TOP THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN MAY

Hibernation mode is over! We’re ready to enjoy spring and get ready for summer! Here are the top things to do in May.

A Day Out With Thomas

All aboard! Thomas and friends will be at Greenfield Village for the first three weekends in May. Take a ride on Thomas the train, play games throughout the Village and enjoy a Railroaders Breakfast with Sir Topham Hatt™.

If Thomas isn’t in the budget, enjoy complimentary mini train rides with Great Lake Steamers at a local playground near you!

Festivals & Fairs

Berkley Days: May 9th – 12th
Founders Day Highland Township: May 18th
Farm Fest @ Maybury Farm: May 18th
Oak In The Hills (Rochester Hills): May 18th
Madison Family Spring Carnival: May 24th – 27th
Balloons Over Bavarian Inn: May 24th – 27th
Greater Rochester Heritage Days: May 25th & 26th

Farmers Market Openings

The sun is out, trees are in bloom and local farmers markets are opening for the season! Don’t miss Birmingham Farmers Market Opening Day on May 5th or Eastern Market’s Flower Day on May 1 9 t h.

Find opening days for market’s near you – Guide to Metro Detroit Farmers Market 2024

Grand Rapids Lantern Festival

The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival at John Ball Zoo is spectacular. There are hundreds of illuminated object and displays throughout the entire zoo and It’s most magical when it’s dark and with longer days, the earlier you make it out the earlier in the evening you’ll be able to enjoy it. It only runs thru June 16th and an easy 2 hour drive down 96. We highly recommend you check it out.

More fun special events:

Mother’s Day

Hey moms, this giveaway is for YOU (and a friend) enter to win a make-up and makeover at The Lip Bar. Take it next level and make it a date night at the Detroit Zoo during Zoo Brew on May 17th!