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Welcome to Metro Parent’s event information site. Metro Parent Events have a well-earned reputation for high quality entertainment, education and inspiration. Click below to learn more about this stellar line-up of events produced by southeast Michigan’s leader in connecting with families.

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Coverkids Search

The winners for Metro Parent’s 13th Annual CoverKids Search will be announced in the September issue of Metro Parent Magazine. If you child is selected as a winner you will be notified in August. We hope that you and your “cover kid” had fun at the event!

Native American Festival & Mini Pow Wow

THE SPIRIT AND TRADITIONS OF THE PAST COME TO LIFE AT THE 16th ANNUAL NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL AND MINI POW WOW Native Americans representing the People of the Three Fires will gather to celebrate the customs and culture of the indigenous Michigan Indians – Ottawa, Ojibwe and Potawatomi – at the 16th Annual Native American Festival and Mini Pow Wow, Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Southfield Pavilion located at 26000 Evergreen Road (1/2 mile south of 11 Mile Road).

Education Expo

Join us for this educational, fun, and FREE day at Cranbrook Institute of Science on Sunday, September 28, 2008 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. DISCOVER the best opportunities for your children’s academic success from metro Detroit’s educational leaders! EXPLORE the exciting attractions at the world-renowned Cranbrook Institute of Science! Families are welcome to enjoy FREE museum entrance, FREE activities, and receive the latest and greatest information on what’s new in education from over 65 exhibitors.Registration information coming soon!

Summer Festivals

Family Fun Memories Events Metro Parent is participating in several wonderful, family friendly, fun festivals around metro Detroit during the summer months. We’ll be offering FREE downloadable photos that look as if your child is on the cover of Metro Parent Magazine. We’ll also be offering a FREE keepsake and the latest edition of our publications. Stop by and create your very own Family Fun Memories!

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CNN Health

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