Fun in Farmington

FPS Dance Company @ Library (FH Location)
2026-01-19 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills Location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
FCL proudly presents the students of the Farmington Public Schools Dance Company, led by Toi Banks. High schoolers from North Farmington and Farmington High School will capture the spirit of the day with a contemporary performance that you won’t want to miss.

Small Business Owners Panel — What is Your Dream? @ Library (FH Location)
2026-01-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills Location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
Join us for this uplifting community conversation with local Black entrepreneurs who turned their dreams into reality and created lasting community impact. Engage with entrepreneurs, ask questions, and gain inspiration to pursue your dreams and support your community.
Join Small Business Owners Panel Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 823 0758 1747
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Moderator: Deborah Crowley – CEO and Founder of Exclusive Elderly Resource Center.
Panelists

Toussaint Carpenter – President, CMIT Solutions of Northwest Metro Detroit
Toussaint Carpenter leads CMIT Solutions of Northwest Metro Detroit, helping small and mid-sized businesses leverage technology for growth, security, and efficiency. With expertise in IT, cybersecurity, and compliance, he empowers local companies to protect data, scale safely, and innovate with confidence.

Deborah Crowley – CEO and Founder, Exclusive Elderly Resource Center
Deborah Crowley is a visionary entrepreneur, author, and advocate focused on empowering women and seniors through purpose-driven leadership. As founder and CEO of Exclusive Elderly Resource Center, she delivers resources and support that help seniors and their families live with dignity, independence, and security. She brings experience from Fortune 500 companies and active industry involvement.

Catherine Miree, MA, LPC – Founder, Higher Heights Counseling Services, LLC
Catherine Miree is the founder of Higher Heights Counseling Services, LLC, where she guides individuals, couples, and families through their emotional journeys. Her practice combines traditional counseling methods with faith-informed principles, offering a holistic and compassionate approach to mental and emotional wellness.

Allante Taylor – CEO & Founder, A Taylor Media
Allante Taylor is the founder of A-Taylor Media (ATM 360), a Detroit-based creative agency redefining storytelling through its ATM Method (Align – Target – Message). A nationally recognized speaker, he inspires audiences with his authentic approach to storytelling and human connection.
With over a decade of experience in media production, Allante has led campaigns for Apple, Ford, MetLife, Chrysler, VH1, MTV, and BET, and has guided regional initiatives such as Oakland County’s Project DIAMOnD.

ESL Conversation Group @ Library (FH Location)
2026-01-20 13:30 - 15:00 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills Location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
No Registration Required
FH Library – Conference Room A
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed, informal environment led by a native-English speaker. English learners of all skill levels welcome!
FCL offers ESL Conversation Groups on Monday evenings, Tuesday afternoons, Wednesday evenings, and Friday mornings. Attend as often as you would like! Check the calendar for additional details.

Paws for Reading at Library (FH)
2026-01-21 18:30 - 19:15, 2026-02-04 18:30 - 19:15 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills Location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
Registration is required.
Practice your reading with a certified therapy dog! The dog loves listening to readers and will cheer you on! Please sign up for one 15-minute time slot per week.

Andrea's Kitchen at FBC
2026-01-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Farmington Brewing Company, 33336 Grand River Ave, Farmington, Michigan, 48336
Dinner made easy and done right by Andrea’s Kitchen this Thursday, January 22nd from 5-8pm!
Join us for delicious, handmade Italian favorites and a pint or two of your go-to beer!

Featured Artist Reception at Skep Space
2026-01-22 17:30 - 20:00 | Skep Space, 33018 Grand River Ave, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48336
Come and meet our three featured artists and have a great night out! Printmaker Betsy Stecker, painter Pamela Alexander, and writer Becky Burns will be at the Honeycomb Gallery to talk about their process and unveil their newest work! Refreshments will be served. Join us from 5:30pm – 8:00pm.

Young 5's Informational Meeting
2026-01-22 18:00 - 18:45 | Hillside Elementary, 36801 W. 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48335, United States
January 22, 2026 | Hillside Elementary
36801 W. 11 Mile Rd | 6:00 pm-6:45 pm
RSVP (248) 489-3773
Come meet our current Young 5s teachers and families, ask questions, and learn more about this optional FREE program designed specifically for our youngest learners. Applications for this program will be accepted starting February 1st and spaces will fill up! Students must turn 5 between June 1 and Dec 1, 2021, to participate in the Young
5s program.
This event is held at Hillside Elementary, but is for all prospective Young 5s parents and guardians. Young 5s is offered at specific elementary buildings.
This free full-day program may be a great option for families with Kindergarten-eligible students (turning 5 by December 1, 2026) who were born between June 1 – December 1, 2021, looking for an option that provides extra time for their child to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
Young 5s provides an additional choice for families in addition to our excellent Kindergarten experience at our elementary schools. The schools that host the Young 5s program will be determined based on space, as well as interest in this program for a particular elementary building. Transportation is provided for the Young 5s program if the student is attending the program in their home elementary school.

Senior Social Hour 60+ at Library (FH) REGISTRATION REQUIRED
2026-01-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills Location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
Registration is required.
Registration will close on January 23, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Are you an adult 60+ looking for fun and an opportunity to socialize? Check out the library’s new program specifically for you! There will be crafts, music, games, puzzles, coffee, and light refreshments. Make some friends while having fun! FCL’s Senior Outreach Librarian will also be available to answer questions about the Library. Drop-in anytime between 10:30-noon every fourth Friday of the month. Caregivers are also welcome to attend.

Saturday STREAM (Grades K-5) at Library (Farmington)
2026-01-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Location, 23500 Liberty St., Farmington, Michigan, 48335
No registration is required.
Kids in grades K-5 can come to the Library and experiment with Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. We will have a selection of toys available for open-ended play and discovery.

Flameworking Straws Workshop at Fire and Fused
2026-01-24 15:00 - 18:00 | Fired and Fused, 32326 Grand River Ave, Farmington, Michigan, 48336
Flameworking Straws Workshop
Ages: 14+
$75 – (2) Straws
Instructor: Jason Clark
You will be introduced to the fascinating world of flameworking with a demonstration of the flame work process using borosilicate glass by our talented instructor.
You will then be walked through the process to make your own glass straws with rods of glass and a torch. Two straws will be mode -one with a creature on it and the other decorative. Items are approximately 9″ long.
Pieces will be placed in an annealing kiln and ready for pick-up the following day.
No experience necessary. All tools and material will be provided. Closed toe shoes recommended.
Space is limited to 5 students per session.

The First Clap - A Storytelling Event at CenterPeace
2026-01-25 18:30 - 22:00 | CenterPeace, 33750 Freedom Road, Farmington, MI, 48335
Theme: Roots before shoots – What are you sowing?
Join us in person for Roots before shoots, a chill storytelling session where stories take center stage! Share your tales or just kick back and listen. It’s all about connecting, laughing, and celebrating the magic of stories.
Before anything breaks through the surface, there’s quiet work happening underground. Roots spreading. Seeds germinating. Foundations forming in the dark.
January is a month for this kind of patience – for tending what isn’t yet visible, for trusting the slow work of taking root.
Join us as we share stories of what we’re sowing right now. The practices we’re beginning. The intentions we’re nurturing. The parts of ourselves we’re cultivating with faith, even when no one else can see.
Come tell us what you’re planting. 🌱
The First Clap is a monthly storytelling circle where we gather to share the moments that shape us.

The Next Chapter (60+) at Costick Center
2026-01-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Costick Center, 28600 W Eleven Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48336
No registration is required.
Join the Farmington Community Library’s Senior Outreach Librarian every fourth Tuesday of the month at the Costick Center to learn about the library, check out an assortment of large print books, and engage in a fun activity.
This month’s activity is “Positive Affirmation Paintings”. Start off the year 2026 on the right foot! Come create a positive affirmations painting that’ll provide you with words of inspiration, kindness, and gratitude you can draw from for the rest of the year. All art supplies will be provided.
This event is intended for adults ages 60+.

Drop-in Chess
2026-01-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills Location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
No registration is required.
Drop in and play chess with friends or meet new players. Chess sets will be provided; instruction will not be provided.

Community Sings with Matt Watroba at Library (Farmington)
2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Location, 23500 Liberty St., Farmington, Michigan, 48335
Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend!
This program will be presented in-person and virtually on Zoom. Join us in-person in the Auditorium at the FCL Farmington location at 23500 Liberty St., Farmington, MI, 48335.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom meeting link. No registration is required to attend in person.
Matt Watroba will lead you and your family in an evening of song. Sing along, suggest a song to share, or just listen. Join an inspiring group of all abilities, ages, cultures and musical interests for a powerful experience that nurtures body and soul and strengthens our community.

Disclaimer(s)

To request ADA accommodations, such as wheelchair access or sign language interpretation, please complete the Accommodation Request Form at least 10 days before the event.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover at Drake Sports Park (registration required)
2026-01-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Drake Sports Park, 6801 Drake Rd, West Bloomfield Twp, MI, 48322, United States
Ever wonder what goes on at West Bloomfield Parks after hours? Bring your favorite stuffed animal friend and leave them over the weekend for our award-winning, stuffed animal sleepover! Updates on your friend’s adventures will be posted on Facebook (a link will be provided prior to drop off) and pictures will be emailed after the sleepover weekend! Pre-registration required. Drop off and pickup is at the Drake Sports Park Community Room. Drop off is on 1/30, 4-5pm. Pick-up is on 2/2, 4-5pm.

Live Music at Apothecary
2026-01-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Apothecary Espresso and Coffee, 23366 Farmington Rd, Farmington, 48336
Live music and a local artist! Show runs from 5-6:30pm and attendance is free. Enjoy some sips and songs with musicians in your community.
Jan. 30 – AJ Jones

Winter Art Adventures for Families @ Library (FH)
2026-01-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills Location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
Celebrate the season with a fun, family-friendly art program inspired by winter! Create winter-themed art using different materials. Enjoy a cozy afternoon of creativity together! Activities will be available while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Yoga + Live Music at Bodhi Yoga (registration required)
2026-02-01 14:00 - 15:15 | Bodhi Yoga, 33047 Grand River Ave, Farmington, Michigan, 48336
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Join Katie Hipple and Jay Frydenlund for a little gift of music and movement, from our hearts to yours.
This 75 minute class will offer a slow flow yoga class, live acoustic guitar and a sound bath Savasana
Sign up at: BodhiYogaFarmington.com

Alphabet Soup for Grades 6-12 at Library (Farmington)
2026-02-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Location, 23500 Liberty St., Farmington, Michigan, 48335
No registration is required.
Alphabet Soup is an LGBTQ+ group for tweens and teens! We’re focused on creating a safe and creative space for young people at the library! Each month we’ll highlight some LGBTQ+ books and materials, talk about current events, have lots of fun, and maybe even make some new friends in the process! This is a safe space for YOU! – All are welcome!

Casual Euchre at Peterlins
2026-02-03 17:30 - 20:00 | Peterlin’s Restaurant & Bar, 22004 Farmington Rd, Farmington, Michigan, 48336
This is all about Meeting People via Euchre! For this event, you do not need to show up at the start time and you can leave whenever.

Support the Restaurant: Enjoy dinner at Euchre and earn an extra 10 points!
Entry & Prizes: No entry fee required. Weekly highest scorers get a prize, and there’s a grand prize for the monthly champion.
Flexible Timing: Arrive any time you prefer. Most guests come early for dinner in peace, while others join later. Leave at your own convenience.
New to Euchre? No problem! Watch these “How to Play Euchre” videos. Install the Trickster Cards app on your phone and set up an account (see our signup instructions here). It’s great for practice and for instances when we have an uneven number of players.
How to Participate:

Create an account on DarbyConnections.com.
Just show up! No need for weekly commitments or playing all evening. Typically, we play 6-8 games each night.

Game Rules & Format:

Scoring: Everyone deals twice each game. Can have more then 10 points. Four points for Euchres and Reneges on Loners. Your weekly score is the sum of your top five games. Monthly score is based on your top ten games.
Winning: Daily high-scorers win a prize. Tie-breakers favor the player with the highest hand. Must be present to win.
Gameplay: Change partners after each game. Each player deals twice. Screw the Dealer. No game starts post 8:30 pm.
Additional Rules:

No table talk regarding the current hand. Talk your heads off about everything else. THIS IS A SOCIAL EVENT! Keep games brisk.
Don’t be a jerk!
Have fun!

Important Notes:

Register to help us manage seating and scoring.
Logged-in users can view scores on the event page.
We communicate via text for seat assignments and score updates.

We look forward to seeing you and hope you have a great time!

FAMC Meet and Greet Mom Night Out at Los Amigos Don Juan
2026-02-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Michigan
Are you interested in making some mom friends? Do you want to find out more about the Farmington Area Mothers’ Club? Come join us for our quarterly general meeting. No membership required to attend. We will go over some club business, but will mostly enjoy some good food and even better company! Come say hi and ask all your questions.It is helpful to let us know if you plan to attend, so we can save you a seat. (Just shoot us a DM) But if it’s a last minute decision, don’t let it stop you! We can ALWAYS make room for another mother
Los Amigos Don Juan
19333 Victor Parkway, Livonia

Morning Boost at JAN-PRO
2026-02-05 08:00 - 09:15 | JAN-PRO Detroit, 32823 W 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, United States
Join us for an energetic start to kick off your morning! We welcome you on Thursday, February 5 from 8-9:15am to boost your energy and networking! Free for chamber members! $10 for guests.
Please register in advance at www.gfachamber.com/events

Move Your Body for Families @ Library (FH)
2026-02-07 10:30 - 11:00 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills Location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
Join us for this special dance edition of Move Your Body! Wear loose-fitting clothing and bring a water bottle.

Farmington Brewing Co. Mug Club Release
2026-02-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Farmington Brewing Company, 33336 Grand River Ave, Farmington, Michigan, 48336
🎉 Mark your calendars!
FBC will be opening their doors at NOON on Saturday, February 7th to start slinging those long awaited, highly requested 2026 Mug Club memberships!
We have a VERY limited number of available mugs this year so the closer to noon you get there, the better off you’ll be!
Each mug is $75 annually
Here’s the breakdown of what perks you can expect:
🍺 your own numbered 20oz mug
🍺 $1 off every pour
🍺 half off growler fills Tuesday-Thursday
🍺 10% off of merch
🍺 special release beers
🍺 members only events

Glow Skate at Riley Park
2026-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Riley Park, 33113 Grand River Ave, Farmington, Michigan, 48335
7-9 pm
33113 Grand River Ave

Open Mic Monday at The Hawk
2026-02-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Costick Center, 28600 W Eleven Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48336
Come shake off the Monday Blues at our Open Mic Monday the 2nd Monday of the month. Sit back and relax to American Standards, Folk Blues, and Jazz favorites. John Telford will be your host. Bring your instrument if you want to join in. No charge to enjoy the music. Beverages will be available for purchase.

1-2-3 Read with Me (1st, 2nd, 3rd Grd) at Library (FH)
2026-02-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills Location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
Are you in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade? This book club is for you! Join us as we explore literary genres and read books together. Practice reading aloud (or just listen). There is no required reading—just come and read with me!
January Theme— Let’s go on an Adventure
Registration is required.

Meet author Stacey Kulingowski at Road Less Traveled Books
2026-02-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Road Less Traveled Books, 33300 Thomas St, Farmington, Michigan, 48336
Make 2026 the year you @bringyourbigenergy! Meet author Stacey Kulingowski at Road Less Traveled Books on Feb. 11!

Ali Hazelwood Book Release at Sante
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Santé, 33314 Grand Rive Ave, Farmington, MI, 48336, United States
In partnership with our friends at Road Less Traveled, get ready to celebrate the launch of Ali Hazelwood’s latest book in person! Join us for a fun-filled evening with fellow fans, exciting chats, and drinks. Whether you’re a longtime reader or new to her stories, this party is the perfect chance to dive into the world of Ali Hazelwood. Don’t miss out on the laughs, good vibes, and all-around bookish fun! Your ticket includes a signed hard cover copy of the book plus 2 drinks!
