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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Bird Nest Building, Michigan Opera Theatre and More

Meet Abraham and Mary Lincoln, hear a story with Cheddar the Mouse and hunt for eggs – pick and choose from this week's array of family events.

Family best bets for the week ahead:

Why go: If you’re a teen bird watcher, you can make a bird house for a Michigan native bird. All materials are provided.
Where:
, Youth Activity Room
When
: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday
Cost:
Free
More information:
Register, 248-246-3725 or visit www.ropl.org

Why go: Meet Abraham and Mary Lincoln as they spend an evening in the library to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Fred and Bonnie Priebe are the historic reenacters. For ages 7 and up.
Where:
, Friends Auditorium
When
: 7 p.m. Tuesday
Cost:
Free
More information:
Register, 248-246-3700 or visit www.ropl.org

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Why go: Have some fun during Spring Break. Watch Michigan Opera Theatre present an original musical production of The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
Where:

When
: 3 p.m. Thursday
Cost:
Free
More information:
Register, 248-647-1700 or visit www.baldwinlib.org

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Cheddar’s Preschool Story Time

Why go: Join Cheddar the Mouse listening to a tale about Spring Showers. Make a simple craft and have a yummy treat. It’s for children ages 2-5 and an adult.
Where:
Troy Museum & Historic Village, 60 West Wattles, Troy
When
: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Wednesday
Cost:
$3 adults, free for children
What else:
Another Cheddar’s Preschool Story Time is May 4
More information:
Register, 248-524-3570 or visit www.troymi.gov/museum

Why go: This is an old-fashioned candy-filled egg hunt. Children will be placed in age-specific groups. Light refreshments will be served. Residents outside the city are invited. Rain or shine, the program will go on!
Where:
Martin Road Park, between Woodward and I-75 on the west and east, and I-96 and Nine Mile Road on the north and south
When
: 10 a.m. Saturday
Cost:
$3 children
What else:
Bring your own basket or bag
More information:
248-544-6767 or visit www.ferndalerecreation.org

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