Fun in Farmington

FCL Coding Lab (Grades 3-5) at Library (Farmington)
2026-03-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-15 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Location, 23500 Liberty St., Farmington, Michigan, 48335
Registration is not required.
Learn how to code with FCL’s Fiero Code program!
Every 3rd Friday from September to December, get together with friends in an open lab session and jump into the fun world of coding. Learn at your own pace or work together on different projects, like designing a website, programming a dancing robot, or designing video games!
If you don’t have a Fiero Code account yet, we can help you set one up. You’ll need an email address. If you have a Farmington Community Library card, please have your card number and PIN with you. If you don’t have an FCL card, no problem—staff can still help you get started.
Participants can either bring their own laptops or use one of the library’s laptops. Laptops are limited, so we encourage participants to share with a friend.

Women's Self Defense Class with FHPD at The Grant Center
2026-03-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Jon Grant Community Center, 29260 Grand River Ave, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48336
Strong. Confident. Prepared.
Join our FREE Women’s Self-Defense Class – March 21, 2026 | 8AM–12PM | The Grant Center. Must be 18+.

Celebrate Reading Month with Author Saadia Faruqui at Library (FH)
2026-03-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Michigan
Celebrate National Reading Month with an exciting author visit at FCL! Saadia Faruqui, author of popular children’s and young adult titles, will join us for a celebration of stories and reading.

Small Business Series: A Lunch & Learn at the Library (FH)
2026-03-24 11:45 - 13:30, 2026-03-31 11:45 - 13:30, 2026-04-07 11:45 - 13:30 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills Location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
Registration Required
Join FCL for this five-part Lunch & Learn Small Business Series March 10 through April 7, 2026! We will meet each Tuesday for lunch, networking, and an opportunity to learn from local industry experts on a variety of topics that will help you start or grow your small business.
Please Note: Food will be offered at this event and you are welcome to bring your own.

Self Defense at The Hawk (50+)
2026-03-26 12:30 - 15:30 | Costick Center, 28600 W Eleven Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48336
Intro to self defense – everyone welcome. Learn how to : Identify risky situations, stay safe while doing everyday activities like walking to and from your car, using your voice to deescalate a potential confrontation. You will learn to not look like a victim and basic self defense moves against an attacker. No experience necessary. This is a hands on class.

Tasting Terroir: Sage Rat Wine at Sante
2026-03-26 19:00 | Santé, 33314 Grand Rive Ave, Farmington, MI, 48336, United States
Dive into the unique flavors of Sage Rat Wine with winemaker Dusty Jenkins!

Saturday STREAM (Grades K-5) at Library (Farmington)
2026-03-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-25 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.

Paws for Reading at Library (FH)
2026-04-01 18:30 - 19:15, 2026-04-15 18:30 - 19:15, 2026-04-29 18:30 - 19:15, 2026-05-13 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.

Rouge River (VIRTUAL Webinar)
2026-04-07 19:00 - 19:45 | Zoom – Virtual
Broaden your horizons and enhance your nature knowledge! Explore a new topic each month. We will cover the basics during the FREE, VIRTUAL Zoom presentation. Pre-registration is required. Zoom link will be sent out in the days prior to meeting.

DSLR Basics: Learning Your Digital Camera at The Hawk
2026-04-11 10:00 - 13:00 | The Hawk Community Center, 29995 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
During this workshop, our expert instructor will help you understand the basic functions of your Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera. Stop defaulting to your camera’s auto setting, and gain clarity and understanding of ISO, aperture, shutter speed settings and more. You’ll leave with some basic photography tips and feel more confident about your future photography adventures. Bring your DSLR camera and owner’s manual.

1-2-3 Read with Me (1st, 2nd, 3rd Grd) at Library (FH)
2026-04-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-11 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.

Beginner Crochet Class at Avocato Catfe
2026-04-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Avocato Catfe & Adoption Center, 38437 Grand River Ave, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48335
$35 fee includes materials and 2 hours of step-by-step instructions

Dine & Discover: Detroit’s Dream Palaces at Costick Center
2026-04-22 11:30 - 13:30 | Costick Center, 28600 W Eleven Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48336
We’ll examine how the glamorous, exotic, opulent Dream Palaces evolved from silent movies shown in humble and sometimes shabby storefronts. You will hear the stories of two Detroit Dream Palaces. One had a Prince Charming and flourished. The other a sad but uniquely Detroit ending.

LOC Kids Financial Education Fair (Grades K-8) at Library (FH)
2026-04-23 16:30 - 18:30 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills Location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
No registration is required.
Do you want your child to learn how to be financially responsible in the future? Do you want them to learn in an engaging way? LOC Credit Union’s High School Financial Education Ambassadors have put together a financial education “fair” to provide kids with a fun learning experience. They will explore ways to budget, save, and spend money by playing a variety of entertaining games and activities. Visit the fair and you might win a prize!

Crochet for Beginners (Grades 6-12) at Library (FH)
2026-05-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills Location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
Registration is required.
Want to try crocheting but aren’t sure where to begin? Join us as we practice basic stitches and make a small project. You just might get hooked on a new hobby! All supplies will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own crochet hook (size 4 mm or larger).

Volunteer Nature Guide Training at Heritage Park
2026-05-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48336, United States
Explore the skills needed to become a successful Volunteer Nature Guide. The training will cover best practices in the field of Environmental Education and Interpretation, as well as hands-on activities related to programs offered at the Farmington Hills Nature Center. Participants will leave with helpful resources and a basic understanding of what it takes to interpret the natural world. Trainees will also have the opportunity to join the Volunteer Nature Guide team at the Nature Center. The training is designed for adults. Activities will take place indoors and outdoors. Please dress for the weather. All skill levels welcome! Pre-registration required.

Flameworking Flower Pendant Workshop at Fire and Fused
2026-05-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Fire and Fused, 32326 Grand River Avenue, Farmington Hills, MI, 48336, United States
Flameworking Flower Pendant Workshop
Ages: 14+
$75 – Flower Pendant
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 Flower Pendant with rods of glass and a torch. Items are approximately 1″-2″ in size.
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.

Downtown Farmington Swing at Riley Park - FREE
2026-05-07 19:00 - 23:00, 2026-05-14 19:00 - 23:00 | Riley Park, 33113 Grand River Ave, Farmington, Michigan, 48335
FREE Swing dance lessons in Riley Park every Thursday (weather permitting) from 7-11pm

Continental Club - Ford Wyoming Drive In at Costick Center
2026-05-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Costick Center, 28600 W Eleven Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48336
Shortly after World War II, three Dearborn brothers bought a vacant parcel to build a drive-in theater. Local groups opposed them, fearing such a place would elicit “immoral behavior.” But the Clark family persevered to see its movie palace become a Metro Detroit mainstay, hosting celebrities, rock stars and a never-ending line of families with kids in footie pajamas. A handshake transferred ownership to movie magnate Charles Shafer and his business partner, Bill Clark, who expanded the theater to a massive nine screens. But blockbusters and hordes of teens couldn’t mitigate the effects of Detroit’s decline, auto company bankruptcies and Michigan’s economic malaise. Despite it all, the mighty Ford-Wyoming kept the movies showing, bringing a bit of Hollywood glamour to the gritty Motor City.

Dine and Discover: Albert Kahn: Detroit's Architect at Costick Center
2026-05-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Costick Center, 28600 W Eleven Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48336
Dive into the life and legacy of Albert Kahn, the visionary architect who transformed Detroit’s skyline and industrial landscape. Known as the “Architect of Detroit,” Kahn’s groundbreaking designs included factories, skyscrapers, and cultural landmarks that define the city’s character and industrial strength. This lecture highlights his innovation approach to architecture, his influence on modern design, and his enduring impact on Detroit’s architectural heritage.
