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10 Things You CAN Do This Weekend

The days may all be a blur, but we can still get excited for the weekend. After a long week at home, spend time outside and take in some fresh air. And if you need some inspiration for things to do with your kids, here are 10 things you CAN do this weekend.
Check out the Sunflower Festival at Westview Orchards and get the perfect summer photos of your family.
Beat the heat and escape the rain at an indoor venue this weekend. From the Michigan Science Center (admission is FREE through August 9th) to MARVEL at the Henry Ford, here’s a guide to local museums hours and safety rules.
Not ready to go inside? Experience the DIA’s Inside Out project at a location near you. The DIA has its collection on display at a public space near you and we created a guide to help you find it.
Channel Merida and brush up on your archery skills in Farmington Hills or Livonia.
Take a trip to Macomb County – visit animals at the farm or Reptarium, pick produce and go on a train ride or stay cool at a splash park.
Take the kid’s to Beverly Park to play and do the Story Walk, then make two ingredient pizza dough for a family pizza party. Find more fun ideas from this week’s #MomLife feature, Andrea from Gingham with Grace.
Brighten up your neighbors day with a lemonade stand and enter to win FREE Guernsey Lemonade from LittleGuide!
Go to the Drive-In!
- Daily – Star Wars VII + Harry Potter @ Summer Drive-In (Plymouth)
- Saturday – Toy Story 4 @ Hess-Hathaway Park (Waterford)
There’s only one month left of summer! Make the most of the sunny days and start checking activities off this family bucket list.
Photo credit: Shepherd Park, Oak Park
It’s always a good time to make a splash
Check out our guide to splash parks in metro Detroit.
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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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