The Sloan Museum of Discovery is a can’t miss, interactive hands-on museum that has something for kids of all ages. With 5 galleries you can explore history, science and more. Walk through the histry of the greater Flint area and take a tour of the Durant Vehicle Gallery. In the Discovery Hall you can engage your senses and learn about science. Little learners will have fun at Hagerman Street – a child-size neighborhood that inspires the imagination. Then put it all together at the Maker-space where everyone can get creative and have fun.

Next to the Sloan Museum of Discovery is the Longway Planetarium. Your kids will be awed by the display in the domed theater. From theater style shows to lecture style presentation (our littles LOVED the Skies Over Michigan show). On the second Saturday of each month at 11am, the planetarium hosts sensory-friendly shows.

Located next to the museums on the Flint Cultural Center campus, the Flint Public Library is a fun, free bonus stop. The library is beautiful and has a large Children’s Department with multiple places to play and a large collection of books. Your kids could be entertained for hours.

Get out the house and to For-Mar. The Nature Preserve has beautiful walking trails, a tree house and nature center – all FREE! The rustic trail isn’t too long for little legs but warning it can get muddy. Our kids loved exploring and using the map and markers to lead the way. The nature center has multiple rooms with activities and animals

The Flint Childrens Museum offers a little bit of everything. For science kids there are play-based experiments to understand physics. For drama lovers there is dress-up area with a stage for your littles to put on a show. There is a veterinary area, the coolest mini grocery store, a toddler area, and so much more! A great activity for the pre-k kids.

Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad is a must for metro Detroit families. The historic village has multiple buildings for guests to explore including a dime store candy shop, working lumber mill and magic show at the Opera House. Experience life in the 1800s firsthand and that includes carnival entertainment! Littles won’t want to miss the carousel ride, Ferris wheel and other carnival rides located along Mott Lake. The stand-out attraction is Huckleberry Railroad. Sit in a stunning vintage passenger car or converted open air hauler for a 40-minute round trip ride through Flint. The 2025 season begins on May 24th.

Find sun, sand, water, pavilions, a Splash Pad for the kids, 14 shade kites (courtesy of the folks at the Ruth Mott Foundation) and the Flint River Bike Path. It’s everything you need for your day at the beach.

SkyZone is open daily an features a Trampoline Playground, dodgeball, ninja warrior courses and more, inclduing weekly Little Leapers Learn & Play sessions led by an instructor.