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Top Things to do with KIDS in Metro Detroit this Week

Looking for daily inspiration and ideas for things to do with kids this week? From at-home family fun, to winter festivities around town – here are our top picks for fun things to do with kids in Metro Detroit this week!
Events Happening This Week
- Daily: Los Trompos @ Beacon Park (Detroit)
- Monday-Friday: Family Open Swim @ Aqua Tots (multiple locations)
- Tuesday, Wednesday + Saturday: Archery Open Shoot @ Heritage Park (Farmington Hills)
- Tuesday – Thursday: Family Play Class @ Gymboree (Rochester Hills)
- Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday: Munchkin Ropes Course (Troy)
- Tuesday – Friday: Family Experiences @ Leslie Science Center (Ann Arbor)
- Tuesday – Sunday: Breakfast with the Animals @ Maybury Farm (Northville)
- Tuesday: Story Time @ The Ford House (Grosse Pointe Shores)
- Tuesday: Harness & Hitch @ Wolcott Mill Farm Center (Ray)
- Tuesday: Wildflower Walk @ Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve (Rochester Hills)
- Wednesday: FREE Donut Wednesday @ Yates Cider Mill (Rochester Hills)
- Wednesday: Cheddar’s Preschool Storytime @ Troy Historic Village (Troy)
- Thursday: Mommy & Me Hikes @ Recreation Center (West Bloomfield)
- Thursday: Opening Day with Anna, Elsa, Batman + Ladybug @ Farmers Market (Wyandotte)
- Thursday: Nature Tales @ Nature Center (Shelby Township)
- Thursday: Little Acorn @ Stage Nature Center (Troy)
- Thursday- Sunday: Greenfield Village (Dearborn)
- Friday: Outdoor Storytime @ Civic Center Library (Livonia)
- Friday: Preschool Yoga & Crafts @ The Art Attic (Plymouth)
- Friday: Morning Munchkins @ Red Oaks Nature Center (Madison Heights)
- Friday: Fit4Mom Pop-up Class @ Raintree Park (Troy)
- Friday: Nerf Night @ Recreation Center (Livonia)
- Friday: Mother & Son Outdoor Adventure @ Nature Center (Sterling Heights)
- Friday + Saturday: Outdoor Explorer Hours @ Natural Play Area (West Bloomfield)
- Saturday: Mother’s Day Walk + Brunch Box @ Hudson Mills Activity Center (Dexter)
- Saturday: Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk @ Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center (New Boston)
- Saturday: Mother’s Day Embroidery @ Indian Springs Metropark (White Lake)
- Saturday: Mother’s Day Craft @ Hawk Woods Nature Center (Auburn Hills)
- Saturday: Mad Hatter Tea Party @ Community Center (Auburn Hills)
- Saturday: Saturday In The Park @ Hines Drive (Westland)
- Saturday: Playdate with Mom @ Kidcreate Art Studio (Novi)
- Saturday: Citizen Science Saturdays @ Lake Erie Museum (Brownstown)
- Saturday: Spring Wagon Ride @ Stoney Creek Nature Center (Shelby Township)
- Saturday: Walk With A Naturalist @ Stage Nature Center (Troy)
- Saturday: Mother’s Day Dance Party @ Civic Center Troy)
- Saturday: Mother’s Day Walk @ Kensington Nature Center (Milford)
- Sunday: Flower Days @ Oakland County Farmers Market (Waterford)
- Sunday: Mother’s Day Brunch @ Blake’s Tasting Room (Armada)
Make it a pizza night! Monday – Wednesday, Hungry Howie’s is offering a Cinco De Mayo especial, a medium 1-topping pizza for only $5.55. Place your order here.
Places We’ve Been Recently
- Kiwanis Park (Southgate)
- Palmer Park (Detroit)
- Garbutt Park (Ferndale)
- Beacon Park (Detroit)
- Halmich Park (Warren)
- Booth Park + Farmers Market (Birmingham)
Farmers Markets – Opening Days
- Eastern Market Flower Days (Tuesday)
- Northville Farmers Market (Thursday)
- Milford Farmers’ Market (Thursday)
- Farmington Farmers Market (Saturday)
Rainy Day Activities
- Indoor Family Pools and Waterparks
- Urban Air Adventure Park
- Yoyo’s Fun Center
- Top Trampoline Parks
- Fun Bowling Alleys For Kids
- Find a NEW Selfie Shops
Say Hi To Animals
- Howell Nature Center (Howell)
- The Reptarium (Utica)
- Detroit Zoo (Royal Oak)
- Indian Creek Zoo (Lambertville)
- Kensington Farm Center (Milford)
- SEALIFE Michigan (Auburn Hills)
Summer Planning
- Best Michigan Waterparks For Kids
- 5 Kid-Friendly Detroit Events We’re Excited About
- 2021 Metro Detroit Summer Camp Guide
- WINÂ A Free Week of YMCA Summer Camp
- Michigan’s Adventure + Camp Snoopy
- 10 Family-Friendly Summer Vacation Destinations In Michigan
Photo: Kiwanis Park, Southgate
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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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