Metro Parent is southeast Michigan’s trusted parenting hub since 1986. We connect families with the best local resources, advice, stories, things to do with kids and much more.
Home 2025
Archives
Families can wander through a winding, three-acre trail filled with fantastical sculptures, including animatronics, of dragons and mythical creatures. See 30-plus fantastical sculptures, enjoy interactive, climbable structures, unique photo opportunities, education stations, themed souvenirs and gifts and more.
Event cost: $6/dragon forest admission; along with zoo admission
Event times: 9:30 a.m.-5...
Join Cranbrook Art Museum on the second Saturday of each month for an interactive tour of the museum or Collections Wing Plaza Vault, followed by an artist-led workshop. Experiment with colors and shapes as we get inspired by abstraction greats like Joseph Albers and Joan Mitchell on May 17....
Families can take a ride with their favorite storybook friend, Thomas the Train. There will be live music, bubbles, lawn games, photo opportunities, storytelling and more. Advanced registration recommended.
Event cost: $17/members and ages 5 and under, $50.25/non-members ages 12-plus, $44.75/non-members ages 5-11
Event time: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. May 3-4, 10-11,...
Check out the massive outdoor bounce park, which offers 25,000 square feet of connected jumping zones with 10 different play areas. Kids of all ages can enjoy the Mountain Challenge, Battle Beam, Gumball Gallop, Obstacle Course and more.
Event cost: $18-$30, free/ages 2 and under
Event times: May 2-11, 2025
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Cranbrook Institute of Science for a one-of-a-kind jewelry design workshop. Also, enjoy free admission to the museum. Advanced registration required by May 7. For ages 12-plus.Â
Event cost: $42.50/members, $50.00/non-members
Event time: 1-3 p.m. May 10, 2025
Enjoy a day of celebration with live music, snacks, refreshments, a gift wrapped Bon Bon Bon box for sale and create a bouquet of colorful fresh flowers for $15 (with the purchase of a vase).Â
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 10, 2025
Teens ages 13 and up are welcome to drop-in and hang-out during open Art Lab hours every Thursday afternoon. They'll enjoy making artist-led artmaking projects. Free materials and museum gallery admission for all teens. Pre-registration is recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-6 p.m. April 3, 2025
Families can join Cranbrook Institute of Science for their Flying High Family Workshop! Explore what makes things fly, float, and glide with fun experiments using wind tunnels, fans, parachutes and gliders. Also, build your own planes and rockets to take home. For ages 6-plus. Advanced registration required by April...
Families can join Cranbrook Institute of Science for their Down By The Pond Family Workshop! Explore aquatic ecosystems and head to the pond to spot frogs, insects, birds, and more. For ages 6-plus. Dress for the weather. Advanced registration required by April 30.Â
Event cost: $17/member, $20/non-member
Event time: 1-3 p.m....
See one of the biggest pop stars on the planet, Taylor Swift, at this laser show at the Michigan Science Center. It brings her biggest hits to life in dazzling laser light.
Event cost: $23/person
Event time: Noon and 2 p.m. March 29-30, 2025
Spend spring break at Cranbrook Institute of Science where you'll learn about the wonders of our ecosystem with engaging hands-on activities. Over 20 local environmental organizations will be there to help.
Event cost: Free w/general admission
Event times: 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. March 26-28, 2025
Families can come out to DNR Outdoor Adventure Center for Lumberjack Days 2025, a three-day festival of fun and flannel. There will be cross-cut straw demonstrations, hands-on education tables and more.
Event cost: Free w/admission
Event time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 21-23, 2025
