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Michaels In-Store Craft: Summer Bracelets

Kids can stop by the store for a free bracelet-making event. They will create a bracelet with a fun summer design and take their finished project home. The class is free and designed for children.

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Flocking Together at the Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis

Resource: Together for Birds from PLT and Flying WILD from Project WILD Location: Indianapolis Zoo; 1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222 Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm (5.5 PGP points) Cost: FREE Description: Join Indiana Proj...

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New here? Start with Detroit

If you are new to Detroit, MI, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.

KidsParks, museums, markets, and short downtown stops

Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.

  • Check age fit.
  • Keep drives short.
  • Pick food before the main stop.
AdultsDinner, music, patios, museums, wineries, or brewery routes

Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.

  • Check hours.
  • Book if needed.
  • Keep the route walkable.
GroupFestival, game, market, or activity venue

Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.

  • Share the map.
  • Pick one anchor.
  • Have a backup nearby.
RainIndoor backup near the same neighborhood

Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.

  • Check closures.
  • Avoid long outdoor walks.
  • Use official pages for changes.

Summer plans work best when you balance one outdoor anchor with shade, water, food, and an evening option.

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