Treasure
Cranbrook Institute of Science 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield HillsTreasure is a word that stirs the imagination of everyone of every age. An educational and entertaining exhibit for museums and science centers, Treasure! explores the history of treasure and treasure hunting, the technology employed in hunting treasure, as well as…
Bay-Rama Fishfly Festival
Downtown New Baltimore 36535 Green Street, New BaltimoreThe Bay-Rama Fishfly Festival is a fun-filled five-day event attended by over 50,000 people in downtown New Baltimore. It features a large, clean midway, Festival Tent with live entertainment, Miss Bay-Rama Queen’s Pageant, Kid’s Day Fun with free kids games,…
TRenton Summer Festival
Downtown Trenton 2800 3rd St, TrentonThe Trenton Summer Festival is back and better than ever! You will find art and craft vendors, live entertainment, food vendors and beer tent, a kids corner and more! Photo Credit: Facebook
37th Balloonfest
Downtown Howell S Michigan Ave & W Grand River Ave, HowellThe Michigan Challenge Balloonfest takes to the sky in Howell and returns in full force for 2022! There will be plenty of hot air balloons, food vendors, arts and crafts and family entertainment. Photo Credit: Facebook
Safari Camping
Potter Park Zoo 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., LansingHave you ever wanted to spend the night at the zoo? Now’s your chance! Potter Park Zoo is offering an opportunity for families and small groups to come experience the zoo after dark. Campers will take a guided tour of…
Balloonfest
Howell High School 1200 West Grand River Avenue, HowellThe Howell Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of the 37th Annual Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, a community event that has been enjoyed by families throughout the state for decades. This community event has activities planned for…
Breakfast with Animals
MAYBURY FARM 50165 W 8 Mile Rd, NorthvillePlan a very special educational event for your group, enjoy a delicious continental breakfast while you learn about one of your favorite animals at the farm! Throughout your visit, you'll learn the details of the animals daily lives from the…
Sensory Friendly Jump
Urban Air Adventure Park 925 North Lapeer Road, OxfordEvery Sunday, our park is transformed into a calmer atmosphere for those with special needs and sensory processing difficulty, their siblings, and caregivers. No flashing lights, no music, and no whistles. Special discounted price of $15.99 for kids, and parents…
Little Leapers
SKY ZONE - CANTON 42550 Executive Dr, CantonJoin Sky Zone every Sunday for Little Leapers! Kids walking age to 7 years old can enjoy 120 minutes of jumping, crafts or sensory play activity, temporary tattoos and more! Parents do not need to purchase tickets as only kids…
SUPERHERO DAY
Downtown Birmingham 151 Martin Street, BirminghamToday is Super Hero themed fun and festivities during the Farmers Market! Nestled in the heart of downtown Birmingham, the Birmingham Farmer's Market is an outdoor market featuring Michigan-grown produce, meat and dairy, floral arrangements, plants, artisan goods and more.…
Heroes & Villains
HENRY FORD MUSEUM 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, DearbornAcross nearly every medium Disney has touched, since the earliest days of animation, through innovations in live-action filmmaking, pioneering efforts in television, location-based entertainment and retail, and even gaming—one creative aspect of Disney has been seldom-recognized, but ever-present: that of…
Hayride Adventure
KENSINGTON METRO PARK FARM CENTER 4570 Huron River Pkwy, MilfordHelp farm staff get the draft horses ready for action. Grab a brush and get them groomed. Take part behind the scenes as the draft horses are harnessed and hitched to the wagon. Learn what the different elements of their…
Toddler Time Jump
Airborne Adventure Park (Brighton) 8151 Movie Dr., BrightonGive your toddler the chance to fly. With Toddler Time every Thursday and Sunday morning your littlest flyer (ages 4/under) put their abundance of energy to good use. They get to safely bounce and play with other kiddos for only…
Dinosauria
DETROIT ZOO 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal OakAdventure awaits at the Detroit Zoo this summer with the return of Dinosauria, presented by Michigan First Credit Union. This immersive walk-through experience will take you back in time to a world of prehistoric wonder as you journey through a…
Harness & Hitch
Wolcott Mill Farm Center 65775 Wolcott Road, RayWatch staff get the draft horses ready for action. Take pictures and ask questions in this behind the scenes look at what it takes to get the draft horses harnessed and hitched to the wagon. Learn what makes draft horses…
DROP-IN DESIGN
CRANBROOK ART MUSEUM 39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield HillsSelf-guided artmaking activities inspired by our current exhibitions will be open to visitors in the Art Lab each Saturday and Sunday from 11am-3pm! For the month of June, create superhero illustrations inspired by Tunde Olaniran: Made a Universe. What is your…
Michigan Taco Fest
Canterbury Village 2359 Joslyn Court, Orion Charter TownshipThe summer kickoff event is here! The 3rd Annual Michigan Taco Fest, presented by CV Events and produced by the nonprofit organization, Friends of the Castle, is returning to Canterbury Village in Lake Orion in June! This event is bigger…
Monroe Midway
Monroe Street Midway 32 Monroe St., DetroitMonroe Street Midway is the place to go in Metro Detroit for non-stop summer fun. Enjoy outdoor roller-skating, bring your own pair or rent; enjoy three basketball courts, two half and one full; a 9 hole putt-putt course new this…
Ropes Course
Troy Gym - TG4 1311 Maplelawn, TroyThe Munchkin Ropes Course (MRC) is located in our newest facility, TG4. This course stands 2.5 feet off of the ground and features Sky Tykes® products. This attraction includes a collection of interactive elements for ages 2-7 under 48" tall…
Summer Sunday
Upland Hills Family Farm 481 Lake George Road, OxfordStop by the farm for a family friendly experience. Milk a cow, take a hayride, pet a goat, walk thru the Storybook Trail, and enjoy even more while spending the day connecting with nature. Two years and under are free.…
Jubilee Carnival
Downtown Lake Orion 4 N Broadway St, Lake OrionThe Lions Lake Orion tradition continues! This carnival brings everyone together to make a great weekend for all. Enjoy carnival rides, entertainment and games, food concessions and more!
Taylor Summer Festival
HERITAGE PARK - TAYLOR 12111 Pardee Road, TaylorIt's a weekend filled with family summer fun! Purchase your carnival wristbands to ride all the exciting rides brought to the festival by Elliot's Amusement. There will be a line-up of magnificent performers, such as Dylon Scott, Stephen Pearcy, Slaughter,…
Livonia’s Spree
Ford Field - Livonia Farmington and Lyndon, LivoniaLivonia Spree has something for everyone in the family: delicious food; great music ranging from Country to jazz; a fantastic family carnival; and of course, the Grand Finale Fireworks Extravaganza on Sunday night. Pre-Sale Ride Wristbands are available for a…
Space Academy
Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley Street, FlintCome and enjoy a live, family-friendly interactive space lecture and learn about Space in a series of 3 topics: Planets, Stars, and Time & Motion. Recommended for ages 8 and older. Photo Credit: Facebook
Bay-Rama Festival Parade
Downtown New Baltimore 36535 Green Street, New BaltimoreGrab a chair, sunglasses, and grab a spot along the parade route on Green Street. The Parade starts at Dairy Queen and ends approximately 1/4 mile before County Line. The Bay-Rama Fishfly Festival Parade is sponsored by Meijer, there is…
Group Farm Tour
MAYBURY FARM 50165 W 8 Mile Rd, NorthvilleIf you have ever wanted to get to know the animals of Maybury Farm a little bit better, this is your chance! Come along for a guided educational tour learning about the many animals we have at the farm. You’ll…
All ages Open Gym
Troy Gymnastics TG1 1600 W. Maple Rd., TroyLooking for a new way for your kids to burn off some of that energy? Open gym is the perfect way to do just that! The 90 minute open gym features trampolines, a large ship to climb in, along with…
Critter House
LESLIE SCIENCE & NATURE CENTER 1831 Traver Road, Ann ArborVisit with many animals native to Michigan, learn about their adaptations and what we can do to make sure their habitats are healthy and plentiful. Educators will be present to answer your questions, and there will have a table of…
Family Open Swim
Troy Gymnastics TG4 1311 Maplelawn,, TroyEnjoy 60 minutes of family swim time! Parents must accompany children within arm's reach that are ages 6 and younger. There must be one adult per every two children. A limited number of life jackets will be available to borrow.…
Log Cabin Day
Palmer Park 910 Merrill Plaisance Street, DetroitVisitors at this fun-filled free family event are welcomed throughout the cabin by historians and actors in costume as well as treated to an old-fashioned ice cream social, live music with young fiddlers, traditional blacksmith demos, hat-making with a hat and bonnet parade/contest, Civil War…
Historic Baseball
GREENFIELD VILLAGE 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, DearbornStep into a 19th-century summer when the game was known as “base ball” as one of the early official rule books comes to life in Greenfield Village. Join in as players parade down Main Street each Saturday before they take…
Guided Hikes
BURGESS-SHADBUSH NATURE CENTER 4101 River Bends Drive, Shelby TownshipJoin in for a guided hike on our beautiful trails led by one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Dress appropriately for weather conditions. Please pre-register.
Mermaid Academy
Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center 15100 Hubbard Street, LivoniaTime to splash into 2022 with Mermaid Academy! Now offered at Livonia Rec Center in their beautiful Aquatics Center. Come enjoy a day of water play before attending the academy. Then be immersed in the Mermaid Academy Experience with makeovers,…
glow climb nights
TreeRunner West Bloomfield Adventure Park 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield TownshipLet's Glow with a themed glow night! All tickets are climb until close, including those within 3 hours of closing. All paid climbers will receive glow attire. Summer Theme Glow Weekends: Weekend of 6/17 - Rock & Roll Weekend of…
Cars Under the Stars
M1 Concourse 1 Concourse Dr., PontiacIt's the 5th annual fireworks show at the M1 Concourse! Join with other automotive enthusiasts to watch a wonderful fireworks display. Gates open at 6pm, fireworks begin around 9:45pm. Throughout the evening there will be live music, food trucks and…
Festival in the Park
Civic Center Park- Madison Heights 360 W 13 Mile Rd., Madison HeightsGrab your friends, family, and neighbors and head over to Civic Center Park for the annual Festival in the Park! This night promises to have something for everyone! Come check out the live music, face painting, airbrush tattoos, food vendors…
Summer Drive-In
USA HOCKEY DRIVE-IN 14900 N Beck Rd, PlymouthSummer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena is open for the season. Grab your tickets online in advance to ensure your spot. The Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena is a family friendly place to enjoy newly released movies under the…
Pulse
Glenlore Trails 3860 Newton Road, CommerceMichigan’s illuminated forest returns! Glenlore Trails is an immersive night walk located in Commerce Township Michigan. Every Thursday to Sunday evening the forest comes to life in a dazzling display of light, sound, and wonder. Every season the story changes.…
