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Concerts
508247

Jonas Brothers and Jordin Sparks


Tween sensations the Jonas Brothers along with special guest and former American Idol winner Jordin Sparks perform live. Advance tickets are available online.
800.745.3000
http://www.palacenet.com
7/26/09

Ages: 8-19
Time: 7pm
Cost: $29.50-$89.50

The Palace of Auburn Hills

4 Championship Drive
Auburn Hills, MI48326


Concerts
507010

HAP Summer Sounds


Live 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

The Mall at Partridge Creek

17420 Hall Road
Clinton Township, MI48038


Concerts
504957

Concerts at the Square


The Thomas H Carey Memorial Concert Series at Warren's City Square features a different performer each Sunday. In case of inclement weather, concerts are held in the City Hall atrium. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating.
586.268.8400
http://www.cityofwarren.org
Ongoing Each Sun 7/19/09 - 8/23/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free

Warren City Square

1 City Square
Warren, MI48093


Concerts
508212

DSO - Gershwin Galore


The Detroit Symphony Orchestra pays tribute in its Summer Nights concert series to the great American composer. Order tickets in advance.
313.576.5111
http://www.detroitsymphony.com
7/26/09

Ages: 5-19
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $15-$30

Meadow Brook Music Festival

3554 Walton Boulevard
Rochester, MI48309


Concerts
524109

Music in the Air: Sheila Landis Trio


Families can bring a lawn chair and picnic lunch and celebrate music on the Village Green with the Sheila Landis Trio.
248.524.3570
http://www.troymi.gov/museum
7/26/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 2pm-4pm
Cost: Adults $5; Children (17 & under) free

Troy Museum and Historic Village

60 West Wattles Road
Troy, MI48098


Concerts
518413

50 Amp Fuse


Families can gather at the park's Thomas S. Welsh Activity Center to hear and dance to oldies from 50 Amp Fuse.
800.477.3172
http://www.metroparks.com
7/26/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 6:30pm-10pm
Cost: Free with park admission

Metro Beach Metropark

31300 Metropolitan Parkway
Mount Clemens, MI48046


Exhibits
493601

Dinosauria


Animatronic 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

The Detroit Zoo

8450 West 10 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI48067


Exhibits
422655

In the Presence of Lincoln


The exhibit celebrates Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday with original furniture from his Springfield, Illinois home and historic ephemera associated with the 16th President.
734.455.8940
http://www.plymouthhistory.org
Ongoing Each Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 1/21/09 - 11/4/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-18
Time: During museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Plymouth Historical Museum

155 South Main Street
Plymouth, MI48170


Exhibits
412631

Star Trek: The Exhibition


Families 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

The Detroit Science Center

5020 John R Street
Detroit, MI48201


Exhibits
518574

Hatching the Past


Visitors 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

Cranbrook Institute of Science

39221 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI48303


Exhibits
491822

Rock Stars' Cars & Guitars 2


Visitors 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

The Henry Ford Museum

20900 Oakwood Boulevard
Dearborn, MI48124


Fairs & Festivals
514763

I aRt Festival: Interactive Art in Redford Township


The I art Festival is a free interactive art fair with lots to experience! Artist booths, Unique Performers like Belly Dancers, Magicians, sword swallowers, bands, music, theater, poetry, Interactive art projects, FREE work shops for adults and kids, Art Demos, Food, A childrens area with craft projects, storytellers, clowsn face painting, and much more!!! Hours are 11am to 9pm on Saturday and 10am to 3pm on Sunday. Farmers Market on Sunday from 10 to 2 in the Marquee.
313.303.8911

Ongoing Each 7/25/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 11am-9pm 10am-3pm
Cost: Free

Redford Marquee

15145 Beech Daly
Redford, MI48239


Fairs & Festivals
524016

Old Mill Arts and Crafts Festival


The city of Utica hosts the 19th annual Old Mill Arts and Crafts Festival with live entertainment and arts and crafts and food vendors.
586.739.1600
http://www.cityofutica.org
Ongoing Daily 7/24/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Fri 3pm-7pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-4pm
Cost: Free

Grant Park

Hahn Street east of Van Dyke
Utica, MI48317


Farms & Gardens
519547

Finding Wolcott's Forgotten Treasure


Wolcott Mill invites children ages nine and up to discover its history and follow clues to find treasure. Advance registration and pre-payment are required.
800.477.3175
http://www.metroparks.com
7/26/09

Ages: 9-19
Time: 2pm
Cost: $5

Wolcott Mill Metropark

63841 Wolcott Road
Ray, MI48096


Films
576466

Sunday Afternoon at the Movies


The nature center hosts free nature or travel films on Sundays. No reservations are required.
586.446.2711
http://www.sterling-heights.net
Ongoing Each Sun 6/7/08 - 8/30/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-18
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free

Sterling Heights Nature Center

42700 Utica Road
Sterling Heights, MI48314


Nature & Outdoors
506656

Nature's Pharmacy


Participants can find out what medicinal plants are still useful today. Advance registration is required.
800.477.3178
http://www.metroparks.com
7/26/09

Ages: 5-19
Time: 2pm
Cost: $2

Kensington Metropark

2240 W. Buno Road
Milford, MI48380


Nature & Outdoors
518590

Morning in the Marsh Voyageur Canoe


Families can check out the marsh in the morning as they paddle the 34-foot Voyageur Canoe and learn about life during the Michigan Fur Trade Era. Advance registration is required; space is limited.
586.463.4332
http://www.metroparks.com
7/26/09

Ages: 7-19
Time: 9am
Cost: $3/person

Metro Beach Metropark

31300 Metropolitan Parkway
Mount Clemens, MI48046


Nature & Outdoors
518431

Weekend Walk - Blue Lagoon


Join an interpreter for a guided woodland stroll. Advance registration is required.
313.852.4056

Ongoing Daily 7/25/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-19
Time: 12n
Cost: Free

Belle Isle Nature Zoo


Detroit, MI48207


Nature & Outdoors
518581

Turtle Paddle


Paddlers can explore the wetlands and waters of the Huron River, searching for Michigan turtles by canoe or kayak with a naturalist guide.
734.794.6240
http://www.a2gov.org/canoe
7/26/09

Ages: 3-19
Time: 10am & 12n
Cost: $22/boat

Gallup Canoe Liveries

3000 Fuller Road
Ann Arbor, MI48105


Nature & Outdoors
506563

Make It at the Marsh: Wild Idea T-Shirt Printing


Participants can create a full-color T-shirt using real wildflowers as the subject. Advance registration is required.
800.477.3189
http://www.metroparks.com
7/26/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 2pm
Cost: $5

Lake Erie Metropark

32481 West Jefferson Avenue
Rockwood, MI48173


Nature & Outdoors
518083

Pond Prowl


Visitors to the Indian Springs Nature Center can take a short hike to the pond and use dipping nets to examine the creatures that live in the pond. Advance registration is required.
248.625.7280
http://www.metroparks.com
7/26/09

Ages: 2-12
Time: 1pm
Cost: $3/child

Indian Springs Metropark

5200 Indian Trail Road
White Lake, MI48386


Nature & Outdoors
518600

Frogs, Turtles & Bugs in the Pond


Take a guided walk to discover pond life. Advance registration is required.
586.463.4332
http://www.metroparks.com
7/26/09

Ages: 5-19
Time: 1pm
Cost: $2/child

Metro Beach Metropark

31300 Metropolitan Parkway
Mount Clemens, MI48046


Nature & Outdoors
504120

Kite Crafting


Kids 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

Oakwoods Metropark

17845 Savage Road
Belleville, MI48111


Nature & Outdoors
504121

Michigan Snakes


Find 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

Oakwoods Metropark

17845 Savage Road
Belleville, MI48111


Ongoing Exhibits
433031

From Manna to Matzah Balls


Shalom 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

Shalom Street

6600 W. Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI48322


Ongoing Storytimes
376577

Storytime at Downtown Ann Arbor Borders


The 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

Borders

612 East Liberty
Ann Arbor, MI48104


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