The Candy Band Plays on Halloween in Detroit for the Kids

On October 31, 2009 at 10 a.m. the Candy Band, a group of rockin’ metro Detroit moms, perform a Halloween concert called Rock O’Ween for children ages 0-6.  The performance is 45 minutes long and consists of rock-infused children’s songs. Candy Band, a local children’s band comprised of four Detroit area stay-at-home moms, was formed …

Adopt a Family Member at the Michigan Humane Society

If you are an animal lover, you know how heart breaking it is to see a homeless animal. There are shelters filled with lost, unwanted, abused, neglected and abandoned animals that need new families to love and care for them. Can you find room for one more? The Michigan Humane Society receives no government funding, is …

Where the Wild Things Are Opens October 16

Where the Wild Things Are was originally a children’s book written back in 1963 by Maurice Sendak.  It is about a boy named Max who was sent to his room, by his mother,  without supper as punishment for misbehaving. Max goes on an adventure encountering many different creatures along the way. The children’s classic has …

Pumpkin Fest Haunted Barn

Historical horse stalls are overtaken by friendly and scary monsters (based on age request) for fun and spooky Halloween fun. Starts Friday October 16 at 5:30 p.m. and ends Sunday, October 18 at 8:00 p.m. Also, open October 23-25 and October 29-30. $0.50/ per person The Wilson Barn at Middlebelt Road and West Chicago Street …

The Stonewall Pumpkin Festival is Saturday October 17

During the day, 1o a.m.-4 p.m. ,enjoy pumpkin carving, pumpkin bowling, face painting, hayrides and a hay jump.  Cost is $7 per person (ages 2 and up) and includes a pumpkin. At noon, local author Laura Cassar will be reading her newly released book Night of 1,000 Pumpkins.  Books will be available for purchase and …

Make a Ghostly Pumpkin at Dinosaur Hill

Gather around the campfire, create your very own ghost pumpkin, learn more about pumpkins and have a yummy treat at Dinosaur Hill on Friday, October 16, 2009 from 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. What great family fun! $5 non-member/ $3 member, family max $15 non-member/ $12 member Call 248-656-0999 for more information and to register. Courtney is …