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We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.
Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.
You're time-pressed enough, so did the research and found the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.
Look for the kids’ planner each week, and help us build it with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!
The library is hopping this week, with mystery dinner theatre, crafts and book sales. Plus there’s the annual Daddy-Daughter Dance and critter-tastic fun at Metro Beach — pick and choose from this week’s array of events.
With that said, here we go:
FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
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The library is hopping this week, with mysteries for teens to solve, kiddie crafts and book sales. Plus there’s the annual Daddy-Daughter Dance and critter-tastic fun at Metro Beach — pick and choose from this week’s array of events.
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Where/When: , Thursday, Feb. 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Why Go: The library is holding a Mystery Dinner Theatre event, letting teens become amateur sleuths for the night, as they dine and try to discover whodunit.
Pricing: Free. Please call ahead, 586-771-9020.
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Where/When: St. Clair Shores Public Library, 10 a.m. - noon and 2 - 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12.
Why Go: A creative kid is a happy kid. Bring your child to the library and let him or her do an easy, do it yourself craft. Great for kids of all ages. Parents can assist their youngsters if they need a little help with handling materials. All supplies will be provided.
Pricing: Free. Call 586-771-9020 for more details.
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Where/When: St. Clair Shores Public Library, Monday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Why Go: Book bargains, for starters. All tomes — soft- and hard-cover — are priced $1. And you never know what kind of gems you'll find in the stacks, from children's and teens' books to best sellers and more. Plus, the sale benefits the Friends of the St.Clair Shores Public Library, which does a whole lot of good, including fund-raising. Plus, if you become a Friends member at the sale, you get one book free.
Pricing: Looking is free. Books are a buck.
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Where/When: Metro Beach, Sunday, Feb. 13, at 1 pm.
Why Go: The Park’s Nature Center is holding a special Valentine’s Day event, asking what would the animals do if they celebrated Feb. 14. There will be activities and crafts, and kids will take home something they created.
Pricing: $2 per person. Call 586-463-4332 to register.
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Where/When: Sunday, Feb. 13, 2 - 5 p.m.
Why Go: Dad, make some lasting memories with your little princess (or princesses). The Parks and Recreation Department is organizing this fun event, and you’ll enjoy lunch, gifts, a photo keepsake and dancing, all in one unforgettable afternoon.
Pricing: Sold out.
