Dexter District Library

Celebrate the season by creating a variety of harvest crafts including a wood slice turkey magnet.
For kids of all ages
Registration is not required.
contact: Ruth Jansen –&nbsp; rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us

Local Event: Drop-In Harvest Crafts for Kids of All Ages

Washtenaw County

Dexter

Michigan

Drop-In Harvest Crafts for Kids of All Ages

Celebrate the season by creating a variety of harvest crafts including a wood slice turkey magnet.
For kids of all...

Riverside Arts Center

Shop local this holiday season at Riverside’s Holiday Art Fair!


Riverside Arts Center’s Holiday Art Fair returns Saturday, November 21, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Sunday, November 22, 2026, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., bringing together more than 60 vendors for a weekend of shopping local artisans as the winter holiday season begins. Admission is a suggested $1 donation.
Held at Riverside Arts Center&nbsp; (76 N Huron St., Ypsilanti), the fair offers a festive environment for attendees to shop local artisans selling handmade art, vintage goods, self-care products, and more, all while supporting Riverside's year-round programming. Corned Beef Queen and Rite Spice will serve food in the plaza, and PUTT-R-Round will offer mini golf in the theater lobby.&nbsp;
Ypsilanti Mayor Nicole Brown serves as this year’s vendor juror, selecting Best in Show and Runner-Up. Guests are encouraged to vote for the People’s Choice award. Winning vendors will receive a monetary prize.&nbsp; Award results will be announced by 2 p.m. Sunday.
Visit <a href="https://riversidearts.org/art-fair" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">riversidearts.org/art-fair</a> for event information, vendor highlights, and learn about event sponsors. Follow Riverside Arts Center on Instagram and Facebook at @rac.ypsi.
Riverside’s 2026 Holiday Art Fair
Nov. 21st, 11am - 6pm, and Nov. 22nd, 11am - 4pm $1 suggested donation for entry 76 N Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI

Local Event: Riverside's 2026 Holiday Art Fair

Riverside's 2026 Holiday Art Fair

Shop local this holiday season at Riverside’s Holiday Art Fair!


Riverside Arts Center’s Holiday Art Fair returns Saturday,...

Shop local this holiday season at Riverside’s Holiday Art Fair!


Riverside Arts Center’s Holiday Art Fair returns November 21-22, 2026, bringing together more than 60 vendors for a weekend of shopping local artisans as the winter holiday season begins. Admission is a suggested $1 donation. Saturday:&nbsp;11 AM&nbsp;- 6 PM Sunday:&nbsp;11&nbsp;AM&nbsp;- 4&nbsp;PM
Held at Riverside Arts Center&nbsp; (76 N Huron St., Ypsilanti), the fair offers a festive environment for attendees to shop local artisans selling handmade art, vintage goods, self-care products, and more, all while supporting Riverside's year-round programming. Corned Beef Queen and Rite Spice will serve food in the plaza, and PUTT-R-Round will offer mini golf in the theater lobby.&nbsp;
Ypsilanti Mayor Nicole Brown serves as this year’s vendor juror, selecting Best in Show and Runner-Up. Guests are encouraged to vote for the People’s Choice award. Winning vendors will receive a monetary prize.&nbsp; Award results will be announced by 2 p.m. Sunday.
Visit <a href="https://riversidearts.org/art-fair" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">riversidearts.org/art-fair</a> for event information, vendor highlights, and learn about event sponsors. Follow Riverside Arts Center on Instagram and Facebook at @rac.ypsi.
Riverside’s 2026 Holiday Art Fair
Nov. 21st, 11am - 6pm, and Nov. 22nd, 11am - 4pm $1 suggested donation for entry 76 N Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI

Shop local this holiday season at Riverside’s Holiday Art Fair!


Riverside Arts Center’s Holiday Art Fair returns November...

Drop-in and put together your own craft and activity bag to take with you on your travels or use at home during the Thanksgiving break.
For kids of all ages
Registration is not required.

Local Event: Make Your Own Thanksgiving Break Craft Bag for Kids of All Ages

Make Your Own Thanksgiving Break Craft Bag for...

Drop-in and put together your own craft and activity bag to take with you on your travels or use at home during the...

Make Your Own Thanksgiving Break Craft Bag for Kids of All Ages

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...

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.
location: Lower Level Meeting Room, Dexter District LibraryRegistration required.
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...

This is an independent book club for first and second graders held in person at the library. Ms. Krista will read longer picture books centered on a theme and the group will participate in activities and crafts related to the theme. The December theme is Science.
Registration is required.contact: Ruth Jansen – rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us

Local Event: Club Create Book Club for Grades 1 and 2

Club Create Book Club for Grades 1 and 2

This is an independent book club for first and second graders held in person at the library. Ms. Krista will read longer...

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...

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
Registration is not required.
contact: Ruth Jansen – rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us

Local Event: Drop-In Preschool Makerspace for Ages 5 and Under

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...

This 45-minute show for children of all ages is&nbsp;a&nbsp;high-energy holiday hootenanny packed with magic,&nbsp;music, sing-a-long fun, and a sleigh-full of colorful&nbsp;ventriloquist charactersRegistration is not required.contact: Ruth Jansen – rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us

Local Event: Richard Paul Ho Ho Holiday Show for Children of All Ages

Richard Paul Ho Ho Holiday Show for Children of...

This 45-minute show for children of all ages is a high-energy holiday hootenanny packed with magic, music, sing-a-long fun, and...

Richard Paul Ho Ho Holiday Show for Children of All Ages

This is a story and craft program for kids transitioning out of story time and into book club. Adults should attend this program with their child. Each month Miss Ruth will read a book related to a theme and then the kids will do a theme related craft or activity. The December theme is Gingerbread.Registration Required.
contact: Ruth Jansen – rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us

Local Event: Super Stories Book Club for Young Fives and Kindergartners

Super Stories Book Club for Young Fives and...

This is a story and craft program for kids transitioning out of story time and into book club. Adults should attend this...

Super Stories Book Club for Young Fives and Kindergartners

Drop by the library and make your own seasonal mini wreath ornament.
For kids of all ages
Registration is not required.contact: Ruth Jansen – rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us

Local Event: Drop-In Mini Wreath Ornament Craft for Children of All Ages

Drop-In Mini Wreath Ornament Craft for Children...

Drop by the library and make your own seasonal mini wreath ornament.
For kids of all ages
Registration is not required.contact:...

Drop-In Mini Wreath Ornament Craft for Children of All Ages

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

Calling all Pokemon trainers! Students in grades K-8 can drop in between 2:00 and 3:00 pm for crafts and activities celebrating 30 years of Pokemon.&nbsp;Grades K – 8.

Registration is not required.contact: Ruth Jansen – rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us

Local Event: Drop-In Pokemon Party for Grades K-8

Drop-In Pokemon Party for Grades K-8

Calling all Pokemon trainers! Students in grades K-8 can drop in between 2:00 and 3:00 pm for crafts and activities celebrating...

Children of all ages and their families are invited to create hats and noisemakers to ring in the New Year.
For children of all ages and their families.
No registration required.contact: Ruth Jansen – rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us

Local Event: Drop-in New Year’s Hat & Noisemaker Crafts for Children of All Ages

Drop-in New Year’s Hat & Noisemaker Crafts for...

Children of all ages and their families are invited to create hats and noisemakers to ring in the New Year.
For children of all...

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