Metro Detroit’s Coolest Winter Break Adventures for Kids of All Ages

Make winter break memorable with metro Detroit’s best activities, from holiday attractions and hot chocolate spots to ice skating.

Winter break is here, and two weeks without school can feel a bit daunting — for both kids and parents! Fortunately, metro Detroit offers a range of exciting activities around town that are perfect for breaking up the winter routine.

From fun outings to engaging at-home activities, there are countless ways to keep kids entertained and make the most of their break. Here are our favorite activities to add to your winter break bucket list.

This story was updated on Nov. 13, 2024 by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Manager, Katina Beniaris. Her work included provided the most up-to-date information for metro Detroit families. Questions? Please email katina@metroparent.com.

Best winter break activities for metro Detroit activities

Winter Break Bucket List

Try something new this winter break with some of these outdoor winter activities and cozy ideas for indoor fun. 

Visit a hot chocolate spot

The Common Cup
Photo credit: The Common Cup

Warm up this winter break by stopping by one of metro Detroit’s top hot chocolate spots! From traditional cocoa to extravagant, over-the-top creations, these local cafes serve up something delicious for every taste.

Get festive at a holiday attraction

Winter Wonder Lights
Photo credit: Meadow Brook Hall

It’s the holiday season, and metro Detroit is brimming with ways to make winter break memorable! Explore our holiday family guide, packed with the best spots to see dazzling lights, festive in-person attractions and more seasonal fun.

Go ice skating at an outdoor rink

The Rink
Photo credit: Campus Martius Park

The weather outside might get frightful, but Midwesterners aren’t afraid of the cold! Lace up your skates and take a spin around these outdoor skating rinks. The Rink at Campus Martius Park is on the top of our list!

Explore a museum

Hockey faster than ever henry ford
Photo credit: The Henry Ford

Spark curiosity and learn together by visiting one of metro Detroit’s engaging museums! Plus, winter break is your last chance to see The Henry Ford’s Hockey: Faster Than Ever exhibit before it leaves on Jan. 5.

Volunteer as a family

Family volunteering detroit
Photo credit: iStock/eclipse_images

Set some time aside during winter break to give back as a family. Here are some ways to give back to local non-profit organizations this season.

Count down to 2025

at-home-new-years-eve-guide-istock
Photo credit: iStock/martin-dm

Celebrate the new year with these exciting kid-friendly New Year’s Eve parties that you can attend before you head home to count down to the new year as a family.


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Nikki Roberts
Nikki Roberts
Nikki Roberts is the assistant editor on the Metro Parent team. She is always on the lookout for the coolest and trendiest new attractions, restaurants and events for metro Detroit families. Her newsletters, online family guides and exciting digital content keep families informed on all the latest happenings around town.

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