There are so many great family-friendly events happening in March, including plenty of maple sugaring events and Women’s History Month events. This weekend is also Holi.
Take your kids, grab some tacos at these taco spots near Dearborn and then play at the largest Launch location in Michigan. Then stop into Lush Yummies Pie Co. for a tasty treat.
Check out the many unique shops and events at Canterbury Village and then browse the bookshelves at these independent bookstores.
So, what are you waiting for? Take a look at what’s happening this March 22-24 weekend and get to planning family fun.
This article was recently updated on March 18, 2024 by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding new Metro Detroit events to the MetroParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best family events in metro Detroit this weekend, aligning Metro Parent’s mission to provide the top parenting resources for local families. Questions? Please reach out to kari@metroparent.com.
Events
Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor are always jam-packed full of family-friendly events. We’ve picked some of our favorites going on this weekend. Don’t see anything your child will enjoy? Check out our online calendar for more!
FREE Friday Night Movies at Paradise Park
March 22, 2024
- Address: 45799 Grand River Ave., Novi
- Cost: Free
Join Paradise Park for a free weekly movie. March 22 is Monsters Inc.
Canterbury Eggstravaganza at Canterbury Village
March 23-24, 2024
- Address: 2359 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion
- Cost: $12.99/entry, free/parking
A helicopter will rain Easter eggs from the sky at this hunt at Canterbury Village. The afternoon will also include lawn games, a petting zoo, bounce houses and photos with the Easter Bunny. Make sure to bring your own basket to collect your eggs. Registration required.
Easter Bunny and Petting Farm Visits at The Village of Rochester Hills
March 23-24, 2024
- Address: 140 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills
- Cost: Free
See the Easter Bunny at The Village of Rochester Hills inside the beautifully decorated Spring themed Gazebo in Festival Park. The petting farm will also be in Festival Park. There will also be a scavenger hunt. All visits are walk-ups and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Bring your own cameras.
Easter Egg Hunt at Duck Lake Pines Park
March 23, 2024
- Address: 999 S. Duck Lake Road, Highland
- Cost: Free
Ages 2-10 can participate in an Easter Egg Hunt at Duck Lake Pines Park. There will also be face painting and a visit with the Easter bunny. The first 500 children will receive a goody bag.
Eclipse STEM Stations at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker
March 23, 2024
- Address: 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti
- Cost: Free
Come out to Whittaker Branch to hear from representatives from NASA’s eclipse ambassador program as they lead activities to educate about the cosmos, including the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8.
Egg Hunt & Peter Rabbit’s Mom at Jefferson Branch
March 23, 2024
- Address: 12350 Outer Drive East, Detroit
- Cost: Free
Children can come out to Jefferson Branch to search for plastic eggs and visit with Peter Rabbit’s mother. RSVP required.
Fishville Farms Spring Fling & Easter Craft Show at at Chelsea Fairgrounds
March 23, 2024
- Address: 1434 Old Manchester Road, Chelsea
- Cost: Free admission
Come out to Chelsea Fairgrounds to shop from over 75 handmade crafters and artisans, visit with the Easter bunny, enjoy crafts and more. Food trucks will be available to purchase lunch from.
Kid Flicks from the NYICFF at the 2024 Greater Farmington Film Festival at Farmington Civic Theater
March 23, 2024
- Address: 33332 Grand River Ave., Farmington
- Cost: Free
Children can enjoy a showing just for them at Farmington Civic Theater. The films are Rachel, The Goose, Swing to the Moon, A Whisper in the Island of the Heart, Luce and the Rock, Papirola and To Be Sisters.
Making Maple Syrup Tours at Maybury Farm
March 23-24, 2024
- Address: 50165 Eight Mile Road, Northville
- Cost: $11/person, free/ages 2 and under
The maple tour begins with a wagon ride to the forested area of Maybury Farm. There, you’ll learn the amazing way sugar maple trees produce sap, why sap flows, and how to tap and collect sap from the tree.
Maple Sweetness at Wolcott Mill Metropark, Historic Center
March 23-24, 2024
- Address: 63841 Wolcott Road, Romeo
- Cost: $5/adult, $3/child, free/under 2; $10/vehicle entry
Families can visit the wood-fired evaporator and discover how to turn sap into syrup. Venture out into the sugarbush on a self-guided nature hike. Registration is not required.
Maple’s Sweet Story at Kensington Metropark
March 23-24, 2024
- Address: 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford
- Cost: $5/adult, $3/child, free/under 2; $10/vehicle entry
Take a guided walk out to the sugar bush to learn how to pick the perfect maple tree to tap. Then watch how the trees are tapped and visit the sugar shack to watch the sap get turned into syrup. Real maple sugar products will be available for purchase. Registration is required.
Spring Equinox Witches Market at Boston Tea Room
March 23, 2024
- Address: 1220 Woodward Heights, Ferndale
- Cost: Free admission
Visit Boston Tea Room and shop from over 15 local artisans, makers and crafters during this fun pop-up vendor event.
Superior Township Parks & Recreation Easter Egg Hunt at Fireman’s Park
March 23, 2024
- Address: 8795 MacArthur Blvd., Superior Township
- Cost: Free
Children ages 11 and under can come by Fireman’s Park for photos with the Easter Bunny and an Easter egg hunt. Bring your own basket or decorate a bag while you’re there.
The Bunny Trail at Stony Creek Church
March 23, 2024
- Address: 45835 Van Dyke Ave., Utica
- Cost: Free
Children can participate in an indoor egg hunt where they can collect eggs, candy and goodies from local businesses. Also, meet and take a photo with the Easter Bunny while you enjoy hot cocoa and a donut.
Easter Egg-stravaganza at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill
March 24, 2024
- Address: 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada
- Cost: $25.95/child, 2 free adult tickets with each child; advanced ticket purchase required
Ages 3 and up will enjoy an egg hunt, train rides, pictures with the Easter Bunny, face painting, crafts and a petting zoo. Make sure to bring your own basket and dress for the weather. Registration required.
Easter Jam at Friendship Church
March 24, 2024
- Address: 1240 N. Beck Road, Canton
- Cost: Free; food donations for Mission City is appreciated
Families can join Friendship Church for story telling, games, music, crafts, an Easter egg hunt and photo opportunities with the Easter bunny.
Kid’s Spring Bingo at New Baltimore Trade Center
March 24, 2024
- Address: 35248 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore
- Cost: $5/five cards
Families can join New Baltimore Trade Center for kid bingo, delicious snacks and fantastic prizes. Game begins at 1:30 p.m.
Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Through March 31, 2024
- Address: 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit
- Cost: $30/adults 18-61, $20/seniors 62-plus, $15/ages 5-17 and military, free/ages 4 and under. Free admission is available on the first weekend of each month.
This exhibit features the Oscar-winning costumes of designer Ruth E. Carter. The exhibition features more than 60 of Carter’s original designs, including costumes from Black Panther, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Malcolm X, Do The Right Thing and more iconic films.
Women’s History Month at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
Through March 31, 2024
- Address: 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
- Cost: Free w/museum admission
Join the museum during Women’s History Month to explore the boundary-breaking achievements of American women throughout history.
Paw Patrol: Adventure Play at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
Through April 28, 2024
- Address: 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
- Cost: Free w/museum admission and for members
Join Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Everest, Rocky, Zuma and Tracker in a series of hands-on, educational adventures in the world of Adventure Bay.
Around town
Family events packed with people can be overwhelming for some families, but that doesn’t mean you have to be bored this weekend either. These fun ideas will have you out of the house and exploring your community.
- Take your kids to play at Launch Dearborn.
- Enjoy Canterbury Village with your family.
- Satisfy your sweet tooth at Lush Yummies Pie Co.
- Grab tacos at these places near Dearborn.
- Shop at these independent bookstores in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor.
At-home activities
The fun doesn’t stop just because you’re sticking close to home this weekend. Keep the kids entertained with these fun ideas including crafts, recipes, books to read and more!
- Stream these movies and shows this March.
- Make these copycat restaurant recipes.
- Print out these free coloring pages for all ages.
- Celebrate Holi with our family guide.
- Read these feminist books with your kids.
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