Plymouth Orchards and Cider Mill
Plymouth Orchards and cider mill fresh-pressed, award-winning apple cider, fresh-made donuts, caramel apples and a fun farm experience.
Places to Play
Mt. Elliott Park in Detroit
What a beautiful day, what a beautiful park. Mt. Elliott Park is a gem right on the Detroit Riverfront, a perfect place to cool down and let your children play at their brand new splash pad. Originally published on 6/5/15. The park features a Great Lakes schooner-themed water feature with water cascades and “kid-activated” water cannons, wind chimes and many other…
Rainbow City Roller Rink
“Rainbow City Roller Rink is an inflatable wonderland- turned-roller skating rink designed by acclaimed artist duo FriendsWithYou. Set inside 1001 Woodward Avenue and overlooking Campus Martius Park, the installation brings a colorful and whimsical experience to Downtown Detroit. The project is produced by Library Street Collective and supported by Bedrock Detroit and the Quicken Loans Community Fund.” My family and…
Why Visit the Detroit Zoo in the Winter Months?
As a first year member of the Detroit Zoo, I was excited to learn the zoo would be open all year round! Considering the mild winter we have had so far, I took the opportunity to head out with my toddler and see what we could see. I was pleasantly surprised! Excluding the lion and black bear, many animals were…
Campus Martius Park and Cadillac Square – Magical Winter Experience
Going to Campus Martius Park and Cadillac Square in the winter is a magical experience. There is so much to see and do throughout the season. You don’t want to miss out. Campus Martius Park is located in the heart of Downtown Detroit at 800 Woodward Ave. The 2.5-acre park is an amazing outdoor venue that features a beautiful fountain,…
Belle Isle Beach: A Great Place for Summer Fun
Belle Isle Beach is located on the north shore of Belle Isle. The Detroit Beach offers nearby restrooms, concessions, & parking.
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit Comes to Metro Detroit
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit stops for a short time at The Henry Ford in Dearborn. More than 300 artifacts, immersive experiences and more.
Warren Indoor Pool – Updated
The Indoor Water Park in Warren is located in the Community Center building on Arden. (west of Mound, between 13 and 14 mile). The building houses the pool, a fitness center, a gymnasium, an auditorium and so much more. About our visit: The site offers a great locker room with plenty of lockers, bathroom facilities, showers, electrical outlets (for dryers…
Waldenburg Park – Macomb
Waldenburg Park is located at 19225 21 Mile Road, just east of Romeo Plank in Macomb. The park stretches across 17 acres of land and includes a playscape with swings, slides and a jungle gym as well as picnic pavilions, a basketball court, two sand volleyball courts and a walking trail. I love that there are restrooms right next to…
Extreme Fun – Macomb Mall
Find over 20 other inflatable play spaces on our round up page. Extreme Fun is located in Macomb Mall in Roseville, close to Sears. The facility houses six bouncers for children to enjoy, an arcade and a tot lot area. Admission is just $5 per child Monday through Friday and $10 per child on Saturday and Sunday. Their hours are…
Macomb Corners Park – Macomb Township
Macomb Corners Park, which is located on 25 Mile Road {19449 25 Mile Rd, Macomb, MI 48042(586) 992-2900}, sits on 94 acres in Macomb Township. This park features a playscape, picnic pavilion, concession stand (with restroom), a one mile walking path and much more. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk from April 15 to the first snowfall. The kids enjoyed playing…
McGrath Park in Warren
A few weeks ago one of my friends posted about Expression Swings. What a cool concept. I immediately searched online to find the nearest one which is in McGrath Park in Warren. You can read more about Expression Swings on our blog. So finding the park is a bit difficult, it is located north of Martin and east of Schoenherr…
Jungle Java in Clinton Township
The Jungle Java in Clinton Township location hosts a large play structure with slides, tons of climbing elements and more.
Boyne Mountain – The Resort
Last weekend we had the opportunity to enjoy a free stay at Boyne Mountain, including a one-day pass to the indoor water park, Avalanche Bay. We received this stay in return for this promotional post. We are not obliged to give a positive review. All opinions are my own. We are traveling all around Michigan and neighboring states to experience…
AHA Museum – Lancaster, Ohio
AHA Museum in Lancaster, Ohio I don’t know about you, but when I am on vacation or a mini-getaway, I love to find things to do with my kids that are not necessarily on the beaten path. I consider myself a pretty good expert on inexpensive and free places to play in the Metro-Detroit area, but it can be a…