Events by Month
April 3, 2021
Easter Egg-stravaganza
SOLD OUT!
Join us on Saturday, April 3 for an Easter Egg-stravaganza at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. With two staggered entrance times to ensure social distancing.
Hunt for eggs on the museum's two lawns to the sounds of family friendly music. Find a golden egg, get a special prize! After the hunt, participate in a take-home craft workshop or grab a taco from food truck ¡Whoa Tacos!, who will be on-site all afternoon.
Easter Egg-stravaganza
SOLD OUT!
Join us on Saturday, April 3 for an Easter Egg-stravaganza at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. With two staggered entrance times to ensure social distancing.
Hunt for eggs on the museum's two lawns to the sounds of family friendly music. Find a golden egg, get a special prize! After the hunt, participate in a take-home craft workshop or grab a taco from food truck ¡Whoa Tacos!, who will be on-site all afternoon.
April 10, 2021
Collections Resource Center Tour #1
This tour is SOLD OUT! Please call 313.833.1801 for wait list information.
The Collections Resource Center (CRC) of the Detroit Historical Society houses a collection of more than 250,000 artifacts, from futuristic prototypes to original city maps.
Photo Walk with Amy Sacka and Val Waller
SOLD OUT!
Celebrate the great outdoors with this fun and fresh look at Belle Isle, Detroit’s favorite natural wonderland.
Discover the artistic and environmental lens of featured photographers, Amy and Val, while learning a few new techniques for shooting your favorite natural phenomenon or person during this 90-minute walking tour. Presented in partnership with Darkroom Detroit.
This program is free for the public, but donations are encouraged.
April 15, 2021
Virtual Third Thursday Speaker Series: The Rag on Urban Ag
Spring is here! This Virtual Third Thursday panel will bring together experts in the urban agricultural field (no pun intended!) as we dive into the ways that Detroit's green spaces are being transformed by the communities around them.
You won't want to miss this engaging and delicious panel. Featuring: Ashley Atkinson, co-director at Keep Growing Detroit, and Meiko Krishok, founder and operator of Guerrilla Food.
Participation is free with registration.
Virtual Third Thursday Speaker Series: The Rag on Urban Ag
Spring is here! This Virtual Third Thursday panel will bring together experts in the urban agricultural field (no pun intended!) as we dive into the ways that Detroit's green spaces are being transformed by the communities around them.
You won't want to miss this engaging and delicious panel. Featuring: Ashley Atkinson, co-director at Keep Growing Detroit, and Meiko Krishok, founder and operator of Guerrilla Food.
Participation is free with registration.
April 16, 2021
Virtual Tour! Negro Motorist Green Book
Limited tickets still available!
Join us as we "walk" through Midtown and downtown Detroit and discover the safe havens, swinging spots and surprising stories that helped African Americans from Detroit and all over the country navigate the city. This tour is virtual and can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home!
April 18, 2021
Virtual event! City of Champions Day: Book Talk and Sports Trivia
Join us online for a brief conversation with authors and historians Silke-Maria Weineck and Stefan Szymanski as they discuss their new book, City of Champions: A History of Triumph and Defeat in Detroit.
After our conversation we will bring you a night of virtual Detroit sports trivia as we celebrate the Detroit sports teams and folks who have changed the game and changed the world.
Virtual event! City of Champions Day: Book Talk and Sports Trivia
Join us online for a brief conversation with authors and historians Silke-Maria Weineck and Stefan Szymanski as they discuss their new book, City of Champions: A History of Triumph and Defeat in Detroit.
After our conversation we will bring you a night of virtual Detroit sports trivia as we celebrate the Detroit sports teams and folks who have changed the game and changed the world.
April 30, 2021
Earthworks Urban Farm
Limited tickets still available!
Earthworks Urban Farm has been creating community and growing organic food in the city of Detroit since 1998. Meet us at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen for a tour of their farm and learn about the work of food justice and growing.