THINGS TO DO - OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Next year, you'll be able to easily walk, bike or stroll the 3.5 miles of the Detroit Riverfront from Hart…

Families love exploring the 40-acres of beauty at E.L. Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills. It is my family's go-to…

Buckle up and get ready for a drive-thru adventure! The Dino Safari is heading to the Suburban Collection Showplace just…

If you have cabin fever, we've got some cabins for you!  The Cannaley Treehouse Village is the largest public overnight…

Make a splash this summer and get a season pass to the Troy Family Aquatic Center for fun in the…

NEW playgrounds and splash pads are coming to Metro Detroit. See what's happening near you and start making plans to…

When you visit Blake Farms, you want want to wait to go back. It makes everyone's favorite destination list and…

The Henry Ford is one of our favorite places to visit and if you need more reasons to make the…

Enjoy every minute of summer fun - from splashing during the days, to outdoor movies at night! Pack up the…

All aboard! Head Downriver for an awesome train theme playground and special mini train rides with Great Lakes Live Steamers…

Pull out your bikes, strollers, and scooters and head to Hines Drive for Saturday morning recreation at Hines Drive in…

If your library card wasn't powerful enough you can now use it to gain FREE access to all 13 Huron-Clinton…

Need a low-key family day that everyone will enjoy? Head to Ferndale for parks the kids will love, outdoor dining…

A family nature hike is a perfect way for kids to stretch their legs and get some much needed fresh…

If you’re looking to spend more time outside, head to Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township for swimming, trails, and…

The weather is warming up and it's time to get back to our favorite family activity - playground hoping! If…

Start making plans for the perfect suburban staycation - The Great Campout in Farmington Hills is back for 2021!  …

Yates Cider Mill's Ice Cream Shoppe opens for the season on Friday, April 16th and if you've never had a…

You know spring has arrived when Greenfield Village opens for the year. The historic village opens to the public on…

The dinosaurs are back and we're ready for it! The 2020 sensation, Jurassic Quest is returning to DTE Energy Music…

We love Detroit and it's a great city to explore with your kids. From outdoor adventures to major league sporting…

You don't have to go far for an adventure, head to Southfield for a family day that will ROCK at…

You read about Otis the tractor, sing about Old McDonald and watch Nature Cat more times than you can count.…

Wayne County Parks' Hines Drive is a 17 mile thoroughfare that offers FREE recreational activities in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Redford,…

We love FREE! Canterbury Village is hosting an Eggstravaganza for families this Easter on Saturday, April 3rd.   If you…

LittleGuide Detroit is hosting its FIRST community event on April 18th at the Detroit Riverfront and we hope to see…

We’re in unchartered territory here- schools are closed for the next month, normally scheduled activities are being canceled, and “social…

Maybury is one of our favorite places to visit throughout the year. From nature walks and horseback rides to animal…

Take a trip to Troy, Michigan and find family fun. From outdoor nature exploration to indoor playscapes, there's something for…

If you're looking to get back to nature this winter, head to Stage Nature Center in Troy for trails, classes…

Dinosaurs are timeless favorites. If your kids can't get enough of the prehistoric creatures, here are the best places to…

Dinosaurs are heading to Canterbury Village this spring for the Dino Stroll spectacular and tickets are on sale now! Don't…

KABOOM! works with communities to build incredible, kid-designed playspaces. This year they'll bring 7 new play spaces to cities in…

Start making summer plans and book a stay at the Michigan's Department of Natural Resources new Geoescic Domes at Port…

If you want to experience some unique winter fun, head to the Muskegon Adventure Sports Park for skating, skiing and…

Looking for a place to go tubing? Plan a day trip or weekend getaway and have snowy hilltop fun with…

Storybook walks make the perfect outdoor adventure for kids to engage in literacy and for families to spend time together…

The #1000HoursOutside challenge has been inspiring families to get outside for years. We love tracking our hours and monitering progress…

Heritage Park in Farmington Hills has everything you need for outdoor family fun. Hiking trails, playground, nature activities and seasons…

Looking for a place to go tubing? Here's a list of places in metro Detroit and around Michigan that offers…

Snowy winters are a lot more fun when you can hit the slopes! Take up a new sport this year…

Don't let chilly weather keep you indoors this winter. Bundle up and head downtown for some family fun! Bedrock is…

Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo is one of the most popular holiday events in metro Detroit! If you haven't…

Take your animal lover to Wolcott Mill Farm Center to meet the animals on the 250-acre working farm and have…

There's a reason Ann Arbor is known as the City of Trees. There are countless trails, nature preserves and playgrounds…

If you have 4th and/or 5th graders at home anxious to ski we have good news - the Cold is…

Snow is on the ground and ski resorts are OPEN! It's winter and Michigan and that means its time to…

Take time to explore Huron-Clinton Metroparks this winter. For $40 a year you gain family access to dozens of sledding…

Take time to explore Michigan State Parks this summer. For less than $20 a year you gain family access to…

If you're looking for Santa you can find him at the Michigan Renaissance Festival's HollyDazzle in December!   Put on…

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... make the holiday extra special with a trip to Blake Farms in…

Take a trip through time and enjoy the lights at Troy Historic Village this holiday season.   Take a stroll…

The sandy beach at Valade Park is one of our favorite summer destinations. Now this winter, it will be our…

All aboard! The Musical Spicer Express Train is back for another year of holiday fun at Spicer Orchards in Fenton…

If you need a change of scenery and some fresh air, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks offer the perfect escape for the family…

Scarlet's Playground is for EVERYONE! The 18,000 barrier-free all-inclusive playground is a must visit for all metro-Detroit families.   Located…

Readers always ask us 'Where is the Train Park?' and everyone who goes LOVES it! Here's everything you need to…

If you're looking for holiday fun look no further than Rochester. From places to play during to day to illuminating…

November 17th is National Take A Hike Day and the perfect excuse to bundle up and hit the hiking trails…

Bundle up, hop in the car and turn on the Christmas music - it's time to find your family Christmas…

If you want to shake up your neighborhood routine, go to a local bike trail. Fresh air and open space…

There's nothing better than finding a new (and newly renovated) playground that offers FREE fun and outdoor play for your…

Whenever we ask LittleGuide families to share their favorite playground, Booth Park always wins. It's also the most popular favorite…

Experience fall at its most beautiful and take a trip to the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House. Admission is FREE…

If you had fun at Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve and are looking for a similar adventure, take a drive to…

There's no better Fall family activity than picking pumpkins with your little pumpkins. So put on your sweaters and rubber…

Add Rochester to your fall destination list. Home to 4 cider mills, you can stock up on cider and donuts…

Kids are expensive but going out doesn't have to be. If you are a member of Bank of American, check…

What's on your fall bucket list? From Halloween and haunted fun to apple orchards and cider donuts, here's a little…

It's finally fall. Pull out the sweaters, order pumpkin spiced everything and enjoy the the changes of the season.  …

If you’re looking for a day full of family fun look no further than Plymouth. Whether you want the charm…

Put on your walking shoes, pull out your camera and get ready for a picture perfect trip to Crosswinds Marsh…

The school year looks different this semester but your kids don't have to miss out on field trips! Plan an…

'Me time' is a luxury but self-care doesn't have to be. Bring your littles to your workout and have fun…

Michigan Trails Week is September 20-27 and the perfect excuse to get out the house and take in Mother Nature.…

Put on the sweaters and rubber boots and get ready to find the perfect apples to pick  in Metro Detroit…

If you haven't been to Howell Nature Center, put it on your list. It's easy to explore like a petting…

The school year looks different this semester but your kids don't have to miss out on field trips! Plan an…

Beat the heat and soak up the final days of summer. Here are our favorite places to get wet and…

You read about Otis the tractor, sing about Old McDonald and watch Nature Cat more times than you can count.…

Fall season is here and ripe for fun family activities! From pumpkin picking and apple orchards, to Fall Festivals and…

Simple pleasures like hayrides make big memories for little kids. Hop on the hay and enjoy a short ride through…

The dinosaurs are sticking around! The summer sensation, Jurassic Quest is extending its stay thru the month of August at…

Get the perfect family photo, sweet treats and a fun family trip. It's Sunflower Season and you don't want to…

Like most things in 2020, the Ford Fireworks are a little different this year but we're excited to still enjoy…

GPS can't help you here! Get lost with the kids on purpose and have some fall fun as a family…

Looking to do something new? Glenlore Trails in Commerce Township is the perfect family Halloween activity - exciting and safe…

Looking to have 's'more' fun this summer? Gather around the campfire and enjoy some sweet treats because it's National S'mores…

Head Downriver this summer for outdoor fun at these 5 popular parks. Make a splash, watch boats on the water,…

The Great Lakes State has some great inflatable water parks that you will definitely want to check out this summer!…

There's lots to do in Macomb County but here are a few of our favorite activities you should try this…

The Michigan Activity Pass gives families FREE and discounted access to popular destinations throughout Michigan. Here's your guide to venues…

Summer 2020 is almost over and it's definitely one for the record books. Soak up the sun and make family…

If you miss the Detroit Institute of Arts but aren't ready for indoor activity, plan trips around town and check…

Nothing brightens my days quicker than beautiful flowers and public gardens are one of my favorite places to visit. Here…

Visiting a new playground is a great way to change up your routine, wear out the kids and save some…

Dearborn is one of the most diverse cities in the country and there's is plenty of reasons to visit.  …

Summer time is the greatest opportunity to pack up a basket and dine al fresco as a family! Make dinner…

Take time to explore Huron-Clinton Metroparks this summer. For $40 a year you gain family access to dozens of playgrounds,…

Storybook walks make the perfect outdoor adventure for kids to engage in literacy and for families to spend time together…

Do you have a daredevil at home? Put on the helmet and knee pads and let them show off at…

Ann Arbor is more than a college town. Get back to nature and soak up the sun in one of…

It's not too late to plan a camping trip this summer. Michigan's Department of Natural Resources debuts a new overnight…

Head to the farm to pick some blueberries and eat them from the bush, in a smoothie, make some muffins…

Need a change of scenery? Plan a family camping trip. Pop the tent, roast s'mores and make memories for your…

It's not the summer in the city we're used to but Detroit is always a fun place to be. Beat…

There's nothing better than finding a new (and newly renovated) playground that offers FREE fun and outdoor play for your…

The 4th of July will be celebrated a differently this year, whether you decide to stay at home or get…

Livonia is my home town and my favorite place to explore. Visit the best family pool, check out fun book…

Take time to explore Michigan State Parks this summer. For less than $20 a year you gain family access to…

Get out the house and have fun in the great outdoors with a camping trip. Pop the tent, roast s'mores…

Exciting news! The Henry Ford reopens for a Members Only Weekend July 2-5th and to the general public on July…

If you're looking for a day full of family fun look no further than Rochester. Whether you want to relax…

Reel in the fun this summer and teach the kids how to catch fish! The timeless waterfront activity is a…

If you're looking for a day full of family fun look no further than Northville. Whether you want the charm…

Have some fun in the sun at the beach this summer! Michigan is the Great Lake state for a reason,…

We've missed our animal friends during quarantine and now it's time to say hello again! The Detroit Zoo opens to…

When you need to beat the heat on a summer day, here are the best places to cool down around…

The #1000HoursOutside challenge has been inspiring families to get outside for years, and this year it's more important then ever…

Do you need ideas for activities to do with kids? Tried and true suggestions that real moms actually do? Here…

Summer is a special time of year. Sunny days, long nights, carefree fun for kids and more freedom to relax…

Go back to nature and find your food in the field instead of the grocery store. U-pick farms are fun…

Do you need ideas for activities to do with kids? Tried and true suggestions that real moms actually do? Here…

The COVID-19 outbreak has changed the course of everything and our summer plans are looking a little (or a lot)…

Get out the house and into nature. Take a break from the screen and take in some fresh air with…

If you need a change of scenery and some fresh air, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks offer the perfect escape for the family…

Few things are as exciting as getting a new bike when you're a kid. The joy of having an independent…

Make outside time more fun with outdoor activity BINGO. Let the kids pick the activities they like most to get…

If you're looking for a day full of family fun look no further than Farmington. The Oakland County city has…

The Detroit Winter Blast brings FREE frozen fun to downtown Detroit February 7th to 9th - here's everything you need…

Belle Isle State Park is the perfect place to escape with the family this winter.   You don't have to…

Light up the dark nights with some Christmas magic. From a stroll through the zoo to a carriage ride on…

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... make the holiday extra special with a trip to Blake Farms in…

Bundle up, hop in the car and turn on the Christmas music - it's time to find your family Christmas…

Simple pleasures like hayrides make big memories for little kids. Hop on the hay and enjoy a short ride through…

Fall season is here and ripe for fun family activities! From pumpkin picking and apple orchards, to Fall Festivals and…

From private sails to sunset canoe trips and weekend cruises – there’s lots to do on the Detroit River. Introduce…

Field trip days were always our favorite when we were a kid and now it's our job to plan the…

Arts Beats and Eats brings 4 days of fun to downtown Royal Oak over Labor Day Weekend. Enter to win…

At Blake Farms, the family friendly activities are endless. From U-Pick fruits (and vegetables) and train rides, to their Funland…

Soak up the sun and get soaked at one of the pools, waterparks or splashpads at Huron-Clinton Metroparks! Enter to…

We want to help you make the most of the final weeks of vacation; therefore, we're giving EVERYONE a FREE…

On July 20, 1969 Apollo 11 landed on the moon and changed the way we think about space. Show your…

Summertime is for being outside and making memories - and there's no better way to do that than camping. Here…

July is cherry season and it doesn't last long! If you are looking to pick some of Michigan's finest fruit…

Splash pads and pools are fun but water parks offer the best of both worlds! Take a dip in the…

Celebrate America's birthday at a 4th of July parade on Thursday! There will be floats, music, vintage cars and certainly…

We love cooling down in the water on hot summer days but we never forget the safety risks to our…

We want our kids to be our babies forever and they can't wait to grow up. Find a fun compromise…

When you live in the Great Lakes State, there's no shortage of sandy beaches, but most of them require a…

Beat the heat and enjoy some fun in the sun! You don't have to go far to feel like you're…

Enjoy every minute of summer fun - from splashing during the days, to outdoor movies at night! So pack up…

Lions, tigers and PENGUINS! Enter to win four tickets for a family trip to the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak.…

Get out of the house and into a tent for the weekend! Pack up the tent, some extra clothes and…

Looking to have 's'more' fun this summer? Gather around the campfire and enjoy some sweet treats because it's National S'mores…

Kids love to be silly and these sport fusions are funky and fun! So whether you are looking to shake…

Are you the cool aunt or “funcle” (fun + uncle)? Hanging with your nieces and nephews is the best –…

Go back to nature and find your food in the field instead of the grocery store. U-pick farms are fun…

Enjoy every minute of summer fun - from splashing during the days, to outdoor movies at night! So pack up…

Get Ready For Family Fun and Festivities at GM River Days! GM River Days presented by the Soaring Eagle Casino &…

It's finally summertime - and now it's time to enjoy it! But you don't have to leave town to have…

There's nothing like a summer night, bundled under blankets, watching the sky light up bright colors and memorable sounds. Here's…

See the city from atop a Ferris Wheel, eat food off a stick, watch unique entertainment performances and make memories that…

Spring is here and so is baseball! The Detroit Tigers 2018 season kicks-off at Comerica Park on March 29th and…

The Winter Olympics are February 9-25th in PyeongChang, South Korea and families around the world will be watching. Make the games more…

For the weekends (or weekdays) you aren't heading Up North but still want to hit the slopes, check out these…

Winter is coming, but that doesn’t mean cabin fever has to follow. Here’s a guide to fun activities the entire…

Check Out the Art @ The Belt: Check out some world famous street art as you walk through this newly…