A family of Tyrannosaurs is coming toMichigan Science Centerin October. At the interactive science museum’s latest special exhibit,Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family, dinosaur lovers can travel back in time to the Cretaceous period and learn about their favorite dinos in exciting new ways.
Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Familyat Mi-Sci
Photo credit: Michigan Science Center
Opens:Oct. 6, 2024
Address:Michigan Science Center,5020 John R St., Detroit
Hours:Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed on Mondays
Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Familyis a traveling exhibit for dino lovers and little scientists of all ages. Visitors will learn about the evolution of the Tyrannosaur family, from the smallest Tyrannosaur to the massive T. rex. Get up close with these colossal creatures through real fossil displays, skeleton casts and hands-on discovery stations.
More things to do at Mi-Sci with kids
Photo credit: Michigan Science Center
After your family’s dino-mite adventure atTyrannosaurs – Meet the Family, there are plenty of other family activities and exhibits to discover at Mi-Sci. Check out these fun exhibits that kids will love, and get even more tips for visiting in ourfamily museum guide.
Create your own invention at theSmithsonian Spark!Lab, an interactive space that supports creative and collaborative thinking in children.
Control the weather atEarth. Wind. Weather— a new interactive exhibit — by creating avalanches and geysers, exploring atmospheres and commanding the ocean tides.
Explore the wonders of the universe in theSpace Gallery.
This holiday shopping season is shaping up to be longer, pricier and in some ways more chaotic than in previous years, which makes it easy to overspend. But there are also opportunities for significant savings if you know where and how to search for them.
“There are supply chain issues, inflation, major retailers reducing inventory — when you put all of that together, it looks like a recipe for disaster,” says Jill Cataldo, a consumer coupon expert based in Chicago. Her solution? “I started shopping now. If you see something and it looks like a good deal, it’s time to pick it up.”
That’s because while prices are higher overall, retailers have already launched the holiday deal season, spreading out discounts and sales over the final three months of the year. Given that complicated background, here are the best ways to save money this Black Friday season:
1. Shop early and often
It might sound counterintuitive, but starting early can ease the impact on your budget and allow you to score the best deals. “I watch prices, see which retailer is offering the best price and always look for coupons before I buy — anything is better than paying full price,” Cataldo says. When she makes an early purchase, she keeps the receipt handy in case the price drops. Some retailers offer price matching, or you can buy the better deal and return the higher-priced purchase.
2. Be relentless about comparing prices
Apps, browser extensions and other tools that will help you track and compare prices abound; you just have to pick the one that you like using most. You can find choices that scour the web in the background while you shop and alert you to lower prices, coupon codes and cash-back opportunities.
For example, the shopping app ShopSavvy will follow price changes on specific items. John Boyd, co-founder and CEO of Monolith Technologies, which owns ShopSavvy, says he uses that feature for things he has his eye on, like a digital single-lens reflex camera. “I want to get an alert the second those things get marked down, because it might only be on sale for a few minutes and then the quantity runs out,” he says.
The Camelizer app performs a similar function for Amazon prices specifically.
Greg Lisiewski, vice president of PayPal Shopping, which includes the shopping browser extension Honey, says when he wants to buy something, he looks up the retailer in the PayPal app to see if any discounts are available (under the “Deals” section).
Those discounts are especially valuable now because PayPal Honey reports that toys and games are 11% more expensive this year compared with last year, coffee machines have increased 7%, and cycling gear and equipment is up 9%. The company also reports that the biggest discounts this holiday season have been in cosmetics, musical instruments and general department stores.
3. Layer on coupon codes and cash back
Getting a good deal isn’t only about price: You can add on other savings with coupon codes and cash-back offers.
Cataldo takes advantage of cash-back offers, which are available through apps like Rakuten, CouponCabin and Ibotta. “It’s just one extra step if you are going to buy online, and then you receive a check,” she says. “I like things that are easy, and that’s very easy.”
Scott Kluth, founder and CEO of CouponCabin, says stores with excess inventory will often have discounts of 10% to 15%, and cash-back offers range from 3% to 20%. “Stack all of those savings on top of each other,” he says, adding that sometimes online retailers accept multiple coupon codes plus provide free shipping.
4. Get to know your local stores
Deborah Weinswig, CEO and founder of Coresight Research, a retail research and advisory firm, says that getting to know your local stores and attending in-person events can be the way to score the biggest deals. “Store managers are being given the ability to negotiate and price match or price beat,” she says, especially when they have excess inventory in stock.
She suggests joining livestreams, following your favorite brands on social media and signing up for brand loyalty programs to be the first to hear about discounts or sales. “Some codes are only good for 24 hours and some prices are only good for four hours,” she says, so if you want the best deals, be ready to move quickly.
5. Talk to friends and family about scaling back
With so many people feeling the strain of rising prices, it’s a good year to talk with family and friends about setting limits. For Sarah Schweisthal, social media manager at the budgeting app You Need a Budget, that means creating a gift exchange with family members so each person purchases just one gift within an agreed-on spending cap. “We used to all buy gifts for each other, but there are a lot of adults in our family. It just took one of us to say, ‘Hey, this doesn’t feel sustainable,’” she says.
Schweisthal estimates that the gift exchange approach has saved her family hundreds of dollars — and this year especially, it’s more important than ever to budget for the holidays.
This article was written by NerdWallet and was originally published by The Associated Press. Kimberly Palmer writes for NerdWallet. Email: kpalmer@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @kimberlypalmer.
Parent-teacher conferences provide a crucial opportunity for parents and guardians to connect with teachers, review their child’s progress, and address any concerns.
Here are the scheduled conference dates for Ann Arbor Public Schools for the 2024-2025 school year, along with expert tips to help you make the most of your meeting.
Parent-teacher conference dates for Ann Arbor Public Schools
Fall parent-teacher conferences: Oct. 7; Oct. 15, 2024
Here are five quick tips to help you prepare for parent-teacher conferences and make the most of your meeting. For more insights, be sure to check out our full guide.
Check your child’s progress online. Before the meeting, review your child’s assignments and grades through the school’s online tracking system. This will help you have a better understanding of their performance.
Write down your questions. Prepare a list of questions or concerns ahead of time to ensure you cover everything important during the meeting.
Be on time. Arrive promptly as teachers have multiple meetings scheduled. Respecting the time allotted will keep everything running smoothly.
Take notes. Bring a notepad to jot down key points or suggestions from the teacher to help reinforce strategies at home.
Talk to your child. After the conference, discuss what was shared with your child to make them feel involved and aware of any next steps.
Schools calendars provide families with a snapshot of the entire year.
Holidays breaks, the first day of school and professional development days vary school by school, so it’s a great idea to keep it handy. Here is the 2024-25 school calendar as approved by Romulus Community Schools‘ school board.
Head to Commerce Township for Glenlore Trails Enchanted Thursdays-Sundays Sept. 20-Nov. 3, 2024. Families can take an immersive night walk, which features fog bubbles, luminous lights and interactive games throughout the trail.
Fill out the below form by Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, for your chance to win four tickets to Glenlore Trails Enchanted.
This sweepstakes begins on Sept. 25, 2024 and ends on Oct. 4, 2024. One prize (valued at $100) will be awarded to one winner, who will be notified via the email they provided in the entry.
These statistics were calculated based on public schools, crime rates, cost of living, and family-friendly amenities. Data for these categories come from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC and other data sources. You canfind the full methodology here.
This article was updated on Sept. 19, 2024, by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Manager, Katina Beniaris. Her work included adding the 2024 Niche rankings for the “Best Places to Raise a Family in Oakland County.” Questions? Please reach out to katina@metroparent.com.
Here are the top 10 best places to raise a family in Wayne County on the list:
Northville Township is home to some of the world’s top automotive businesses. The city earns an “A” in the jobs category from Niche. The township is a great fit for outdoorsy families, as there are many pathways, wooded areas and parks.
Grosse Pointe Farms is a charming lakeside community known for its picturesque neighborhoods and strong sense of community. It boasts beautiful homes along Lake St. Clair, and offers top-rated public and private schools.
Grosse Pointe Park is a vibrant, family-friendly community with a unique blend of historic charm and modern amenities. Known for its tree-lined streets and beautiful architecture, the city offers a strong sense of community and a welcoming atmosphere.
Grosse Pointe is a prestigious lakeside community known for its elegant homes, lush greenery and historic charm. This family-friendly city boasts excellent schools, both public and private, and offers a peaceful, safe environment for residents.
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Grosse Pointe Woods is a welcoming suburban community known for its beautiful tree-lined streets and strong sense of neighborly spirit. The city offers top-rated schools, making it an excellent choice for families seeking a high-quality education for their children.
The Village of Grosse Pointe Shores is an exclusive waterfront community nestled along the shores of Lake St. Clair. Known for its stunning estates and serene atmosphere, Grosse Pointe Shores offers residents a luxurious, peaceful lifestyle.
Plymouth Charter Township earns an “A” in the “public schools” and “good for families” categories from Niche and an “A-” in the categories for housing, jobs and outdoor activities.
Canton’s numerous businesses make life easier for families–including its many shopping options. WIth good schools and a good commute, Canton Charter Township ranks highly for families.
As summer fades and sweater weather arrives, the excitement for fall festivals near me ramps up in metro Detroit.
Join my son Jordan and me in celebrating the season at some of the area’s top family-friendly fall festivals. Don’t miss vibrant fests like Michigan Fall Festival at Canterbury Village, Arts & Apples Festival at Rochester Municipal Park and HarvestFest at Freedom Hill County Park.
Whether you’re seeking pumpkin patches, fall treats and other family fun, check out these festivals perfect for families looking to make the most of fall.
This article was recently updated on Sept. 5, 2024, by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Manager Katina Beniaris. The update included her adding more photos of fall festivals in metro Detroit. Questions? Please reach out to katina@metroparent.com.
Best fall festivals in Macomb County
Photo credit: Macomb County Harvest Fest
If you’re looking for a fall fest that includes trick-or-treating, check out the events in Utica and Sterling Heights. Check out other fall festivals in Macomb County on our calendar.
Auburn Road will be blocked off for trick or treating downtown. There will also be a family fun zone, a costume contest, cider and donuts, live music and more.
This family-friendly event features cider and donuts from Yates Cider Mill, pumpkin bowling, a hay bale pyramid, bounce houses, lawn games, petting zoo, costume contests and more.
Pumpkin Weekend includes choosing a pumpkin from Dee’s Pumpkin Patch, grabbing donuts and cider from Yates Cider Mill, voting for your favorite scarecrow, playing on the hay pyramid and enjoying a fall-themed scavenger hunt throughout the Village.
The Fall Festival features live music, kids activities, duck races, food, craft vendors and more in downtown Northville. It also features a Victorian Parade on Friday evening.
Wear your flannel and enjoy seeing live lumberjack shows, chainsaw carving and fire entertainment. There will also be a carnival, axe throwing, live entertainment and more.
Best fall festivals in Washtenaw County
Photo credit: Saline Ocktoberfest
If you’re looking to take your kids to an event in Dexter, check out the Webster Fall Festival or the Annual Fall Festival at Jacob’s Fresh Farm. Check out other fall festivals in Washtenaw County on our calendar.
Come out to the Historic Webster Village for fun, food and festivities. It features music performances, apple cider and donuts, hayrides, demos and more.
This annual fall festival features u-pick pumpkins, hayrides, cider & donuts and more. Shop their selection of fall mums, seasonal produce and gifts from the farmstand.
Detroit Red Wings opening night is just around the corner, but the Henry Ford is already geared up for hockey season. The museum’s newest special exhibit,Hockey: Faster Than Ever, offers sports fans of all ages a fascinating look at the history of the game and the interesting scientific breakthroughs that have shaped hockey into the fast-paced game we know today.
Cost:Exhibit is included in general admission. $34/adults 12-61, $30.50/seniors 62+, $25.50/children 5-11, free for children 4 and under
Parking:Parking is available in several lots for $9.
Things to do at Hockey Faster Than Ever
Courtesy of The Henry Ford
Hockey players and sports enthusiasts of all ages will love learning more about their favorite game, but there are plenty of activities at this exhibit that the entire family can enjoy too. Check out these exhibit highlights:
Learn about the exciting scientific advancements that have shaped hockey into the thrilling game it is today.
Compete in hockey challenges and see how you measure up to the pros. Test your slapshot speed, reaction time and more.
Walk through replica locker rooms and see game-worn jerseys from all-star hockey players, including the Detroit Red Wings’ Russian Five and 2024 U.S. Women’s National Team players.
See historic ice skates from the 19th and 20th centuries.
More things to do at The Henry Ford with kids
Hockey: Faster Than Everis sure to get your family’s adrenaline flowing. Once the game day energy subsides, there are even more interesting exhibits to discover with kids. Check out these family activities at The Henry Ford and get more tips for visiting in ourfamily museum guide.
See the Rosa Parks Bus, Kennedy Limousine, The Lincoln Chair, model trains and Allegheny Steam Locomotive.
Drop in atTinkering for Tots10 a.m.-noon. The monthly preschool-aged event features a story, artifact of the day, open exploration and take-home activity.
Stop by the Lionel Model Train exhibit to pick up a free copy ofStory Stroll’sbook. Every month features a new book.
Car-obsessed kids (and adults!) will love Driving in America. The exhibit showcases more than 100 vehicles from over the years. Also, stop byDriven to Winto immerse yourself in a 180-degree multisensory theater experience withFueled by Passion.
Families with toddlers have a play space that is made just for them in Canton at Sara Khan’s Go Grow.
Inspired by a need for less stimulation and more connection, Khan developed Go Grow as a legacy project. A place that her family could fit right into and a place where others like her family would also find community.
Always clean. Always sustainable and ethical. Always willing to go the extra mile so that every need and nuance is accommodated.
Go Grow is more than just a play space — it’s a place to belong.
Q&A with Sara Khan, Owner of Go Grow
Photo credit: Amy Kimball Photography
Tell me about your family and new business, Go Grow.
Sara Khan:I’m a mom to three. I have a three year old and a one and a half year old and I currently work full-time in tech. So, I’m a cyber security specialist for Amazon. So, I still have my daytime job as I like to call it. But last year, I was twiddling with the idea because my youngest son has severe eczema, so he can’t play outside in the summer. It, really flares up his eczema. Extreme temperatures can make it go one way or the other. So, I’ve just been one of those parents that frequents indoor playgrounds a lot because of that.
This whole time I’ve wanted a place that catered more to what it’s like when a parent or a child gets overwhelmed… because I get very sensory overwhelmed in a lot of loud places. I alsowanted a place just for smaller children. At other play spaces, my toddlers were getting kind of overwhelmed and squished by these bigger kids, and there just wasn’t a space just for them. So I started brainstorming… and I decided to open up one of my own.
How can a parent sign up?
Sara Khan:So basically you can walk in at any time of the day. We’re open ten to eight, and you can have a three-hour session for open play. For a two hour session, it’s $16 and the three hour session is $20. I do recommend that people book online. That way they reserve their time slot and we can keep an eye on capacity. We really follow a philosophy that about 25 kids is our max, because it’s just not an enjoyable play experience otherwise.
Sara Khan:One thing that I’m really proud of is that we have rooted ourself in sustainability and ethical practices. Everything that we’ve tried to do has started from supporting local businesses as much as we can, or supporting Michigan made as much as we can. And when we couldn’t support Michigan, we went to that highest quality we could get. Our play structure was imported from England, because we couldn’t find someone in the U.S. to do it the way that we wanted. But we had their team fly in from England and then, assemble it all here. Our paintings are done here, locally by a mom who resides in Canton.
Are there any community events or partnerships you’re excited about?
Sara Khan:We have partnered with a local restaurant. Next doorCups n Chaideliver food starting at 11 a.m. everyday. We actually have a QR code in our building that you can scan and get food and coffee delivered while you’re there, and we have some kid’s options as well. In addition to that, we have a co-working space where parents usually will work, we just put up a gate so the kids aren’t able to access it anymore, but it’s really been enjoyable for parents to get some work done from home while their kids have been playing.
How do you work to accommodate all families?
Sara Khan:Accommodations are made by talking to our staff, because we try at baseline to just be accommodating as much as possible. We’re willing to help people with whatever they ask. There’s an instance where we had someone whose sensory needs couldn’t handle wearing socks, and so we made an exception for them. They were able to go and barefoot because they just couldn’t handle the experience. So we will accommodate you as much as we can, whether that’s turning off the music or maybe turning off a light somewhere that’s being disruptive. And then we have a designated sensory room which is quiet. It has a sensory tactile wall and some fiber optic cloud fibers that light up. But it’s really intended for those who are feeling over stimulated in the larger play space.
Fast Talk with Sara Khan
Your favorite word:
Sara Khan:Grow
What is one play space that you visited before you created your own that was super inspiring?
Sara Khan:Stemville in Northville.
Your secret obsession:
Sara Khan:Ice cream.
Your personal tagline:
Sara Khan:Treat yourself.
One word that your kids would use to describe you as a parent.
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties.
The typical home value in the United States was $362,143 in August, 2.5% higher than the year before.
Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before.
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018.
10. Ray, MI
Stacker
1-year price change: +$23,875 (+6.5%)
5-year price change: +$127,443 (+48.0%)
Typical home value: $392,783 (#33 most expensive city in metro)
9. Dryden, MI
Stacker
1-year price change: +$24,720 (+6.8%)
5-year price change: +$143,842 (+58.5%)
Typical home value: $389,831 (#36 most expensive city in metro)
8. Beverly Hills, MI
Stacker
1-year price change: +$25,081 (+5.0%)
5-year price change: +$138,958 (+35.5%)
Typical home value: $530,590 (#10 most expensive city in metro)
7. Rochester Hills, MI
Stacker
1-year price change: +$25,313 (+6.1%)
5-year price change: +$130,280 (+41.7%)
Typical home value: $443,066 (#20 most expensive city in metro)
6. Troy, MI
Stacker
1-year price change: +$26,040 (+6.4%)
5-year price change: +$115,244 (+36.3%)
Typical home value: $432,595 (#23 most expensive city in metro)
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“There’s always the fear of unacceptance and confusion, but your pronouns are a right that can never be taken away,” agender student Cruz told GLSEN, an education organization that supports safe and LGBTQ+ inclusive schools. “It is very anxiety-inducing to say, ‘Actually, my pronouns are … and it is appreciated that you use them.'”
Schools can be inclusive of transgender and nonbinary students and support them in initiating that conversation with peers and teachers, however, not all schools do, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2022 school profile data. The data released in March 2024 shows that the state a child lives in can impact whether or not they feel welcome at school—a dynamic with potentially deadly consequences for LGBTQ+ youth.
Counseling Schools analyzed CDC data on public school inclusion strategies to illustrate the prevalence of support for acknowledging the students’ pronouns during sexual health instruction in the United States.
The agency’s survey data shows that half of U.S. public schools are actively encouraging teachers and staff to implement inclusive practices in sexual health education, such as the use of gender-neutral pronouns, where appropriate, to recognize and accommodate for gender diversity in the student population. LGBTQ+ youth are increasingly diverse and include members of the nonbinary and trans community who sometimes use they/them pronouns, a combination of gendered and gender-neutral pronouns, or the pronoun that better reflects their true gender.
LGBTQ+ youth are already at elevated risk of suicide compared to their straight and cisgender peers, but even more for those whose gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at birth or does not fit neatly into one of two male/female binary genders. Nearly half of all transgender and nonbinary youth have seriously considered attempting suicide, according to the Trevor Project 2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People, which also indicated that 1 in 2 students found their school to be gender-affirming and thus reported lower rates of attempting suicide.
How schools approach the mental well-being of nonbinary and transgender students can have a significant impact on their educational futures as well as their physical safety. In Katy, Texas, for example, policies that require staff to notify parents when students use a different pronoun or identify as a different gender have pushed many to drop out of school.
“When someone’s telling you every day that you aren’t who you say you are, you start to question yourself. You start to believe the things that they tell you, that you’re inherently a bad person because you were born a certain way,” 17-year-old Kadence Carter, who left Mayde Creek High, told Houston Landing.
In Oklahoma, where students have been banned from using bathrooms that match their gender identity, 16-year-old Nex Benedict, a nonbinary student, died the day after they were bullied and beaten in the bathroom by peers at school. His death was ruled a suicide after a medical examiner’s report revealed a “combined toxicity” of an antihistamine and a drug often used to treat depression. Benedict used both they/them and he/him pronouns, according to interviews by NPR staff.
The data from the CDC’s 2022 Lead Health Education Teacher Surveys reveals a large gap in how schools in different states have taken a role in encouraging gender inclusivity. It comes after the COVID-19 pandemic left transgender and nonbinary students isolated and without access to resources like mental health counseling and gender-affirming care, which contributed to worsening mental health conditions.
Credit: Counseling Schools
A handful of states educate broadly on pronouns in requisite sexual education courses
Schools in Northeastern states—including Vermont, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, and New Jersey—reported the highest rates of encouraging the use of gender-neutral pronouns where appropriate.
Schools in the South and Midwest are less likely to encourage staff and teachers to use gender-neutral pronouns, and in a number of cases did not report data about health education to the CDC at all.
Many of the states where fewer than half of schools report encouraging appropriate pronoun use are those where Republican officials hold higher office. The party has been particularly aggressive in passing anti-trans laws aimed at restricting the rights of LGBTQ+ people in recent years. Florida, for example, has passed legislation that would censor teachers from classroom discussions on gender identity or sexual orientation from pre-K through 8th grade and prohibit gender-inclusive bathrooms and changing areas in public buildings.
Some school districts have proposed or enacted policies to ban teachers from referring to students by the pronouns they use. Some school districts in Texas, Indiana, North Dakota, and Utah have begun to require schools to notify parents when a student requests to use different pronouns at school. Florida has gone even further, enacting legislation to allow educators to disregard a student’s pronouns and forbid the teachers themselves from using those pronouns, a ban blocked in April 2024 by a federal judge for being in violation of free speech rights. According to the Movement Advancement Project, since 2020, eight states (including Iowa and Idaho) have state laws now that explicitly require staff to out transgender youth to their families.
These laws have created a problematic dynamic for teachers. “It really puts teachers in a bind,” Nick Archuleta, a former high school teacher in North Dakota, told Education Week. “We all know that good education is predicated on good relationships. We want students to be able to trust their teachers. We want students to be able to talk to their teachers or counselors about things that may be problematic for them at home.”
California, in contrast, passed its own law to protect students’ requests to prevent notifying parents about their gender identity and the pronouns they use in an effort to protect the children from households where their identities may not be welcome. The state has one of the highest rates in the country of schools that encourage implementing inclusive practices in sex health education by recognizing gender-neutral pronouns at 74% of schools.
“This is not anyone trying to usurp parental rights,” Archuleta told Education Week. “It is about trying to create an environment where a child feels safe and trusted and trusting so that they have the best opportunity to learn.”
Story editing by Carren Jao. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Sofia Jarrin.This story originally appeared on Sechel Ventures and was produced and
distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio.
Are you looking for something fun to do with your kids this fall? Macomb County may be the perfect place for you to get outside and enjoy everything that this season has to offer.
You can start your family’s fun at one of the community farmers markets, which offer all kinds of festive fall foods, like pumpkins and gourds, and handmade wares from local creatives.
After that, you can hit up a local apple orchard to score some delicious cider and doughnuts — or if you’re feeling spooky, one of the many Halloween-themed shows and festivals.
Take a look below for information on the family fall fun coming up in Macomb County this year and start planning your family’s next outing today!
Cider Mills and Apple Orchards
Apple and pumpkin picking, corn mazes and farm activities are primo options for family fun this time of year — and Macomb County’s seven orchards deliver with all that and much more.
This annual fall fest features a pumpkin patch, a wagon ride, farm attractions, fall photo opportunities, barnyard animals, specialty food and drinks, an apple cannon and more.
Enjoy trick or treating downtown on Auburn Road where it will be blocked off. There will also be a costume contest, cider and donuts, a family fun zone, live music and more.
Stop by Whistle Stop Hobby & Toy, Inc. for a trick-or-treat trail to collect candy and pictures with Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Wear your costume. Receive a free pumpkin with an in-store purchase. No RSVP required.
The 6th annual Pops’ Sweets An Treats annual trunk or treat takes place at Lenox Township this year. Families can enjoy trunk or treating, costume contests, a DJ, food trucks, special guests and more.
