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Grab & Go Family Planner: Recycling, Curious George, DIA

Pick and choose from this week's array of family events.

Family best bets for the week ahead:

Why go: For children ages 3 and up, it's time to meet and greet Curious George and the Man in the Yellow Hat.

Where:

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When: 1-2 p.m. Saturday

Cost: Free

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More information: No registration is required. For more information, call the library at 248-682-2120 or visit wblib.org.


Danny and the Dinosaur and then Meet Danny’s Dinosaur

Why go: For children ages 5-7, it's an opportunity to hear a story about Danny and the Dinosaur, think about all the things you would do if your best friend was a dinosaur, then meet Danny’s dinosaur.

Where:

When:  7-8:15 p.m. Thursday

Cost: Free

More information: No registration is required. For more information, call the library at 248-682-2120 or visit wblib.org.

Why go: Here’s your chance to get rid of things and raise money for children with speech and language disorders. You can drop off your old computer, car batteries, cell phones and stereo equipment (a complete list is on the website) and know that 65 percent of the proceeds are going to Beaumont Children’s Hospital.

Where: Northwood Shopping Mall parking lot at 13 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak

When: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and May 12

Cost: Free

More information: For more information, call 248-551-5330 or visit foundation.beaumonthospitals.com/e-clutter-for-kids.


Cheddar’s Preschool Story Time

Why go: For children ages 2-5 and an adult, it's an opportunity to join Cheddar the Mouse and listen to a tale about May Flowers. Make a simple craft and have a treat.

Where: Troy Museum & Historic Village, 60 West Wattles, Troy

When: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Wednesday

Cost: $3 adults, free for children

More information: For more information or to register, call 248-524-3570 or visit troymi.gov/museum.

Detroit Public Schools Student Exhibition

Why go: Your kids will be inspired to create when you look at the winning painting, sculpture, pottery, drawing and mixed media made by school kids in Detroit Public Schools, grades K-12.

Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, April 30-June 5

Cost: Free with museum admission, $8 adults, $4 children ages 6-17

What else: If you’re going on the weekend, be sure to create at the noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Drop-In Art Workshop and check out the 2 p.m. Sunday Family Fare.

More information: For more information, call 313-833-7900 or visit dia.org.

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