Community Corner
Grab & Go Family Planner: April 13-19
Go to an 1980s movie, take in Southfield's EGGS'travagnza or take the kids to a Mr. Seley performance or a Thomas the Tank show - pick and choose from this week's array of family events.
Family best bets for the week ahead:
Why go: For preschoolers, ages 4 and 5 with their parents and caregivers. Hear a story or song.
Where: , Children’s Room
When: 1-1:45 p.m. Thursday until May 27, 2011
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Cost: Free
More information: Register, 248-546-2504, www.ferndale.lib.mi.us
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Why go: Come to the library in your 1980s costume to watch Teen Wolf (1985) and have free admission and refreshments.
Where: , Community Room
When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday
More information: Register, 248-546-2504, www.ferndale.lib.mi.us
Mr. Seley in Concert
Why go: Mr. Seley teaches in a Birmingham elementary and in his spare time he writes serious and humorous songs that kids will love. Come enjoy his concert and write a song and record it on Mr. Seley’s portable recording studio.
Where: Southfield Public Library
When: 2 p.m. Saturday
Cost: Free
More information: 248-796-4362
EGGS'travaganza
Why go: It’s a great interactive Bunny-themed event, inside and outside. There’s something for every child, ages 1-14. The day includes an Egg Hunt outside on the Plaza, an obstacle course, Barnyard Express Petting Farm, themed games, LEGO demonstrations and hands-on activities, moonwalk, face painting, Miniature Motorways slot car racing, Rosco the Clown. Food, Pucker Powder and Build a Bunny activities are available at an extra cost.
Where: Southfield Municipal Complex, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
Cost: $7 non-resident, $5 Southfield resident. Adults are free. Tickets are available at the door.
More information: 248-796-4620
Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage: Thomas Saves the Day
Why go: If your kids or grandkids love Thomas the Tank, this is the show for them. The 90-minute adventure tells the story of how Thomas and his engine friends work together to ready Sodor’s Lantern Festival after a big storm rolls into town. There are plenty of railroad songs by Thomas and Percy and other trains and dancing by the cast of characters.
Where: The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills
When: 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday
Cost: $15, $24.50, $34.50
What else: If you want to be the best parent or grandparent ever – get tickets to Day Out with Thomas. It’s coming to Greenfield Village on three weekends April 30-May 1, May 7-8, May 14-15. www.thehenryford.org
More information: 800-745-3000 Ticketmaster. 800-377-0100 information
