You’ll want to make plans to check out Just Play, the vibrant 24,000-square-foot indoor playground designed to delight kids of all ages. The fun begins with the 9,000-square-foot main playground, featuring a massive three-level climbing structure with 11 slides, tunnels, bridges, and soft play zones, plus dedicated areas for big kids and toddlers to ensure safe, active play for everyone. Kids can dive into a huge ball pit, explore themed pretend-play zones like a play kitchen and camping area, build at LEGO® tables, and engage their senses with interactive lights and tiles. For even more excitement, families can head to the back to find bounce houses, a bounce basketball court, arcade games, and claw machines.
NEW PLACES FOR METRO DETROIT FAMILIES TO VISIT IN DECEMBER
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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 December. Sign up for LittleGuide Detroit’s weekly newsletter for the latest openings and activities.
Museum of Illusion – Detroit
This new hands-on museum is a perfect addition to Detroit and it’s only open for a year. Add one more experience to your downtown adventures and check out the Museum of Illusions. It features a collection of perspective-changing rooms, captivating installations, and spellbinding images that will leave kids in awe and offer awesome photo-ops.
Wanderlights @ Peace Park West – Dearborn
Dearborn Wanderlights, a new city tradition blending public art and holiday celebration, will make its inaugural debut at PEACE Park West from Nov. 20, 2025 – Feb. 20, 2026. This free, family-friendly experience will span three months and feature three world-class, interactive light installations from artists across the globe. There are two free parking structures next to the park.
Jurassic Quest – Novi
For one weekend only (December 19th – 21st) you can embark on a journey where North America’s largest moving, roaring, and breathing dinosaurs come alive in a fully immersive walk-through experience that includes a fossil dig, a chance to meet adorable baby dinos, ride life-sized giants, and a LEGO®-themed play zones. Jurassic Quest will be at the Suburban Collection Showplace.
Pumphouse Park – Birmingham
The new neighborhood playground at Pumphouse Park has equipment for kids big and small.
Just Play – Dexter
Just Play, Dexter Ann Arbor Road, Dexter, MI, USA
You’ll want to make plans to check out Just Play, the vibrant 24,000-square-foot indoor playground designed to delight kids of all ages. The fun begins with the 9,000-square-foot main playground, featuring a massive three-level climbing structure with 11 slides, tunnels, bridges, and soft play zones, plus dedicated areas for big kids and toddlers to ensure safe, active play for everyone. Kids can dive into a huge ball pit, explore themed pretend-play zones like a play kitchen and camping area, build at LEGO® tables, and engage their senses with interactive lights and tiles. For even more excitement, families can head to the back to find bounce houses, a bounce basketball court, arcade games, and claw machines.
Museum of Illusion – Detroit
Museum of Illusions, Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, USA
This new hands-on museum is a perfect addition to Detroit and it’s only open for a year. Add one more experience to your downtown adventures and check out the Museum of Illusions. It features a collection of perspective-changing rooms, captivating installations, and spellbinding images that will leave kids in awe and offer awesome photo-ops.
Wanderlights @ Peace Park West – Dearborn
Dearborn Peace Park West, West Village Drive, Dearborn, MI, USA
Dearborn Wanderlights, a new city tradition blending public art and holiday celebration, will make its inaugural debut at PEACE Park West from Nov. 20, 2025 – Feb. 20, 2026. This free, family-friendly experience will span three months and feature three world-class, interactive light installations from artists across the globe. There are two free parking structures next to the park.
Jurassic Quest – Novi
Suburban Collection Showplace, Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI, USA
For one weekend only (December 19th – 21st) you can embark on a journey where North America’s largest moving, roaring, and breathing dinosaurs come alive in a fully immersive walk-through experience that includes a fossil dig, a chance to meet adorable baby dinos, ride life-sized giants, and a LEGO®-themed play zones. Jurassic Quest will be at the Suburban Collection Showplace.
Pumphouse Park – Birmingham
Pumphouse Park, Norfolk Street, Birmingham, MI, USA
The new neighborhood playground at Pumphouse Park has equipment for kids big and small.
