There are only a couple weeks left of summer and we are ready to make the most of every sunny, warm weather day that we have left! Here are the top family activities you’ll want to do this month.
Make A Splash
Cool down and have fun at a water park, beach, or splash pad while you still can – here’s a complete list. If you want our top picks, here they are:
- Splash Pad: Jessica’s Splash Pad (Novi)
- Waterpark: Red Oaks Waterpark (Madison Heights)
- Beach: Stony Creek Metropark (Shelby Township)
Celebrate Sunflower Season
Get the perfect family photo, sweet treats and a fun family trip. It’s Sunflower Season and you don’t want to miss it! Here are local u-pick farms and sunflower festivities in metro Detroit.
Find A Touch A Truck Event
It doesn’t make much to make kids smile – just some big trucks and cool cars to climb in.
- Friday, August 1st: Big Rig Gig @ Friendship Park (Orion Township)
- Saturday, August 3rd: Meet The Fleet (Waterford)
- Sunday, August 3rd: Troy Traffic Jam @ Columbia Center (Troy)
- Saturday, August 9th: Touch-A-Truck @ Mt.Brighton (Brighton)
- Saturday, August 9th: Tons of Trucks @ Clintonwood Park (Clarkston)
- Tuesday, August 12th: Library (St. Clair Shores)
- Friday, August 15th: Emergency Vehicle Show @ Downtown Ferndale
- Saturday, August 23rd: Touch-A-Truck @ Greenmead Historic Village (Livonia)
- Saturday, August 23rd: Tons O’Trucks @ Lenox Township Office (New Haven)
Special Events & Exhibits
These special events and exhibits won’t last long, enjoy them while you can.
- The Big Day @ Mill Pond Park (Saline): Sunday, August 3rd
- Tall Ships (Detroit): August 8th – 10th
- Monster Truck Throwdown (Fowlerville): August 8th & 9th
- Music & Moves For Kids @ Hudson Mills Activity Center (Dexter): Saturday, August 9th
- Twilight Bike Ride @ Greenfield Village (Dearborn): August 14th & 15th
- A Day Out With Thomas @ Crossroads Village (Flint): August 15th, 16th, 17th & 22nd
Last Minute Vacations
If you’re looking for a day trip or overnight stay, here are fun, easy, kid-friendly destinations for Michigan families.
Find a Festival or Fair
Dearborn Homecoming, Milford Memories, Arts, Beats & Eats, the Renaissance Festival and more! Check out the list of Festivals and Fairs to visit before school starts.
Watch A Movie Under The Stars
The outdoor summer movie line-up is getting longer. Stay up past bedtime and watch a classic from the car or under the stars.
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