Upcoming Special Events






Magic Monday!


Magic Monday Family Night will be on Monday, August 2, 2010 from 7:30-9:00 p.m.  Your WMGC friends will be here with music and games.  In addition, the Westland Jaycees will sponsor a Paper Plane Contest and you can make a chalk picture on the pool deck.  A moonwalk will be provided by Bobby's Bouncers.  Face Flair will provide face painting.  A food concession will be available.


Date: Monday, August 2, 2010
Time: 7:30-9:00
Cost: Children: $3.00 each, Adults: $4.00 each
Facepainting: $1 per child for cheek painting. 


Turn Off the Violence Night


Thursday, October 14, 2010 ~ 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Make Thursday, October 14th your family night out!  We'll have something for everyone - whether you're an animal lover visiting the exotic animals or exploring your adventurous side on the many inflatable bouncers.  You can bring your skateboard or skates and take a spin around the Concrete Jungle Skate Park.  Join the Fire Department and be a firefighter for a night or just sit back, relax and enjoy one of the live performances.  Pledge to Turn Off the Violence with the Westland DARE Police Officer  and get a prize!  Information will be available about personal, home and driving safety as well as ID information. 


The Wild About Youth Force and the Westland Rotary Club invite you to bring your family to the Bailey Recreation Center where they'll become your best friends while creating memories.  You'll have a blast!  Events are free, food is available at a nominal cost. 

 

 
Annual Tree Decorating Event

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 ~ 4:30 p.m.

Bring in the holidays with Mayor Wild and his special guest, Santa Claus!  You can welcome in the holiday season with many schools and scout troops as they decorate the trees between City Hall and the Bailey Recreation Center.  Each group will decorate a tree specially chosen for them and then present their trees to Mayor Wild and Santa Claus.  The celebration and presentation will include greetings from the Mayor and Santa, a Christmas carol sing along and refreshments.  Everyone is invited to join in the fun.  For more information, call 734-722-7620.




Nursery School Olympics                             

Sponsored by Westland Parks and Recreation, Westland Civitan Club, Westland Junior Civitan Club, Dads' Athletic Club of Westland and Jaycees

Bring your youngster(s) and have a great time cheering them on to victory as they "compete" in games especially designed for them.  Some of the activities include the Big Wheel Grande Prix, the Marshmallow Shot Put, and the I-Did-A-Rod Hurdles.  Every child will receive a certificate of participation. 

Ages: 18 months - 5 years of age
Date: Saturday, March 5, 2011: Pre-registration encouraged but not required.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon.  The course takes about 30-45 minutes, so your child can register and join in the fun right up to 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $4.00 per child/athlete; parents/spectators are free

Easter Programs

Westland Jaycees Easter Egg Scramble

Sponsored by the Westland Jaycees in association with Westland Parks and Recreation

Ages: 14 and under
Dates: Saturday, April 16, 2011
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Place: Jaycee Park (Wildwood and Hunter)
For more information contact the Bailey Center  at 734-722-7620 or the Westland Jaycee Hotline at 734-226-0400 after February 15.


Westland Civitan Bunny Brunch

Sponsored by the Westland Civitan Club and Westland Parks and Recreation


All you can eat!  Delicious, homemade, hot off the griddle pancakes with butter, syrup, breakfast sausage, juice, coffee, tea and milk.  Besides the wonderful brunch, there will be a special visit by the Easter Bunny.  Children are encouraged to make and wear an Easter bonnet or hat for their picture with the Easter Bunny.  For more information, call Donna Jensen at 734-729-8075.

Ages: All ages are welcome.  All children must have adult supervision.   
Date: Saturday, April 16, 2011
Time: 9:00 - 12:00 noon
Price: Children ages 1-12 years: $3.00
          Ages 13 and up, and adults: $5.00
Place: Harris Kehrer VFW Post 3323, 1055 South Wayne Road (at Avondale) Westland, MI 48186

Tickets available at the Bailey Center after February 15 or at the door.
Note: Please bring your own camera for Easter Bunny portraits


Easter Delight Night

Kids, come to the Bailey Recreation Center and make Easter eggs and your very own Easter basket.  You will decorate your basket and then make different types of Easter eggs.  All supplies included.  The Westland Civitan Club has arranged for the Easter Bunny to visit briefly on his way to decorate his own eggs!  Parents, please bring a camera if you would like pictures with the Easter Bunny. 

Ages: 3-12 years of age; children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.

Date: Monday, April 18, 2011

Time: 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Price: $7.00 per child includes supply fee
Pre-register by April 15.  Supplies for your projects will not be available if you do not pre-register.