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. 

It’s OFFICIALLY summer and we created the ultimate bucket list for family fun! Now that Mt. Elliott Splash Pad is re-opened make sure to put it on your list.

Looking for a festival or fireworks, here’s the weekend  line-up:

• Livonia Spree (Livonia) – Fireworks
• Bay-Rama Fishfly Festival (New Baltimore)
• Taylor Summer Festival (Taylor) – Fireworks
• Jubilee Carnival (Lake Orion) – Fireworks
• Balloonfest (Howell) – Fireworks
• Trenton Summer Festival (Trenton)
• Summerfest (Auburn Hills)
• Festival In The Park (Madison Heights)
• Walled Lake Fireworks
• Cars Under The Stars Fireworks
• Highland Firework Festival

Lightyear is at the theater AND at the drive-in. Watch the new movie or find a family favorite for FREE – Sing 2 is New Center Park’s outdoor movie on Friday.

It’s u-pick season! Head to Blake’s and pick strawberries for home. Afterwards, let the kids run around Funland AND save 40% off your tickets with the code ‘LGD’ from June 23rd thru June 26th.

It’s opening weekend for The Henry Ford’s Heroes & Villain’s: The Art of the Disney Costume Exhibit.

If you’re looking for the perfect family getaway, take a drive to Toledo. From the AMAZING Toledo Zoo that feels like Disney World to the ‘Secret Forest’ that’s free to visit and Tiger’s minor league team, you will find fun for everyone.

Enjoy FREE admission to the Detroit Historical Museum on Saturday!

This week’s giveaway is a ‘Bestie Sleepover’ from Dreamland Parties and Sleepovers – plan a playdate your littles won’t forget!

If you want a camping experience close to home check out these Family Camp Out events or local campgrounds.

Have old fashion fun! It’s Palmer Park’s Log Cabin Day and Troy Historic Village is hosting a Strawberry Festival.

We’re ready to have fun at splash pads, pools and beaches this summer and we also want to keep our kids safe. Sign up for a FREE swim lesson at Aqua-Tots Swim School with the code ‘SWIM22’, there are multiple locations across metro Detroit.

Find splash pads, hiking trails, the coolest ice cream shops and travel destinations all in one spot for FREE – LittleGuide Magazine – Summer Edition!

Here are more ideas for the weekend!

CHECK OUT A NEW LIBRARY

• Clinton-Macomb
• West Bloomfield
• Southfield
• Farmington
• Baldwin Library (Birmingham)

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

• Toledo Zoo (Toledo)
• Wolcott Farm Center (Ray)
• Kensington Farm Center (Milford)
• Domino Farms (Ann Arbor)
• Detroit Zoo (Royal Oak)
• 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)
• Rochester Play (Rochester)

Find more family events on our Event Calendar!

Photo: H20 Zone Spray Park – Westland

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