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Bunny Brunch
Hop on over to The War Memorial this Spring for our annual Bunny Brunch! Surprise your little one with a visit from the Easter Bunny while you enjoy a delicious Sunday morning brunch with your family.
Following the brunch, our friend the Easter Bunny, will welcome everyone down to the back lawn for a one-of-a-kind HELICOPTER EGG DROP! This child-friendly egg hunt will be one to remember as little ones search for specific-colored eggs to be redeemed for traditional treats and prizes!
There’s more…
A professional photographer will be on-sight capturing your family’s visit with the Easter Bunny – ensuring a stunning keepsake to cherish for years to come. (Each family will receive a complimentary QR code link to a online gallery to download your photo after the event).
Reservations must be made in advance. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/bunny-brunch2025
Important note: children two and under are free and receive a complimentary ticket. In order to guarantee a high chair or booster seat is available for your party, please indicate their attendance by reserving a complimentary ticket with the item included. Thank you!
RESERVATIONS
Reservation includes:
A full gourmet brunch buffet featuring:
Ham Carving Station
Waffle Station
Scrambled Eggs with Boursin & Chives
Potatoes Lyonnaise
Dutch Baby Mini-Donuts
Pastries
Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Bagels & Schmear
Bunny Punch
Cash Mimosa & Bloody Mary Bar also available.
Helicopter Egg Drop and Egg Hunt
A goodie bag for each child to fill at our Sweets-n-Treats Candy Bar
Easter Bunny visit
Digital downloadable image taken with the Easter Bunny by professional photographer.
Website: https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/bunny-brunch2025
Luck of the Irish Dinner & Concert
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an Irish dinner and concert at The War Memorial!
This intimate Friday night event features our own spin on traditional Irish fare with a three-course menu from in house Chef Joe Paxton. Guinness and specialty cocktails will be on hand at the bar while you enjoy an onstage performance of Gaelic tunes from Black Murray Band.
Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh!
Ticket Information
Dinner & Concert Ticket: $65
Concert Only Ticket (Entry at 7:45pm): $25
Purchase tickets at https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/luck-of-the-irish
Your Evening & Menu
6:30pm: Doors Open for Dinner & Concert Guests
7:00pm: Dinner Service Begins
7:45pm: Doors Open for Concert Only Guests
8:00pm: Performance from Black Murray Band
9:30pm: Event Concludes
First Course
Irish Boxty
Irish potato pancake fried crispy and served with herbs, sour cream and shaved apple
Second Course
Shepherd’s Pie
Lamb and beef stewed with stout and veggies, topped with crispy potato and white cheddar
Third Course
Chocolate Stout Cake
Malted creme, Guinness, & berries
Website: https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/luck-of-the-irish
YA Salsa Dance Party!
Don’t miss the fun when YA Salsa returns to the War Memorial for a night for an amazing night of food, live music and salsa dancing in our beautiful lakefront ballroom. Shake up your Saturday night with YA Salsa! Event features:
Salsa Lessons: Beginners welcome! Your ticket includes a salsa lesson, which takes place from 6-7:00pm. Learn the steps and Dance the Night Away!
Live Band: Event will feature two live performances from Urban Tropical. After the lesson concludes, the fun really begins! Catch Urban Tropical in two live performances from 7:00pm-7:45pm and 8:15-9:00pm
Incredible Salsa DJ: DJ Fercho will be join us between live music sets to keep the party going
Salsa Performers: Dynamic Salsa performances and demonstrations through out the evening
Cash Bar & Food Stand: The War Memorial Hospitality Team will have food for sale – full menu coming soon. Cash Bar open throughout the evening.
Tickets are just $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Get yours today at https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/yasalsa2025
Second Saturdays at TWM: Sing in Spring
Join us for the next installment of our new Second Saturdays Series at the War Memorial! We’ve got a fun Saturday morning line-up for kids and their families. Each program is just $10 per child (adults are free and so is the coffee!).
Doors open at 9am, with all activities set up station style, and the onstage performance scheduled for 10:00am. Details on activities below.
Onstage Show – Music Together Family Jam
Gather round for a sing-a-long stage show! Beginning at 10:00am, the Music Together Family Jam will be led by longtime instructor Miss Emily from Hummingbirds Music Together. For more information on their Thursday series at the War Memorial and other offerings, click here
Instrument Show & Tell
Volunteers from Detroit Harmony will be at the March edition of Second Saturdays with musical instruments for kids to discover!
Plant a Seed Craft
Decorate a flower pot with craft markers, then choose your favorite seed packet and plant them for a fun way to take spring home with you!
Musical Instrument Craft
Kids can make a fun tambourine or pair of maracas, then play along during our stage show!
Modeling Clay Sculpture
Join Creative Nature for a fun modeling clay sculpting activity! Creative Nature has several summer art camps planned – parents can learn more about summer offerings as kids make a sculpture!
Storytime & Coloring
For our littlest attendees or siblings that might not be quite ready for all the crafting fun, we’ll have storytime and coloring to occupy them!
For tickets, visit https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/second-saturdays-sing-spring
Conflict and Healing Lecture Series—Part Two: Managing the Stressors of the Day
As part of The War Memorial’s commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, this two-part series explores the impact of trauma and the journey toward resilience. Led by professor, Dr. Judy Jacobs, the talks—The Psychology of Trauma and Managing the Stressors of the Day—offer insights and tools for anyone seeking to understand and support healing. While active military, veterans, first responders, and their families are especially encouraged to attend, these sessions are open to and valuable for all members of the community.
To register, visit warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/managing-stressors
Managing the Stressors of the Day
Scientists have been able to determine that persistent (or chronic) stress adversely affects our overall health. Stress negatively impacts our cardiovascular systems, plays a role in obesity, diabetes, and other health related illnesses as well as causes a weakened immune system leaving us vulnerable to other types of diseases. Chronic stress also plays a significant role in our mental health.
Topics that Dr. Jacobs will cover in this lecture include:
The types of stress we may experience
The causes of chronic stress
The chronic stress effect on our bodies
Identifying ways to overcome stress and its effects
Website: https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/managing-stressors
Pre-K Prom
Grab your little sweetheart and come dance the wiggles away at our Pre-K Prom!
In the style of Daddy/Daughter and Mother/Son dances of the past, this fun event invites the whole family to join in the fun. Dress in your best and feel like the King and Queen of the Prom. This event is specifically geared to children aged 3-6 and their families.
Multiple photo opportunity areas including a balloon Arch and photo booth to capture the memory – includes a take home photo!
Special appearance by Princess Belle and Cinderella, ready to take pics or dance the afternoon away with little ones
Each child admission includes an ice cream cup they can decorate with their favorite colored sprinkles! Additional snacks will be available for purchase.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $30 for children, and kids under 2 are free.
To register, visit warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/pre-k-prom.
Website: https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/pre-k-prom
Vietnam Veteran Lunch
In commemoration of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, veterans and their families are invited to join us for a special afternoon lunch to commemorate their bravery and sacrifice during the Vietnam War.
Join us as we gather to express our gratitude and appreciation for your service. The luncheon will provide a warm and supportive environment for veterans to connect, share stories, and enjoy a meal together. The resource fair provides an opportunity to connect with Veterans organizations and learn about additional programs and resources in the area.
As a special part of the program, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Director Brian Love will give a keynote speech and hold a pinning ceremony for any Vietnam Veterans in attendance that would like to be pinned.
Reservations are required at https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/vietnam-veteran-luncheon.
March 29 was chosen as National Vietnam War Veterans Day because on March 29, 1973, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) was disbanded and the last U.S. combat troops departed the Republic of Vietnam. The last unit was elements of MACV’s Infantry Security Force (Special Guard), actually special couriers.
On March 29, 2012, President Barack Obama proclaimed March 29, 2012, as Vietnam Veterans Day. The proclamation called “upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that commemorate the 50 year anniversary of the Vietnam War.”
On December 26, 2016, the Vietnam Veterans Day Coalition of States Council presented a letter to President Elect Donald Trump and Congressional leadership outlining the history and timeline of cause to establish March 29 as Vietnam War Veterans Day and requesting that it be one of the first legislations passed and signed into law during the 115 Congress.
On March 28, 2017, President Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017. This act officially recognizes March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
Website: https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/vietnam-veteran-luncheon
