Metro Parent

06/05/2026

Some of the best family events happening across Metro Detroit this weekend 👇

🛹 Geary Park Skate Jam
Kick off the weekend with skateboard, BMX, and scooter competitions, plus music, vendors, and bounce houses for all ages.
📍 Ferndale | June 5 | Free

⚔️ Canterbury Village Medieval Faire
Step back in time with knights, jesters, Viking camps, live battles, fire dancers, and magical medieval entertainment.
📍 Orion Township | June 6–7 | Tickets required

🎡 The Village Fest (20th Anniversary Celebration)
A full day of family fun with games, petting zoo, obstacle course, dunk tank, food trucks, and community celebration.
📍 Detroit | June 7 | Free

🎨 Pewabic Pottery House & Garden Show
Explore handmade ceramics, studio tours, museum exhibits, live music, and food trucks at this Detroit tradition.
📍 Detroit | June 5–7 | Free

🦅 Pheasant Flock Party
A quirky, family-friendly celebration featuring costume pageants, games, music, art workshops, and wildlife fun.
📍 Detroit | June 6 | Free

🐦 Birding at Maybury State Park
Guided nature walk through woodlands and grasslands to spot local birds during breeding season.
📍 Northville | June 7 | Free (park entry required)

🎬 Outdoor Movie Night: Smurfs
Enjoy a family movie night under the stars with pre-show yoga and community fun in the park.
📍 Birmingham | June 5 | Free

📚 Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Dino dance party, crafts, snacks, and summer reading fun for kids, teens, and adults.
📍 Franklin | June 6 | Free

🏡 Hazel Park Citywide Yard Sale
A weekend of treasure hunting with neighborhood-wide sales, unique finds, and local stops along the way.
📍 Hazel Park | June 6–7 | Free

🌊 River Day on the Clinton River
Nature hikes, canoeing, fishing, and river cleanups focused on environmental connection and conservation.
📍 Rochester Hills | June 6 | Free

🎨 First Fridays Ypsi
Downtown art, live music, shopping, dining, and community pop-ups throughout Ypsilanti.
📍 Ypsilanti | June 5 | Free

🛍️ Ypsi Farmers Market
Fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items, and local vendors in a lively community market.
📍 Ypsilanti | June 6 | Free

Follow Metro Parent for more family-friendly things to do in Metro Detroit this summer. 👇

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06/05/2026

Macomb County is home to some standout libraries, especially for families! With more than just books to offer, families can visit these libraries for community hubs, activities, and fun for all ages. 📕😃

Here are just a few of the best libraries in Macomb County:
📚 Armada Free Public Library: includes a popular Summer Reading Program keep kids engaged with reading, crafts and activities
👶 Center Line Public Library: Baby and Toddler Play Group, Family Storytime, Friday Morning Live and Saturday Storytime, Little Letter Learners’ packet
🧶 MacDonald Public Library: storytimes, monthly crafts, STEM kits, Early Literacy Kits, and digital resources like Scholastic BookFlix and Tutor.com

With more listed in the article, families have many options to enjoy this summer growing their kids’ brain. Just because school is out doesn’t mean learning is too!

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💬 What library resources do you hope to utilize for your child’s academic growth?

06/04/2026

Going out to eat while minding health can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are booming restaurants that prove that you don’t have to sacrifice flavor and fun to eat well. 💪😋

These places include:
🏅 Baobab Fare: award-winning East African restaurant with slow-simmered stews, savory grilled meat dishes, and even a dedicated kids' menu
🥪 Green Dot Stables: wide variety of sliders + affordable menu with most items ranging under $5 + weekly “Mystery Meat” option
🥬 Breadless: award-winning place swapping traditional buns for leafy greens, creating low-carb, nutrient-dense meals

Find more healthy dining options in the article. Eating out does not entail unhealthy consumption! 🍽️

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💬 What dining place is your family’s go-to or favorite for healthy eating?

06/04/2026

One-third of U.S. children take nutritional supplements, but whether they need to is another question. 💊❓

In this article, learn about:
💭 What are the types of vitamins?
🤔 Should kids take vitamins?
⏰ When can kids take supplements?
📋 Aren't some supplements recommended for kids?
🤕 As long as the vitamins don't hurt kids, is there any real harm?
😥 Are there any concerns about kids taking supplements?

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💬 What moves are you taking to ensure the well-being of your children/child?

06/03/2026

🤗With three months to keep your kids busy with fun, consider adding these movie nights to the summer list:

📜 “Felicity: An American Girl Adventure” at the Rochester Hills Public Library: about a girl named Felicity living in Williamsburg, Virginia, before the start of the Revolutionary War
👽 “Elio” at Oak Arbor Church: animated movie about a boy named Elio beamed up into space where he befriends an alien who teaches him about life lessons!
🐰 “Zootopia 2” at Earl E. Borden Park: Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are back to crime-fighting

To find the date and time of these movies, along with other free movies to consider, check out the article! 👇

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💬 What movie is your family excited to see this summer?

06/03/2026

Michigan is rich in natural beauty! A trip to the Upper Peninsula can be magical! 🦄

Here are a few Michigan state parks near Detroit for exploring the outdoors:
🪴 Algonac State Park: Spot endangered plants, birds, butterflies, and views of the St. Clair River
🌳 Maybury State Park: gently rolling terrain, open meadows, forests, fun outdoor recreation activities, and accessible playground and nature education programs
🌄 Watkins Lake State Park: walking trail with picturesque rolling landscape, exciting for birdwatchers

Learn more and find more spots in the article! When you need a quick nature getaway, these parks are just a drive away! 🚘🐾

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💬 What state park is your family’s go-to for a quick outdoor getaway?

06/02/2026

Friends, families, and visitors of all ages can have loads of bouncy fun at Launch Trampoline Park, located in Ann Arbor! 🚀

Why parents appreciate it:
⌚️ Toddler Time
🏡 Home School Fridays
😃 Sensory-friendly jump sessions

Open Wednesday to Sunday, you can plan your visit with the purchase of a ticket package! For the summer, Launch is offering an exclusive membership that lasts June 1 - Sept. 30. Don’t miss out! 😊

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💬 Why do you or your kids enjoy trampoline parks?

06/02/2026

For those with dino-loving kids, it is time to book a weekend getaway from southeast Michigan to Chicagoland where they can explore a world of dinosaurs. 🦖👦

Here are the can’t-miss dinosaur attractions:
📜 The Field Museum Chicago: SUE the T. Rex + exhibits of ancient cultures, rare gems, and a wide variety of natural specimens
🔭 Chicago Children's Museum (Navy Pier): dinosaur dig area + exhibits designed to build creativity, problem-solving, and STEM curiosity.
🦴 Bess Bower Dunn Museum – Libertyville: moderate size with authentic fossils, dinosaur reconstructions, and interactive exhibits
🤖 Jurassic Gardens at Volo Museum: an indoor dinosaur park with animatronic dinosaurs + fossil dig area, an arcade, and a dinosaur lab with interactive activities.
🦕 Burpee Museum of Natural History – Rockford: visit world-famous juvenile T. rex fossil + other prehistoric finds and Ice Age mammals

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💬 What’s you or your kids’ favorite dinosaur

06/01/2026

When the Michigan sun is blazing, there's nothing quite like a splash pad to keep kids cool and entertained. ☀️🕶️

Here are a few of the top splash pad and water play venues in and around Ann Arbor, as featured in the article:
🏊 Buhr Park Pool & Splash Pad: large pool, a separate children's splash pad with interactive water toys, picnic areas
🧬 Leslie Science & Nature Center - LSNC: nature-inspired play area that features pumps, dams, and wading zones + play area composed of natural material
🌊 Plymouth Township Park Sprayscape: water cannons, a horse charger, Froggy-O, Daisy Mae, Water O's, and 12 ground sprays

Don’t miss out on these spray parks as a way to cool off in the summer heat!💦💧

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💬 What spraygrounds do you look forward to this summer?

06/01/2026

If you are looking to refresh your family’s park rotation, look no further! 🏞️

These new and renovated spots are perfect for your family to let out some energy this summer:
🏖️ Beach Woods Park - Southfield: for toddlers with a new inclusive playground with modern equipment
🛝 Civic Center Park - Clinton Township: for elementary-aged kids + inclusive playground features sensory-friendly play areas, communication boards for non-verbal children, braille elements
🚶‍♀️ Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park - Detroit: for tweens and up, explore expansive open spaces, fitness areas, and riverfront walking paths

Find a few more in the article! From riverfront play spaces to neighborhood parks with modern upgrades, Michigan provides many new and updated options for kids to explore some more fun this season. 👦🧒

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