This weekend is Mother’s Day and we have so many great events to check out and ways to celebrate them with your family. Plus, May is filled will even more family fun.
If you’re looking to get outside, check out these local farms, enjoy a family picnic, hit up a hiking trailor visit a nature center.
Be sure to use our family guide for the Detroit Tigers games at Comerica Park.
So, what are you waiting for? Take a look at what’s happening May 13-14, 2023, and get to planning family fun.
Events
Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor are always 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!
Farm Tours at Maybury Farm
May 9-14, 2023
- Address: 50165 Eight Mile Road, Northville
- Cost: $7/person, free/under 2
Families can enjoy a hands-on farm experience that connects them to the animals and agriculture at Maybury Farm. All tours include a dedicated Farm Educator and use of the playground and picnic area.
Berkley Days at Berkley City Parks and Recreation
May 11-14, 2023
- Address: 2400 Robina Ave., Berkley
- Cost: $20-plus for midway
This annual event offers midway rides, games, fair food, robotics, live entertainment, vendors and more.
Brick Fest Live at Suburban Showplace
May 12-14, 2023
- Address: 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi
- Cost: $19.99-$37.99
This Lego event features hands-on attractions for all ages, including life-size models, a giant brick pit, special guest appearances, a glow zone and graffiti wall.
21st Annual Rose Hill Flower Sale & Fair at Rose Hill Center
May 13, 2023
- Address: 5130 Rose Hill Blvd., Holly
- Cost: Free admission
The sale features roses, hanging baskets, rose trees, butterfly bushes and flower planters. It will also include a bake sale. All proceeds will support Rose Hill Center.
Alice And The New Wonderful at Detroit Institute of Arts
May 13-14, 2023
- Address: 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- Cost: $10-$25
Join Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit for Alice & the New Wonderful, a new adaptation by Idris Goodwin.
Annual Spring Vintage, Repurposed & Handmade Market at the Brownstown Event Center
May 13, 2023
- Address: 23345 King Road, Brownstown
- Cost: $5/admission, free/12 and under
This annual market will feature 100 businesses selling vintage items, handmade signs, furniture, wood decor, boutique clothing, jewelry, personalized items and more.
Art Birmingham in Downtown Birmingham
May 13-14, 2023
- Address: Shain Park, 270 W. Merril St., Birmingham
- Cost: Free
Peruse the works from juried artists at this 42nd-time show that takes place on the street surrounding Shain Park in downtown Birmingham.
Day Out With Thomas at Greenfield Village
May 13-14, 2023
- Address: 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
- Cost: Members: $17; Non-members: $50/ages 12-plus, $46.75/ages 62-plus, $41.75/ages 5-11, $17/ages 4 and under
Families can take a ride with their favorite storybook friend, Thomas the Train. There will be live music, magic shows, lawn games, photo opportunities, storytelling and more. Advanced registration required.
Downtown Mount Clemens Made in Michigan – Artesian & Vendor Show
May 13-14, 2023
- Address: Macomb Place, Mount Clemens
- Cost: Free
This fair showcases all things made in Michigan. See vendors, live entertainment on the fountain stage and more.
Gifts From Home A Craft/Vendor Show & Retired Veterans Letter Campaign at Chelsea Community Fairgrounds
May 13, 2023
- Address: 1000-1400 Old Machester Road, Chelsea
- Cost: Free admission
Shop from more than 40 local booths at this craft and vendor show. There will also be a “Gifts From Home” activity table where guests will be able to write a card to be mailed to a veteran in one of the local VA care facilities or retirement homes. Food trucks and giveaways, too.
Madagascar The Musical at the Fox Theatre
May 13, 2023
- Address: 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- Cost: $15-plus
Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.
Mother’s Day Weekend Spring Plant Sale at University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens
May 13-14, 2023
- Address: 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
- Cost: Free/admission; fees for plants and flowers
Find Matthaei/Nichols-designed hanging flower baskets and container plants for sale during this annual event for Mother’s Day.
Rescue Reading at Humane Society of Huron Valley
May 13, 2023
- Address: 3100 Cherry Hill Road, Ann Arbor
- Cost: $10/child
This drop-off event is for ages 6-11. This program includes reading to the adoptable animals, a group read-aloud and a dog meet-and-greet. Pre-registration is required.
Saturday in the Park at Nankin Mills Park Area
May 13, 2023
- Address: 33275 Edward Hines Drive, Westland
- Cost: Free
Families can walk, run, skate or cycle safely on the six miles of Hines Drive at Nankin Mills Park Area. Hines Drive will be closed from Outer Drive to Ann Arbor Trail.
Teen Mewvie Night at Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center
May 13, 2023
- Address: 5245 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor
- Cost: $20
Ages of 12-17 are invited to join the felines at Tiny Lions for a special Teen Mewvie Night. Pop and popcorn are included, but you’re also welcome to bring any snacks and drinks of your own choice.
Disney Animation: Immersive Experience at Lighthouse ArtSpace Detroit
Through May 14, 2023
- Address: 311 E. Grand River, Detroit
- Cost: $27.99-plus
Families can sing along and experience favorite Disney songs and movies in an immersive experience.
Mother’s Day Brunch at The Community House
May 14, 2023
- Address: 380 S. Bates, Birmingham
- Cost: $75/ages 13-plus, $30/ages 4-12, free/3 and under
Join The Community House for Mother’s Day Brunch in the elegant Wallace Ballroom. Each mother will receive a complimentary rose and pitcher of mimosas. Seats are limited. Reservations required.
Mother’s Day Hike: Warblers & Wildflowers at Indian Springs Metropark
May 14, 2023
- Address: 5175 Indian Trail, White Lake
- Cost: $3/child $5/adult, free/children under 2
Join Indian Springs Metropark for a special hike along the nature trails to learn about the wildlife along the way, in honor of Mother’s Day. Great for all ages. Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. May 13.
Mother’s Day Meander at Lake Erie Metropark
May 14, 2023
- Address: 32481 W. Jefferson Ave., Brownstown Charter Township
- Cost: $3/child $5/adult
Ages 8 and up can come out to the Marshlands Museum for a guided stroll through the “Big Woods” and look for signs of moms in birds, mammals, insects and more. Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. May 13.
Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk at Oakwood Metropark
May 14, 2023
- Address: 28700 Oakwood, Flat Rock
- Cost: $3/child $5/adult, free/under 2
All ages can enjoy a casual hike through the woods with their moms and discover the wildflowers at Oakwoods Metropark. Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. May 13.
Royal Oak in Bloom on Main Street
May 14, 2023
- Address: 163 Sixth St., Royal Oak
- Cost: Free, fees for plants
This annual flower and garden sale offers flowers, plants and landscaping items. Check out the vendors selling everything from perennials to copper sprinklers, annuals to trees, tomato plants to wind chimes, porch swings to etched stones.
Walk-A-Mom at Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center
May 14, 2023
- Address: 4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township
- Cost: Free, parking pass or daily fee required
Choose the nature trail of your choice to enjoy and be sure to stop by the nature center to get a certificate, and all moms and grandmother receive a flower to plant a home. Pre-registration is not required.
Yoga with Cats at Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center
May 14, 2023
- Address: 5245 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor
- Cost: $10/person
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.
“Level Up” at the Michigan Science Center
Through May 29, 2023
- Address: 5020 John R St., Detroit
- Cost: Free w/ museum admission: $18/adult, $14/ages 2-15, free/under 2
Check out this 8,000 square-foot interactive installation that demonstrates the acquired skills behind video and analog games. Also, features a traveling exhibit, Electric Playhouse Travels.
Around town
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.
- Use our family guide when attending a Detroit Tigers game.
- Go on a hiking trail with your family.
- Visit these local farms with your kids.
- Check out these family-friendly nature centers.
- Go on a picnic at these great local spots.
At-home activities
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!
- Check out these free reading websites for kids.
- Help your kids grow these easy plants.
- Try these Mother’s Day crafts.
- Make these Mother’s Day pancake recipes.
- Watch Turning Red and try these activities.
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