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10 Things to Do with Kids in Metro Detroit this Weekend

The days may all be a blur but the weekends are a time to refresh. Save time scrolling and check out this list of fun family activities you can do this weekend.
Let it SNOW! Pull out the sleds and head to a local sledding hill.
Zehnder’s Snowfest is this weekend! Take a trip to Frannkemuth or keep it local and check out a winter festival in metro Detroit.
- Winter Around The World @ Valade Park (Detroit)
- Winterfest @ Belle Isle Nature Center (Detroit)
- Blizzard Blast @ Green Acres Park (Hazel Park)
Treat your littles to a show and see their favorites live on stage!
- Sesame Street LIVE @ Fox Theatre (Detroit)
- The Lion King @ Detroit Opera House (Detroit)
- Disney’s FROZEN @ Wharton Center (Lansing)
Disney On Ice is coming to Detroit in February and we’re giving away a family 4-pack of tickets! Enter to win.
Snakes, crocodiles, SLOTHS and more! Plan a visit to The Reptarium for Open Zoo Hours Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
This week’s #MomLife feature Kristin loves Troy Gym and Troy Aquatic Center. There’s lots of things to do in Troy, plan a trip and find fun inside or out.
Take your train lovers to see the Model Train Depot in Flat Rock on Saturday. Here’s a complete list of the best places to take your train lover in metro Detroit.
Add a little magic to the weekend and see the Big Comedy Magic Show with Gordon Russ at Maplewood Community Center in Garden City.
Spend time on the Cranbrook campus for Art Lab Drop-In at the Art Museum or Night Space Science at the Institute of Science.
You don’t have to look too hard for winter fun – here are regional guides for things to do inside and out.
- Winter Activities In Wayne County
- Winter Activities In Oakland County
- Winter Activities In Greater Detroit
Here are more ideas for the weekend!
VISIT THE PLAYGROUND
- Lower Huron Metropark (Belleville)
- Innovation Hills (Rochester Hills)
- Gallup Park (Ann Arbor)
- Normandy Oaks (Royal Oak)
- Lakeshore Park (Novi)
- McClumpha Park (Plymouth)
- Kiwanis Park (Southgate)
SAY HI TO ANIMALS
- Detroit Zoo (Royal Oak)
- Wolcott Farm Center (Ray)
- Kensington Farm Center (Milford)
- Domino Farms (Ann Arbor)
- SEALIFE Michigan (Auburn Hills)
INDOOR PLAY
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Auburn Hills)
- Kidcadia Play Cafe (Dearborn)
- Urban Air Adventure Park (Sterling Heights)
- Rev’d Up Fun (Woodhaven)
- Stemville (Northville)
- Yoyo’s Fun Center (Westland)
- Dinoland (Dearborn Heights)
- Rochester Play (Rochester)
Find more family events on our Event Calendar!
Photo credit: Bower School Farm
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About Carrie Budzinski
Carrie Budzinski is the Vice President of LittleGuide Detroit. She grew up in Livonia and Detroit and continues to live life in both cities. Carrie loves exploring the city and finding hidden gems in the suburbs..
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