Spring Break is the last week of March and if you’re looking for things to do with the kids, here are some fun family activities both in and out of town.
Make It FEEL like you went to Orlando
Plan a staycation and enjoy a full day of fun all in one place. Visit Great Lakes Crossing for an underwater adventure at SEA LIFE Michigan, hands-on fun at LEGOLAND Discovery Center (and enjoy a 20% off LittleGuide discount at both), check out Peppa Pig World of Play and go on the carousel ride in the Food Court at Great Lakes Crossings. Enter to win FREE tickets to all 3 destinations from LittleGuide Detroit!
Find a local waterpark and make a splash!
Ring In Spring @ The Farm
We aren’t the only ones happy to see the sun, barn yard animals welcome the warm weather and fun to visit in spring – you might be able to find baby animals too! Here are a few farms to visit:
- Heritage Park Petting Farm (Taylor)
- Domino Farms (Ann Abor)
- Kensington Metropark Farm Center (Milford)
- Wolcott Farm Center (Ray)
- MSU Tollgate Farm Center (Novi)
Find Your Favorite Characters At A Local Museum
Scooby Doo is at The Henry Ford, DC Superheroes are at Impressions 5 in Lansing and PBS’ Molly from Denali is at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. Enjoy hands-on fun inspired by your favorite characters and check out he permanent exhibits at the popular children’s museums.
Try Something New
Think outside the box and dive into fun.
- Experience Willy Wonka inspired Choco Town at Oakland Mall
- Go skydiving at iFly
- Get creative in the Pinspiration Splatter Room
- Play a friendly game of Knockerball
- Have a pre-historic adventure with SUE: The T.Rex at Cranbrook Institute of Science
Enjoy tried and true indoor play favorites: Bounce It Up, Troy Gym, Kidcadia, and Baxter’s Cafe. Check out our complete list of indoor fun.
Soak Up The Sun
Keep it simple and celebrate the return of sunshine and light jackets with trips to a few of our favorite playgrounds:
- Innovation Hills (Rochester Hills)
- Lower Huron Metropark (Belleville)
- Seymour Lake Park (Seymour Lake)
- Thorn Park (Brownstown)
- Country Farm Park (Ann Arbor)
- Scarlet’s Smile Playground (Commerce)
- David H. Shepard Park (Oak Park)
Celebrate Easter
Easter is Sunday, April 9th and are egg hunts and bunny brunches happening across metro Detroit during Spring Break! Check out our list and start making plans.
Can’t be at home all week with the kids? Check out these Spring Break Camps!
Photo credit: Romulus Recreation Center
