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! …

Free Summer Activities in Metro Detroit

School is almost out and soon you will be looking for some fun things to do when the kids are home! The Metro Detroit area is full of Summer fun!  Check out the listings below for some fun, free events to share with your family!     Borders https://media.bordersstores.com/pdf/formDoubleDogDare.pdf   Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/index.asp   …

Fish for Free June 11-12

My husband has this little dream of taking our daughter fishing. We don’t have any boys and he loves exposing our three-and-a-half year old to new things. I’m encouraging him to take her out next weekend because fishing is free in Michigan.

The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village

It’s been awhile since my last visit to Greenfield Village in Dearborn.  We were there last weekend for the Thomas the Train visit.  They run this event every year and it draws quite a crowd of young train lovers.  While the weather was absolutely miserable – we still managed to enjoy ourselves.  We rode the …

Grandparents Day at the DIA

Grandparents looking to spend some time out on the town with their grandchildren can participate in the Detroit Institute of Art’s Grandparents Day program from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 14.

Thomas The Tank Rolls Back Into Greenfield Village

WHO: Thomas the Tank Engine   WHAT: A 20-minute (approximate) ride with Thomas the Tank Engine An opportunity to meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of The Railway Activities for the whole family, including arts & crafts, storytelling, video viewing, live  music Commemorative activities, merchandise and giveaways focusing on steam engines and diesel engines to celebrate …