Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve in Southfield Visitor’s Guide and Photos
Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve is a peaceful and serene place with a nature trail and deck overlooking a lake where you can fish or relax.
Oakland County
Three Cedars Farm in Northville
Three Cedards Farm in Northville offers a cornmaze, hayrides, Barn Yard Payland, train rides, u-pick pumpkins, donuts, cider and more.
Troy Public Library
The Troy Public Library is located in the city complex, near the Troy Family Aquatic Center. The Children’s Department is one of the largest I have visited in the area with many special and unique areas. We walked around to explore a little bit and admired the big colorful rugs and the sheer amount of BOOKS. So many books!…
Troy Family Aquatic Center
The Troy Family Aquatic Center offers a main pool with zero-depth entry and lap lanes, a kiddie pool and splash pad, water slides, and more.
Orion Township Library
One of our favorite things to do during summer vacation is to visit other libraries. We recently found ourselves with an hour of time to kill after visiting LEGOland, so naturally, we searched for the closest public library. As a school librarian, my kids know how much I like to scope out new libraries and get ideas and they…
Backyard Playroom
Backyard Playroom Hours and Location A phenomenal resource is available to the community, the Backyard Playroom provides families with an indoor space for children to play and adults to mingle. The Backyard Playroom is located within the Cana Lutheran Church, 2119 Catalpa, in Berkley. Their hours are currently Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10 until noon during the summer and…
E.L. Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills
A hidden gem, the E.L. Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills is picturesque with its four-acre, inland pond and more than two miles of walking trails where an assortment of animals can be found.
Kensington Metropark – Splash ‘n’ Blast Splash Pad
Kensington Metropark Splash ‘n’ Blast is a great splash pad with water slides and many fun water features.
Doodle Reef Exhibit at Sea Life Aquarium
My family received free admission to the Sea Life Aquarium in exchange for a post about their new Doodle Reef exhibit. We arrived at the mall a few minutes before it opened. We got an amazing parking spot right outside of the aquarium entrance and went inside to hop in line. The staff allowed us early birds to form a…
Explore & Learn at Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center in Troy
100 acre preserve with walking trails that wind through several different habitats. The nature center building hosts many activities and exhibits.
Our Dancing Lights: Holiday Magic in Auburn Hills
If you like big, spectacular light displays a la Clark Griswold, then Our Dancing Lights in Auburn Hills is right up your alley. This fantastic display, set to music, is one of the best around. Located at a home on a cul-de-sac in a swanky neighborhood off Tienken Road, Our Dancing Lights is for anyone who loves holiday lights and…
Fogo De Chão – Brazilian Restaurant Open in Troy
Fogo De Chão has just opened their doors to the public. We attended a free media preview event last week so we could share our experience with you. This was an experience! Fogo De Chão is located at 301 West Big Beaver Road, just east of I-75 next to the Drury Inn, and just minutes away from The Sommerset Collection. …
Farmington Community Library
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…
Bloomer Park: Fun and Nature Go Hand in Hand
An afternoon at Bloomer Park in Rochester is a study in fun and nature. With its extensive trail system and three separate playgrounds, this 200-acre park is a four-season recreation hub. A draw for local cyclists because of the velodrome, this park also brings in families looking to hike, picnic and play. In the winter, there is a wonderful toboggan hill and you might…
Sports-loving kids? Take them to Borden Park!
If you have a sports-loving kid and live in the Rochester Hills area, chances are you have been to Borden Park. If you don’t live in the area, the 143-acre Borden Park – at John R and Hamlin roads, 1400 E. Hamlin Road to be exact – is well worth the drive for parents with elementary aged children, tweens and…