It’s the month of LOVE. But mostly, it’s a month of some kick butt things for families around Ann Arbor, Detroit, Flint and Lansing. I’m pretty stoked to check out some of this fun. Plan an adventure today 
{Or, if you are in need of a date night instead, be sure to check out my BIG list of ideas here, too!}
Through February 16 — Sesame Street Live presents “Make A New Friend” {Detroit} — Visit the Fox Theatre for this can’t miss show. Check out my recent post for tips, information and a discount code.
February 1 — “Kerry Tales: Buckle Your Shoe with Mother Goose” {Ann Arbor} — Storyteller Trudy Bulkley entertains as Mother Goose with rhymes and stories. 1/2 hour program for young and old alike. 2 p.m., Kerrytown Market and Shops in Hollander’s. FREE.
February 2 — Groundhog Day with Michigan’s Official Groundhog, Woody, at the Howell Nature Center {Howell} — Get your spring forecast straight from Woody, Michigan’s Official Groundhog! The Howell Conference & Nature Center will host a special celebration starting at 7:45 a.m., with the long-awaited prediction coming at 8:15 a.m. sharp.
February 3 — Winnie The Pooh Character Lunch at Castaway Play {Howell} — Visit Castaway for lunch at 11:45 a.m. and our special pal will be visiting from 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch includes one slice of pizza and a 12 oz. drink. $8.50/person.
February 4 — Young Explorer Days at the Michigan Science Center {Detroit} — Kids ages 2-5 hear the story It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles G. Shaw and play with a milk-like substance (dairy-free) they can shape to look like clouds in this science-themed activity. $10/adult {+1 child}, $5 for additional children.
February 4-5 — Macomb Center for the Performing Arts presents Schoolhouse Rock {Clinton Township} — The animated musical TV educational series that generations of kids grew up watching hits the stage. $6 for the 10 a.m. show, otherwise $10 in advance or $12 at the door.
February 5-7 — AAUW of Michigan presents Wizard of Oz {Garden City} — Join Dorothy and munchkins for one of the most popular plays of all time, showing at Garden City High School. Tickets are $6 each.
February 6 — FREE admission to Cranbrook Institute of Science After 5 p.m. {Bloomfield Hills} — Free admission courtesy of the MASCO Corporation Foundation, The Café and Observatory are open, and planetarium and bat shows are offered at an additional charge. [Continue reading…]
{Note: I have a membership to the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and I get in here for free. Best $ I spend each year! I highly recommend 
