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Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Industry of Michigan

The Best Summer Bucket List for Metro Detroit Families (With Prizes!)

Claire Charlton
By Claire Charlton
Colorful graphic of the MI Dairy Summer Bucket List featuring ice cream, milk, sunglasses, and summer icons, promoting fun activities for families in metro Detroit.

Looking for fun, family-friendly things to do this summer in metro Detroit?

This summer bucket list is full of creative ways to play, explore and cool off with your kids — all while celebrating the best of Michigan dairy.

From homemade ice cream to fair visits, you’ll find simple, memorable moments that bring everyone together.

Complete 10 items and you could win prizes too! 

Check out these 25 summer bucket list items and scroll to the bottom to learn how to join in!


This content is sponsored by United Dairy Industry of Michigan / Milk Means More.

Visit milkmeansmore.org.

Claire Charlton
Claire Charlton
An enthusiastic storyteller, Claire Charlton focuses on delivering top client service as a content editor for Metro Parent. In her 20+ years of experience, she has written extensively on a variety of topics and is keen on new tech and podcast hosting. Claire has two grown kids and loves to read, run, camp, cycle and travel.

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