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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.
It’s Mother’s Day weekend and if mom is looking for some alone time, here are ‘Mom Approved’ places dad or grandparents can take the kids.
If you want to do something for a mom friend, here are a 5 things you can do with literally a click of a button to show your support.
For moms on the move, head to Troy Friday morning for a FREE Fit4Mom Pop-Up Class. This week’s #MomLife feature, Lindsay, is the co-owner of The Barre Code and you’ll want to try one of her 4 metro Detroit locations.
Check out the Mad Hatter Tea Party in Auburn Hills or make it a date night with your LittleGuy at the Mother’s Day Dance in Troy.
Friday is the final day for FREE family open swim at all Aqua-Tots locations. Make reservations between 10am and 3pm on Friday for family fun in the pool. If you’re thinking about swim school, Aqua-Tots lets you try your first class for FREE!
Saturday is opening day for the Farmington Farmers Market and it’s Flower Day at Eastern Market. Sunday is Flower Day at the Oakland County Farmers Market.
Baseball is BACK and you can watch the Tigers play at Comerica Park every day this weekend.
Spend time outside and visit the ‘Train Park’ in Southgate.
Get your littles ready for bedtime by letting them use their energy at a local Ninja Gym. Here are 10 Ninja Gyms in Metro Detroit that offer classes and open play.
It’s always a good night for a pizza night and we partnered with Hungry Howie’s to give one LittleGuide reader FREE pizza for a year! Enter to win.
Here are more ideas for the weekend!
SAY HI TO ANIMALS
- Detroit Zoo (Royal Oak)
- Wolcott Farm Center (Ray)
- Kensington Farm Center (Milford)
- Domino Farms (Ann Arbor)
- SEALIFE Michigan (Auburn Hills)
VISIT THE PLAYGROUND
- Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve (Southfield)
- Beverly Park (Beverly Hills)
- Scarlet’s Playground (Commerce)
- Booth Park (Birmingham)
- Merriman Hallow (Westland)
- Summit Gardens (Howell)
- Spencer Park (Rochester)
FUN FAMILY NATURE TRAILS
- Cranbrook Gardens (Bloomfield Hills)
- Leslie Nature Center (Ann Arbor)
- Holly Recreation Area (Holly)
- Howell Nature Center (Howell)
- International Wildlife Refuge (Trenton)
INDOOR PLAY
- Urban Air Adventure Park (Sterling Heights)
- Rev’d Up Fun (Woodhaven)
- Escape (Troy)
- DEFY Detroit (Commerce)
- Legacy 925 (Oxford)
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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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