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…
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…
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, Michigan offers a play structure for older children in addition to a toddler structure, picnic areas, and hiking trails.
Weekly storytime is a great way for children to learn and socialize with their peers. Find out where and when Oakland County Weekly Story Times are held. Most programs are drop-in, but please contact the library before you do just to make sure they are hosting a story time and register if need be. Monday | Tuesday |Wednesday |Thursday |Friday |Saturday…
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 has so much to offer, including a golf range, tennis courts, volleyball, and a recreation center. This park also has a wheelchair-accessible playground.
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.
Three Cedards Farm in Northville offers a cornmaze, hayrides, Barn Yard Payland, train rides, u-pick pumpkins, donuts, cider and more.
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!…
