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Get out the house and have fun in the great outdoors with a camping trip. Pop the tent, roast s'mores…
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The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix revs up for 3 days of fun on Belle Isle June 3rd -5th. Calling…
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Spring is here, warmer temps are on the way and we're all overdue for hours and hours outdoors. Soak…
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Spring is here, warmer temps are on the way and we're all overdue for hours and hours outdoors. Soak…
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Exciting news! After a two year hiatus, Detroit's St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Michigan Avenue in Corktown on Sunday,…
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A family nature hike is a perfect way for kids to stretch their legs and get some much needed fresh…
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Exciting news, America's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be marching down Woodward Avenue this year and you CAN watch it live…
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Professional development days, building closure or federal holiday, when your kids don't have school and you want to spend the…
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Monday, November 8th is National S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. Day - a day dedicated to inspiring kids of all ages to discover their…
4 Fun Alternatives to Trick-or-Treating this Halloween
Trick or treating isn't the only thing to do for Halloween, here are some fun family traditions to start. …
Find Weekend Fun At Upland Hills Farm’s Harvest Festival In October
The Fall Harvest Festival at Upland Hills Farm takes place every Saturday and Sunday in October from 10am to 5pm…
10 Reasons To Visit The Detroit Harvestfest & Food Truck Rally
The Detroit Riverfront is hosting the Detroit Harvestfest & Food Truck Rally on Saturday, October 9th and Sunday, October 10th…
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National Fire Prevention Week is October 3rd - 9th and across the country fire stations are opening their doors to…
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It's finally fall. Pull out the sweaters, order pumpkin spiced everything and enjoy the the changes of the season. …
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Peak color season is early this year, plan your trip Up North now and enjoy an overnight stay in Petoskey…
Find Fall Family Fun At Blake’s Haunted Attractions
Scare up some fun at Blake's Haunted Attractions this fall! From haunted hayrides, zombie paintball and Spookyland featuring fun for…
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Fall season is here and ripe for fun family activities! From pumpkin picking and apple orchards, to Fall Festivals and…
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Simple pleasures like hayrides make big memories for little kids. Hop on the hay and enjoy a short ride through…
GIVEAWAY: Family 4-Pack To Wiard’s Country Fair
Pack in all your fall favorites at one place when you visit Wiard's Country Fair in Ypsilanti. Check it out…
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There's no better Fall family activity than picking pumpkins with your little pumpkins. So put on your sweaters and rubber…
5 Can’t Miss Events At The Ford House This Fall
The Ford House is one our favorite places to visit, especially in the fall! Explore the grounds any day of…
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You read about Otis the tractor, sing about Old McDonald and watch Nature Cat more times than you can count.…
Take Your Family On A Donut Crawl In Rochester This Fall
Add Rochester to your fall destination list. Home to 4 cider mills, you can stock up on cider and donuts…
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It's fall festival season and there are carnival rides, car shows, farm animals and fun to find around town with…
Family Road Trip: 5 Routes To Find Colorful Trees In Michigan
The best thing about fall in Michigan is the changing colors of the trees. Pack up the kids (and your…
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EEK! Halloween is right around the corner and tickets are already on sale for some of metro Detroit’s most popular…
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Erwin Orchards Offers U-Pick, Corn Mazes + Fall Fun For Family
Check more items off your family's fall bucket list at Erwin Orchards in South Lyon. The family owned farm has…
6 Family-Friendly Fall Festivals in Metro Detroit This Weekend
It's fall festival season and there are carnival rides, car shows, farm animals and fun to find around town with…
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GPS can't help you here! Get lost with the kids on purpose and have some fall fun as a family…
Three Cedars Farm Offers Fall Fun For Family + Field Trips
All Aboard! The train is leaving the station and the first stop is the ATM because Three Cedars Farm is…
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Labor Day weekend has finally arrived. Take advantage of the long weekend and squeeze in as much fun as you…
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With fall right around the corner there's no better time to start planning your family trip to Blake Farms. The…
Family Guide To Arts, Beats & Eats
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Find art for your home and let the kids make some crafts at the local art fairs around town. …
GUIDE TO METRO DETROIT FARMERS MARKETS 2021
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The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Returns To Belle Isle This Spring
The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix is BACK! Find fast cars and family fun on Belle Isle June 11-13th. Calling…
GIVEAWAY: 1 Month FREE Swim Lessons at Aqua-Tots Swim School
It's always a good time to think about swim school and Aqua-Tots offers fun and SAFE swim classes for kids…
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Detroit's FAVORITE Thanksgiving Day tradition is back for its 94th stroll down Woodward. Cuddle up on the couch and watch…
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If you want to shake up your neighborhood routine, go to a local bike trail. Fresh air and open space…
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Detroit Farm + Cider Hosts Weekly Harvest Festival With Treats + Tractor Rides
Spend family day on the farm that's located in the middle of the city. Detroit Farm and Cider hosts weekly…
Take 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…
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Support Your Local Firefighters for National Fire Prevention Week
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Ultimate Family Guide To Fall Activities In Metro Detroit
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GIVEAWAY: Family Pass To Blake’s Haunted Attractions
Scare up some fun at Blake's Haunted Attractions this fall! From haunted hayrides, zombie paintball and Spookyland featuring fun for…
Maybury 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…
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The school year looks different this semester but your kids don't have to miss out on field trips! Plan an…
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We don't know if there will be trick or treating this year but we do know we are ready for…
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2020 Wagon Tours & Hayrides in Metro Detroit
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Inside Out: Experience the Detroit Institute of Arts Outside This Summer
If you miss the Detroit Institute of Arts but aren't ready for indoor activity, plan trips around town and check…
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Visiting a new playground is a great way to change up your routine, wear out the kids and save some…
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Need a change of scenery? Plan a family camping trip. Pop the tent, roast s'mores and make memories for your…
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There's nothing better than finding a new (and newly renovated) playground that offers FREE fun and outdoor play for your…
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20 Family Activities For 2020 – FREE Downloadable Print
A new year, means new adventure for you and your kids! Make it easier (and more fun) to make plans…
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Whether you’re a stuffing lover (like me!) or a green bean casserole fan, Thanksgiving food is delicious and comforting. As…
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Thanksgiving Thursday means a long weekend for everyone! Here are some fun family activities, happening both before and after the…
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Fall rain in Metro Detroit is inevitable, but that's no reason to ruin your family plans! Let the kids bounce…
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Bring the kids to downtown Detroit for family fun this fall. From free festivals, can't-miss kid shows and plenty of…
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Simple pleasures like hayrides make big memories for little kids. Hop on the hay and enjoy a short ride through…
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Life changes when you become a parent, but it doesn't mean you have to miss out on things you used…
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WE LOVE FREE and some of our favorite museums are offering free admission for National Museum Day on Saturday, September…
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As much as I enjoy summer and all the fun things to do, I am looking forward to getting back…
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Grandparent's Day is Sunday, September 8th and it's the perfect excuse to plan a special outing with the grandkids. Here…
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School might be back in session, but that doesn't mean the family fun needs to end! Check out these exciting…
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Bundle up and get ready for fall fun! From hayrides and apple cider to circus acts and carnival rides, there…
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Labor Day weekend has finally arrived. Take advantage of the long weekend and squeeze in as much fun as you…
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Field trip days were always our favorite when we were a kid and now it's our job to plan the…
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Arts Beats and Eats brings 4 days of fun to downtown Royal Oak over Labor Day Weekend. Enter to win…
Know Before You Go: Blake Farms
At Blake Farms, the family friendly activities are endless. From U-Pick fruits (and vegetables) and train rides, to their Funland…
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Fresh food, food trucks, fun classes and activities, live music, crafts and more. Farmers Markets make shopping more fun, find…
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Is it just us or is fall rainier than we remembered? On days when the pumpkin patch just won't do,…
Find A Fire Truck For National Fire Prevention Week!
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Date nights are hard to come by, but sometimes the best dates are with our sons or daughters! I mean...…
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Labor Day weekend has finally arrived. Take advantage of the long weekend and squeeze in as much fun as you…
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Go back to nature and find your food in the field instead of the grocery store. U-pick farms are fun…
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FAMILY VOLUNTEERING FOR ALL AGES
It’s easy to get caught up in work, practices, and everyday life, but sometimes you need to slow down, do…
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Sweater weather, cider, donuts and pumpkin everything. We wait all year for our fall favorites, here are the best places…
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