Keeping Kids Active In the Summer Heat

photo credit: funyouthactivities.com Kids and their families are encouraged to stay active rain or shine this summer during the third annual Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Kids ‘N Kicks Summer Walking Program at Fairlane Town Center. The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan-sponsored program is open to area families, is FREE of charge and …

It’s Strawberry Picking Time!

The southeast Michigan u-pick strawberry season is here!  Who doesn’t love fresh pick local strawberries?  Plan a family trip to one of these u-pick locations – but remember to call first for berry picking conditions.     Strawberry Picking Farms Miller’s Big Red Barn 4900 32 Mile Road, Romeo, MI  48095 www.millers-bigred.com 586-752-7888   Westview …

The Wienermobile will be in Detroit June 21

Looking for something fun and free to do with the kids? Check out the Wienermobile Food Truck that will visit Detroit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 21 at the Rivard Plaza. Becks Davis of Detroit Moxie reports that the Wienermobile has teamed up with Chef Brian Perrone of Slow Bar BQ and …

Don’t Miss the Oakland County Fair!

photo by:  lee.ekstrom EVENT NAME: Oakland County Fair   WHAT: The Oakland County Fair offers a week of low cost fun at Springfield Oaks County Park, July 12 – 17. Free activities offered at the fair include an exotic petting zoo, racing pigs, miracle of birth barn and a circus. Thursday, July 14 is Oakland …

Weekend Fun in Berkley

Lids for Kids – Saturday, June 11th 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Berkley City Hall more information available here.   Art Bash –  Saturday, June 11th 10:00 am to 6:00 pm 12 Mile Road in Berkley more information available here.   Robina Rhapsody – Thursday, June 16th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ 12 Mile …

Summer of the Dinosaur!

There are plenty of Dinosaur exhibits to catch this summer in Detroit.  I know my six year old son has a trip all planned with his cousins.  Check out these options to some prehistoric fun this summer.   In addition to the special dinosaur exhibits you also get to enjoy the zoo or museum – bonus! …