Metro Detroit families can enjoy a fun-filled summer without spending a fortune. From splash pads and outdoor concerts to beach days, fireworks, and free bowling, this guide features the best free and low-cost activities for kids of all ages. Discover local events, hidden gems, and affordable adventures perfect for making summer memories without breaking the budget.
If you’re looking for the best places in metro Detroit to catch live music this weekend and beyond, then you’ve come to the right page!
Every child (15 and under) has an opportunity to bowl for FREE every day during the summer at more than 20 Metro Detroit Kids Bowl Free Locations.
The Everyone in the Pool initiative by Huron-Clinton Metroparks is transforming water safety in Metro Detroit by offering free swim lessons to children and adults. With over 3,100 participants in 2024 alone, the program is breaking down barriers for underserved communities and helping to close the racial gap in swimming ability. Lessons are offered at schools and YMCA locations across Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston counties. This growing effort not only teaches life-saving skills but also builds confidence and promotes lifelong health for families throughout Southeast Michigan.
Ford House is hosting a free Community Appreciation Day on April 5, 2025! Explore the historic estate, gardens, and exhibits in Grosse Pointe Shores with complimentary admission. Choose between grounds access or a self-guided tour of the Main Residence. Register now!
Are you looking for an inexpensive way to visit some of the best museums in metro Detroit? Bank of America has a great offer for their cardholders. You can receive free general admission on the first full weekend of every month through their Museums on Us Program.
Experience the magic of maple syrup season in Metro Detroit! 🍁🥞 From hands-on tree tapping demonstrations to sugar shack tours and delicious pancake breakfasts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for a fun family outing or want to learn about the history and process of making maple syrup, this guide has all the best maple syrup festivals and events happening near you. Plan your sweet adventure today! 🌳✨
Discover refreshing fun this summer with the wide array of free splash pads across Southeast Michigan. Perfect for cooling off on hot days, these splash pads offer an excellent, cost-effective way to enjoy the outdoors and keep the kids entertained.
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If your looking for something fun to do with your four-legged canine family member? Here is our ultimate list of things to do with dogs, including parks, places to eat, patios and walking trails! If you’re getting your family ready for a dog, take a look at how to prepare your house. ON THE MENU FOR THE DOG Starbuck’s PuppuccinoShake…
