President’s Day is Monday, February 19th, so if you have the day off with the kids – here’s how to make the most of it!

If your kids are out of school but you’re not off work, check out our guide to Mid-Winter Break Camps! There are affordable options for different age groups. The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is our go to – 7 locations offer camp for only $45 per day for kids ages 4 to 14. Their camps open as early as 7am and run as late as 6pm too!

Enjoy a ‘Staycation’ at LEGOLAND Discovery Center & SEALIFE Michigan

Fill your day with family fun at Great Lakes Crossing! From rides, indoor play spaces, 4D movies and plenty of LEGOS your kids will have a blast at LEGOLAND Discovery Center. Afterwards check out over 250 species including sharks, rays, seahorses and more in 12 interactive exhibits at SEALIFE Michigan. The underwater ocean tunnel will mesmerize and remind kids of the popular Pixar films Finding Nemo/Dory. Buy your tickets online and get 20% off your tickets with the LittleGuide Detroit discount.

Explore A Museum

Many of our local museums are offering special holiday hours for President’s Day and Mid-Winter Break. Here are places that ARE open on Monday!

Find Indoor Fun 

Let your littles bounce off someone else’s walls at a trampoline park or indoor play café. Here are a few favorites:

Check out an indoor aquatic center and make a splash for FREE at Goldfish Swim School in Ann Arbor + Birmingham (from 1:30pm to 3pm)!

Say Hi To Animals

Hang out with furrier friends at the zoo or petting farm!

Spend Time Outside

Explore a new nature trail or nature center! Or have fun at a new playground in metro Detroit:

Photo Credit: LEGOLAND Discovery Center