Fun in Farmington

Terrific Twos Storytime at Library (FH)
2025-10-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-16 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills Location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend!
The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the Auditorium at the FCL Farmington Hills location at 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI, 48334.
No registration is required.
Meet us in the Farmington Hills Location’s Auditorium for stories, music, movement, and play! This storytime is designed for two-year-olds and their grown-up, but siblings are welcome to attend.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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.

Victorian Book Walk
2025-10-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-16 18:30 - 19:30 | 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!
The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will begin at the Liberty Street entrance of the at the FCL Farmington location at 23500 Liberty St., Farmington, MI 48335.
No registration is required.
Join fellow lovers of the macabre every Thursday evening in October as we haunt the streets of Downtown Farmington. We’ll wind our way through town listening to a recitation of The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe. Our walk begins at the Liberty Street entrance of the FCL Farmington location at the stroke of 6:30. Victorian/macabre attire strongly encouraged.
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.

Hayride Central
2025-10-10 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48336, United States
Enjoy family hayrides through the trails of Heritage Park! Rides leave every 1/2 hour from 5:30-7:30pm: LAST RIDE LEAVES AT 7pm. After the ride, purchase a cup of cider and s’more kit to roast around a cozy campfire for $1 (not included in hayride fee). You can add-on your s’more and cider kit online at check-out, includes a roasting stick. Don’t forget to explore the Nature Center, open until 7pm on Hayride nights.
Hayrides leave from the Nature Center parking lot. Check-in with Nature Center Staff near the campfire upon arrival.
Hayride are held RAIN OR SHINE. Dress accordingly. If SEVERE weather occurs, the ride will be cancelled and participants will be notified the day-of with an option to transfer, if available. Please register in advance, hayrides fill quickly, and space is limited. No charge for kids under age 2.
Groups can reserve weekday or weekend private rides in advance by calling (248)473-1870.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/hayridecentral24
Activity Code: PN1215Age: AllCost: $5 per person

Michael Ross Artist Talk & Opening Reception
2025-10-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Farmington Hills City Hall, 31555 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48336
Artist Michael Ross will display a collection of oil paintings on untraditional shapes from October 6 through December 5 at the Rotating Exhibits Gallery in Farmington Hills City Hall. The public is invited to meet Ross during an Artist Talk and Opening Reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 10 at City Hall, located at 31555 W. Eleven Mile Road. The public can also visit the art exhibit any time City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
“My work has everything to do with perception and the way we understand and recognize the world and ourselves within it. The ways in which we understand the world affect the way we see it and the way we see ourselves,” said painter Michael Ross. This collection of Ross’ recent works with repeating series of lines and dots brings thought around the theme: We Speak the Same Language. “Ideas bounce back and forth a lot. The patterns they make can become confusing. Part of my work lies in organizing this confusion and sometimes adding to it as well.”
Michael Ross studied art and anthropology at Oakland University graduating in 2003. He currently lives and works in the Detroit area. Since 2014 he has been painting out of 333 Midland Studios in Highland Park, Michigan. His murals can be seen all over the Detroit metropolitan area, with significant commissions at ALEchemy Bar at Woodward Avenue Brewers, The Dot parking structure, Recycle Here!, Port Bar, Supergeil and Manistique Alley. He also paints private interiors, portraits and guitars.
As part of the Public Art Program, Ross displayed four paintings in the last cycle at The Hawk; these include “Howling for Blood,” “Under the Shadow of the Proscenium of the George Washington Bridge,” “Black Moon Over California” and “Margaret Mead & Jane Goodall.” The City of Farmington Hills’ Public Art Program was initiated in 2010 to enhance the renovated Farmington Hills City Hall; it offers employees, residents, and visitors a chance to experience and enjoy a wide range of art. Most of the artwork is available for sale and allows local artists to have exposure to a bigger client base. If you are interested in purchasing artwork, please contact the Cultural Arts Division at 248-699-6709.

Kids' Night (Ages 6-11) at The Hawk - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
2025-10-10 18:00 - 21:00 | The Hawk Community Center, 29995 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
TGIF! Why hire a sitter? Parents can plan a special night out while kids get to enjoy a night in at the Hawk Community Center. Hawk Recreation Staff will plan and oversee activities for a fun-filled night, including pizza party, swimming, giant inflatables and other fun activities. You do not need to be a passholder to participate. Emergency form must be filled out at check-in.
*Participants will have supervised access to the pool and should BRING A SWIMSUIT AND TOWEL if they wish to participate in pool activities. Participants will also have supervised access to bouncers and should WEAR SOCKS if they wish to participate in bouncer activities.

Farmers Market
2025-10-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Sundquist Pavilion, 33113 Grand River Ave, Farmington, Michigan, 48336
We are an award-winning market and a trusted source of healthy, local and sustainable produce. We offer a vibrant marketplace with music and special programs that create a nourishing community connection. We are open rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays May through the first Saturday in November at the Sundquist Pavilion, 33113 Grand River Avenue, in downtown Farmington.

Saturday Storytime (Ages 1-6) at Library (Farmington)
2025-10-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Location, 23500 Liberty St., Farmington, Michigan, 48335
Event Details

Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend!
The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the Meeting Room at the FCL Farmington location 23500 Liberty St., Farmington, MI 48335.
No registration is required.
Join FCL for our Saturday Storytime series on the second Saturday of the month, September through November. There will be fun stories, songs, rhymes, movement and activities followed by playtime. Saturday Storytime and activities are designed for kids who are ages 1-6 with an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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.

Stillness & Safety: A Trauma-Informed Yin & Yoga Nidra Immersion
2025-10-11 11:30 - 16:30 | Bodhi Yoga, 33047 Grand River Ave, Farmington, Michigan, 48336
MORNING SESSION – THE YIN PATH
Theme: Grounding in the Body: Foundations of Yin Yoga for Nervous System Support
Duration: 2.5 Hours
1. Opening Circle & Trauma-Aware Grounding
Welcome & Workshop Overview
Invitation to set personal intention or sankalpa
2. Trauma-Informed Approach to Yin Yoga
Defining trauma + understanding the nervous system
Polyvagal Theory basics: Safety, choice, and interoception
Language and cueing that empower student agency
3. Functional Anatomy & Yin Yoga Philosophy
Difference between tension and compression
The role of fascia & meridians
Stillness as somatic resource, not a demand
Functional vs. aesthetic alignment in diverse bodies
4. Practice: Yin for Safety & Release
A slow sequence focused on the Kidney/Urinary Bladder meridians (fear, grounding)
Props, invitational language, and optional exits emphasized
5. Reflection & Integration
Journaling prompt: “When do I feel safe to soften?”
Partner or small group share (optional)
Discussion: What might change in how I teach Yin?
AFTERNOON SESSION – THE NIDRA GATEWAY
Theme: Deep Rest as a Portal for Healing and Wholeness
Duration: 2.5 Hours
1. Arrival + Nervous System
Breath awareness, orienting practice
Space to share insights from Day One
2. Trauma-Informed Foundations of Yoga Nidra
Nidra through the lens of trauma-sensitive practice
The koshas as maps for awareness, not correction
Creating a felt sense of control: Opt-in cues, pacing, and environment
3. Components of a Nidra Script
Safe language and voice tone
Importance of optionality in Sankalpa
Building the arc: Structure and transitions
4. Practice: Guided Trauma-Informed Nidra
30-minute Yoga Nidra practice (focus on grounding and body sovereignty)
Restorative or gentle movement to close
5. Practice Teaching + Integration
Breakout groups to practice 5-minute segment of script or Yin pose cueing
Peer feedback (emphasis on safety, tone, optionality)
6. Closing Circle & Next Steps

Tales from the Cryptids at FH Nature Center
2025-10-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Farmington Hills Nature Center, 24915 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48336
Discover what’s lurking in the woods of Heritage Park…Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, or Heritage Park’s own Earl the Swamp Creature! Together we will explore cryptozoology, the exciting science of animals that may or may not exist. Then we’ll head out on a fun adventure to look for possible evidence of the local swamp thing.
Pre-registration is required for both adults and children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather and exploring outdoors.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/talescrytpids
Activity Code: PN1217Age: 5 and upCost: $5 per person

Trunk or Treat at Mala Child & Family Institute
2025-10-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Mala Child & Family Institute, 37899 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48331
This is a free sensory-friendly event for local families and children to enjoy a safe, festive evening.

Drag Queen Bingo at The Hawk
2025-10-12 11:00 - 14:00 | The Hawk Community Center, 29995 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
October 12th
11:00am-2:00pm
Tickets- $25 in advance, $30 at the door
Boylesque Drag from Ypsilanti, MI returns for another afternoon of bingo and performances at The Hawk! Participate in bingo and have a chance to win awesome prizes! There will be food provided along with a cash bar, coffee and light refreshments.
Costumes are strongly encouraged!
*Beer and wine will be available for patrons 21 years and above.

Fall Color Walk at Heritage
2025-10-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48336, United States
Experience the magic of the season! Take a guided hike under a canopy of color through Heritage Park. Discover why and how leaves change color in the fall, and search for animals preparing for winter.
Please dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fee applies to adults and children.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/heritagecolorwalk
Activity Code: PN1236-02
Age: 5+
Cost: $3 per person

Pub Quiz at FBC
2025-10-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Farmington Brewing Company, 33336 Grand River Ave, Farmington, Michigan, 48336
Pub Quiz Trivia every Sunday night at Farmington Brewing Company.

Moms and Littles Coffee Meet and Greet
2025-10-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Blue Hat Coffee, 23715 Farmington Rd., Farmington, Michigan, 48336
Join me (Kayleigh) and my 3yo for coffee and danishes – come chat, ask questions, and get out of the house! Bring your little(s), or just yourself.

Little Me Storytime (13-23 Months) at Library (Farmington)
2025-10-13 10:30 - 11:30 | 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!
The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the Meeting Room at the FCL Farmington location at 23500 Liberty St., Farmington, MI 48335.
No registration is required.
Join FCL for our fall storytime series Sept. – Nov.; fun stories, songs, rhymes, movement and activities followed by playtime. The Little Me storytime and activities are designed for kids who are 13 months to 23 months old with an adult. Siblings welcome.

Preschool Storytime at Library (FH)
2025-10-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills Location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend!
The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the Auditorium at the FCL Farmington Hills location at 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hill, MI 48334.
No registration is required.
Join us for fun stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and activities geared for kids 3-5 with an adult. Playtime will follow–some messy materials may be included! Siblings welcome.

Candlelight Yoga at First Presbyterian
2025-10-13 18:00 - 19:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 26165 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
Refocus your week during this beautiful slow-flow hour. Get centered with the day’s devotion and enjoy the connection of mind, body and spirit to your Creator. This therapeutic style of yoga takes joints through all range of motion, leaving you feeling mentally, physically and spiritually prepared to take on anything the week might throw at you. Come and try your first class here for free!
Class is offered simultaneously on Zoom, and by Zoom replay video.
Live location is inside Knox Fellowship Hall12-weeks unlimited classes, including all replay videos: $1384 or 6-class punch cards: $50 or $751 time walk in: $15First class FREE!

Evening Storytime (Ages 1-6) at Library (FH)
2025-10-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills Location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
Event Details

Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend!
The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the Auditorium at the FCL Farmington Hills location at 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48334.
No registration is required.
Join us in the evening for fun stories, songs, rhymes, and movement designed for children ages 1-6. Playtime will follow storytime, with sensory exploration, process activities, and open-ended play.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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.

Trivia Night at Shots Bar and Grill
2025-10-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Shots Bar and Grille, 30859 W 10 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48336
𝑻𝑹𝑰𝑽𝑰𝑨 𝑵𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻 tonight at Shots Bar & Grille in Farmington Hills!Game starts at 6:30pm!

Baby Storytime (0-12 Months) at Library (Farmington Hills)
2025-10-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Michigan
Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend!

The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the Children’s Program Room at the FCL Farmington Hills location at 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48334.
No registration is required.
Parents of babies, join us for songs, lap bounces, a story, and time to socialize with other caregivers. Fun and age-appropriate toys will be brought out at the end of storytime. Siblings are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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.

Preschool Storytime at Library (Farmington)
2025-10-14 10:30 - 11:30 | 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!
The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the meeting room at the FCL Farmington location 23500 Liberty St., Farmington, MI 48335.
No registration is required.
Join FCL for our fall storytime series Sept. – Nov.; fun stories, songs, rhymes, movement and activities followed by playtime. Preschool Storytime and activities are designed for kids who are ages 3-5 with an adult. Siblings welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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.

Little Me Storytime (13-23 Months) at Library (FH)
2025-10-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills Location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend!
The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the Auditorium at the FCL Farmington Hills location at 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI, 48334.
No registration is required.
Children ages 13-23 months and their caregiver will enjoy fun stories, songs, rhymes and movement together. Playtime will follow with open ended play, sensory exploration, and a process activity–some messy materials may be included! Siblings are welcome.

Terrific Twos Storytime at Library (Farmington)
2025-10-15 10:30 - 11:30 | 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!
The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the Meeting Room at the FCL Farmington location at 23500 Liberty St., Farmington, MI 48335.
No registration is required.
Join FCL for our fall storytime series Sept. – Nov.; fun stories, songs, rhymes, movement and activities followed by playtime. The Terrific Twos Storytime and activities are designed for kids who are 2 years-old with an adult. Siblings welcome.

Baby Storytime (0-12 Months) at Library (Farmington)
2025-10-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Location, 23500 Liberty St., Farmington, Michigan, 48335
Event Details

Library Events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend!
The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the meeting room at the FCL Farmington location 23500 Liberty St., Farmington, MI 48335.
No registration is required.
Join FCL for our fall storytime series Sept. – Nov.; fun stories, songs, rhymes, movement and activities followed by playtime. Storytime and activities are designed for kids who are 0 to 12 months with an adult. Siblings welcome.

Silent Book Club at Blue Hat
2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Blue Hat Coffee, 23715 Farmington Rd., Farmington, Michigan, 48336
Welcome to Introvert Happy Hour!

We’re heading back to where it all began—Blue Hat Coffee, a beloved favorite and the cozy birthplace of our Silent Book Club. Whether you’re new or one of our original members, this is the perfect chance to settle in with your current read and enjoy the relaxed, welcoming vibe that started it all.

Schedule:6–7 PM: Quiet reading time7–8 PM: Introvert-friendly social hour

Bring your book, grab a warm drink, and join us for an evening of quiet connection and community. Let’s celebrate the joy of reading together in this special spot.
We can’t wait to see you

Homeschool Explorations at Library (FH)
2025-10-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills Location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend!
The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the Auditorium at the FCL Farmington Hills location at 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48334.
No registration is required.
Join us for this monthly homeschool program for parents and their children. Come explore different topics and connect with fellow homeschoolers. Thinking about homeschooling?—come and learn from others. All ages welcome but the activities will be geared more to elementary age.
2025:
September 12: Block Party! Have fun with the BIG blue blocks and with many other blocks!
October 17: Fire Safety Presentation by the Farmington Hills Fire Department
November 14: Yarn Fun—Make fun things out of yarn! Learn how to crochet! If possible, bring some yarn to use and share.
2026:
January 9: Lego Day! Time to build, play and learn with Lego bricks!
February 13: Heart Art! Come make fun things out of hearts!
March 13: Game Day– Come play board games, card games and more. Bring a game from home to play with others!
April 10: STEAM Day! Explore fun STEAM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math).

Coding Lab for Kids! (Grades 3-5) at Library (Farmington)
2025-10-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Location, 23500 Liberty St., Farmington, Michigan, 48335
Library events are always free to the public!
The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the Meeting Room at the FCL Farmington location at 23500 Liberty St., Farmington, MI 48335.
Registration is not required.
Every 3rd Friday from September to December, you can get together with friends in an open lab session and jump into the fun world of coding.
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.
Funding is provided by the Bosch Community Fund.
