Weekend Planner: Kids Workshops, Karaoke and Arts, Beats & Eats

1. Karaoke Night

Test your singing skills Friday and Saturday nights at with some of the best karaoke in town. The fun begins at 8 p.m., and there is no cover charge.

2. Children's Magic Class: Coins I

will host a Children's Magic Class 10-11 a.m. Saturday for children ages 7-13. The class is taught by an accomplished magician. You can purchase six classes for $100 and use them any time within six months.

3. Family Fun Bowling

Thunderbird Lanes, 400 W. Maple Rd. in Troy, hosts a Family Fun Night 6-8:30 p.m. on Saturdays. There will be colored pin bowling for prizes and other fun games along the way. Music is toned down and "mom approved." The cost is $25 per lane or $7 per person, $1 shoe rental.

4. Arts, Beats & Eats

Royal Oak will host the annual Arts, Beats & Eats festival Friday-Monday. There will be more than 200 performances, a fine arts show, local restaurants and more. More details at artsbeatseats.com.

5. Home Depot Workshop

Home Depot, 660 W. 12 Mile Rd. in Madison Heights, is offering a free activity 9 a.m.-noon Saturday for children who are 5-12 years old. The kids workshop focuses on constructing an ESPN College Game Day Board that kids can take home. Kids also receive a free workshop apron, certificate of achievement and commemorative pin.