Rock Around the Hawk is free drop-in program for little ones, ages 18-months to 5-years old, with a caregiver. Each month we'll light-heartedly celebrate different musical festivals from around the world. So… Dress up and join us for a morning of music, games, crafts, and more in our Black Box Theatre that is sure to entertain the tiny concertgoer in everyone!

a 2023-2024 Innovative Programming Award Winner by the Michigan Recreation and Park Association. this program is made possible by a grant from the Farmington/Farmington Hills Foundation for Youth and Families.

THIS YEAR'S THEMES:
September 4, 2026: Studio Almost 4
Join us for our first Rock Around the Hawk of the year! Kicking things off with disco! Dress in your favorite 70’s attire and get ready to groove the morning away! 

October 9, 2026: Hawk Hoedown
Put on your cowboy boots and get ready to hoedown at The Hawk! We’ll be listening to all your Country favorites while we square dance, color, and craft. 

November 6, 2026: If I Could Turn Back Nap Time
A tribute to the iconic Cher, this celebration will play her greatest hits and associated artists. Dress glamorously and be ready to boogie!  

December 11, 2026: Broadway Baby
Break a leg - we’re listening to all of the most iconic showtunes! Dress as your favorite character from a Broadway musical or dress to steal the spotlight!  

January 8, 2027: Toasty Man
No need to go out to the desert to escape the cold! Come enjoy our take on Burning Man! Dress code is steampunk and raver. Think Tina Turner in the Mad Max movie… 

February 5, 2027: “The Jackson I'm 5”
Our Tribute to the magical music of Motown! Put on your boogie shoes and enjoy the music that shaped a generation!

March 5, 2027: Windstock
Our tribute to the iconic Woodstock Music Festival! Think Jimmy Hendricks, Janis Joplin and other icons of the 60’s and 70’s. Dress is your best hippie attire. This one is sure to be far out, man!

April 2, 2027: Lily's Ren Fair
A Tale of Two Fairs! We’ll be listening to an eclectic mix of Lilith’s Fair’s most beloved performers and wearing our Renaissance Fair best.  

May 7, 2027: MoveandShakement 
Based on Detroit’s famous techno music festival, this Rock Around the Hawk will feature neon colors, a live DJ Techno set by Rock Around the Hawk resident, DJ HOT SAMM, and lots of fun activities. Ideal for local and visiting     techno-loving caregivers--This is a perfect opportunity to dance with your little ones!   

June 11, 2027: BabyBjorn This Way
It’s never too early to be proud of who you are! To celebrate Pride Month, we’ll be playing all the LGBTQIA+ icons- Lady Gaga, ABBA, Elton John, Madonna, and more! Wear your most colorful, glittery, fun, and flashy attire.

For 25 vibrant years, the Cultural Arts Division has been the beating heart of Farmington Hills and Farmington’s cultural scene—where creativity and community unite. As the largest dedicated municipal arts division in Michigan, we spark inspiration through classes, events, exhibits, performances, and hands-on experiences at The Hawk Community Center.

The Hawk Mainstage is a beautiful, state-of-the-art performing arts venue with 767-seats and a completely upgraded light and sound system. The theatre offers opportunities for all ages to experience arts and culture in many forms, including theatrical productions, concerts, comedy, dance performances and festivals, classes, camps, speaker series, and literary events - and so much more!

The Hawk Theatre isn’t just a mainstage venue; we also have a Black Box that can be configured in any way. Having this versatile space allows us to bring more intimate shows to the community. We host comedy, jazz concerts, cabarets, drag shows, and more!

Not only do we have productions and concerts for adults, but we also cater to the youth as well. With our Youth Theatre Program, we bring full scale productions to our stage. Here at The Hawk, we strive to bring performances for all ages! We have performances and classes as young as 3 years old all the way to 18 years of age