Arab American Museum Hosts 'Spring into Spring' Party on Saturday

Dearborn families and the general public are invited to celebrate the end of winter and the arrival of spring at the Arab American National Museum (AANM) with its "Spring into Spring" family-friendly event.

During the event, which takes place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, the festively decorated AANM community courtyard will come alive with seasonal activities, including games, cookie decorating, and craft activities related to the Arab community and spring. Children can compete for prizes in a museum gallery scavenger hunt  and enjoy a performance by a comical clown-themed magic show.

"Spring into Spring" also includes a pair of raffles, with prizes including two Nintendo 3DS XL gaming units, donated by Meijer. A pizza lunch will keep kids fueled up for fun. Lunch will be served from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Children’s tickets for the event are $6 in advance at www.arabamericanmuseum.org, and $8 at the door; all activities and refreshments are included.

Raffle tickets are $1 each, and are available during the event. Adults accompanying children to event will be admitted for free and receive a free gift bag. Adult food tickets will be available for purchase for $2 during the event.

Free Craft Sundays Return

One of the AANM’s most popular events, free craft Sundays, returns with spring-themed and Mothers Day craft activities:

• Sunday, April 21: Recycled Art Narcissus Flower (for Earth Day April 22)
• Sunday, April 28: “Stained Glass” Kite
• Sunday, May 5: Paper Prayer Rugs
• Saturday, May 11: Recycled Glass Vase (gift for Mothers Day May 12)