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25 MLK Day Activities & Events for Kids in Metro Detroit

School’s out for MLK Day and if you’re looking for places to go, here’s a list of what’s open around town.
The Charles H Wright Museum of African American History has special hours for MLK Day. The Museum is open to the public from 9am to 3pm. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children.
Winter Fun
- Ice Skating @ Blake Farms (Armada)
- Downtown Detroit
- Mt Brighton (Brighton)
- Pine Knob (Clarkston)
- Mt Holly (Holly)
- Alpine Valley (White Lake)
Visit Animals
- Detroit Zoo (Royal Oak)
- Wolcott Farm Center (Ray)
- Kensington Farm Center (Milford)
- Domino Farms (Ann Arbor)
- SEALIFE Michigan (Auburn Hills)
Indoor Play
- Peppa Pig World of Play (Auburn Hills)
- Legoland Discovery Center (Auburn Hills)
- Jungle Java (Canton)
- Rochester Play (Rochester)
- Creative Arts Studio (Royal Oak)
- Urban Air Adventure Park (Sterling Heights)
- Under the Sea Playground (Troy)
- Troy Gymnastics (Troy)
Plan A Trip
- Air Zoo (Portage)
- Hanson Hills (Grayling)
- Cannonsburg (Belmont/Grand Rapids)
- Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park (Grand Rapids)
- Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park (Muskegon)
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About Kerry Doman
Kerry Doman is the founder and CEO of LittleGuide Detroit and After 5 Detroit. She has lived downtown Detroit for 10+ years and still calls the city home with her husband and son. As a relatively new mom, she’s excited to explore downtown with her family and hopes you’ll enjoy doing the same!
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