There are only a couple weeks left of summer and we are ready to make the most of every sunny, warm weather day we have left! Here are 8 family activities you’ll want to do this month.

Make A Splash

Cool down and have fun at a waterpark, beach or splash pad while you still can – here’s a complete list.

Find Legends on August 7th

The 2021 Hot Wheels Legends Tour is brining life-size Hot Wheels Garage of Legends vehicles, Hot Wheels Kid Zone, Hot Wheels Die-Cast Vending Truck, auto influencers and more to Livonia and Lions Legends will make appearances at Ford Field’s FREE Family Fest!

Take A Train Ride

Visit with Thomas, take a weekend train ride or play any day on life-size trains at the playground. Here are The Best Places To Take Train Lovers In Metro Detroit.

Touch a Truck (or Car)

The Dream Cruise is back! Monster Trucks are in town. You can find Touch-A-Truck events too! Welcome to the Motor City – Guide To Touch-A-Truck & Car Show Events In Metro Detroit

First Ever Lake St. Clair Science Fair @ The Ford House

The Ford House’s Lake St. Clair Science Fair is Saturday, August 14th from 12pm to 4pm and you don’t want to miss it! Enjoy a fun day of STEM exploration and learn about natural and cultural history, conservation, and recreational uses of our important Great Lakes waterway through a variety of programs and activities.

Find a Festival or Fair

Wayne County Fair, Milford Memories, Thunder Over Michigan Airshow, the Renaissance Festival and more! Check out the list of Festivals and Fairs to visit before school starts.

Watch A Movie Under The Stars

The outdoor summer movie line-up is getting longer. Stay up past bedtime and watch a classic from the car or under the stars.

Celebrate National S’mores Day

Pop the tent in your backyard or plan a last minute camping trip at a metro Detroit campground and see who can create the best s’mores combo over the campfire. You can also attend West Bloomfield’s S’Mores Day or Farmington’s Marshmallow Fly & Fry.


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