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Ages 3 to 5 Stop in for a traditional children’s activity. Join us for stories, crafts, and science experiments with popular themes! This program will take place on the grass outside the Children's Garden. If the weather is poor, we will host a virtual program. Event Type(s): Children's Program, Early Literacy Age Group(s): Preschool Children

Enjoy a craft that will be appropriate for both beginners and advanced DIYers. Crafters will be making a spooktackular Halloween wreath. Some additional spooky items, like skulls, bones or a witch's hat, for your wreath will be included. Register here for a craft pack that you can get through our curbside service. This craft is for ages 17 and up. Event Type(s): Adult Program

Ages 3 to 5 Stop in for a traditional children’s activity. Join us for stories, crafts, and science experiments with popular themes! This program will take place on the grass outside the Children's Garden. If the weather is poor, we will host a virtual program. Event Type(s): Children's Program, Early Literacy Age Group(s): Preschool Children

The Community Center will be closed Monday, October 12 until 5 PM for employee in-service training. The Administration offices will be closed all day and will reopen at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, October 13.

For ages 3 to 5 Join us for a spooky afternoon filled with stories, crafts, and fun giveaways! This program will take place on the grass outside the Children's Garden. If the weather is poor, we will host a virtual program. Event Type(s): Children's Program Age Group(s): Preschool Children

Moving Sale, all must go!

Ages 3 to 9 Join us for an evening storytime! Each themed program features stories, crafts, fingerplays, movement activities, and other fun! This program will take place on the grass outside the Children's Garden. If the weather is poor, we will host a virtual program. Event Type(s): Children's Program, Early Literacy Age Group(s): Lower Elementary, Preschool Children

Discuss books in a fun and casual environment with great conversation and a trivia contest! Depending on the weather, we will hold this event at Ike’s Restaurant’s outside seating. If the weather does not cooperate, we will host a virtual session with Zoom. Ike’s Restaurant is located on the east side of Van Dyke between 16 ½ Mile Rd. and 17 Mile Rd. 38550 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 Today's book: The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin Event Type(s): Adult Program Age Group(s): Adults

This event is for Adaptive Recreation participants and their caretaker. Join the Adaptive Recreation P&R team for some not so spooky fun. We will be playing games like spooky bingo and you can even enter into our costume contest and do a craft. Participants must remain at their table except when dismissed by staff. Masks must be worn at all times. We will have only 2 people per table not including staff. If you don't have to bring a caregiver we encourage you not to as each person is accounted for. Staff is the same price as participants and will be allowed to participate as well. Prizes for the costumes will include best over all costume, most creative, funniest and best home made!

Ages 5 to 12 Stop in for an hour of after-school fun featuring crafts, games, and exciting activities! This month kids will decorate and assemble a wooden bird puppet that really flaps its wings. Permanent markers will be used so a craft shirt is recommended. This program will take place on the grass outside the Children's Garden. If the weather is poor, we will provide crafts through our curbside pickup service. Event Type(s): Children's Program Age Group(s): Tweens, Lower Elementary

Grab the family and gather around for an hour of FUN, FREE and interactive TRIVIA! Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation is pleased to provide you with some exciting evenings of family fun in the comfort of your home! We will feature a 40-question interactive trivia experience built around a special theme - so we will have something to offer every trivia enthusiast in your household! Please register to play at www.myshpr.net and click the "Registration" quick link. We will be accepting 500 players per session. Be sure to enter your email address when signing up - game links will be sent to you the evening prior to game play. PLEASE NOTE - You will need a device (computer, laptop, tablet) to watch the live stream AND a smartphone to access the game board. A computer with dual monitors will work as well.

Each participant will receive a pumpkin, carving tools, donuts and juice. Photo opportunities will be available for families. Each person attending MUST register for this event. Only registered participants will be allowed under the Farmers Market pavilion due to limited capacity.