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Fun Things to Do with Kids This Weekend in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

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It’s March and that means it’s Women’s History Month. There are also plenty of family fun St. Patrick’s Day events happening this month.

Check out the best hiking trails and take your family ice skating at these indoor and outdoor rinks (depending on the weather).

Take your kids out to eat at a kid-friendly sushi spot and then let off some steam at an indoor play place. Also, use this guide to check out Motown Museum, which is now open.

So what are you waiting for? Take a look at what’s happening March 11-12, 2023, and get to planning family fun.

Remember, some in-person events may be enforcing COVID-19 safety protocols such as frequent hand-washing or the use of face masks. Check with your chosen event or activity before you head out.

Events

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Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor are always jam-packed full of family-friendly events. Here, we’ve picked some of our favorites going on this weekend. Don’t see anything your child will enjoy? Check out our online calendar for more!

Liam the Leprechaun Hide and Seek at Whistle Stop Hobby & Toy, Inc.

Begins March 1, 2023

Kids can visit Whistle Stop Hobby & Toy, Inc. to find Liam the Leprechaun. Tell the cashier when you find him and you will receive a prize.

Women’s History Month at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

March 1-31, 2023

Join the museum during Women’s History Month to explore the boundary-breaking achievements of American women throughout history.

Awaking the Marsh at Crosswinds Marsh Interpretive Preserve

March 11, 2023

All ages can enjoy a hike and an in-depth look at insects living in the marsh when it transitions into spring.

Bluey Party at Fraser Public Library

March 11, 2023

Join the library to watch favorite episodes of Bluey, make crafts and play games. No registration required.

Family Read Kickoff at Ypsilanti District Library-Michigan Avenue

March 11, 2023

At this event, you’ll make a family photo and stories album, bottle cap magnet or coaster. Bring your own photos or digital file for us to print for you. Write positive fortunes and eat snacks from the book.

Family Read Kickoff at Ypsilanti District Library-Whittaker

March 11, 2023

Make a family story album with the help of friends at YpsiWrites and Detroit Free Press, visit a Polaroid booth, make clay fortune cookies and more.

Ignite at Launch Trampoline

March 11, 2023

Ages 13 and up can enjoy an epic teen night glow party at Launch Trampoline. There will be music and special appearances by local DJs, SFX lighting and black lights, glow in the dark body paint and more.

Journey to the Sugar Bush at Hudson Mills Metropark

March 11-12, 2023

Learn the history behind the area’s maple syrup-making by tapping a tree and melting the sap down into syrup. Pre-order pancake meals to go ahead of time. Pre-registration required.

Leprechaun Days at Canterbury Village

March 11-12, 2023

The leprechauns have scattered coins all around the village for children to find. They’ll roam throughout the village collecting the hidden coins and taking them to the shops where they can exchange the coins for prizes and goodies. There will be a petting zoo, kids DJ, fire pits for s’mores and free pictures with leprechauns in the Leprechaun Barn.

Luck of the Irish Skate at Civic Center Arena

March 11, 2023

Make sure to come dressed in your green at this Irish ice skating event. Participate in a scavenger hunt and win a prize.

Making Maple Syrup Tours at Maybury Farm

March 11-12, 2023

The maple tour begins with a wagon ride to the forested area of Maybury Farm. You’ll learn the amazing way sugar maple trees produce sap, why sap flows, how to tap and collect sap from the tree. Purchase tickets in person.

Maplefest 2023 at MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center

March 11-12, 2023

Enjoy a wagon ride out to the Sugar Bush where you will learn maple tapping, taste test maple sap and syrup, tour the sugar shack and explore fun maple-themed activities. All-you-can eat pancakes with sausage and pure maple syrup will be served. Make sure to dress for the weather. Pre-registration required.

Maple Sugaring at Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center 

March 11, 2023

Learn how to identify maple trees and the history of sugar making. Afterwards, head to the bonfire and see how maple syrup is made. For all ages. Pre-registration required.

Maple Sugaring Through the Ages at Oakwoods Metropark

March 11, 2023

Find out how that sweet sticky stuff in syrup has been collected through the years and the process folks used to use to make it delicious. For all ages. Pre-registration required.

Maple Sweetness at Wolcott Mill Metropark, Historic Center

March 11-12, 2023

Families can visit the wood-fired evaporator and discover how to turn sap into syrup. Venture out into the sugarbush on a self-guided nature hike. Pre-registration is not required.

Maple’s Sweet Story at Kensington Metropark

March 11-12, 2023

Take a guided walk out to the sugar bush to learn how to pick the perfect maple tree to tap. Then watch how the trees are tapped and visit the sugar shack to watch the sap being turned into syrup. Real maple sugar products will be available for purchase. Pre-registration is required.

Monster Jam at Ford Field

March 11-12, 2023

Detroit fans will witness a fierce battle for the event championship with each skilled athlete tearing up the dirt with gravity-defying feats in 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks.

Old-Time Maple Sugar Festival at the Eddy Discovery Center

March 11, 2023

Take a guided walk to see various methods of collecting sap and learn how to boil it down to make syrup at this annual festival. There will be maple products available for purchase.

Rainbow Saturday Storytime at Center Line Public Library 

March 11, 2023

Children ages 0-5 can join Miss Alex to hear a few St. Patrick’s themed stories and make a rainbow chair craft afterwards. Registration required.

St. Paddy’s in the Park at Blossom Heath Park

March 11, 2023

Families can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live entertainment, food truck and a beer area at Blossom Heath Park.

Teen Mewvie Night at Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center

March 11, 2023

Ages of 12-17 can join the felines at Tiny Lions once a month for a special Teen Mewvie Night! Pop and popcorn are included, but you’re also welcome to bring any snacks and drinks of your choice along with pillows, sleeping bags or blankets.

“The Science of the Cookie” at the Michigan Science Center

March 11-12, 2023

  • Address: 5020 John R. St., Detroit
  • Cost: $18/adult general admission, $14/child ages 2-15 and seniors 65-plus, free/under 2 and members

Michigan Science Center educators, edibleWOW and Girl Scouts representatives will explore the science behind baking cookies and lead hands-on activities for visitors. Girl Scout troops will sell cookies at the event and host an online voting contest for visitors to select their favorite Girl Scout cookie, with opportunities for participants to win prizes.

Leprechaun Mask Making & Parade at Kerrytown Market and Shops

March 12, 2023

Wear green and head to Kerrytown Market and Shops to make a Leprechaun Mask. Materials will be provided for the craft. Parade to follow.

Shamrocks & Shenanigans 5K & Kids K at Connor O’Neills 

March 12, 2023

Families can run or walk a 5K or Kids Kilometer race. All proceeds from this event go to Save a Heart. After the race, there will be live music, Irish dancers, bagpipers, face painting, food and drinks.

St. Patrick’s Parade in Corktown, Detroit

March 12, 2023

The D welcomes back this annual parade, which comes with a procession filled with leprechauns, shamrock floats and other Irish swag.

The Detroit St. Patrick’s Day Parade Private Family Fun Zone

March 12, 2023

Bring your family out to the best viewing area of the Detroit St. Patrick’s Day Parade. There will be Irish dancing lessons, Irish entertainment, inflatables, doughnuts and coffee. Also, heated grandstand view of the parade and private restrooms.

Toddler Time at Launch Trampoline

March 12, 2023

Toddlers and their parent or guardian can enjoy children’s music throughout the park, a special appearance by Joey the Kangaroo and a jump time just for their age.

Women’s History Month – Simply POP-UP Shop at Simply Social Event Space

March 12, 2023

Celebrate Women’s History Month with a unique and exciting shopping experience from local businesses in Detroit.

Women In Science Speaker Series at Cranbrook Institute of Science

March 12, 2023

This event features Dr. Jingmai O’Connor, the associate curator of Fossil Reptiles at the Field Museum, otherwise known as the “punk rock paleontologist!” This presentation will discuss the work of a paleontologist, how they understand extinct animals in surprising detail, and the life of SUE, the most complete adult T. rex currently known to science. Also, complimentary refreshments, a signing of her new children’s book and free range to explore the museum, including SUE: the T. rex Experience. Pre-registration is required.

Yoga with Cats at Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center

March 12, 2023

Ages 12 and up can join Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center to practice yoga with their furry feline yoga masters. You may bring your own yoga mat or borrow one of theirs. Pre-registration and advance payment required.

Scooby-Doo! Mansion Mayhem at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Through April 9, 2023

Join Daphne as she combs the Hall of Portraits, find the details in the music room and library, check the Kitchen and the Villain’s Tinkering Workshop for clues and take a selfie with the whole gang when the case is closed.

SUE: The T. rex Experience at Cranbrook Institute of Science

Through April 30, 2023

  • Address: 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills
  • Cost: $10/non-member adults, $9/members, $8/non-member children ages 2-12 and seniors, free/enhanced members and children under 2. (Non-members must pay general admission, too)

This traveling exhibit comes from the Field Museum in Chicago and features an exact cast of SUE’s skeleton, measuring in at 40 feet from snout to tail and 13 feet tall at the hip.

Disney Animation: Immersive Experience at Lighthouse ArtSpace Detroit

Through May 14, 2023

Sing along and experience your favorite Disney songs and movies in an all-new immersive experience.

Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Through Nov. 20, 2023

See the museum’s extensive collection of nearly 7,000 Hallmark ornaments made between 1973 and 2009. This is a permanent exhibit.

Rosa Parks Bus at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Through Dec. 31, 2023

Located in the “With Liberty and Justice for All” section of the museum. See the infamous bus where Rosa Parks took a stand in the Civil Rights Movement by refusing to give up her seat to a white man.

Around town

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Family events packed with people can be overwhelming for some families, but that doesn’t mean you have to be bored this weekend either. These fun ideas will have you out of the house and exploring your community.

At-home activities    

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The fun doesn’t stop just because you’re sticking close to home this weekend. Keep the kids entertained with these fun ideas including crafts, recipes, books to read and more!

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