Weekend Planner: Pumpkin Carving Porch Party, FAAN Walk, and Meet Paleo Joe

Hello Friday! So nice to see you again. Another work and school week is over, and the weekend is finally here. All week long, we have shared our daily picks for fun and interesting events happening in the area to help you plan your weekend adventures.

Here's a recap:

Where: 

When: Friday, 12 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.

Why go: The Farmington/Farmington Hills Multicultural Multiracial Community Council is hosting the community's 12th annual Heritage Week is happening this week. On Friday, MCMR hosts a student panel and luncheon, where adults are also welcome to participate and get in on the discussion about "Engaging Suburban Students in Dialogues on Diversity." The conversation promises to not only be lively and interesting, but educational.  senior honor student, Brandon Grant, who is the leader of a jazz trio will provide entertainment during the luncheon. 

Where: 

When: Sunday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

Why go: The Porch Parties at the Warner Mansion are always a great way to bring the community together. The afternoon will be filled with fun fall activities including crafts, games, and a costume contest. Kids can decorate a pillowcase for carrying all of those Halloween goodies, and everyone will enjoy cider and doughnuts.

Where: 

When: Saturday at 2 p.m. (first session) or 4 p.m. (second session)

Why go: Paleo Joe is a traveling paleontologist who takes children of all ages back to the ancient world of when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Paleo Joe wrote the Dinosaur Detective Club series of chapter books. Through stories, he is able to show how dinosaur fossils can tell stories from the past and how they are created. His high-energy program will allow children to see real dinosaur teeth and skulls, fossils, and even some dinosaur puppets. If you weren't excited about dinosaurs before meeting Paleo Joe, you will be afterward.

Where: 

When: Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

Why go: When I was younger, food allergies were not as prominent as they are today. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were a staple in many school lunches, but that is no longer allowed in numerous schools. Many people and parents now fight a battle against food allergies. The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) has become one of the most trusted resources for these people. On Saturday, FAAN is hosting a walk to raise public awareness. The goal is to raise $65,000. The two mile walk will happen rain or shine. Besides helping the cause, walkers will have a chance to win some cool raffle prizes. There will also be Minute to Win It games, dancing and a DJ. 

Where: 

When: Friday or Saturday at 8 p.m.

Why go: This weekend is the final performance of the timeless classic To Kill a Mockingbird at The Farmington Players.  The play is set in Alabama and describes a thoughtful, moving story of justice and racism. Through warmth and humor the play will provoke you to look at our nation's past where racial and social injustice was widespread, yet courage and compassion still come through via a crusading local lawyer. 

Check back in with the Farmington/Farmington Hills Patch on Monday for more weekend-things-to-do options.