Community Corner
Kids Planner: Make Candy Apples at Chelsea's Fall Family Festival
Here's a look at some family-friendly events this week around the Dexter area.
School is back in session, and the children need a break from hitting the books. Here are some of our top picks for weekend events near Dexter.
- Dexter High School varsity and junior varsity field hockey
Where/when: Dexter High School, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday. Varsity plays at 4:30 p.m., junior varsity plays at 6 p.m. at the high school.
Why go? Help support our local athletes as they take on Dearborn.
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Pricing: Free
- Movie and Snacks
Where/when: , 11 a.m. Friday.
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Why go? This activity is for toddlers and preschoolers. Come enjoy Disney's The Lion King and some great snacks.
Pricing: Free
- Fall Family Festival
Where/when: Rainbow Child Care Center in Chelsea, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.
Why go? Join in all the fun of candy apple making, storytelling, live music, fire trucks and police cars as well as a Scholastic Book Fair. Call 734-475-6080 for more information.
Pricing: Free
- 23rd annual Northville Victorian Festival
Where/when: Downtown Northville, Friday-Sunday.
Why go? This is a great family-friendly festival of art and history that includes Victorian-era entertainment such as live music, baseball games, food, parades and a farmers market. Visit the Northville Chamber of Commerce website for more information and festival hours.
Pricing: Varies
- Survival Saturday
Where/when: Kensington Nature Center, Kensington Metropark, 1 p.m. Saturday.
Why go? Learn how to find your way out of being lost, with or without a compass. If you have a compass, bring it along. This activity is for ages 10 and older. Call 248-685-1561 for more information.
Cost: $3 per person.
