What happens when teens get bored? Well, let’s just say it’s better if they have parent-approved recreational activities to keep them and their friends busy instead of the alternatives.
To put your mind at ease — and to help your kid find fun things to do for teens that aren’t totally lame — we’ve rounded up some great local virtual events for teens during this time of coronavirus concerns.
Activities and things for teens to do are still happening all across southeast Michigan; they’ve just moved to a digital version. And we’re doing our best to keep up on the latest.
Interested in adding an upcoming virtual teen-centric Detroit event to this roundup — or to our events calendar? We’d love to know! Just submit event details there, and we’ll see that it’s added to this list, as well.
Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some events may cancel randomly and some may enforce face masks or other safety protocols. Call before you head out.
Upcoming events
Hairspray
Jan. 18-30, 2022
- Address: Fisher Theatre, 3011 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit
- Cost: TBD
Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad as she tries to make a name for herself as a dancer on television in the 1960’s.
Disney’s The Lion King
Jan. 27-Feb. 20, 2022
- Address: Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway St., Detroit
- Cost: $25-plus
Enjoy a stage performance of the Disney classic that features hundreds of handmade masks and puppets along with six indigenous African languages.
Winter Blast
Feb. 4-6, 2022
- Address: Downtown Royal Oak area
- Cost: Free
This annual events has a new home in Royal Oak this year. Enjoy an ice garden, live music, zip lines, food trucks and more.
Plymouth Ice Festival
Feb. 11-13, 2022
- Address: Downtown Plymouth area
- Cost: Free
Families explore downtown Plymouth to see 65 ice carvings on display.
Fire & Ice Festival
Feb. 19, 2022
- Address: Warren Valley Golf Center, 26116 W. Warren St., Dearborn Heights
- Cost: Free
This event offers live music, a hot air balloon show, carriage rides, ice sculptures and much more.
Monster Jam
Feb. 26-27, 2022
- Address: Ford Field, 2000 Brush St., Detroit
- Cost: $15-$50
Catch your favorite monster trucks tear up the dirt and tackle gravity-defying stunts.
At-home ideas
Looking for more fun things to keep your teens entertained at home? Check out some of these options.
Take a virtual roller coaster ride
Missing your family’s favorite amusement park? End your adrenaline drought with some of these virtual roller coaster rides.
Play on TikTok
Read up on what the popular video sharing app is all about and then make a fun video as a family.
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