Feb. 1
Riso Lab: Valentine’s Day Cards
Design a set of cards to give to your favorite people. These cards will be printed on a Risograph duplicator.
343 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor
Feb. 2 – Feb. 4
The 42nd annual Plymouth Ice Festival features over 70 ice sculptures displayed throughout downtown Plymouth.
Main St., Plymouth
Feb. 3
What Do Brothas Do All Day? Storytime with Ajuan Mance
Author Ajuan Mance shares her new book followed by a coloring activity.
2513 Jackson Ave.
Winter Wonder Lab – Sponsored by Toyota
Explore exciting, winter-themed science experiments with Mad Science of Detroit.
5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti
Read a book about the ancient world together and find related artifacts and art on display.
434 S. State St.
Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26
After-School Writing Lab with 826michigan
Free weekly programs for students to explore their creativity through writing. Registration is required.
8795 MacArthur Blvd., Ypsilanti
Feb. 7
A fun process-based arts and crafts program for children aged 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult.
2359 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor
Feb. 7, 11 and 21
Wonder Walks: February – Scents
Allow nature to be your guide as you explore the power of scents.
1800 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor
A fun process-based arts and crafts program for children aged 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult.
3090 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor
Feb. 9 and 27
Little Ones Play
During Little Ones Play, little ones can get some winter energy out as their parents and caregivers chat.
5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti
Feb. 10
Big Feelings Storytime at Booksweet
Author and therapist Tara Michener uses her picturebook, “I’m Just O.K.”, to educate, entertain and explain how young children can process emotions.
1729 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor
Dancing Babies with Momo Kajiwara
Join local music teacher Momo Kajiwara for a program of music and motion!
3333 Traverwood Dr., Ann Arbor
Feb. 10, 17, 24
Drop-in Writing for Wee-bots – Ages 5-8
Students will enjoy creating stories, from writing to brainstorming and developing new ideas through conversation. Registration is required.
5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti
Black & Brown Theatre Performance
Black and Brown Theatre, a 501c3 non-profit theatre company that seeks to create opportunities for theatre artists of color, will perform Rapunzel.
2359 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor
Feb. 11
Materials are provided with a few ideas to get started. Finish with an exhibit. All ages are welcome.
407 N 5th Ave., Ann Arbor
Feb.14
Family Maker Night: Resist Art
This provides a logical thinking activity for kids. Use oil pastels to create patterns and watercolors to fill in the white space.
5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti
Feb. 17
Musical Petting Zoo Featuring the Michigan Pops Orchestra
Join members of Michigan Pops Orchestra for a hands-on workshop to learn about musical instruments.
343 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor
Join AADL storytellers Amanda and Elizabeth for stories and crafts featuring your favorite Mo characters like Elephant and Piggie!
2359 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor
Feb. 18
Dancing Babies with Robin Robinson
Join Robin Robinson, of Robinsongs for Kids, for a program of music and motion!
2359 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor
Feb. 19
Want to learn the fundamentals of cartooning and comic book/manga drawing? Local comic book artist Kamron Reynolds will show you how.
5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti
Black History Celebration – with Black Men Read and Our Community Reads
Celebrate Black History Month by creating art and exploring the lives of important African American figures.
8795 MacArthur Blvd., Ypsilanti
Film Screening | Muppets Take Manhattan
Disappointed that “Muppets Take Manhattan” got rained out during the Ann Arbor Summer Festival? Join AADL for this raincheck event.
343 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor
Feb. 22
Daycroft School Kindergarten – 6th Grade Open House
This is an opportunity for families with children in kindergarten through sixth grade to discover the wonders of a Montessori classroom.
1095 N Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor
Feb. 24
Swap out those puzzles that you have already completed time and time again. Refresh your collection or simply donate one that you don’t show enough love to.
110 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti
Local yoga instructor Tammy Foote will incorporate movement, yoga poses, physical creativity and stories for kids ages 4-10 and their caregivers.
5577 Whittaker Rd.
Lantern Hike at Island Lake Recreation Area
Hike as you follow the lanterns for one mile, with a campfire warming station at the halfway point.
6301 Kensington Rd., Brighton
Feb. 25
First time battlers and seasoned veterans alike are invited to the Downtown Library for some friendly Pokémon Sword and Shield competition.
343 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor
Feb. 29
Come learn how to make an origami frog that can actually jump.
2359 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor
New Mitchell Elementary School to Break Ground This Spring
Lunar New Year Celebrations in Ann Arbor
