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Find A Secret Forest and Free Family Fun at Toledo Botanical Gardens
When you need a new place to getaway, head to the Toledo Botanical Gardens for beautiful sites and a cool treehouse playground. Botanical Garden trips aren’t ususally kid’s top pick, but your..
Learn more15 Disc Golf Courses in Metro Detroit
Pick up some frisbees at the local sports store (or resale shop) and put on your walking shoes. This free activity offers an afternoon of fun as you toss a frisbee into the net. Bandemer Park //..
Learn moreFamily-Friendly Places To Go Fishing In Metro Detroit
Reel in the fun this summer and teach the kids how to catch fish! The timeless waterfront activity is a perfect family fun. Here are local parks with fishing docks for you to enjoy. Blossom Heath..
Learn moreToledo Zoo Offers Aerial Adventure Course FREE With General Admission
As if you needed another reason to visit the Toledo Zoo, the popular Midwest destination is now offering its Aerial Adventure Course FREE with general admission. The Toledo Zoo has it all –..
Learn moreCarpenter Lake Nature Preserve is Hidden Gem Worth Exploring
You don’t have to go far for an adventure, head to Southfield for a family day that will ROCK at Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve. The Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve is one of the coolest places to..
Learn moreOutdoor Activities For 4 Seasons In Metro Detroit
Michigan has four beautiful seasons and plenty of ways to have fun outside all year long. Playgrounds Gallup Park (Ann Arbor) Lower Huron Metropark (Belleville) Oxford Park (Berkley) ..
Learn moreTop Locations for Fall Family Photo Sessions
It’s hard to believe but holiday season is right around the corner. Get a jump start on holiday cards and schedule a photo shoot for the family at one of these local destinations. The Ford..
Learn moreDrive-In Theaters In Metro Detroit & Why We Love Them
Growing up, I loved our family trips to the drive-in. We got to stay up late, eat in the car and enjoy two movies (if we could keep our eyes open). This popular pastime has made a comeback and if you..
Learn moreFamily Guide To Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Take time to explore Huron-Clinton Metroparks all year long. For $40 a year you gain family access to dozens of playgrounds, nature centers + farms, trails, and more. Here’s your guide to the..
Learn moreGlenlore Trails Offers Enchanted Light Show For The Holidays
Bundle up and make the most of the early darkness with a family stroll through Glenlore Trails’s Aurora, the winter display returns on Friday, November 17th. Stay up past bedtime and take a..
Learn moreHeritage Park Offers Family Fun All Year Long In Farmington Hills
Heritage Park in Farmington Hills has everything you need for outdoor family fun. Hiking trails, playground, nature activities and seasons favorites including sledding hills, a splash pad and wagon..
Learn moreSkate for FREE at the NW Goldberg’s New Outdoor Ice Rink
Looking for something new to do this winter? Check out NW Goldberg’s free ice rink. Winter Wonderland is a program of NW Goldberg Cares, a community development organization in Detroit, that..
Learn more100 Ways To Spend #1000HoursOutside This Winter
The #1000HoursOutside challenge has been inspiring families to get outside for years. We love tracking our hours and monitering progress but we’ll also admit, it takes more effort to get out in..
Learn moreCheck Out Livonia’s NEW Ben Celani Play Area
The City of Livonia has some of the best playgrounds in metro Detroit and the latest upgrade to Bicentennial Park is sure to be a hit with kids of all ages. The new Ben Celani Play Area is a..
Learn moreOutdoor Ice Rinks To Check Out In Metro Detroit
Bundle up and get ready for fun! Make the most of the chilly temps and hit the ice at an outdoor rink. These location are not weather contingent so enjoy them all season long! Blake Farms..
Learn moreHit The Slopes At Mt. Brighton Resort
Embrace the cold and grab the skis’ or snowboard! Head to one of best hills around! Mt. Brighton Resort is not just for the adults. It is inclusive to the whole family! They offer lessons for both..
Learn more5 Reasons To Visit Kensington Metropark With Kids
Kensington Metropark has been offering families a place to get back to nature and have fun for generations. If you’re looking for a place to spend a day, head to Milford and check out our favorite..
Learn more5 Family-Friendly Activities On The Detroit Riverfront
The Detroit Riverfront is one of our favorite places and it was once again named the BEST riverfront in America! No matter what time of year or the weather, it’s always a good time to visit the..
Learn moreFenced In Playgrounds In The Metro Detroit Area
You asked and we listened! Here are a few of our favorite fenced in parks in the Metro Detroit Area. Heritage Park, Wooden Structure (Canton) Heritage Park in Canton is massive! The wooden..
Learn moreCheck Out Freeway Park In Southfield
The City of Southfield has some of the best playgrounds in metro Detroit and the latest upgrade to Freedway Park is sure to be a hit with kids of all ages. Freeway Park is a hidden pocket park..
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