Start planning a weekend full of family fun with the top kid-friendly things to do in Metro Detroit this weekend!

Choco Town is an immersive experience you won’t want to miss. The new experience is open for 6 weeks and offers hands-on fun (and plenty of chocolate) making a memorable experience your littles will LOVE!

Enjoy $5 admission at Cranbrook Institute of Science on Friday for visits after 5pm.

Put on your green and head to Pickney for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday!

Calling all train lovers, Chi-Town Union Station is waiting for you. The model train display in Commerce is fun for all ages.

If you missed Monster Jam, you can catch Supercross this Saturday at Ford Field.

Want to do something new? Check out a local Ninja Gym for open play hours.

Find Elmo and Spider-Man at Toyology Toys in West Bloomfield as the local shop celebrates 12 years on Saturday.

Don’t miss this week’s GIVEAWAY –  FREE Girl Scout cookies AND an annual membership to the Michigan Science Center.

It’s not too late to register for The YMCA’s Girls On The Run program. The 20 session 5k program is a transformational experience for girls in the 3rd to 8th grade and there are more than 100 locations hosts teams your all-star can join.

If you have ever considered going back to school for your MBA, Michigan State University’s Broad College’s EMBA program is designed for busy professionals – including MOMS! Learn more at an upcoming preview event – including one this Saturday in East Lansing. #GoGreen

Spring break is only a week away, if you need camp ideas, here are options for when school’s out and easy road trips for when you need to get away.

Make the most of March and learn to make maple sugar at one of several local events.

Easter is right around the corner and tickets are on sale now for egg hunts, bunny brunches, and more. Start making plans and get your tickets before they sell out. Check out Laurel’s Princess Parties’ annual Easter Eggstravaganza happening at Crystal Gardens next Saturday, March 25th – Elsa and Ana will be there!

Summer isn’t far behind and the LittleGuide Detroit’s CAMP Magazine is now LIVE! Find hundreds of camps (dates, ages, and prices included) in our FREE, digital magazine!


Here are more ideas for the weekend!

CHECK OUT A NEW LIBRARY

VISIT THE PLAYGROUND

SAY HI TO ANIMALS

INDOOR PLAY

Find more family events on our Event Calendar!

Photo: Choco Town