Grab & Go Kids Planner: April 13-19

Family best bets for the week ahead:

1.

Why go: Celebrate National Library Week by exploring the world of science with demonstrations and experiments. Grandma Science, also known as Gwen Shock, leads the exploration.

Where:

When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday

Cost: Free

More information: Register by phone, 248-588-5500 or at the library.

2. Bunny Brunch

Why go: The Easter bunny will be there to have brunch with families and take photos.

Where:

When: 11 a.m. Saturday 

Cost: $5 per person

More Information: Register in advance by calling 248-589-0334.

3.

Why go: Celebrate Earth Day by learning about birds of prey from Joe Rogers

and then meeting some up close.

Where: , 6685 Coolidge, Troy

When: 1-2:30 p.m Sunday

Cost: $6 residents, $11 non-residents

More information: 248-524-3567, http://troymi.gov/parksrec/naturecenter

4. Mr. Seley in Concert

Why go: Mr. Seley teaches in a Birmingham elementary school and in his spare time he writes serious and humorous songs that kids will love. Come enjoy his concert and write a song and record it on Mr. Seley’s portable recording studio.

Where: Southfield Public Library

When: 2 p.m. Saturday

Cost: Free

More information: 248-796-4362

5. EGGS'travaganza

Why go: It’s a great interactive Bunny-themed event, inside and outside. There’s something for every child, ages 1-14. The day includes an Egg Hunt outside on the Plaza, an obstacle course, Barnyard Express Petting Farm, themed games, LEGO demonstrations and hands-on activities, moonwalk, face painting, Miniature Motorways slot car racing, Rosco the Clown. Food, Pucker Powder and Build a Bunny activities are available at an extra cost.

Where: Southfield Municipal Complex, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield

When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday

Cost: $7 non-resident, $5 Southfield resident. Adults are free. Tickets are available at the door.

More information: 248-796-4620