There’s always something fun to do for metro Detroit families. If you’re looking for something NEW to do, here’s a round-up of play spaces and special exhibits to check out in February. Sign up for LittleGuide Detroit’s weekly newsletter for the latest openings and activities.
Pkaboo Play Cafe (Dearborn)
Pkaboo Play Cafe is metro Detroit’s newest play cafe, thoughtfully designed for children ages 1–7. The main play structure is perfectly sized for little ones while still allowing adults to climb in and assist when needed, and kids can enjoy interactive ball games on a screen or load up the spaceship ball dispenser to watch the balls erupt. A fan-favorite automated merry-go-round, along with a self-propelled option for kids or helping adults, adds to the fun, while a smaller play structure, push toys, and a soft play area are ideal for the youngest guests. For kids craving a bit more excitement, Pkaboo also features trampolines with a velcro wall—complete with velcro suits for sticking the landing—as well as a foam block pit for safe, high-energy jumping.
Little Roots Play Cafe (Clarkston)
Little Roots Play Cafe allows parents to relax, read, or enjoy a hot cup of coffee while staying closely connected to their children. The fully enclosed play area features seating along the walls and four charming mini buildings where kids can pretend to be a grocer, firefighter, vet, or anything their imagination inspires, along with bikes, soft blocks, a LEGO table, and more. A separate gated area ensures the youngest explorers have a safe space of their own.
Great Lakes Serpentarium (Westland)
Great Lakes Serpentarium brings reptiles out of the pages of books and into the real world with more than 100 animals from around the globe. From snakes and turtles to iguanas and alligators, this unique reptile house lets visitors see and interact with creatures most people only read about.
ICE DINOSAURS @ Sloan Museum of Discovery (Flint)
This immersive, interactive experience takes families far north of where dinosaurs were once thought to roam. The ICE Dinosaur exhibit features real fossils, museum-grade casts, animatronic dinosaurs, and hands-on learning, Ice Dinosaurs introduces visitors to newly discovered Arctic-dwelling dinosaurs.
