Legend of Sleepy Howell

The 8th Annual Legend of Sleepy Howell will take place on Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.  The rain date is Sunday, October 24th. This FREE Downtown Howell event is hosted by the Howell Main Street and Downtown Development Authority. There will 20 trick-or-treat stations by Meijer, Hay Rides by Howell Soft …

Disney On Ice: Classic Princess Stories

The Palace of Auburn Hills is sparkling this weekend with Disney Princes and Princesses.  We had the joy of seeing the show this week and my daughter is still talking about which dress she liked the best! Disney on Ice creates magic with the classic Princess stories, beautiful choreography, exceptional skating skills, gorgeous costumes,and fantastic …

Brighton Oktoberfeast

The 2nd annual Oktoberfeast will be Tuesday, October 19 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. in downtown Brighton. This tastebud tour will feature popular Brighton restaurants: Lu & Carl’s Bar & Grille Lynn’s Cafe/Scotty Simpson’s Fish & Chips Ollie’s Lebanese Cuisine Brighton Bar & Grill Leaf, Barley & Vine Sushi Zen Stout Irish Pub Burrough’s Tavern …

‘ Say “Boo!” to the Flu’ Family Friendly Clinics

One of the scariest truths about influenza is that it can kill healthy children of all ages. Parents like Detroit area resident Zack Yaksich know the heartbreak only too well after his 5-year-old daughter died suddenly of influenza complications in 2003.   Yaksich created Alana’s Flu Foundation so that other parents can be made aware of the dangers …

Fall Metropark Events: October 15,16 and 17

Moonlight Hayrides Friday, October 15 from 7 pm – 9:30 pm, Stony Creek Nature Center Come enjoy the beauty of the fall season with a nature-themed wagon ride through the woods and a bonfire with music, cider, donuts and marshmallow roasting. This is for families and individuals only; no scout groups please. Fee: $6 per …

RARA Super Saturday Toddler Programs

My daughter attended RARA By-Myself classes before she started pre-school.  She loved them and it not only gave me a few hours to run errands, read a book or write some blog posts, it gave her some time away from mom, with her peers, learning, playing and doing. RARA has a Super Saturday Series that …