It’s finally Spring! Longer and warmer days are coming soon and we can’t wait to get out of the house. Pull out the calendar and start making plans!
Lantern FESTIVALS
Hit the road and head to Grand Rapids. The 2-hour drive is well worth the visit to experience the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival at John Ball Zoo. The mesmerizing event runs from April 9th to June 15th and it’s one of our FAVORITE annual events! And that’s why we’re extra excited to learn there is also a Wonderland Lantern Walk happening at Canterbury Village in April.
April In The D
Opening Day for the Detroit Tigers is Friday, April 4th (Kids Day is Sunday, April 6th), it’s a play-off push at Little Caesars Arena for both the Red Wings and the Pistons. The Michigan Panthers are back for another season, and we can’t wait for more football at Ford Field!
Greenfield Village Opening & MORE
All aboard! Greenfield Village opens for the 2025 season on April 12th – members get early access on April 11th! We recommend getting a family membership for value. Not only can you visit the animals, ride the train and enjoy a trip to the past in the Village but you can check out the Wallace & Gromit™ and Shaun the Sheep™: Shear Genius! exhibit before it ends on April 20th. Members also enjoy BIG savings for A Day Out with Thomas. The annual event returns in May but tickets go on sale in April.
Easter Events
Easter is April 20th and there is a month full of fun activities to enjoy! Check out the complete list here and find highlighted events below. Be sure to also mark your calendars for annual marshmallow drops happening across metro Detroit this month too!
- Egg Hunt @ Art Attic (Plymouth)
- Easter Egg-citment @ Civic Center Park (Clinton Township)
- Spring Egg Hunt @ Troy Historic Village (Troy)
- Farm Egg Scramble @ Wolcott Mills Farm Center (Ray)
- Eggstravaganza @ Maybury (Northville)
- Bunnyville @ Detroit Zoo (Royal Oak)
- Lunch with Bunny @ Saline Recreation (Saline)
We Love FREE!
Save money and have fun at a museum this month. Several of our favorite places are offering FREE admission in April!
- Cranbrook Institute of Science: Friday, April 4th
- The Ford House: Saturday, April 5th
- Charles H. Wright Museum: Sunday, April 13th
- Michigan History Museum: Sundays, April 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
BONUS: The YMCA hosts its annual Healthy Kids Day events (FREE and open to the public) at 7 metro Detroit locations on Saturday, April 26th.
Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day is Tuesday , April 22 and we’ve got you covered with fun at-home activities, easy sustainable habits you can start at home and a list of special events. A few highlight events are listed below:
- Drop In Studio: Earth Day @ The Ford House (Grosse Pointe Shores)
- GreenFest @ The Detroit Zoo (Royal Oak)
- GreenFest @ Belle Isle Nature Center (Detroit)
- Earth Day Celebration @ Recreation Activities Center (West Bloomfield)
- Earth Day Extravaganza @ Nankin Mills Interpretive Center (Westland)
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Photo credit: Canterbury Village, Janis Martin
