School is back in session and Labor Day weekend marks the last big hurrah for summer. Take advantage of the heat and final days of local splash pad, waterparks and beaches and check out one of these special events before it’s too late.
FunBox (Westland)
The hit of the summer and the place our kids keep asking to go back to is FunBox in Westland. The massive bounce house is like a dream come true to kids as they get to bounce, slide and climb until their hearts content. Parents can join in on the fun too! Last day Monday, September 2nd
Dinosauria @ The Detroit Zoo (Royal Oak)
Take a stroll back in time to the perhistoric era where you’ll find 25 life-like animatronic dinosaurs peeking out from every turn. 3 acres of the Detroit Zoo will be dedicated to the temporary exhibit that includes awesome photo ops, multiple hands-on fossil dig sites and unique Dinosaur Gift Shop with Jurassic Outpost apparel. Last day Sunday, September 8th
Above and Beyond @ Michigan Science Center (Detroit)
Don’t miss this out-of-this-world experience that showcases everything from the first powered flights to the newest innovations on Earth and in space. Explore 5 galleries that take you above and beyond! Last day Sunday, September 8th
Dinosaurs In Motion @ The Henry Ford (Dearborn)
Delight your family by making a T. rex’s jaw open and chomp by using levers and pulleys or a Plesiosaur swim using a touch screen controller at Dinosaurs In Motion at The Henry Ford Museum. The temporary exhibit is included with admission and summer favorite for our kids. Last day Sunday, September 8th
Inside Out’s Emotions At Play @ Grand Rapids Children’s Museum (Grand Rapids)
Inside Out 2 was a breakout summer hit and you can enjoy hands-on fun with Joy, Sadness, other in HQ at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. The temporary exhibit has hands-on activities throughout the two-story museum. The 2-hour drive is a manageable day trip and a great excuse to stop by a Great Lake too. Last day Sunday, September 8th
Dino Dayze @ Blake Farms (Armada)
For five days only dinosaurs are taking over Blake Farms. Encounter dinosaurs of all kinds and size – from a Brachiosaurus standing 20 ft. tall and 36 ft. long to a show stopping T-Rex, your littles will be awed by the Jurassic adventure that includes live entertainment. Last Day Sunday, September 8th
Cranbrook on The Green (Bloomfield Hills)
Get in a round of mini golf at the Cranbrook Art Museum. The 10-hole course is open from Wednesdays- Sundays thru September 1st. From September 7th – 22nd it is open 10am to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Admission for mini-golf includes admission into the museum. Last day Sunday, September 22nd
Make a splash before Labor Day – Splash Pads, Pools, Beaches In Metro Detroit
- Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center (Belleville)
- Oxford Park (Berkley)
- Thorn Park Splash Pad (Brownstown)
- Heritage Park Splash Playground (Canton)
- Renee Przybylski Memorial Spray Park (Clarkston)
- Dearborn Splash Pads
- Mt. Elliot Splash Park (Detroit)
- Heritage Park Splash Pad (Farmington Hills)
- Martin Road Park Splash Pad (Ferndale)
- Blue Heron Bay Spray Park (Hamburg)
- Clements Circle (Livonia)
- Red Oaks Waterpark (Madison Heights)
- Splash-N-Blast (Milford)
- Jessica’s Splash Pad (Novi)
- The Sprayscape (Plymouth Township)
- Handy Park Splash Pad (Redford)
- Memorial Park (Riverview)
- Normandy Oaks Splash Pad (Royal Oak)
- Dodge Park Splash Pad (Sterling Heights)
- Lamarand Splash Pad (Taylor)
- Troy Family Aquatic Center (Troy)
- Quirk Park (Van Buren Township)
- Waterford Oaks Waterpark (Waterford)
- H20 Zone Spray Ground Park (Westland)
- Indian Springs Spray ‘n’ Play (White Lake)
- Lily Pad Springs (West Bloomfield)
- Rolling Hills Water Park (Ypsilanti)
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