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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 507136 | Ann Arbor Summer Festival: So Long SundayAnother year of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival wraps up with performances by Madcat & Kane, George Bedard & the Kingpins, and a sing-along screening of the musical classic The Sound of Music at 10pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring out the lederhosen and habits for a pre-show Sound of Music costume contest and parade. 734.994.5999 http://www.ann... erfestival.org 7/5/09 Ages: 10-19 Time: 5pm-11:30pm Cost: Free |
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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 576466 | Sunday Afternoon at the MoviesThe 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 |
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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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| 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 506549 | Walk This Way Nature WalkExplore the park's hidden life during a interpreter-led hike. Advance registration is required. 734.379.5020 http://www.metroparks.com 7/5/09 Ages: 5-19 Time: 2pm Cost: $2 |
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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 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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