Second Saturdays at The War Memorial
Space Explorers Blast Off!
Second Saturdays at The War Memorial bring families together for a morning of hands-on fun, themed activities, and a live onstage performance—perfect for kids ages 3–10 (and the adults who love them!). Each month offers a new adventure to spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and make memories on our beautiful lakeside campus.
January 10 – Space Explorers Blast Off!
Launch into out-of-this-world fun with galactic games, space-themed crafts, and cosmic adventures that are simply stellar.
Join the fun! Tickets are just $10 per child (adults free)—reserve your spot today and get ready for a morning of hands-on activities, themed games, and a live performance.
Space Explorers Blast Off Activities:
Mad Science Stage Show: Up, Up & Away!
At 10am, join Mad Science for an interactive space stage show – the fun will take you Up, Up & Away!
Don’t miss early fun! From 9-10am visit with Mad Science at their discovery fun station.
Creative Nature Craft: Little Astronauts
It’s Craft time with Creative Nature! Make your own little clay astronaut to take home.
Upcoming Creative Nature Classes: Mid-Winter Break Camp February 17-19
Straw Rockets
Color, Cut and Blast off with this fun STEM-based craft
Storytime Fun
Local Author Jessica Trammell joins us to read her book, Blast Off, Eleanor!
"Eleanor is a curious young girl who loves to play games with her moms. When she receives a rocket for her birthday, they blast off to explore the moon! After one of their games goes wrong, Eleanor and her moms work together to save the day and get back home."
Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
About our Second Saturdays Series
Our popular Second Saturdays events return for the 2025-2026 season! The second Saturday of each month, join us for crafts, activities, games, an onstage performance and more family-friendly fun! These themed monthly events are designed to provide a preview of some of the classes, camps and other experiences we host at the War Memorial throughout the year. Meet some of our instructors and learn more about programs offered at the War Memorial before you commit to a whole session. Plus there’s free coffee for parents, and an indoor place for the kids to run around and burn some energy during those long Michigan Winter weekends. Each session just $10, or get all six sessions for $50. See you there!
What’s coming up….
February 14: We LOVE the Olympics!
March 14: Red, White & Blue Celebration
Check out the photos below from past Second Saturdays events!
