From amazing food to plenty of indoor play centers and unique shops, Shelby Township is a fun place to visit with your kids. It also has plenty of outdoor fun at nature centers and parks throughout the city.
Here are some suggestions for you to check out while you are there.
EAT
Art & Jakes Sports Bar Shelby 23
- Address: 14741 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township
It offers a unique blend of a sports bar and a restaurant. The kids menu features cheese pizza, buttered noodles, chicken salad, burger, mac n’ cheese, alfredo, spaghetti, chicken dinner, tenders and mini corn dogs – so your kids are bound to love something.
Just Love Coffee Café
- Address: 49453 Van Dyke, Shelby Township
This coffee shop features an extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. For kids, its has waffles, quesadillas, PB&J and more. Stop by for a coffee, tea, cold brew, latte or espresso while you’re on the go.
Lula’s Café
- Address: 45271 Market St., Shelby Township
This café is known for its breakfast and brunch items, including smoothies, bowls, salads, wraps and coffee drinks.
Sherwood Brewing Company
- Address: 45689 Hayes Road, Shelby Township
This family-friendly brewery features live music, fun events and fantastic food and drinks. Ages 12 and under can order off the kids menu, which includes a hamburger, chicken strips, grilled chicken dunkers, mac and cheese or a small pizza. The menu has local beers and Detroit City Soda to drink.
EXPLORE
Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center
Check out the modern nature center and the pioneer-era cabin, which host events throughout the year. Visit with snakes, turtles, bunnies, lizards and other fun animals while you’re there.
Stony Creek Metropark
- Address: 4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township
There’s so much to do at Stony Creek. They have plenty of great paved and unpaved trails for hiking, cycling, skating, running and walking. At the heart of the park sits the 500-acre lake, where visitors can fish, swim and boat. It also features nature center and golf course.
PLAY
Painting with a Twist
Stop in for an in-studio event, private party, pop in and paint event or to pick up an at-home paint kit.
Pump It Up
This children’s amusement center features giant inflatables for kids (and parents too). They have toddler times and open jumps.
Shelby Lanes
- Address: 50721 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township
This bowling alley features open bowling, leagues and specials for kids. They also have a snack bar, sports bar, pro shop and arcade.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
- Address: 50810 Sabrina Drive, Shelby Township
Find the SkySlam basketball dunk court, 3-D Dodgeball, SkyRobics fitness classes, Toddler Time and open jump at this indoor trampoline park.
The New Rink
- Address: 50625 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township
With a bounce zone for children 12 and under as well as roller hockey, this spot is perfect for the kids. Stop in for public skating sessions.
SHOP
Bring Your Old Books
- Address: 48551 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township
Stop in for some comics, records and used books at this unique store. Sign up for the $10 comic book bin program.
Rocket Fizz Candy Shop
Take your kids to this unique candy and soda shop, which features salt water taffy, nostalgia candy, candy from around the world, tin signs and much more.
