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| Concerts 507010 | HAP Summer SoundsLive music fills the air at Center Court all summer long. Check the website for a complete schedule of performers. 586.226.0330 http://www.sho... ridgecreek.com Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Mon-Thu 5:30pm-8:30pm; Fri 6pm-9pm; Sat 4pm-9pm; Sun 1pm-6pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 499723 | Tunes on Tuesday - Beverly MeyerKids can sing along with Beverly Meyer - the Music Lady - during the Northville Parks & Recreation's Tunes on Tuesday concert series. The concert is held at the Town Square in downtown Northville; rain location is the nearby Genitti's Little Theatre. Don't forget to bring water, hats, and sunscreen! 248.349.0203 http://www.nor... arksandrec.org 7/14/09 Ages: 2-6 Time: 10:30am-11:30am Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 493601 | DinosauriaAnimatronic dinosaurs - 19 of them! - roar to life along the Dino Trail at the Detroit Zoo during a special summer exhibit. 248.541.5717 http://www.detroitzoo.org Ongoing Daily 5/13/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During regular zoo hours Cost: $3 + zoo admission |
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| Exhibits 412631 | Star Trek: The ExhibitionFamilies can boldly go where no man has gone before as they explore authentic ships, sets, costumes, and props from the complete series of Star Trek television shows and films. General museum admission is included with exhibit tickets. 313.577.8400 http://www.det... encecenter.org Ongoing Daily 2/14/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Adults $18.95; Seniors & Children (3-11) $14.95 |
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| Exhibits 518574 | Hatching the PastVisitors can learn about the lives of dinosaurs through Hatching the Past, an interactive exhibit focusing on dinosaur eggs, nests, and embryos. 248.645.3210 http://www.science.cranbrook.edu Ongoing Daily 2/9/09 - 9/6/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 491822 | Rock Stars' Cars & Guitars 2Visitors to The Henry Ford can take a walk on the wild side and find out what truly drives rock stars during the all-new exhibit that features more than 20 cars, 50 guitars, and a wide array of rock memorabilia. The exhibit includes Camp Rock costumes worn by the Jonas Brothers, Snoop Dogg's 1974 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, Roy Orbison's 1967 Corvette, and more. Ongoing Daily 5/16/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Farms & Gardens 506639 | Farmer for a DayKids can work alongside farmers cleaning stalls, feeding and brushing animals, milking the cow, planting, and more during an educational program at the farm center. Advance registration is required. 800.477.3178 http://www.metroparks.com 7/14/09 Ages: 7-15 Time: 10am-3pm Cost: $25 |
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| Films 500700 | Daddy Day Care (PG)Select Goodrich Quality Theaters offer family movies Mon-Fri throughout the summer for just a $1. This week's feature is Daddy Day Care. See website for additional locations. 734.844.3456 http://www.gqti.com Ongoing Weekdays 7/13/09 - 7/17/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: 10:30am Cost: $1 |
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| Library Programs 512618 | Money and Math CeationsMake math-based artwork and design your own coins and bills during a program at the library. Advance registration is requested. 248.246.3725 http://www.ropl.org 7/14/09 Ages: 5-11 Time: 10:30am-11:45am Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 512621 | Play by Play Jr: Willy Wonka JuniorStagecrafters Youth Theater performs parts of their production Willy Wonka Junior. Advance registration is requested. 248.246.3725 http://www.ropl.org 7/14/09 Ages: 7-11 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 512636 | Puppets! 1-2-3Rob Papineau's Pippin Puppets performs a puppet show, plus conducts a puppet class. Advance registration is requested. 248.246.3725 http://www.ropl.org 7/14/09 Ages: 3-11 Time: 7pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 504120 | Kite CraftingKids can design their own kite and test it for flight. Advance registration is required. 734.782.3956 http://www.metroparks.com Ongoing Daily 6/27/09 - 7/27/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: 10am Cost: $3/person |
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| Nature & Outdoors 504121 | Michigan SnakesFind out about the importance of snakes during a program at the nature center. Advance registration is required. 734.782.3956 http://www.metroparks.com Ongoing Daily 6/27/09 - 7/27/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: 1pm Cost: $2/person |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 433031 | From Manna to Matzah BallsShalom Street's interactive exhibit allows children and adults to play with their food (or even take a nap on a corned beef couch!) as they taste, cook, make crafts, and explore Jewish comfort foods. 877.SHALOM.3 http://www.shalomstreet.org Ongoing Daily except Fri, Sat 2/22/09 - 8/16/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 1pm-5pm Cost: $5/person; $18/family |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 518593 | Tot's Nature Story TimeLittle ones can visit the nature center, hear a story and participate in activities, hikes, and crafts each week. An adult must be present; advance registration is required. 586.463.4332 http://www.metroparks.com Ongoing Each Tue 7/7/09 - 7/28/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-6 Time: 10:30am Cost: $2/child |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 376577 | Storytime at Downtown Ann Arbor BordersThe book store invites kids for stories every Sunday on a different theme each week. 734.668.7652 http://www.borders.com Ongoing Daily 9/21/08 - 9/21/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-10 Time: 1pm Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 524113 | Story Time Under the Story TreeBring a blanket and some snacks and settle back to listen to tales read under the story tree. 248.524.3570 http://www.troymi.gov/museum Ongoing Each Tue, Thu 6/23/09 - 8/27/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-5 Time: 11:30am Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 148009 | Pottery Barn Kids Book ClubChildren are invited to the store for a weekly stories and fun. Members receive an official Book Club card and a special gift after attending five storytime events. 248.643.0172 http://www.potterybarnkids.com Ages: 2-10 Time: 11am Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 111936 | Pre-School StorytimeA library storytime program for children ages 3 1/2 to 5 years. Advance registration required. 248.546.2504 http://www.ferndale.lib.mi.us Ongoing Each Tue, Wed 2/9/06 - 2/9/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-5 Time: Tue 11:15am & Wed 6:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 111937 | Klip KlubStories and crafts for children in kindergarten through first grade. Advance registration is required. 248.546.2504 http://www.ferndale.lib.mi.us Ongoing Each Tue 2/9/06 - 2/9/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-6 Time: 6:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 107985 | Preschool StorytimeStories, songs, and fingerplays for children ages three to five. Advance registration required. 586.226.5000 http://www.cmpl.org Ongoing Each Tue, Wed 1/13/06 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Tue 2pm; Wed 11am Cost: Free |
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