John R Miller Park in Southfield Visitor’s Guide and Photos
John R. Miller Park is an adorable park in Southfield, Michigan with a playscape perfect for smaller children, a tennis court, basketball, and baseball field.
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Bedford Woods Park in Southfield Visitor’s Guide and Photos
Bedford Woods Park is a great community park that has a lot to offer including a soccer field, picnic tables, jogging/fitness trails, as well as 2 baseball fields. The playscape has areas for both younger and older visitors. Bedford Woods Park Playground Tire swings, bridges, toddler swings, together with slides are just a few of the features on the stationary play…
Farmington Hills Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum
Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum is a macabre themed arcade jam-packed with 5,500 square feet of enchanting new and vintage machine oddities.
Peppa Pig World of Play Michigan at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
Peppa Pig World of Play Michigan at Great Lakes Crossing. Step into the magical world of Peppa Pig. Geared toward preschool aged children, this permanent indoor play space features 13 interactive play areas.
Five Tips for Valentine’s Day Family Fun from The Robot Garage Lego Team
Ah yes, Another holiday, another project. There are cards to create, treats to make, and gifts that let kids know how much we love them…hopefully for under $10. We started The Robot Garage when our three daughters were young, but with two now in college and one almost there, the pressure is off. They’re lucky if they get a card…
Drop-Ins Coming Soon to The Robot Garage: A Creative Space for Curious Kids
Drop-Ins at The Robot Garage Something exciting is coming soon to The Robot Garage—an all-new Drop-In Program designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of technology. Building on nearly a decade of teaching engineering and robotics through hands-on LEGO-based projects, The Robot Garage is reimagining its drop-in experience with fresh, innovative programming for 2026. A New Generation of…
Sledding Hill at Booth Park in Birmingham – Perfect for Younger Children
The sledding hill at Booth Park in Downtown Birmingham offers a smaller hill that is perfect for younger children. A quick fun ride for park-goers.
Riley Park Ice Rink
The Riley Park Ice Rink is open daily, weather permitting and offers free outdoor ice skating.
Children’s Only Shopping at Somerset Collection
This Holiday season at Somerset Collection in Troy, Michigan there is a unique children’s only shopping experience that will make for memories to last a lifetime! For a small $5 donation to a local charity, children will be allowed to shop alone like adults for their loved ones inside a specially curated shop just for the kids. Children are given…
Perfect Game in Farmington Hills Visitor’s Guide and Photos
Recently my family and I headed out to Perfect Game in Farmington Hills to check out the newly renovated entertainment facility. The Perfect Game covered the cost of our visit in order to facilitate this feature article. Perfect Game is located at 35000 Grand River Ave just east of Drake Road. The son and father team, Simon and Michael Shearer recently completed a…
Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
We have been out and about while the weather is still nice checking out nature centers and playgrounds in the area. Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve has been on my to-do list for a while now. Information about Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve is located in Rochester, Michigan. The 16-acre preserve is located within walking distance of Rochester’s downtown…
Ashton Orchards Cider Mill in Ortonville, Michigan
It’s fall and we are out and about in Metro Detroit, checking out cider mills.  If you are looking for tasty cider and yummy donuts check out Ashton Orchards Cider Mill, which is located in Ortonville, Michigan on Seymour Lake Road. (just east of Sashabaw Road). Website Ashton Orchards is a smaller property that sells fruits, vegetables, bakery items, and apple cider. They…
Bauervic Woods Park in Southfield Visitor’s Guide and Photos
Bauervic Woods Park in Southfield, Michigan offers a play structure for older children in addition to a toddler structure, picnic areas, and hiking trails.
Library Locations in Oakland County
Libraries in Oakland County Michigan. Read a book, check out the children’s section, or do some research. Libraries make the perfect play space when the weather isn’t perfect!
Beech Woods Park in Southfield Visitor’s Guide and Photos
Beech Woods Park in Southfield has so much to offer, including a golf range, tennis courts, volleyball, and a recreation center. This park also has a wheelchair-accessible playground.