Green Things to Do With Kids In Detroit for November 2012

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There are so many incredible things going on in the Detroit area, so I focused on the greener options that are family friendly.  

Baby Bear Swimming at an indoor pool

Ongoing Activities

Most Farmer's Markets are closed, but you can still go to Eastern Market for produce that is fresh from the farmers.  

Be Kind to our World  at Shalom Street 

Learn about the earth through the elements: earth, wind, fire, water. FREE

Glimpse: People of our Community at the U of M Museum of Natural History

Photography exhibit of the faces of people around Washtenaw County.  FREE

EXTREME DEEP: Mission to the Abyss Cranbrook Institute of Science

Educational Exhibit on the mysteries of the Ocean Floor $9.50-$12.50

Pathways to Freedom in the Americas at the Charles Wright Museum.

Follow the journey of two black women in the Americas. $5-$8

Open Skate at Campus Martius Park
Opens for the season starting November 6th.  Free daytime parking at the Compuware Structure with purchase of one skating admission. 

If you haven't stopped by the cider mill yet, most close around Thanksgiving.  

Also check your local Library for Free Story time! 

Activities by Date

NOVEMBER 6th~ Don't forget to exercise your civic duty and VOTE today

{November 6}

Baby Bounce Story Time at Southfield Public Library 
6-18 Month old Babies are invited to story time with songs, stories and play.  
10am FREE

{November 8}

Preschool Story Time at Southfield Public Library 
Kids 3-5 are invited to story time with songs, stories and play.  
10am FREE

{November 8}

Kids for Kids Rummage Sale at Schroeder Elementary, Troy
Stop by for toys and more that were donated to raise money to help build a school in Haiti 
(you can drop off donations Nov. 5-8)   
4-6PM FREE

{November 9-11}

Equestrian Expo at the Suburban Collection Showplace

Find out more about horses, watch training, or take part in a riding competition. $5 Children $10 Adults

{November 9}

Turkey Time at Dinosaur Nature Preserve 
Learn about Turkeys, make Crafts, learn turkey calling, and a family campfire. 

$5 person $15 max per family

{November 10}

Veteran's Appreciation Day at Local Metro Parks
Play at any of the 13 Huron-Clinton Metro Parks.  Vehicle entry and boat launch fees are waived today.  
FREE

{November 10}

Tot Shabbat at Temple Beth El, Bloomfield Hills
Kid Shabbat Service, crafts and snack
9:30AM FREE

{November 10}

Preparing for Winter Jr. Naturalist at Heritage Park
A look at how nature prepares for Winter at this once monthly Jr. Naturalist program for ages 5-11. See website for more info.
Must PreRegister $12

{November 11}

Live From Michiganat the Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center
Meet local wildlife up close and learn about them
2pm $5 family

{November 13}

Baby Bounce Story Time at Southfield Public Library 
6-18 Month old Babies are invited to story time with songs, stories and play.  
10am FREE

{November 14}

Help Stuff the Diaper Truck at the Canton Public Library
Bring diapers to donate to the Detroit Area Diaper Bank and do a good deed. 

{November 15}

Preschool Story Time at Southfield Public Library 
Kids 3-5 are invited to story time with songs, stories and play.  
10am FREE

{November 20}

Baby Bounce Story Time at Southfield Public Library 
6-18 Month old Babies are invited to story time with songs, stories and play.  
10am FREE

{November 22}

America's Thanksgiving Day Parade {& Turkey Trot Run} 
Join the fun along Woodward Avenue and see your favorite  floats, balloons, and my favorite the Briefcase Men! Bundle up and bring plenty of Hot Chocolate.
9 am FREE {Turkey Trot at 7am}

{November 22}

Regional Appreciation Day at Local Metro Parks
Start a Thanksgiving tradition and play at any of the 13 Huron-Clinton Metro Parks.  Vehicle entry and boat launch fees are waived today.  
FREE

{November 27}

Baby Bounce Story Time at Southfield Public Library 
6-18 Month old Babies are invited to story time with songs, stories and play.  
10am FREE

{November 29}

Preschool Story Time at Southfield Public Library 
Kids 3-5 are invited to story time with songs, stories and play.  
10am FREE

{November 29- Dec 2}

Birmingham Winter Markt 
Traditional German style market with holiday greens, food and local art. There are kids activities, live reindeer, ice sculptures and entertainment.   
Fri 3-9  Sat 10-9 Sun 11-4 FREE

 To be included in this monthly list, email me with your events! 

Eco Friendly, Nature and Green Things to do in October with Kids

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There are so many incredible things going on in the Detroit area, so I focused on the greener options that are family friendly.  

Baby Bear playing at Drake Park

Ongoing Activities

Check out your local Farmer's Market for some weekly healthy local foods 
{hurry, most end soon}

Life on earth at Cranbrook Institute of Science

Educational Exhibit on evolution $9.50-$12.50

Be Kind to our World  at Shalom Street 

Learn about the earth through the elements: earth, wind, fire, water. FREE

Park it For Fun at various locations

kids activities, concerts at the park, and outdoor movie 

Evolution & Health at U of M Museum of Natural History
learn about how evolution enabled us to survive and was affected by health


Westview Orchards Fall Fun
family fun with a cider mill, huge corn maze, petting farm, straw mountain 

Fall Fun Wilson Barn Pumpkin Festival 
Cider, doughnuts, crafts, pony rides and haunted barn October 2-18 

Activities by Date

{October 5-6}

International Festival at the Southfield Pavillion
Learn about the culture of other people around the world.  Activities for kids, food and music.

Friday 12-5, Saturday 11-7, Sunday 11-6 $5/family

{October 5-6}  

Dlectricity Arts Festival in Midtown Detroit {not so eco, but it looks SO COOL}

Enjoy Shadow puppets, make and take activities for kids, a light parade and 30 light and video installations through out Midtown. 
Friday 7-12pm Saturday 5pm-2am FREE

{October 5}  

Hayrides at Heritage Park in Farmington Hills

Celebrate the fall with a hayride, roasted marshmallows, and apple cider
5:30-7:30pm $5-Register

{October 6-7}  

Fall Festival at the Detroit Zoo
Special Fall themed activities at the zoo including hayrides, arts and crafts, straw maze, face painting, inflatable slide and more. 
See website for special event pricing

{October 6-7}  

Live Green Fair in Downtown Ferndale
Learn about the local green businesses and energy saving inititives. 
Saturday 12-7, Sunday 12-5 FREE

{October 7}  

Walk for the Humane Society at Kensington Metropark 
Help raise money for the animals rescued by the Humane Society in this two mile walk. 
See website

{October 7}  

Creature Feature at the Ann Arbor Hands on Museum
Learn about live animals from around the world
6-8pm $10

{October 11}  

Story time at the Library in Commerce Twp.
Story time for all ages with songs
11-11:30 FREE

{October 12} 

Hayrides at Heritage Park in Farmington Hills

Celebrate the fall with a hayride, roasted marshmallows, and apple cider
5:30-7:30pm $5-Register

{October 13} 

Dino Dig at Dinosaur Hill in Rochester 
Families are invited to explore the famous Dinosaur Hill and find life-size dino bone replicas.  Kids get a dinosaur egg to take home.
10:30-12pm $24 family

{October 13} 

Harvest Festival at Eastern Market 
Petting zoo, scavenger hunt, pumpkin carving and more.
9-2pm FREE

{October 14} 

DIA puppet Show

Veggie Love, a puppet story by Paul Mesner ala Rapunzel
2-3pm $4 kids/ $8 adults

{October 17} 

Babyfood Making Course at Whole Foods Rochester

DIY demo with samples and take-home recipe book
7-8:30pm $12 family

{October 19-20} 

Hayrides at Heritage Park in Farmington Hills

Celebrate the fall with a hayride, roasted marshmallows, and apple cider
5:30-7:30pm $5-Register

{October 20} 

Haunted Science at Cranbrok Institue of Science
Celebrate Haloween with an educational twist with things like cockroach races, and a haunted roller coaster.
Register by Oct. 18 / $2- $16

{October 20-21} 

Everyday Science with Professor Ray at the Ann Arbor Hands on Museum
Learn about solids and gasses in an interactive demo called Mind Over Matter.
1-3pm $10


{October 26-27} 

Hayrides at Heritage Park in Farmington Hills

Celebrate the fall with a hayride, roasted marshmallows, and apple cider
5:30-7:30pm $5-Register