Start planning a weekend full of family fun with the top kid-friendly things to do in Metro Detroit this weekend!
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- When: Thursday – Sunday
- Where: 2400 Robina Ave, Berkley
Berkley kicks-off festival season on Thursday, May 9th. The Midway opens at 5pm on Thursday and offers four days of family fun! Admission is $3 for guests over 2 and you can purchase wristbands on-site for $20 on Thursday and Sunday and for $25 on Friday and Saturday for the Midway.
- When: Friday, May 10th
- Where: Canterbury Village, Orion Township
Come dance with your fellow Swifties at the best party ever! We’ll play non-stop Taylor hits from all her eras, in the biggest ballroom at Canterbury Castle! This is a kid-friendly dance party and the pop will be flowing – as much as you can drink!
Mother & Son Outdoor Adventure
- When: Friday, May 10th
- Where: Sterling Heights Nature Center
Moms and their son(s) will start the night by getting a special activities map at the registration table. Then the adventure begins as you go from station to station. Can you and your mother create the tallest “tree tower”? Will you be able to work together to “I-spy” everything hidden in the woods? Some stations will have you and your mom competing against each other, other stations you will have to work together.
- When: Wednesday – Sunday
- Where: John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids
John Ball Zoo is a gem and during the Lantern Festival it glows. The lantern festival features handcrafted Asian lantern displays that illuminate a pathway through the entire zoo, telling the intersecting story of wildlife and Asian culture. Throughout the walk you can stop to get photos with displays (including Chinese Zodiac sign and angel wings), stop for bubble fun, sneak off to the illuminated play area and more.
- When: Friday – Sunday
- Where: Oakland Mall, Troy
FUNBOX® is a 20,000 sq ft inflatable playground with 10 thrilling play zones, including the Tumble Temple, Marshmallow Mountain, Gumball’s Gallop, and an exciting obstacle course that will have you bouncing with excitement.
- When: Friday – Sunday
- Where: Canterbury Village, Lake Orion
Dinosaurs and dragons are back at Canterbury Village for weekend fun in May. Find life-size dinosaurs, interact with baby dinos and smoke-breathing dragons. Every weekend will have a unique theme with bonus fun.
- When: Saturday, May 11th
- Where: Tanger Outlet Mall, Howell
The Howell Recreation Touch a Truck event will be held on May 11th at Tanger Outlets. The event will take place from 9 am to 2 pm. We will be hosting a sensory-friendly or quiet hour from 9 am to 10 am
- When: Saturday, May 11th
- Where: Birmingham Department of Public Services
Learn about behind-the-scenes happenings at the Department of Public Services during their Open House event, scheduled for Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 851 South Eton. This annual event is a family favorite with DPS trucks, fire trucks and equipment on display, informational exhibits and complimentary grilled hot dogs and other refreshments!
- When: Saturday & Sunday
- Where: Greenfield Village, Dearborn
op aboard an interactive train ride on Thomas, say hello to Sir Topham Hatt™ and get poppin’ with special activities in the Bubble Zone. Experience wide-eyed, memory-making moments on a springtime adventure in Greenfield Village, including storytelling, play areas, lawn games, photo ops, bubble-blowing zones, live music and more. Admission to Day Out With Thomas includes a timed ticket to ride on Thomas the Tank Engine and themed programming for your littlest engineer — plus, all-day access to Greenfield Village for over 80 acres of inspiration. A Day Out With Thomas activities are happening May 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th.
- When: Saturday & Sunday
- Where: Cranbrook Art Museum, Bloomfield Hills
Sink a putt at ten custom-designed, art-inspired holes on the beautiful grounds of Cranbrook Art Museum next to the Knoll Walkway and Triton Pool. Tickets include museum admission. Since National Mini-Golf Day falls on Mother’s Day weekend, they’re offering free admission to one special adult in your life on Saturday, May 11 and on Sunday, May 12.
- When: Saturday, May 11th
- Where: Elizabeth Park, Trenton
It is silver bass season, and we will be at Elizabeth Park to see the action and supply some fun fish activities. Note if you plan to fish, you must supply all equipment and bait as well as follow Michigan Fishing Regulations. Look for our pop-up tent near the Chateau Building. This is a free program for all ages
FREE Admission at Ella Sharp Musuem
- When: Saturday, May 11th
- Where: Ella Sharp Museum, Jackson
Explore the fun hands-on museum for FREE! Enjoy exhibit galleries (new Exploration Stations), historic farm lane, Hurst Planetarium shows, Hillside Farmhouse tours and freshly popped popcorn from our historic popcorn wagon, Popcorn Charlie.
- When: Saturday, May 11th
- Where: Discovery Center of Macomb, Mt. Clemens
The Mount Clemens Kids’ Business Fair is an opportunity for kids to create a business and sell a product or service. Parents should allow their child to do as much as they can.
- When: Saturday, May 11th
- Where: Marshbank Park, West Bloomfield
Hike with a naturalist and one of WB’s very own heroes, a local Army sergeant! Come dressed as your favorite hero or in camouflage to explore the trail. Make a craft and interview our guest hero after the hike.
FREE Admission at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
- When: Sunday, May 12th
- Where: Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit
Every second Sunday of the month, come and visit The Wright Museum and enjoy FREE admission to all our exhibits, special programming, and events.
- When: Sunday, May 12th
- Where: Howell Nature Center
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Nature with FREE admission for mothers/grandmothers! We are so grateful for everything our moms do for us. Spend time with your mom while exploring the Wildlife Park, Ambassador Trail, and Alexandria’s Nature Scape.
