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  • 7 Things To Do in Detroit - Week of September 26th, 2011

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    Welcome to Family Finds Detroit, where we give you daily deals and a weekly list of the most fun things to do in and around the D. Amy Kuras is a mom of two and writes about parenting all over the internet -- find her on Twitter @AmyKuras.

    • 1Michigan Harvest Exhibit in Clinton Township

      Do you miss the State Fair? The Michigan Harvest: Food, Farming and Community exhibit at the Lorenzo Cultural Center in Clinton Township can help fill the hole left in our lives when the fair ended. No elephant ears or pig races, but the exhibit does provide the same insight into the role agriculture plays in the life of our state. Drawing from other cultural institutions throughout the state, the exhibit includes information about America’s history of educational agricultural fairs (like the State Fair), tableware from the Detroit Institute of Arts, regional foods from throughout Michigan, and an art exhibit on Michigan’s Heritage barns. At 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2, kids can learn about how seeds become plants and plant a seed of their own to take home. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 1 - 4 p.m. Sunday, through Nov. 20. >> 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township 48038-1139. 586-445-7348. Free. Read More...

    • 2Robots: The Interactive Exhibition in Flint

      If you have a robot-loving kid, you need to rent the movie Robots….it’s sweet, funny and visually amazing, with a lot to say about the value of loyalty and intelligence instead of a shiny new exterior. And then, head on up to Flint’s Sloan Museum to check out an exhibit inspired by the movie. Families can build a Wonderbot, take a (simulated) spin on the Crosstown Express, and even operate an actual robotic arm like those used in auto plants. 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, through Jan. 8. >> 1221 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, Michigan 48503. 810-237-3450. Adults $6, children 3-11 $4, children 2 and under free. Read More...

    • 3Scarecrow Festival in Trenton

      Celebrate fall in the Downriver community of Trenton with the annual Scarecrow Festival. There will be scarecrow building contests, cat and dog costume contests, singing competitions and a craft fair, among other fun events. And of course, it’s not a festival without food and carnival rides. 6 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2. >> Downtown Trenton, at the intersection of West Jefferson and West Rd. 734-675-7325. Free admission. Read More...

    • 4Classic Animation at the Redford Theatre

      For our kids, movies are something you order up from Netflix streaming or pay per view and watch in your living room, with maybe the occasional treat of a trip to the theater at the mall. But there’s nothing like seeing a film in a classic movie house. Families can enjoy one of our hidden cultural gems here in the Metro with the Classic Animation Festival at the Redford Theatre this weekend. Classic cartoons appropriate for all ages are featured, with a theater organ overture before each show. 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1; music starts half an hour before each show. >> 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit, 48219. 313-537-2560 or 313-615-3651. $5. Read More...

    • 5Fall Festival at the Detroit Zoo

      If you think the Detroit Zoo is fun during the summer, it’s really a blast during fall. Cooler temperatures lead to a more pleasant time walking among the animals and many of them are more active when the sun is not blazing. Celebrate this wonderful season at the zoo during their annual Fall Festival. There are children’s activities like a hay bale maze and pumpkin bowling, seasonal food, and hayrides, along with live music. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday Oct 1. and Sunday Oct. 2. >> 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, 48067. 248-541-5717. $12 adults, $8 children, additional $5 fee for entrance into the children’s area. Read More...

    • 6Memory Cloud at the Detroit Institute of Arts

      To quote from the DIA website: “For three nights the sky above Woodward Avenue will be filled with bellows of smoke and light as the artist studio Minimaforms will transform the Detroit Institute of Art into a transient light environment enlivened by text conversations. This illumination will appear as ‘virtual ink’ communicating messages collected from Detroit residents. The ephemeral clouds will act as smoke signals, each cloud carrying a unique message and story. Memory Cloud: Detroit is a platform that offers the people of Detroit an opportunity to engage in a dialogue about the city.” I’m not sure entirely what this is, but it sounds interesting at least, and like it could be a really unusual, beautiful sight. 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30-Sunday, Oct.2. >> 5200 Woodward Ave. Detroit, 48202. 313-833-7900 . Free. Read More...

    • 7The Wizard Of Oz at The Henry Ford Museum

      Opening this weekend, the Wizard of Oz exhibit at the Henry Ford Museum communicates educational concepts like colors, farming, how tornadoes are formed, and more through the magic of this beloved classic film. In October, visitors are encouraged to come to the exhibit dressed as their favorite character from the movie, and special story times, hands-on crafts, and more will add to the fun. 9:30 a.m. -5 p.m. daily, Saturday, Oct. 1 through Jan. 9. >>20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI 48124. 313-982-6001. $15 adults, $11 children ages 5-12. Read More...

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