Start planning a weekend full of family fun with the top kid-friendly things to do in Metro Detroit this weekend!
It’s the unofficial start of summer and we’re celerating with the launch of the 2023 LittleGuide Detroit Summer Magazine that includes a list of 100 activities and events your family can enjoy. The digital magazine is FREE and every article includes a live link with more information and details if you need it.
This weekend, honor those who sacrified their lives for our country at a Memorial Day Parade. Here’s a list of parades happening across metro Detroit.
BRICKLIVE debuts at the Detroit Zoo for a summer stay. Start making plans to check it out and if you have a LEGO lover at home don’t forget you can enjoy 20% off admission at LEGOLAND Discovery Center with the LittleGuide Detroit link.
Local beaches (including Water Warrior Island) and a lot of splash pads (including Lily Pad Springs) are open for the season. Here’s a complete list of local spots to make a splash, be sure to click the link of the location to confirm opening dates.
Looking for a festival or fair? Here’s the weekend rundown:
- Down Home Days Festival (Shelby Township)
- Rochester Heritage Days Festival (Rochester)
- Hazel Park Festival (Hazel Park)
- Kensington Art Fair (Milford)
Don’t miss this week’s giveaaway – 4 tickets to Cranbrook On The Green. The mini-golf art display opens this weekend and it’s the perfect holiday weekend activity.
Stay up late and watch a movie on the big screen at a local drive-in. The Little Mermaid will be shown at almost all locations too!
Ready for a getaway? Here are our top picks:
- Grand Rapids Lantern Festival at John Ball Zoo
- Dow Gardens (Midland)
- Cross Roads Village Train Rides (Flint)
Keep it simple and enjoy a Kid-Friendly Nature Walk in Metro Detroit.
If you still need ideas for summer camp, the LittleGuide Detroit’s CAMP Magazine has hundreds of camps (dates, ages, and prices included) to choose from.
Here are more ideas for the weekend!
GO TO A FARMERS MARKET
- Eastern Market
- Birmingham Farmers Market
- Farmington Farmers & Artisans Market
- Rochester Farmers Market
- Trenton Farmers Market
- Ann Arbor Farmers Market
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
- 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)
- Bounce It Up (Livonia)
Find more family events on our Event Calendar!
Photo credit: Lily Pad Springs – West Bloomfield
