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Popular Holiday Tickets Already on Sale (and Selling Out)
EEK! Christmas is right around the corner and tickets are already selling out to metro Detroit’s most popular activities and events. MAGIC LIGHTS (CLARKSTON) November 13 – January 2 Put on..
Learn more5 Reasons To Visit Birmingham This Fall
I couldn’t ask for a better place to raise my family than Birmingham. It’s a truly unique community that has that small town big city feel to it. With an absolutely fabulous walkable downtown..
Learn moreTop Light Shows Happening in Metro Detroit this Holiday Season
Light up the dark nights with some Christmas magic. From a stroll through the zoo to a carriage ride on the trail or a comfortable car ride – here are some places to take in holiday lights in metro..
Learn moreEverything You Need To Know About Booth Park
Whenever we ask LittleGuide families to share their favorite playground, Booth Park always wins. It’s also the most popular favorite among #MomLife features – Jill, Katie and Raven all love it. We..
Learn moreHalloween Drive-Thru Light Show Coming to Michigan Central Station
Glowing Ghosts, Spooky Goblins, scare up a good time at Michigan Central Station in Corktown this Halloween. Hop in the car and head to Corktown. Ford is putting on a one-of-a-kind..
Learn moreGIVEAWAY: Arcade Party AT HOME with Five Little Monkeys
Order a pizza, call your friends and get ready for the ultimate party! Five Little Monkey’s is bringing the party to you. Enter to win 3 retro arcade games + a popcorn machine overnight for a full..
Learn moreYMCA Offers Full-Time, In-Person Virtual Learning Assistance To Metro Detroit Families
The school year is a couple months in but a lot of parents remain uncertain about what the child’s learning will look like and how their family can make it work. If you’re struggling with virtual..
Learn moreFamily-Friendly Halloween Events in Metro Detroit This Weekend
Halloween season is here and it’s time to put on some costumes and have some fun! Here are the Halloween events happening around town this weekend. *Halloween events may have limited..
Learn moreTake A Trip To Ford House This Fall For FREE Family Fun
Experience fall at its most beautiful and take a trip to the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House. Admission is FREE for kids now thru November 30th AND kids 12 and under get the most beautiful bag full of..
Learn more7 Halloween Attractions Worth the Spooks & Scares in Metro Detroit
Fill your feed with Halloween fun and plan trips for pics at these cool locations across metro Detroit! Tillson Street (Romeo) Find your favorite Halloween house and stop for a photo op on..
Learn more‘Magical’ Holiday Lights Drive-Thru Coming to Metro Detroit this Winter
After the successful Drive-Thru Jurassic Quest this summer, DTE Energy Music Theatre is bringing the Drive-Thru Magic of Lights to town for the 2020 holiday season! Put on your favorite..
Learn moreEverything You Need To Know About Becoming A Foster Parent
There are 13,000 children in Michigan who need safe homes for short and long term stays and throughout the month of October you can tune into free online sessions hosted by the Michigan Department of..
Learn more10 Places To Pick A Pumpkin in Metro Detroit
There’s no better Fall family activity than picking pumpkins with your little pumpkins. So put on your sweaters and rubber boots and go out to find the perfect ‘family’ of pumpkins to adorn your..
Learn more5 Reasons To Visit Northville This Fall
If you’re looking for a day full of family fun this far, make a trip to Northville. Have a spooky good time in the historic downtown, plan a fieldtrip to Stemville or check activities off your Fall..
Learn moreYMCA Offers FREE Pre-School For Middle + High Income Families
It’s not too late to enroll your littles in pre-school this year…and it can be FREE! If you’re looking for in-person pre-school for your toddler, we have great news – the Boll Family YMCA in..
Learn moreVisit Fox Science Preserve A Rock Climbing Adventure
If you had fun at Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve and are looking for a similar adventure, take a drive to Fox Science Preserve in Ann Arbor. Step into the West at Fox Science Preserve. The..
Learn moreMaybury Farm Offers Corn Mazes, Scavenger Hunts, Donuts + Cider
Fall is for corn mazes. The classic pastime is as fun as ever and great for social distancing too. Plan a trip to Maybury Farm and get lost in the field and have fun at the barn. Maybury..
Learn more5 ‘Mommy + Me’ Workout Groups In Metro Detroit
‘Me time’ is a luxury but self-care doesn’t have to be. Bring your littles to your workout and have fun as a family. Downpup Yoga Downpup Yoga offers a variety of outdoor Mini Yogis & Me..
Learn more10 Books That Celebrate Disabilities + Differences
Book have the power to help us better see ourselves and understand others. Start or end your day with a good book and a subtle storytime lesson about disabilities and difference to help your littles..
Learn more10 Best Trails To Explore During Michigan Trails Weeks
Michigan Trails Week is September 20-27 and the perfect excuse to get out the house and take in Mother Nature. Sign up for the Michigan Trail Challenge (it’s free!) and track your miles to earn..
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