Dexter District Library

Make, try, create, and play at the Library. Young children will explore a variety of stations with open-ended creative activities designed to encourage early learning. Children will need an active adult partner to help them.
For children ages 5 and under
No registration required.contact: Ruth Jansen – rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us

Local Event: Drop-In Preschool Makerspace For ages 5 and Under

Washtenaw County

Dexter

Michigan

Drop-In Preschool Makerspace For ages 5 and Under

Make, try, create, and play at the Library. Young children will explore a variety of stations with open-ended creative...

Scio Community Church

Celebrate the changing seasons at this exciting family-friendly community event! This free festival features a variety of games, crafts, and refreshments for all ages to enjoy.

Local Event: Scio Fall Fun Festival (rescheduled due to rain)

Scio Fall Fun Festival (rescheduled due to rain)

Celebrate the changing seasons at this exciting family-friendly community event! This free festival features a variety of...

Kids in grades K through 8 are invited to spend an afternoon making their own Lego creations while visiting with old friends and making new ones.&nbsp; Everyone is welcome – Legos will be provided by the Library.
Registration is not required.
contact: Ruth Jansen – rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us

Local Event: Drop-In Lego Club for Grades K-8

Drop-In Lego Club for Grades K-8

Kids in grades K through 8 are invited to spend an afternoon making their own Lego creations while visiting with old friends...

If you enjoy playing chess, join us for our monthly chess games. Compete in a casual setting and improve your skills. All kids and teens with at least a basic knowledge of chess gameplay are welcome to attend.Registration required.
location: Lower Level Meeting Room, Dexter District Library
contact: Mollie Hall, mhall@dexter.lib.mi.us

Local Event: Chess Club for Kids and Teens

Chess Club for Kids and Teens

If you enjoy playing chess, join us for our monthly chess games. Compete in a casual setting and improve your skills. All kids...

Drop by the Library and create seasonal crafts inspired by things that go bump in the night.
For kids of all ages
Registration is not required.contact: Ruth Jansen – rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us

Local Event: Drop-In Spooky Crafts for Children of All Ages

Drop-In Spooky Crafts for Children of All Ages

Drop by the Library and create seasonal crafts inspired by things that go bump in the night.
For kids of all ages
Registration...

Ann Arbor Artist Studios  Address: 4844 Jackson Rd Ste 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

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Beginner-Friendly Crochet Pumpkin Class 🎃
Come crochet your own mini pumpkin! This beginner-friendly class is perfect if you’ve been wanting to learn crochet or just want a fun fall project.
I’ll walk you through the entire pumpkin from start to finish, and&nbsp;no previous crochet experience is needed.&nbsp;You’ll also get to choose your pumpkin colors to make yours your own!
Your class registration includes&nbsp;all of the yarn and materials needed for the project, plus the crochet pattern to take home so you can make as many pumpkins as you want afterward.
Everyone will also receive a&nbsp;free handmade stitch marker!
Included with your class:
<ul><li>Yarn for your pumpkin</li><li>All tools and materials needed during class</li><li>Crochet pumpkin pattern and bonus pattern</li><li>Free handmade stitch marker</li><li>Step-by-step instruction and help throughout class</li></ul>
Date:&nbsp;October 10, 1PM-3:30PM Location:&nbsp;Ann Arbor Artist Studios Address: 4844 Jackson Rd Ste 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Ages:&nbsp;18+ Experience level:&nbsp;Beginner — no crochet experience needed!
Come hang out, learn something new, and leave with your own little pumpkin. 🎃

Local Event: Fall Beginner Crochet Class 

Ann Arbor

Fall Beginner Crochet Class 

originsyarnstudio.com/classes-store
Beginner-Friendly Crochet Pumpkin Class 🎃
Come crochet your own mini pumpkin! This...

<a href="https://www.originsyarnstudio.com/classes-store" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.originsyarnstudio.com/classes-store</a>Beginner-Friendly Crochet Ghost Class 👻
Come crochet your own mini ghost! This beginner-friendly class is perfect if you’ve been wanting to learn crochet or just want a fun fall project.
I’ll walk you through the entire ghost from start to finish, and&nbsp;no previous crochet experience is needed.&nbsp;You’ll also get to choose your ghost colors to make yours your own!
Your class registration includes&nbsp;all of the yarn and materials needed for the project, plus the crochet pattern to take home so you can make as many ghosts as you want afterward.
Everyone will also receive a&nbsp;free handmade stitch marker!
Included with your class:
<ul><li>Yarn for your ghost</li><li>All materials needed during class</li><li>Crochet ghost pattern and bonus pattern</li><li>Free handmade stitch marker</li><li>Step-by-step instruction and help throughout class</li></ul>
Date:&nbsp;October 18, 1PM-3:30PM Location:&nbsp;Ann Arbor Artist Studios Address: 4844 Jackson Rd Ste 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Ages:&nbsp;18+ Experience level:&nbsp;Beginner — no crochet experience needed!
Come hang out, learn something new, and leave with your own little ghost. 👻

Local Event: Beginner-Friendly Fall Crochet Class

Beginner-Friendly Fall Crochet Class

https://www.originsyarnstudio.com/classes-storeBeginner-Friendly Crochet Ghost Class 👻
Come crochet your own mini ghost! This...

This is a fun, drop-In program for grades K through 8.&nbsp; Make, build, craft and explore. &nbsp;Participate in a variety of open-ended activities.&nbsp; We supply the materials and you supply the imagination. Registration is not required.contact: Ruth Jansen – rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us

Local Event: Drop-In Makerspace for Grades K-8

Drop-In Makerspace for Grades K-8

This is a fun, drop-In program for grades K through 8.  Make, build, craft and explore.  Participate in a variety of open-ended...

Join us for a fun Halloween story time filled with spooky books, songs, and flannel board fun! Geared for children ages five and under but everyone is welcome. We will make a simple craft at the end of story time.
For ages five and under.
No registration required.contact: Ruth Jansen – rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us

Local Event: Drop-In Halloween Storytime & Craft for Ages 5 and Under

Drop-In Halloween Storytime & Craft for Ages 5...

Join us for a fun Halloween story time filled with spooky books, songs, and flannel board fun! Geared for children ages five...

Drop-In Halloween Storytime & Craft for Ages 5 and Under

Join us on October 25th from 4-6pm for our not-so-scary Trunk or Treat! We'll have a candy, yard games, a bounce house, and a food truck to enjoy.We can't wait to see you there!

Local Event: Trunk or Treat at West Side UMC

Trunk or Treat at West Side UMC

Join us on October 25th from 4-6pm for our not-so-scary Trunk or Treat! We'll have a candy, yard games, a bounce house, and a...

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