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Indoor Play

Take Your Train Lover To Chi-Town Union Station

Take a step back in time as you enter Chi-Town Union Station as you enter Chicago circa 1950’s! Grab your young conductor and head to Commerce for a few hours of train fueled fun. Explore how the..

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Outdoor Activities

Fenced In Playgrounds In The Metro Detroit Area

You asked and we listened! Here are a few of our favorite fenced in parks in the Metro Detroit Area. Heritage Park, Wooden Structure (Canton) Heritage Park in Canton is massive! The wooden..

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Museums

Yankee Air Museum, The Hidden Gem Of Belleville

Grab your young pilot and fly high at the Yankee Air Museum.Yankee is the perfect place to take your child that loves airplanes and helicopters. When you come to Yankee Air Museum you get a..

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Travel & Road Trips

Spend The Day At Grand Rapids Children’s Museum

Take a trip to Grand Rapids (2.5 hours from Detroit) and visit the new Molly of Denali exhibit at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. With tons of hands-on experiences your kids are sure to enjoy..

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Museums

Join Scooby-Doo And The Gang At The Henry Ford Museum!

Zoinks! Scooby and the gang are on the way to the Henry Ford Museum! Come see them in person February 11th (for members) February 12th to the public through April 9th. There’s a jewel thieving..

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Free Fun

242 Community Center In Brighton Offers Free Playscape For All

Looking for a free place for kids to burn off some energy? Look no further, 242 Community Center in Brighton is the place to go! 242 has a free two level playscape. Kids can access it from either..

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Things To Do

Winter LoveFest At Palmer Park Is Back!

Head to Palmer Park February 11th for a day of fun, activities and food! Check out the newly restored Log Cabin decorated for Valentine’s day and Black History month. While inside the cabin..

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Outdoor Activities

Hit The Slopes At Mt. Brighton Resort

Embrace the cold and grab the skis’ or snowboard! Head to one of best hills around! Mt. Brighton Resort is not just for the adults. It is inclusive to the whole family! They offer lessons for both..

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Fairs & Festivals

Experience The Plymouth Ice Festival This Weekend

Bundle up and grab the family! The 41st annual Plymouth Ice Festival returns to Plymouth, February 3-5, 2023! The Plymouth Ice Festival has a little something for the whole family. Walk the..

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Museums

Imagination Station is Well Worth a Family Visit to Toledo

Looking for a great day trip? Grab the kids and head to the Imagination Station in Toledo, Ohio. The museum has two floors of fun, sections broken down by what they entail, film theater and..

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Museums

Explore the Arab American National Museum

We love exploring! Check out Arab American National Museum in Dearborn for a excellent learning experience for all! Enjoy amazing tile work, beautiful artwork and so much more! Since 2005, the..

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City Guides

3 Great Reasons To Visit Highland Township

If a change of scenery and location is what you’re family is looking for – but not too far away – we suggest making a day trip to Highland, Michigan for libraries, parks, and animal..

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Things To Do

Guide To Local Organizations Accepting New + Used Items For Donation In Metro Detroit

A lot of people need help these days and if you’re looking for ways to give back, here are local organizations that are currently accepting new and gently used items for adults and kids. Grace..

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Museums

Enjoy 50% Off Admission at The Flint Children’s Museum

Grab the Grandparents for family fun at the Flint Children’s Museum in September.  September 11th was Grandparents Day and the Flint Children’s Museum is celebrating all month long by offering 50%..

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Farms & Petting Zoos

Plan A Visit To Carousel Acres

Emu’s, and zonkeys, pigs, and kangaroos – oh my! Find farm animals and more at Carousel Acres in South Lyon, Michigan.  Carousel Acres is not your average petting farm. Where else are you going to..

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Parks & Playgrounds

Find A Fun Shaded Playground At Raintree Park

Looking for a shady park on a hot day? Head to Raintree Park in Troy. Raintree Park is set further back into the woods. Features two play structures volleyball net, disc golf, seasonal bathrooms,..

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Parks & Playgrounds

McHattie Park Is A Good Reason To Visit South Lyon

Are you looking for a park that will please everyone in the family? Check out McHattie Park in South Lyon! McHattie Park has it all! It hosts a large play structure, four volleyball nets, a baseball..

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Parks & Playgrounds

Check Out The Playground at Gainsboro Park

Calling all kiddos who love to climb! Gainsboro Park in Pleasant Ridge is the perfect place for you! Kids will find it all here – an inverted rock wall, spider webbing, climbing loops, teeter..

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Splash Pads & Pools

Ferndale Opens First Splash Pad At Martin Road Park

Find FREE family fun in Ferndale at the community’s NEW splash pad at Martin Road Park.    Martin Road Park features two separate play structures, a splash pad, basketball hoop, baseball..

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Nature Centers

Explore Nature At Indian Springs Metropark

Huron-Clinton Metropark’s Indian Springs offers a full day of adventures and exploring for families! Start your trip at the Environmental Discovery Center. This center is a gateway into the..

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