# Things to do with kids in Livingston County, MI

> 11 upcoming family events and 2 places and ongoing programs in Livingston County, MI, in the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn area. Listings whose address ZIP code is in this county (Census Bureau ZIP-to-county file). Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Creatures of the Night Wildlife Presentation and Night Hike at Howell Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/creatures-of-the-night-wildlife-presentation-and-night-hike-at-howell--listing-00fcac2b06248e29166f7450) — Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM · Howell Nature Center · Ages 5+ · From $12 · checked Oct 16. Howell Nature Center's Creatures of the Night introduces families to the animals that come out after dark. The evening opens with a one-hour presentation in which some of the…
- [Monster Mash](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/monster-mash--listing-c91d3a8507962502bfad16c9) — Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Cromaine District Library, Hartland · All ages · Free · checked Oct 13. A family-friendly Halloween afternoon throughout the whole Cromaine District Library. Come in costume and move at your own pace through spooktacular crafts, activities and more…
- [Sky Tykes Mini Ropes Course at Howell Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/sky-tykes-mini-ropes-course-at-howell-nature-center--listing-9745313b090b19f0c3beb422) — Sun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM · Howell Nature Center · Paid · checked Oct 13. Sky Tykes is a mini ropes course for young adventure seekers at the Howell Nature Center. Children are securely harnessed and monitored by a Nature Center staff member while…
- [Halloween Crafts (Grades K-4)](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/halloween-crafts-grades-k-4--listing-9296c72f459b0a481f2de008) — Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Cromaine District Library, Hartland · Free · checked Oct 13. An evening of making spooky crafts in the Youth Program Room of the Cromaine District Library for kids in kindergarten through 4th grade. Registration is required and closes at…
- [LEGO Night](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/lego-night--listing-666a2216001620a5eb1ec50b) — Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Cromaine District Library, Hartland · Free · checked Oct 13. Free play with thousands of LEGOs in the Youth Program Room of the Cromaine District Library, listed for the Elementary age group. Registration is required and opens October 15…
- [Veterans Day Free Admission at Wild Wonders Wildlife Park — Howell Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/veterans-day-free-admission-at-wild-wonders-wildlife-park-howell-natur--listing-9e8ccef4f7865a76ce96c173) — Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM · Howell Nature Center — Wild Wonders Wildlife Park · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 20. On Veterans Day, all veterans and their families get free admission to the Wild Wonders Wildlife Park at Howell Nature Center in Livingston County. Families can spend the day at…
- [Brighton's Holiday Glow and Christmas Market](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/brighton-s-holiday-glow-and-christmas-market--listing-581595cf96afa21f2bcda281) — Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Main Street, Downtown Brighton · Free · checked Oct 13. The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Holiday Glow fills downtown Brighton's Main Street with a Christmas Market of artisan crafts and gourmet treats, children's…
- [Family Puzzle Pandemonium](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/family-puzzle-pandemonium--listing-e843a47fd869e453bc9d4523) — Wed, Nov 25 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Cromaine District Library, Hartland · All ages · Free · checked Oct 13. A jigsaw puzzle competition in the Community Room of the Cromaine District Library: small groups and families of up to 5 people race to assemble the same puzzle fastest. Puzzles…
- [Howell Fantasy of Lights Parade and Festivities](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/howell-fantasy-of-lights-parade-and-festivities--listing-24f33d3f9705dad1b5dd8940) — Fri, Nov 27 · 3:00 PM · Downtown Howell (Grand River Avenue and State Street) · checked Oct 13. Howell's 42nd annual Fantasy of Lights, hosted by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is the city's official holiday kick-off on the Friday after Thanksgiving. State…
- [Holiday POPs with the Michigan Philharmonic — Brighton Center for the Performing Arts](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/holiday-pops-with-the-michigan-philharmonic-brighton-center-for-the-pe--listing-f2476f6ef79f373b29e99047) — Sun, Dec 13 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Brighton Center for the Performing Arts · All ages · From $22 · checked Oct 24. The Michigan Philharmonic, a professional orchestra led by Music Director Nan Washburn, brings its Holiday POPs concert to the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts on a Sunday…
- [Camp Frosty Winter Break Day Camp at Howell Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/camp-frosty-winter-break-day-camp-at-howell-nature-center--listing-16936d01f3065c94cac418f7) — Mon, Dec 21 (+5 more dates) · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Howell Nature Center · From $50 · checked Oct 16. Camp Frosty brings the feel of summer day camp to winter break at Howell Nature Center in Livingston County. Campers spend the day outdoors with winter activities such as…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Spicer Orchards Farm Market & Cider Mill](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/spicer-orchards-farm-market-and-cider-mill--listing-1b499980c52dc3091916ddb5) — Farm Market open daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; corn maze 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in September and… · Spicer Orchards, Fenton · checked Oct 13. A u-pick orchard, farm market, cider mill and winery on Clyde Road in Hartland Township (Livingston County, Fenton mailing address). The farm market is open daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m…
- [Wild Wonders Wildlife Park at Howell Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/wild-wonders-wildlife-park-at-howell-nature-center--listing-72c6e2437e96cf60e6693adc) — Open daily, Monday-Sunday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. · Howell Nature Center · From $7 · checked Oct 13. The Howell Nature Center's Wild Wonders Wildlife Park in Livingston County houses non-releasable native Michigan animals in enclosures designed to mimic their natural habitats…

## Recently ended

- [Candlelight and Shadows: Spooky Favorites on the Kilgen Organ](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/candlelight-and-shadows-spooky-favorites-on-the-kilgen-organ--listing-3efcb1d7ebc6c0520ecc229c) — ended Fri, Oct 23
- [Trick or Treat Boo Fest at Green Oak Village Place](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/trick-or-treat-boo-fest-at-green-oak-village-place--listing-acc6b71bb8f1031860a11604) — ended Fri, Oct 23
- [Winnie the Pooh Party](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/winnie-the-pooh-party--listing-ffbc7ec5e0600d72b7bb5765) — ended Thu, Oct 22

## Nearby

- Towns in Livingston County, MI: [Howell, MI](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/towns/howell-mi) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/detroit/towns/howell-mi.md), [Hartland, MI](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/towns/hartland-mi) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/detroit/towns/hartland-mi.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Detroit](https://grassyknees.com/detroit) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/detroit.md)
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