{"id":203024,"date":"2023-06-07T23:16:16","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T03:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/?p=203024"},"modified":"2023-06-07T23:16:16","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T03:16:16","slug":"10-things-to-do-with-kids-in-metro-detroit-this-weekend-34","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/10-things-to-do-with-kids-in-metro-detroit-this-weekend-34\/","title":{"rendered":"10 THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN METRO DETROIT THIS WEEKEND"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Start planning a weekend full of family fun with the top kid-friendly things to do in Metro Detroit this weekend!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/hot-wheels-legends-tour-returns-to-metro-detroit-in-june\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hot Wheels Legends Tour rolls into Dearborn<\/a> Saturday morning for a one-of-a-kind touch-a-truck experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calling all fishing fans! <a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/kid-fishing-events-local-spots-to-go-fishing-in-metro-detroit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">It&#8217;s FREE fishing weekend with special events happening across metro Detroit.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/waterford-oaks-wave-pool-opens-for-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Waterford Oaks Wave Pool opens this weekend<\/a>! <a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/popular-waterparks-in-metro-detroit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check it out and other waterparks in metro Detroit. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/try-the-ymca-for-free-this-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try The YMCA for FREE this summer!<\/a> Learn how you can test out your local  Y to develop a fitness plan that works for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few festivals and fairs this weekend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bigrockamusements.com\/events\/46\" target=\"_blank\">Melvindale Days Festival (Thursday \u2013 Sunday)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/event\/summer-kickoff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer Kick-Off @ River Bends Park, Shelby Township (Friday)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cabriniparish.org\/festival\/\" target=\"_blank\">St. Frances Cabrini Festival, Allen Park (Friday \u2013 Sunday)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/event\/berkley-art-bash\/\" target=\"_blank\">Berkley Art Bash (Saturday)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/event\/auburn-hills-summerfest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summerfest, Auburn Hills (Saturday)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/event\/gravity-art-fair-skate-contest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gravity Art Fair &amp; Skate Contest, Ferndale (Saturday)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canterburyvillage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canterbury Village Medieval Faire (Saturday &amp; Sunday)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/motorcityirishfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Motor City Irish Fest, Livonia (Saturday &amp; Sunday)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/event\/motor-city-pride-festival\/2023-06-10\/\" target=\"_blank\">Motor City Pride, Detroi<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/event\/motor-city-pride-festival\/2023-06-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">t<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/event\/motor-city-pride-festival\/2023-06-10\/\" target=\"_blank\"> (Saturday &amp; Sunday)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/event\/baldricks-summer-bash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baldrick&#8217;s Summer Bash, Redford (Sunday)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss this week&#8217;s giveaaway &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/detroit-riverfront-conservancy-hosts-family-friendly-shimmer-on-the-river-in-june\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/bricklive-brings-brand-new-adventures-to-the-detroit-zoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tickets to the Detroit Riverfront&#8217;s Shimmer on the River! <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find Sensory Friendly fun on Saturday at the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/event\/sensory-friendly-days\/2023-06-10\/\" target=\"_blank\">DNR Outdoor Adventure Center<\/a> and the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/event\/sensory-friendly-saturday-ratatouille\/\" target=\"_blank\">IMAX at The Henry Ford<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay up late and watch a movie outside!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allinbirmingham.com\/calendar\" target=\"_blank\">Encanto @ Booth Park (Birmingham)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1222035625344793\" target=\"_blank\">The Lion King @ Ford Field (Northville)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1871129056606024\" target=\"_blank\">Minions: Rise of Gru @ Riverside Park (Auburn Hills)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metroparks.com\/movies\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Croods @ Hudon-Mills Metropark (Dexter)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/find-summer-fun-splash-pad-at-clintonwood-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Make a splash at Clintonwood Park<\/a> &#8211; it&#8217;s got the best playground and splash pad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a trip Downriver, <a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/30-family-friendly-downriver-destinations-to-check-out-this-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here is a list of 30 Kid-Friendly Activities. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for something fun to do next week? <a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/wayne-county-parks-re-opens-nankin-mills-interpretive-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wayne County Parks&#8217; Nankin Mills Interpretive Center is re-open and FREE! <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sun is out and school almost is too. Start making plans and <a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/littleguidedetroit\/docs\/littleguide_detroit_summer_magazine_2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check out LittleGuide Detroit&#8217;s FREE digital SUMMER Magazine! <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/231186_PR_LittleGuideAssets_April_May2023728x90.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/231186_PR_LittleGuideAssets_April_May2023728x90.jpg 728w, https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/231186_PR_LittleGuideAssets_April_May2023728x90-300x37.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here are more ideas for the weekend!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MAKE A SPLASH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washtenaw.org\/425\/Blue-Heron-Bay\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Heron Bay Spray Park (Hamburg)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metroparks.com\/parks\/lake-st-clair-metroparks\/lake-st-clair-metropark-activities\/#14\" target=\"_blank\">Lake St. Clair Metropark Beach (Harrison Township)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/dnr\/0,4570,7-350-79133_79205_86388---,00.html\" target=\"_blank\">Water Warrior Island (Lake Orion)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.plymouthtwp.org\/government\/departments\/parks_and_recreation\/sprayscape.php\" target=\"_blank\">The Sprayscape (Plymouth Township)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofwestland.com\/Facilities\/Facility\/Details\/H20-Zone-Spray-Park-15\" target=\"_blank\">H20 Zone Spray Ground Park (Westland)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washtenaw.org\/638\/Rolling-Hills-Water-Park\">Rolling Hills Waterpark (Ypsilanti)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GO TO A FARMERS MARKET<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cmpl.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easternmarket.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Eastern Market<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wblib.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/birminghamfarmersmarket.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Birmingham Farmers Market<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/southfieldlibrary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/farmingtonfarmersmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Farmington Farmers &amp; Artisans Market<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farmlib.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downtownrochestermi.com\/farmers-market\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rochester Farmers Market<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/commerce-township-library-offers-family-fun-inside-and-out\/\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/trentonmifarmersmarket\/\" target=\"_blank\">Trenton Farmers Market<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.a2gov.org\/departments\/Parks-Recreation\/parks-places\/farmers-market\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Ann Arbor Farmers Market<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VISIT THE PLAYGROUND<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/check-out-lower-huron-metroparks-1-3-million-playground\/\">Lower Huron Metropark (Belleville)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/innovation-hills-debuts-largest-playground-in-michigan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Innovation Hills (Rochester Hills)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/20-things-to-do-with-kids-in-ann-arbor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gallup Park (Ann Arbor)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/5-cool-playgrounds-for-kids-who-love-to-climb-in-metro-detroit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Normandy Oaks (Royal Oak)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/5-cool-playgrounds-for-kids-who-love-to-climb-in-metro-detroit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lakeshore Park (Novi)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plymouthtwp.org\/government\/departments\/parks_and_recreation\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">McClumpha Park (Plymouth)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/find-big-train-playground-with-mini-train-rides-in-southgate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kiwanis Park (Southgate)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>INDOOR PLAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com\/michigan\/offers\/little-guide-detroit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Auburn Hills)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kidcadia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kidcadia Play Cafe (Dearborn)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/10-reasons-to-visit-urban-air-adventure-park-in-sterling-heights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Urban Air Adventure Park (Sterling Heights)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/revdupfun.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rev\u2019d Up Fun (Woodhaven)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stemvillemi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stemville (Northville)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/have-a-ball-at-yoyo-fun-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yoyo\u2019s Fun Center (Westland)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rochesterplay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rochester Play (Rochester)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/bounce-it-up-livonia-is-a-must-visit-for-metro-detroit-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bounce It Up (Livonia)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Find more family events on our&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/kids-events\/2021-06-26\/\" target=\"_blank\">Event Calendar<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo credit: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MilanCommunityFair\/photos\/pb.100064405913616.-2207520000.\/1954094994902940\/?type=3\" target=\"_blank\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Start planning a weekend full of family fun with the top kid-friendly things to do in Metro Detroit this weekend! 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