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Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For The Weekend Of July 10-12

Hello again Detroit! Here we are on the cusp of yet another weekend of summer good timing in the city we love, and there is a ton of great stuff going on this weekend in and around the city. With that in mind, don’t forget to check out our events calendar to stay in the loop with everything that’s happening around town. So here we go. It’s your City 5. Concert of Colors – Thursday-Sunday – Midtown, Detroit – Free Admission! If you missed the kick off to this event last weekend, don’t...

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Six Fun Detroit Summer Camps Your Kids Will Love

School is out, and children all across Metro Detroit are celebrating their newfound freedom. However, it won’t take long before you hear those two words that emerge every summer “I’m bored.” Head off the boredom this summer by singing your kids up for a summer camp. Here are eight suggestions your kids are sure to love. City Camp City Camp is located in Detroit, and it caters to kids ages four and a half to 15. The summer program is available from June 22 to August 28th. The camps run Mo...

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Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For The Weekend Of May 15th-17th

The weekend is finally here! These City 5 posts are getting more exciting each week with the summer vibes infiltrating the city. I have selected five items I think should relatively take little effort to be involved with/are awesome by nature since they always bring the most interesting folks out. I hope your week is going great so far and that you are working hard so you can really let loose over these brief but memorable weekends. Here we go… Friday: Detroit Bike to Work Day 2015 – If you’re...

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Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For The Weekend Of May 8th-10th

The City 5 is known for its ability to pick the not-so-obvious gems of events happening in the Detroit area.  This weekend, I’d like to pick out some of the events that really deserve to be showcased. Also, it’s always great to know that the weather will be 75-80 degrees all weekend! Friday: Detroit Bikes 1216 Launch Party – If you’re in the market to get a new bike for the summer then definitely stop by this grand opening for Detroit Bikes, which are locally produced in a factory in the city....

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KIND To Host Kindness Safari At Detroit Zoo Saturday, May 16

On Saturday, May 16, KIND team members in Detroit will host a kindness safari at the Detroit Zoo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is one of several kindness safaris happening at 18 zoos across the county. During the safari, kids will learn how easy and fun doing kind acts every day can be. The safari will include a scavenger hunt booklet which features interactive kindness activities inspired by animals. Activities like give somebody in your family a bear hug will surely put a smile on kids’...

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10 Family Things To Do In Metro Detroit Now That It's Warm Out

The outdoor season has finally started! The sun is out. The birds are back. The days are gorgeous, and the kids are getting restless. Entertain your precious balls of energy by taking them out and about the city this Spring and Summer. Rediscover Detroit and create wonderful family memories. Here are 10 fun family things to do in Detroit to get you started. Visit the Detroit Zoo Kick off the season with a roar at the Detroit Zoo. The zoo offers plenty of neat opportunities for kids and a...

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Detroit Zoo Attendance Exceeds 1.3 Million In 2014

For the ninth consecutive year the Detroit Zoo’s annual attendance exceeds one million, with 1,363,949 guests in 2014, up from 1,304,114 in 2013. More than 100,000 guests came for “Wild Lights” which is the Detroit Zoo’s annual holiday light display presented by Bank of America, contributing significantly to the year’s numbers. “Good weather for most of the year, excellent attendance for Wild Lights and continued improvements in operations and facilities were all contributing factors in our...

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WATCH: The New Baby Giraffe At The Detroit Zoo

A few days ago on September 20 the Detroit area welcomed our newest citizen, a giraffe. The calf is about five feet tall and weighs in at 150 pounds. “The calf appears strong and healthy, all legs and very curious,” said Scott Carter, Detroit Zoological Society chief life sciences officer. “Kivuli (the mother) is showing great maternal care; she’s very attentive and affectionate.” This video from the Detroit Zoo shows 5 year old Kivuli with her calf bonding. The calf’s gender is still not de...