Detroit Events July 4, 2009
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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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| Exhibits 490174 | Freedom's SistersThe traveling exhibit Freedom's Sisters at the Charles H. Wright honors and tells the stories of 20 exceptional African American women - ranging from Harriet Tubman to Rosa Parks and Shirley Chisholm - through historical simulations and interactive displays. 313.494.5823 http://www.maah-detroit.org Ongoing Daily 4/25/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: Unknown Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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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 422655 | In the Presence of LincolnThe 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 |
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| Exhibits 414775 | Of Life and LossOf Life and Loss: The Polish Photographs of Roman Vishaniac and Jeffrey Gusky includes about 90 black-and-white photos that shows Polish Jewish communities in the 1930s and those same communities in the 1990s. 313.833.7900 http://www.dia.org Ongoing Daily except Mon, Tue 4/19/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum 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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| Fairs & Festivals 509818 | Westland Summer FestivalThe annual festival opens with a city parade along Ford Road at 6pm on July 1 and ends with a spectacular fireworks display on July 5 at 10:15pm. The festival, located behind City Hall, is family oriented with various children and adult events, including a petting farm, carnival rides, and games for all ages. Families can also enjoy Robinsons Racing Pigs, a arge arts and crafts show, various food concessions, and live entertainment nightly. 734.335.7943 http://www.westlandfestival.org Ongoing Daily 7/1/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Wed 5pm; Thu 4pm; Fri-Sun 12n Cost: Free admission |
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| Fairs & Festivals 507125 | Ann Arbor Summer FestivalAnn Arbor's Top of the Park - part of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival - features more than three weeks of free musical performances, activities, exhibitions, parties, films, and even a KidZone. Plus, the festival includes an indoor, ticketed Mainstage series showcasing great musical, dance, comedy, and theatrical performances. Head to the website to view a full schedule of events or to purchase tickets. 734.994.5999 http://www.ann... erfestival.org Ongoing Daily 6/12/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Cost: Top of the Park free; Mainstage tickets vary |
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| Fairs & Festivals 509822 | Comerica CityFestComerica Cityfest brings loads of food and entertainment to Detroit's New Center area with its free national and local talent on four stages plus more than 40 Michigan restaurants selling "tastes" of their specialties. Other activities include free stage shows, a Tot Lot, and a marketplace of unique Detroit products and memorabilia. The festival takes place on West Grand Boulevard between Woodward Avenue and the Lodge Freeway (M-10). Families with strollers might find it easier to move through the festival earlier in the day. Check the website for a full schedule of events. 313.927.2700 http://www.comericacityfest.com Ongoing Daily 7/1/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Wed-Sat 11:30am-11pm; Sun 11:30am-8pm Cost: Free; Taste tickets $10 for 16 tickets |
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| Films 512679 | Saturdays at the CinemaThe Warren Civic Center Library shows a G-rated movie every Saturday in the story time room. No registration is required. 586.751.0770 http://www.libcoop.net/warren Ongoing Each Sat 6/6/09 - 11/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: 11am Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514504 | Allen Park DaysThe city celebrates the 64th annual Allen Park Days with a carnival, live entertainment, and a fireworks display Sunday at dusk. 313.928.1400 http://www.cityofallenpark.org Ongoing Daily 7/1/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Cost: Free admission |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514650 | Grosse Pointe Shores FireworksFireworks begin at dusk at the Grosse Pointe Shores Municipal Park. 313.881.6565 http://www.gpshoresmi.gov 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 9pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 499745 | Fourth of July at Mill Race VillageFamilies are invited to Mill Race Village to tour the historic buildings, plus enjoy a full day of games, music, pony rides, and food vendors. 248.348.1845 http://www.mil... northville.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-4pm Cost: Free admission |
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| Holiday Seasonal 512385 | Fireworks at Stony Creek MetroparkFireworks at Stony Creek Metropark are co-sponsored by the Washington Township Board of Trustees. 586.781.4242 http://www.metroparks.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10:10pm Cost: Free with vehicle entry fee |
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| Holiday Seasonal 508022 | Salute to AmericaThe Detroit Symphony Orchestra performs rousing American musical favorites in celebration of Independence Day, capped off by Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture accompanied by cannon fire and fireworks. There's pre-concert entertainment, as well as kids' activities including 19th-century lawn games and a special visit from members of Greenfield Village's historic baseball teams. The event features lawn seating; families are welcomed to bring a blanket and a picnic meal. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Purchase tickets in advance through the website. VIP passes allow admission into VIP seating with chairs and parking in Eagle Tavern parking lot. Parking is $5. GoCityKids tip: The event area is quite dark after the fireworks conclude, so bring a flashlight to help pack up and safely move 'em out! 313.982.6001 http://www.thehenryford.org Ongoing Daily 7/1/09 - 7/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-10pm Cost: Adults $19-$27; Children (ages 5-12) $12-17.50, (4 & under) free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 506641 | Beasts on the BeachVisitors to Kensington can learn more about snakes and turtles during a drop-by program on Martindale Beach. 800.477.3178 http://www.metroparks.com Ongoing Daily 7/3/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Cost: Free with park vehicle entry fee |
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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 Storytimes 447336 | Children's Story Time at Nicola's BooksAn experienced teller spins yarns every Saturday for children ages seven and younger. 734.662.0600 http://www.nicolasbooks.com Ongoing Each Sat 4/18/09 - 12/25/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-7 Time: 11am Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 376638 | Storytime at Dearborn BordersFamilies are invited for stories and crafts every Saturday. 313.271.4441 http://www.borders.com Ongoing Each Sat 1/14/06 - 4/30/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-10 Time: 10:30am Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 376478 | Storytime at Canton BordersKids can join Mrs. Debbie each Saturday for a storytime and games. 734.844.2090 http://www.borders.com Ongoing Each Sat 9/20/08 - 9/20/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-10 Time: 11am Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 376568 | Storytime at Borders in NoviThe store offers a weekly storytime on Saturdays. 248.347.0780 http://www.borders.com Ongoing Each Sat 9/20/08 - 9/20/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-10 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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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 376454 | Birmingham Borders StorytimeThe Birmingham Borders invites kids each Wednesday for a themed storytime. 248.203.0005 http://www.borders.com Ongoing Each Sat 4/4/09 - 9/24/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-6 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 198020 | Children's Story Hour at BordersFamilies can enjoy story hour at the Borders in Oakland Mall every Saturdy morning. Advance registration is not required. 248.585.6029 http://www.borders.com Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 11am Cost: Free |
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