November is a good time to slow down, relax, and enjoy autumn’s cooler, comfortable temperatures. Explore the nearly 80 miles of trails at the 13 Oakland County Parks, try platform tennis, or check out the fall harvest at the Oakland County Farmers Market.
This location is permanently closed. Little BIG World is a new indoor play space in Ferndale. They invited us to come out and visit them (free of charge) on Friday so we could share this info about their new space. The facility is located on the East side Livernois, just north of 8 Mile, with street parking available on Livernois.…
Indoor play structure,light gallery, magnetic block station, sensory board station, and Lite-Brite wall await you at the whimsical Kidcadia in Dearborn.
Visitor’s guide, photos, and information for Castaway Bay in Sandusky. We enjoyed an overnight stay, the water park and dinner in exchange for this promotional post. All opinions are my own. Your experience may differ. I have to admit, I LOVE a mini-vacation with my family. Since we all enjoy water activities, Castaway Bay is a great option for a…
Paint Creek Cider Mill is located at 480 Orion Road in Oakland Township, Michigan. They are currently open 9am – 8pm during the fall hours. They are open all year with hours of 11am – 7pm and closed on Mondays for the winter months. Summer hours will be 11am to 9pm, 7 days a week. This beautiful former mill is home to the…
A few weeks ago my cousin and her family came to Michigan. We spent a few days exploring Detroit. We at lunch at one of the famous Coney Island restaurants. Then we happened upon the Lafayette Greens Urban Garden. The urban garden and green space is located at 132 West Lafayette. It is situated right off Michigan, Shelby, and Lafayette,…
Last week we had an incredible vacation at Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City. There is so much to do, but the main attraction is the indoor water park. Our articles about Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City: Get the overview of our vacation. Read about our experience at the waterpark. Pup and Paw Passes: Are they worth it? Dining Out: Red Mesa Grill in Traverse…
We just got back from an amazing staycation getaway from Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City. Great Wolf Lodge gave us Pup & Paw Passes for our girls and a $50 dining credit in exchange for this promotional post. Our articles about Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City: Get the overview of our vacation. Read about our experience at the waterpark. Pup and…
If you are anything like our family, you want a vacation, but don’t want to spend an arm and a leg to provide that experience for your children. Here are some great ways to save on your next vacation to Great Wolf Lodge. Our articles about Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City:Get the overview of our vacation.Read about our…
A little over 2 hours away from Metro Detroit, Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky, OH makes for a nice getaway. The hotel features something for everyone in the family. The waterpark is the main attraction, with slides of varying difficulty, splash zones, zero entry pool for babies, hot tubs (both kid and adult versions), lazy river, and a regular pool…
River Woods Park hosts scenic walking trails along the Clinton River, a playscape, modern pavilion (w/ restrooms), picnic areas, & basketball.
Great Wolf Lodge continues to be one of our favorite places to visit when we travel. Earlier this month we traveled out to New York to visit family and experience NYC. On the way back we decided to stop by the newly renovated location in the Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania. The location is conveniently located right of I-80. It is just…
Yesterday we had the opportunity to visit a great new play space in Troy called Under the Sea Playground. This indoor play space is located on the northwest corner of Maple and Livernois, just north of Mc Donalds. Under the Sea Playground opened it’s doors just a month ago, and I have to tell you that we are so happy…
The perfect place to take the kids, any time of year, is the library. Not only is it free, it’s always cool in the summer and warm in the winter! One of our absolute favorite libraries to visit is the Farmington Community Library (Main Branch). It is located at 32737 W. Twelve Mile in Farmington Hills, and is easily accessible…
A list of our favorite libraries in Macomb and Oakland Counties.
