It’s hard to believe but March is here, and spring is on the way! From stage shows to parades and nature activities, here are events and activities to keep you busy in metro Detroit.

Go See A Show

Find your favorite characters on stage or show stopping excitement in an arena!

• Paw Patrol Live @ Fox Theatre: March 2 & 3
• The Magic School Bus: Lost In The Solar System @ Berman Center: March 3
• Disney Princess The Concert @ Fox Theatre: March 13
• Kris Johnson Group @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra: March 16
• Peter and The Wolf @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra: March 16
• Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends @ Michigan Theater: March 17
• Bluey’s Big Play @ Fox Theatre: March 28 – 30

Do Something Sweet

Pull out your favorite pancake recipe and get tickets to a maple sugaring event for a hands-on, homemade brunch your littles won’t forget. Find an event near you.

You can also reserve a spot at Jojo’s ShakeBAR in downtown Detroit for massive milkshakes, delicious food and fun festive activities: St. Patrick’s Day Kids’ Slime Workshop (3/10) and Easter Egg Painting (3/25 – 4/6)

Go Head To Corktown For the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Put on your green and get ready to party, the Detroit’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns to Michigan Avenue in Corktown on Sunday, March 10th. Pinckney hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 16th.

March Is Reading Month

Visit your library or check out a new one! Tag us at @littleguidedetroit to share your favorite stories, library programs and reading activities with kids. The latest DogMan book, The Scarlet Shedder, debuts this month and DogMan himself is taking over Royal Oak on Saturday, March 23rd.

Celebrate Spring

We’re closing the book on winter and saying ‘HELLO’ to spring! Enjoy time outside with these fun activities:

• Visit A Petting Farm
• Go On A Kid-Friendly Nature Walk
• Explore a New Playground

Easter Activities

Do something ‘egg’tra exciting and sign up for an Easter event. Find a complete list here and highlights below:

• Sensory Friendly Easter Bunny Visits @ Great Lakes Crossing (Auburn Hills): March 17
• Eagg-stravaganza @ Canterbury Village (Lake Orion): March 23, 24, 29, 30
• Easter Egg-stravaganza @ Blake Farms (Armada): March 24th or 30th
• Easter Fun Fest @ Crowell Recreation Center (Detroit): March 30th

Don’t miss out on the annual FREE Marshmallow Drop events hosted by Wayne and Oakland counties in 3 different locations on Friday, March 29th.

Kids have spring break at the end of the month. If you need a day camp, check out our Spring Break Camp Guide.

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