7 Unique Things to Do in Detroit this Weekend

There are plenty of Things to Do in Detroit this Weekend. Check out our list of things to do this week in Metro Detroit below!

Spring is finally here and the weather is nice an warm… check out some amazing fun things to do in and around Detroit this week.

Dino & Dragon Stroll at Canterbury Village

May 27-28, 2023
Address: 2359 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion
Cost: $28.99/person, free 2 and under; $5 parking (not including fees)
Stroll through this outdoor dinosaur adventure and get up close and personal with almost 75 life-like creatures, reptiles and life-size dinosaurs. Timed tickets are required.

Kensington Metropark Art Fair

Address: 4570 Huron River Pkwy., Milford
Cost: Free; $10/parking pass
Enjoy art by artists from across the country as well as live art demonstrations, hands-on activities for kids, food for the family and more.

Celebrate Memorial Day with a Parade

Most of the Memorial Day Parades in Metro Detroit take place on Monday. Find a Memorial Day Parade near you!

If you love baby animals, then spring is one of the best time to visit a local farm. Maybury Farms is one of our favorites because you can actually enter some of the enclosures and really interact with the animals. They are open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am until 5 pm. Admission is just $7 per person, and children under 2 are free. Maybury Farm is located at 50165 8 Mile Rd in Northville (located in Maybury State Park, however they have their own entrance and are independently owned and operated.)

Visit a Splash Pad or Spray Park

Memorial Day Weekend is opening weekend for most of the local spray parks and splash pad. Find a splash pad near you in our guide.

Visit an amazing local playground

The weather is getting warmer, making it easier and more comfortable to spend time outside. Check out some of the amazing playgrounds all around metro Detroit.

Visit the New Choco Town Detroit and Journey Into Everything Chocolate with the Family!

Take the family to see a chocolate city right inside Oakland Mall in Southeast Michigan! You can journey into everything chocolatea at Choco Town Detroit! Explore BonBon Boulevard, the Choco & Sons Butcher Shop, and also the Gummy Bear Spa Additionally, you will be using your taste, touch, sight and smell to interact with the locals and discover hidden secrets! Your family will explore unique mouth-watering treats and enjoy interactive taste challenges. Tickets on sale until June 4th, 2023.

Visit the New Choco Town Detroit and Journey Into Everything Chocolate with the Family!

“Level Up” at the Michigan Science Center – Until June 2023

OCTOBER 19, 2022 through June of 2023.
Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM.

• Address: 5020 John R St., Detroit
• Cost: Free with museum admission: $18/adult, $14/ages 2-15, free/under 2

This 8,000-square-foot prototype exhibit connects play games to problem solving skills. Learn how those skills can help you in daily life as well as within potential careers. This exhibit is designed for families and students. Guests can esplore video games, analog games, virtual reality as well as archade games.

Visit one of 20+ Michigan Indoor Waterparks, Metro Detroit Waterparks & Beyond

It’s the beginning of spring and you would love to get out of the house, maybe on a mini staycation.  If you are looking for a great Michigan indoor waterparks then check out our indoor water park guide. We have listed over twenty places to chase away the winter blues and make it feel like summer again.