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Frederick Douglass Branch For Special Services

Frederick Douglass Branch For Special Services Β· 3666 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI

Frederick Douglass Branch For Special Services is a public branch library in Detroit, MI. Open 1,920 hours per year across 48 weeks. The facility is 15,401 square feet.

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Detroit Jazz Festival

Detroit Jazz Festival Β· Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, Detroit, MI

For over 40 years, the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation has celebrated Detroit’s rich history of jazz music by providing year-round concerts and educational programming, and of course, organizing the world’s largest free Jazz festival, featuring world-class talent, over Labor Day weekend.

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Motown Museum

Motown Museum Β· 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI

One of in Detroit, MI's favorite destinations, Motown Museum is located. Exhibits and attractions include Current Exhibit. Offers Program Details. Hosts upcoming events. Stop by and experience it for yourself.

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Detroit Public Library

Detroit Public Library Β· 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

Detroit Public Library is a public central library in Detroit, MI. Open 2,440 hours per year across 48 weeks. The facility is 420,000 square feet.

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Knapp Branch Library

Knapp Branch Library Β· 13330 Conant Street, Detroit, MI

Knapp Branch Library is a public branch library in Detroit, MI. Open 1,920 hours per year across 48 weeks. The facility is 5,843 square feet.

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Sensory-Friendly Mornings

Happening now Β· Jan 12 – Nov 9 Β· Detroit Zoo Β· 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI

← Back to all events Sensory-Friendly Mornings January 12 - November 9, 2026 Creating inclusive spaces is at the heart of what we do. Throughout 2026, we’re bringing you Sensory-Friendly Hours β€” a monthly opportunity to experience the Zoo with adjusted lighting and quieter surroundings. These specia

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Urban Air Livonia: Save Big. Play All Year

Happening now Β· Mar 14 – Jun 12 Β· Urban Air Livonia Β· 30090 Plymouth Rd, Livonia, MI

Get 12 months of unlimited visits and full access - plus discounts on food, drinks, and merch, free socks, member events, and birthday perks. The best value of the year is waiting - hit Buy Now and kick start a full year of adventure. Offer valid for a limited time and ends 3/31/26. Promotion provid

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Main Event Taylor: The Fun Day Deal is Here!

Happening now Β· Mar 15 – Jun 12 Β· Main Event Taylor Β· 15101 Seaway Drive, Taylor, MI

PROMOTIONAL. Limited time only. Offer valid from 2/23/26-5/10/26 only. Offer includes an All You Can Play Activities Pass (with wristband), one (1) entree and a $10 Game Card. Play must occur on day of purchase. Activities may vary by center. Activity time limited to space availability. AYCP activit

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TopGolf: $15 Unlimited Play Weekday Mornings

Happening now Β· Mar 12 – Jun 10 Β· TopGolf Detroit - Auburn Hills Β· 500 Great Lakes Crossing Dr, Auburn Hills, MI

Start your day off right with unlimited Topgolf game play when you choose to pay per person, instead of by bay.

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Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Happening now Β· Mar 12 – Jun 10 Β· Chuck E. Cheese Dearborn Β· 24399 Michigan, Dearborn, MI

Fun Pass membership starting at $7.99/month. Bronze: 40 games/visit + 20% food discount. Silver: 100 games/visit + 30% food discount. Gold: 250 games/visit + 50% food discount. One pass covers up to 6 family members with unlimited visits.

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Arts, Beats & Eats

Arts, Beats & Eats Β· Downtown Royal Oak, MI 48067, Detroit, MI

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Labor Day Weekend 2025 August 29th - September 1st</strong></p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats presented by Flagstar Bank features 200 musical acts! It’s Oakland County’s Favorite...

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Adaptive Storytime (for neurodiverse kids/kids with disabilities ages 3-11)

In 4 days Β· Fri, May 22, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC Β· Farmington Community Library Β· 32737 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI

Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend! The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in-person in the Children's Program Room at the FCL Farmington Hills location at 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI...

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Duffield Branch Library

Duffield Branch Library Β· 2507 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI

Duffield Branch Library is a public branch library in Detroit, MI. Open 1,920 hours per year across 48 weeks. The facility is 10,200 square feet.

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Hamtramck Public Library

Hamtramck Public Library Β· 2360 Caniff Avenue, Hamtramck, MI

Hamtramck Public Library is a public central library in Hamtramck, MI. Open 2,080 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 12,000 square feet.

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Bookworms Book Club (ages 5-8)

In 2 days Β· Wed, May 20, 10:30 PM–11:15 PM UTC Β· Plymouth District Library Β· 223 S Main St, Plymouth, MI

This book club is for beginning readers ages 5-8. Your child should read at least one book from the Early Reader series and then be able to meet up with other kids to talk about the books they read, do a craft and play a game. May's Early Reader series is anything by Dr. Seuss (under SEU in the...

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Jefferson Branch Library

Jefferson Branch Library Β· 12350 East Outer Drive, Detroit, MI

Jefferson Branch Library is a public branch library in Detroit, MI. Open 1,920 hours per year across 48 weeks. The facility is 6,914 square feet.

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True Story Book Group

In 1 week Β· Wed, May 27, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC Β· Royal Oak Public Library Β· 222 E Eleven Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI

Welcome to the True Story Book Club! We read works of non-fiction, in order to better understand ourselves, others, and the world. There are so many wonderful, important, strong, compelling works of non-fiction out there. We value conversation, dialogue, ideas, and things of that nature. Come one,..

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