All Day

Water Circus Gold

Briarwood Mall 100 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor

Dive into a circus adventure like no other! Magic, acrobats, aerialists, and comedy collide under our big top with a unique water stage. An unforgettable show for all ages awaits—be there! When: May 16th – 26th, 2024 (Thursday – Sunday)Where: 100 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor, MI 4481008At: Briarwood Mall in the parking lot *The box […]

$15.00 – $60.00
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Big Bounce America

Steffens Park 33000 Garfield Road, Fraser

The World’s Biggest Bounce House – Supersized for 2024! The Giant – America’s Biggest Inflatable Obstacle Course OctoBlast – Dive into a deep sea adventure airSPACE – Slides, Ball Pits […]

$22 – $45
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The Little Mermaid

YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE 331 Metty Dr #3, Ann Arbor

In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes […]

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Flower Day

EASTERN MARKET 2934 Russell St, Detroit

Flower Day features Metro Detroit Flower Growers Association vendors from all over the Midwest and will have added festivities for all ages. We will have four Flower Tuesday Markets on May 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 9 am – 3 pm, Sheds 5 & 6. The Tuesday Markets will have flower selections from Eastern […]

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Girls on the Run and STRIDE 5K Fun Run

LAKE ST. CLAIR METROPARK 31300 Metro Pkwy, Harrison Charter Township

Girls on the Run is a transformational physical activity based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. We teach life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games. The program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5k running event. The goal of the program is to […]

$10 – $45
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Java and Jazz

Beverly Park, Beverly Hills 18801 Beverly Road, Beverly Hills

Free coffee and live jazz every third Sunday of the month from May to October. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at the Beverly Park pavilion. Featuring the Ryan Bills Trio. Sunday, May 19, 2024 Sunday, June 16, 2024 Sunday, July 21, 2024 Sunday, August 18, 2024 Sunday, September 15, 2024 Sunday, October 20, 2024 Cost: […]

FREE
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ALL AGES OPEN GYM

Troy Gym – TG3 1921 Northwood Dr., Troy

Parents are not allowed in the gym for “Rec” Open Gyms. Parents must accompany children 5 & younger at all times. Persons over the age of 19 years are not permitted on any equipment, at any time All participants must have an online registration form filled out by a parent or legal guardian prior to […]

$25
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Birmingham FARMERS MARKET

Birmingham Shopping District 151 Martin Street, Birmingham

Nestled in the heart of downtown Birmingham, the Birmingham Farmers Market is an outdoor market featuring Michigan-grown produce, meat and dairy, floral arrangements, plants, artisan goods and more. The market is open every Sunday, May 5 through October 27, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The market is located in Public Parking Lot 6 […]

FREE

HANGING WITH THE HEELERS

Blake Farms and Apple Orchard 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada

Join us at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill for a paw-some character event starring everyone’s favorite canine duo, Bluey & Bingo! Snap unforgettable photos, enjoy themed activities and crafts, and indulge in delicious donuts & cider. Tickets include all-day access to our Barnyard Funland for endless family fun. Don’t miss out on the tail-wagging excitement! […]

$12.95 – $22.95
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Day Out With Thomas

GREENFIELD VILLAGE 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn

Peep, peep! Thomas the Tank Engine™ is pulling into The Henry Ford for three weekends with a bubbly new spin — introducing Day Out With Thomas™: The Bubble Tour! Hop 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, […]

$17 – $52

Petite Prix

DNR Outdoor Adventure Center 1801 Atwater, Detroit

The Chevrolet Grand Prix presented by Lear will be downtown for it’s second year! To help rev up the excitement, the OAC is hosting a Petite Prix in front of the building for all of our younger racing fans! Bring your Power Wheels, Cozy Coupe, and trikes and do a lap on our Petite Prix […]

FREE
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Art & Flower Fair

Near Orion Art Center 115 S. Anderson St., Lake Orion

Celebrate Spring with us at the annual Art & Flower Fair! Get outside and get downtown! May 18-19. The event offers 100 art and flower vendors, live artist demonstrations, a kid’s area with many games, crafts, and cool things to do, and a beer garden with live entertainment all weekend, Lake Orion style! Art, music, […]

FREE

Model Train Show

Durand Middle School 9550 E Lansing Rd, Durand

Join us for our 42nd Annual Model Train Show! There will be over 130 vendor tables, operating layouts, food, and more. We can’t wait to see you there! Featuring the Capital Area Model Railway Society model train. Cost: $5.00 at the door. Children 10 and under are FREE. Photo credit: source

Free – $5

Open Cockpit Days

Michigan Flight Museum 47884 D St., Belleville

Have you ever wondered what the inside of a military jet looks like? The Yankee Air Museum is opening some of our static aircraft on display inside the Museum so you can get an inside look at what it takes to be a pilot! We will be setting up steps so you can look right […]

$10 – $13
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Dino and Dragons Stroll

Canterbury Village 2359 Joslyn Court, Orion Charter Township

Featuring new themed weekends for 2024, the most UNIQUE dinosaur show in North America is back at Canterbury Village! And this year it’s staying a whole month long! May 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, and 25-26. Open 11am to 4pm. Take a trip back in time to walk through and get up close with life-like and life-size […]

$11 – $20
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Wild Weekend

HERITAGE PARK – TAYLOR 12111 Pardee Road, Taylor

Visit with exotic animals, plus your regular farm friends. Admission is $5 per person, one year and under free. Get tickets here Cost: $5 Photo credit: source

$5
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DROP-IN DESIGN

CRANBROOK ART MUSEUM 39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills

Self-guided art-making activities will be open to visitors in the Art Lab each Saturday and Sunday from 11am-5pm. From chairs to architecture, designers investigate, build, and make objects all around us, solving problems beautify! Explore design-thinking prompts in the Art Lab and engage in activities designed for all ages to work on together! Cost: Children […]

Free – $10

Totally Turtles

LOST LAKE NATURE PARK 846 Lost Lake Trail, Oakland Township

We will search for aquatic turtles along the lakeshore and dock, make an origami turtle, and examine the many types of aquatic turtle found in Michigan. Cost: FREE Photo credit: source

FREE
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Kid’s Playtime

Michigan Academy of Gymnastics (Westland) 5870 North Hix Road, Westland

Kids play time is a directly supervised, non-instructional event, with a purpose of extra practice on developing hand-eye coordination, balance, body awareness, and meeting new friends. Bring your child to […]

$8
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Sky Tykes

HOWELL NATURE CENTER 1005 Triangle Lake Rd, Howell

Our pint-sized adventure seekers now have a mini ropes course of their own! Come enjoy our newest addition to our public park. Walk alongside your child or step back and […]

$11
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Great Lakes Live Steamers Train Rides

Kiwanis Park, Southgate 13901 Leroy St, Southgate

Enjoy a fun train ride in the park with the Great Lakes Live Steamers! To check if trains are running, call 313-355-9826 after 11:30 a.m. on the scheduled run day. […]

Donation
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Feeding Time in the Nature Center

Stoney Creek Metropark Nature Center 4300 Main Park Dr, Shelby Township

It’s feeding time for our nature center animals! You’ll get a chance to talk with an interpreter about the animals and learn what is on the lunch menu that day. […]

FREE

Log Cabin Sunday

Palmer Park 910 Merrill Plaisance Street, Detroit

Join us for the first Log Cabin Sunday of 2024 – inside and outside our beautiful and historic cabin. The theme is books and storytelling and we will share a variety of free activities, including: – a book swap. Bring some books to share and take home a few you want to read. – storytelling […]

FREE

Birmingham Hometown Parade

Shain Park 200 E. Merrill, Birmingham

The parade is a treasured community tradition that spans more than 40 years. It adds to Birmingham’s sense of community and offers friends and neighbors a chance to visit along […]

FREE

FREE Water Safety Day!

Goldfish Swim School – Clarkston 6340 Waldon Center Dr, Clarkston

Join us to celebrate Water Safety via Goldfish Swim School Swim lessons! FREE AND OPEN TO MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS. We will have: -Open Swim (all children under 3 must wear […]

Free

FREE Water Safety Day!

Goldfish Swim School – West Bloomfield 6335-A Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township

About Safety Day! This special event combines a Water Safety Presentation with a Family Swim to offer a unique experience that emphasizes both safety and enjoyment. Participants will kick off […]

Free

Water Safety Day!

Goldfish Swim School – Ann Arbor 2107 W. Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor

Welcome to Safety Day! Come join us at Goldfish Swim School – Ann Arbor for a fun-filled event focused on water safety. Dive into interactive activities and demonstrations to learn important skills to stay safe in the water. Our instructors will […]

Free
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The Cunning Little Vixen

THE DETROIT OPERA HOUSE 1526 Broadway St, Detroit

Human and animal worlds collide in Janáček’s enchanting, cinematic modern fable about a clever vixen who tries to outwit her captors. The production uses playful projections to transform singers into […]

$15 – $30

FREE Water Safety Day!

Goldfish Swim School – Birmingham 2388 Cole Street Suite #101, Birmingham

About this event Welcome to Safety Day! at Goldfish Swim School – Birmingham! Join us on Sun, May 19, 2024 at 4:30 PM for an afternoon of fun and learning about water safety. Our event will […]

Free
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LANTERN FESTIVAL

John Ball Zoo 1300 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids

The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival is a truly breathtaking experience for all ages. John Ball Zoo is the first and only place you can see these incredible works of art […]

$22 – $24