Car seat safety checks, robotics team demonstrations, emergency vehicle display, summer skin safety, Marconi’s Pizza Truck and MORE!
Police Safety Day
Location :: The Whistle Stop Hobby & Toy
Time :: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
St. Clair Shores Police Officer Chad Hammer will join us for a day of safety and education! Come check out a real police car, learn about bike safety and MORE!
Regularly priced Emergency Vehicles inside the store will be 20% off!
Annual Safety Day
Location :: Goldfish Swim School Farmington Hills
Time :: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free
Join us at our FREE Safety Day event! Children and families will receive information about ways to stay safer in and around the water this summer! According to the Centers for Disease Control, drowning is the leading cause of accidental-injury death among children ages 1 to 4. Goldfish aims to educate families by calling attention to steps we can all take to prevent accidents from occurring.
• Water safety presentations
• Family swim with professional, certified lifeguards on duty
• Fire trucks and rescue personnel
• Kids entertainment
• …. and more!
We hope to see you there!
May 21, 2017
Flower Day 2017
Location :: Eastern Market, Detroit
Time :: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Flower Day takes place every year on the Sunday after Mother’s Day and has been a time-honored tradition of Eastern Market since 1967. Growers offer a wide variety of flowers at a great value so we recommend you come early for the best selection!
BASF Kids’ Lab: Happy Hands
Location :: The Michigan Science Center, 5020 John R. Rd., Detroit
Time :: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Cost :: See website for admission details
Visit our Centennial Lab for hands-on chemistry courtesy of BASF. Understand the key role emulsifiers play in a popular body product. Apply this knowledge while mixing up your very own hand lotion that is yours to keep. Included with paid general admission; space is limited.
Motor City Comic Con
Location :: Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi
Time :: 10:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Cost :: See website for pricing information
Motor City Comic Con gathers over 250 comic book creators, writers and artists, and more than fifty actors from the television and movie industry. Over a million comics for sale, plus collectible toys, anime, movies, pop culture crafts and gaming merchandise! Truly something for all fans of comics and pop culture!
May 22, 2017
Four Feet Down the Trail: Nestle in my Nest
Location :: Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 N Hill Circle, Rochester
Time :: 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Cost :: Non-members: $15.00 per child and $3.00 per additional sibling, members: $12.00 per child and $3.00 per additional sibling
This popular program is designed to be a special time for preschoolers ages 2-4 and their parent, grandparent or caregiver. For this reason, please no siblings under the age of two or older than four with the exception of babies that will be content in a carrier for the duration (no charge for baby).
May 25, 2017
Preschool Adventures
Location :: Dearborn Public Library Henry Ford Centennial Branch, 16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
Time :: 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend but registration might be necessary
May 26, 2017
Music in the Air Concert Series
Location :: Downtown Plymouth
Time :: 7:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Concerts are held on 14 Fridays throughout the summer, beginning in May and ending the Friday before Labor Day. There is no concert July 8. (Art in the Park weekend). All concerts begin at 7 p.m. in Kellogg Park and are FREE. Get there early to set up your blankets and chairs, and remember to stroll downtown to visit the dozens of shops and restaurants. (Alcohol is not permitted in the park).
46th Annual St. Mary’s Polish Country Festival
Location :: St. Mary’s Prep High School, 3535 Commerce Rd., West Bloomfield
Time :: 5:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Cost :: $6.00 per person or $15 for families up to six members. See website for addition information
This year marks the fair’s 46th year and features authentic Polish cuisine, musical entertainment, Vegas style gambling and a Bingo tent. New this year is an interactive sports tent that will include entertainment and activities for sports fans. Families and children also can enjoy carnival rides, games, entertainment acts and art activities inside a Kids Zone.
May 27, 2017
2017 Memorial Day Parade
Location :: Westfield Road, Trenton
Time :: 10:00 a.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
The Trenton Civic Commission is proud to announce that Trenton’s Memorial Day Parade will be held Saturday, May 27, 2017, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Due to road construction on West Road, an alternate parade route along Westfield will be used this year. We invite you and your group to be a part of Trenton’s Memorial Day Parade.
We encourage your group to participate with a float, vehicle, marching or walking unit. Your entry may be as simple or elaborate as you desire. Trophies will be awarded in various categories and will be presented following the parade, during the Memorial Service. The Memorial Day Parade gives you the opportunity to honor our fallen Veterans and to show support for our community.
Civil War Remembrance Weekend
Location :: Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
Time :: See website for specific times
Cost :: Free for members, $20.00 – $27.50
What is freedom? What is liberty? These questions continue to define us. Bone-deep convictions on all sides split our young country in the mid-1800s. Civil War America is colored by a sense of fierce community, as well as the scorched-earth division of North and South. Join the beset citizenry, as they rise above wartime challenges to clothe, feed and entertain one another. Spend the day steeped in the atmosphere that drew 3 million to the battlefield and an estimated 750,000 to their graves. What did it feel like to fight on your own soil? Immersed amongst Union and Confederate living history soldiers, historians, presentations, 1860s fashions and street clothing, and military demonstrations, you might begin to comprehend the circumstances that ended slavery and killed today’s equivalent of 7.5 million people.
A national moment of silence at 3 p.m. Monday will be signaled by the Armington & Sims shop whistle.
History deepens from black and white to blues and grays, as you travel from a battlefield to a Stephen Foster sing-along to a peek into the thriving ready-to-wear fashion industry of the era. Innovations in firearms, dress and military strategy, alongside the heroism and tragedy, make up the American spirit of the era. Join us in honoring and exploring this remarkable time. .
46th Annual St. Mary’s Polish Country Festival
Location :: St. Mary’s Prep High School, 3535 Commerce Rd., West Bloomfield
Time :: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Cost :: $6.00 per person or $15 for families up to six members. See website for addition information
This year marks the fair’s 46th year and features authentic Polish cuisine, musical entertainment, Vegas style gambling and a Bingo tent. New this year is an interactive sports tent that will include entertainment and activities for sports fans. Families and children also can enjoy carnival rides, games, entertainment acts and art activities inside a Kids Zone.
Make Something Saturdays
Location :: The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost :: See website for pricing details
Makers and innovators are often also entrepreneurs who turn their ideas into businesses. In May we explore what it takes to design a product, protect your idea, and take it to market. Can you build and convince us to buy the next great thing? Could you win the great patent battle if you were Henry Ford?
May 28, 2017
St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade
Location :: Between 9 Mile Rd. and 11 Mile Rd. along Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores
Time :: 1:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
The theme for this year’s parade is “Remembering Our Fallen Heroes”
BASF Kids’ Lab: Happy Hands
Location :: The Michigan Science Center, 5020 John R. Rd., Detroit
Time :: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Cost :: See website for admission details
Visit our Centennial Lab for hands-on chemistry courtesy of BASF. Understand the key role emulsifiers play in a popular body product. Apply this knowledge while mixing up your very own hand lotion that is yours to keep. Included with paid general admission; space is limited.
Civil War Remembrance Weekend
Location :: Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
Time :: See website for specific times
Cost :: Free for members, $20.00 – $27.50
What is freedom? What is liberty? These questions continue to define us. Bone-deep convictions on all sides split our young country in the mid-1800s. Civil War America is colored by a sense of fierce community, as well as the scorched-earth division of North and South. Join the beset citizenry, as they rise above wartime challenges to clothe, feed and entertain one another. Spend the day steeped in the atmosphere that drew 3 million to the battlefield and an estimated 750,000 to their graves. What did it feel like to fight on your own soil? Immersed amongst Union and Confederate living history soldiers, historians, presentations, 1860s fashions and street clothing, and military demonstrations, you might begin to comprehend the circumstances that ended slavery and killed today’s equivalent of 7.5 million people.
A national moment of silence at 3 p.m. Monday will be signaled by the Armington & Sims shop whistle.
History deepens from black and white to blues and grays, as you travel from a battlefield to a Stephen Foster sing-along to a peek into the thriving ready-to-wear fashion industry of the era. Innovations in firearms, dress and military strategy, alongside the heroism and tragedy, make up the American spirit of the era. Join us in honoring and exploring this remarkable time. .
46th Annual St. Mary’s Polish Country Festival
Location :: St. Mary’s Prep High School, 3535 Commerce Rd., West Bloomfield
Time :: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Cost :: $6.00 per person or $15 for families up to six members. See website for addition information
This year marks the fair’s 46th year and features authentic Polish cuisine, musical entertainment, Vegas style gambling and a Bingo tent. New this year is an interactive sports tent that will include entertainment and activities for sports fans. Families and children also can enjoy carnival rides, games, entertainment acts and art activities inside a Kids Zone.
May 29, 2017
Plymouth Memorial Day Parade
Location :: Main Street, Plymouth
Time :: 9:00 a.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
The Memorial Day Parade will march up Main Street beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 29. It will end at Veteran’s Park at Main and Church Streets with a special program saluting our veterans.
Sterling Heights 38th Annual Memorial Day Parade
Location :: Utica Rd. and Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights
Time :: 9:00 a.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
This year’s theme is “Honoring Service and Sacrifice.” The ceremony will feature remarks from the 2017 Grand Marshal Greg Bowman, Mayor Michael C. Taylor, and Arts Commission Chairwoman Jeanne Schabath. Attendees will hear performances from the Sweet Adelines Great Lakes Chapter and 1st Michigan Colonial Fire & Drum Corps.
Civil War Remembrance Weekend
Location :: Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
Time :: See website for specific times
Cost :: Free for members, $20.00 – $27.50
What is freedom? What is liberty? These questions continue to define us. Bone-deep convictions on all sides split our young country in the mid-1800s. Civil War America is colored by a sense of fierce community, as well as the scorched-earth division of North and South. Join the beset citizenry, as they rise above wartime challenges to clothe, feed and entertain one another. Spend the day steeped in the atmosphere that drew 3 million to the battlefield and an estimated 750,000 to their graves. What did it feel like to fight on your own soil? Immersed amongst Union and Confederate living history soldiers, historians, presentations, 1860s fashions and street clothing, and military demonstrations, you might begin to comprehend the circumstances that ended slavery and killed today’s equivalent of 7.5 million people.
A national moment of silence at 3 p.m. Monday will be signaled by the Armington & Sims shop whistle.
History deepens from black and white to blues and grays, as you travel from a battlefield to a Stephen Foster sing-along to a peek into the thriving ready-to-wear fashion industry of the era. Innovations in firearms, dress and military strategy, alongside the heroism and tragedy, make up the American spirit of the era. Join us in honoring and exploring this remarkable time. .
46th Annual St. Mary’s Polish Country Festival
Location :: St. Mary’s Prep High School, 3535 Commerce Rd., West Bloomfield
Time :: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cost :: $6.00 per person or $15 for families up to six members. See website for addition information
This year marks the fair’s 46th year and features authentic Polish cuisine, musical entertainment, Vegas style gambling and a Bingo tent. New this year is an interactive sports tent that will include entertainment and activities for sports fans. Families and children also can enjoy carnival rides, games, entertainment acts and art activities inside a Kids Zone.
