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Family days out in
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Muskegon
Michigans largest amusement park with many rides. Something for everyone.
Holland
A visit to Nelis' Dutch Village is like a step back into the Netherlands of over 100 years ago.
Fun activities include Dutch Dance Lessons, a Dutch swing ride, a 1924 carousel, petting zoo with farm animals, games and events. Take a Goat for a Wa...
Portage
Features amusement park-style rides, full-motion flight simulators, RealD 3D/4D Missions Theater, as well as more than 50 rare and historic aircraft, plus exhibits and educational activities.
Mattawan
All sorts of crazy karts, a thrill ride and 18 hole mountain mini golf. A great afternoon for kids 40" and taller!
Battle Creek
Indoor and outdoor fun. Waterparks and other fun things for the family. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Michigan
Boyne Falls
Quench your thirst for big family fun at Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark! This 88,000 square foot mega-park features water fun for all ages including five fun filled waterslides, a shallow children's pool for the little ones, a wet climbing wall for ...
Dundee
Year-Round Family Fun!
Get set to swim and splash at the new indoor water park resorts that are making waves. Splash Universe gives families the chance to enjoy the great outdoors…indoors.
Mackinaw City
Experience wet & wild adventures at Thunder Falls Water Park!
Mackinaw City's most exciting attraction provides fun for kids young and old.
Frankenmuth
Recreation is an integral part of a Zehnder's lodging visit, with all the amenities our guests have come to expect from the name Zehnder's. The hotel is surrounded by spacious gardens and manicured lawns.Waterpark Day Passes
Half Day and Full Day Pa...
Traverse City
Exclusive indoor water parks, interactive games, and cabin-inspired suites only begin to describe the extraordinary experience ahead. They really do have children in mind with the whole design, from the big stuff to fireside story time and Magiquest ...
Warren
Indoor swimming pool with exciting aquatic structure and water slide! There are also batting cages, a historical museum and other features on site.
Sterling Heights
Great indoor water park featuring three story waterslide, lazy river, vortex, bubble seats and geysers, two large whirlpools, a new 2,300 sq. ft. Interactive Splash Play Park, plus game arcade and sporting opportunities.
Watervliet
Super family water park with body, tube and extreme water slides, lagoon, river run and more! Life guards always on duty.
Coloma
Deer Forest is an animal petting zoo and fun park. You can feed the deer and other animals up close. It also offers kiddie amusement rides, storybook lane, miniature golf, large playground, inflatable jumper, food, picnic area with grills, and ple...
Naubinway
GarLyn Zoo is located at the very top of Lake Michigan in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The zoo features birds and animals from around the world. Wallaby - Australia, Sika deer - Asia, Sulcata Tortoise - Africa, Patagonian Cavy - South America, Cougar,...
Grand Rapids
The John Ball Zoo has over 1100 animals representing the wilds of Africa, Asia, South America, Australia and the United States. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Michigan
Battle Creek
Binder Park Zoo offers quality programming using exotic animals delivered by professional staff with a dedication to conserving wildlife.
Online registration is currently available for our Camps, Overnight Safari, and Zoo Snooze Programs!
Royal Oak
Learn about the Detroit Zoo's mission, the SSP program and the orgin of the animals at the Zoo. You'll see how the Zoo participates in world and state conservation efforts and the role of the Zoo in reintroduction of species throughtout the state.
Ann Arbor
Domino's Petting Farm is conveniently located in Ann Arbor, Michigan and is a perfect setting for people of all ages to learn about farming and farm animals.
Come join us for a fun-filled day. Pet our animals, including our many rare breeds, and e...
Lansing
The Potter Park Zoological Society, a non-profit private sector organization, is dedicated to the support of the Potter Park Zoo through preserving, protecting, and exhibiting selected members of the animal kingdom so that future generations of manki...
Northport
Located inside the Leelanau StatePark in northern Michigan, the Grand Traverse Lighthouse has been guiding ships and sailors since it was built in 1858.
Calumet
From 7,000 years ago to the 1900s people mined Keweenaw copper. Native peoples made copper into tools and trade items. Investors and immigrants arrived in the 1800s in a great mineral rush, developing thriving industries and cosmopolitan communities....
Detroit
From Michigan's only IMAX Dome Theatre to the Dassault Systemes Planetarium, family programs to field trips, live science demonstrations to hands-on exhibits. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Detroit fo...
Port Huron
The Great Lakes Maritime Center (GLMC) offers a variety of opportunities to learn about the history and current events of the Great Lakes. A variety of video formats, displays, and speaker programs present a wide variety of information.
Saginaw
Kokomo's is the place to go in Saginaw and the Tri-Cities area whether you're celebrating a birthday party, looking for a fun or want somewhere you can take the whole family.
We have lots to do outside, including go-karts, miniature golf, bumper b...
Petoskey
Welcome to the ungle Family Fun Center!
18 Holes of Adventure Golf await you in this Northern Michigan Jungle! Make your way past the cascading waterfalls, tropical plants, and an erupting volcano! Watch out... the alligators may be hungry!
The J...
Holland
Deanna's Playhouse is a fully accessible 15,000 sq. ft. indoor play environment for family fun!
Ann Arbor
Jungle Java is a fun indoor playcenter where it's 'cool' to play for kids and relaxing for the adults! Let the kids run wild while you enjoy some time with friends or play along with your kids in The Jungle. Toddlers can enjoy a separate area designe...
Canton
Jungle Java is a fun indoor playcenter where it's 'cool' to play for kids and relaxing for the adults! Let the kids run wild while you enjoy some time with friends or play along with your kids in The Jungle. Toddlers can enjoy a separate area designe...
Farmington Hills
The place where it's 'cool' to play for kids and relaxing for adults! Let the kids run wild while you enjoy some time with friends or play along with your kids in the Jungle. Toddlers can enjoy a separate area designed just for them.
Woodhaven
We are an indoor play center for children ages 0-8. We also offer light food items, specialty coffee, and free Wi-fi. Weekdays are always open play, and we offer private birthdays on the weekends.
Howell
Michigan's Largest Indoor Play Structure and more! With four slides, a suspension bridge, bounce houses and a specially designed toddler area for the little ones three and under! Mom and Dad can play on the structure.
Belmont
The Blast Factory is an indoor, year round, Private inflatable Party and Play center featuring huge, challenging and interactive inflatables where kids enjoy thousands of square feet of pure energetic fun!
Chelsea
They have awesome slides, a smaller enclosed area for babies and toddlers, swinging bridges, and a simply gigantic tree house to climb and explore! Grown ups welcome to join in!
Paradise
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum is the only one of its kind dedicated to the perils of maritime transport on the Great Lakes. It is fittingly located at Whitefish Point, Michigan, site of the oldest active lighthouse on Lake Superior.
Caspian
Upper Michigan's largest outdoor museum
Twenty-three buildings including:Cultural Center, Research Center,The Lee LeBlanc Wildlife Art Gallery Giovanelli Italianati Art Galleryand theBernhardt Contemporary Art Gallery. Visit Michigan's Colorful P...
Alpena
Where in Northeast Michigan Can You Find...
A Picasso,A Planetarium,Two Renoirs,Ancient Indian Artifacts,A water pumper that fought the great fires of Chicago and Alpena An 1890s Avenue of ShopsAnd A Remarkable collection of mounted Michigan mammals...
Flint
Regional history, historic automobiles and hands-on science are major features of the Sloan Museum, located at 1221 E. Kearsley Street in Flint, Michigan. The Science Discovery Center allows children and adults to explore principles of chemistry and...
Grand Rapids
Plan a visit today and enjoy a world class facility full of exciting, entertaining and educational exhibits!
St Joseph
What is Curious Kids' Museum? Curious Kids' Museum is a hands-on children's museum dedicated to stimulating the curiosity of children from 1-100 with educational exhibits and programs which challenge the senses and offer unique learning opportunities...
Kalamazoo
The Kalamazoo Nature Center features dozens of public programs each month for all ages, in addition to our 11 miles of hiking trails and indoor and outdoor exhibits. The whole family will enjoy our regular family program every Sunday at 2:00pm. There...
Grand Haven
The Tri-Cities Historical Museum provides visitors an opportunity to look through the windows of time into the history of Northwest Ottawa County, including the communities of Grand Haven, Spring Lake, and Ferrysburg.
Lansing
The Minibeast Zooseum and Education Center of the Young Entomologists' Society is a unique learning center devoted to the study of minibeasts (macroinvertebrate animals) which incorporates all the best attributes of a zoo, museum, interpretive center...
Detroit
he Automotive Hall of Fame is both a visitor attraction and an educational resource for inspiring others to higher levels of achievement in their own work and lives. Visitors will experience automotive history through visual and interactive exhibits,...
Detroit
The Detroit Historical Museum, established in 1928, is one of America
Detroit
Motown Historical Museum is one of Detroits most popular tourist destinations. Each year, the museum attracts thousands of visitors from across the nation and around the globe. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to d...
Detroit
Plan a visit to the Walter P. Chrysler Museum where automotive history is learned and explored. Take an hour, or spend the day to experience the history of Chrysler vehicles, learn from interactive kiosk stations, or enjoy educational films in our mo...
Detroit
The museum is an innovative addition to Detroit's Cultural Center,Our ambitious series of public programs includes lectures, musical performances, films, literary readings and educational activities for children.
Ann Arbor
The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is a Science and Technology Center with 4 floors filled with over 250 interactive hands-on exhibits. Our mission is to inspire people to discover the wonder of science, math and technology. We cater to the younger child ...
Ann Arbor
Exhibits include displays on prehistoric life with the most extensive dinosaur exhibits in the state of Michigan, Michigan wildlife, anthropology, geology, and a Planetarium. A new gallery for temporary exhibits was created in 2005.
Saint Joseph
Come to where Learning is Fun! Curious Kids' Discovery Zone has permanent & traveling hands-on exhibits for toddlers- teens. This beach side setting is the perfect place to explore six water exhibits, a climbing wall, virtual reality, a pin wall, and...
Lansing
The Transpired Solar Collector System and Exhibit was designed to: Educate children about clean energy alternatives and the environmental impact of using resources.Generate interest in renewable energy resources.
Flint
This friendly, child oriented museum is packed full with fascinating exhibits and thrilling hands-on learning experiences for children from ages 2 to 10. Learn through play!
Ludington
An environment that encourages and inspires children to explore their world offering exciting hands-on discovery. Lots of great roleplay equipment from sailboats to tree houses to ice cream shops, plus bouldering wall, fish tank, construction zone an...
Albion
An exciting and highly interactive museum that provides a wide variety of hands-on programs for children ages 0 to 10. Activities include roleplay, construction, water raceway and crafts.
Kalamazoo Township
The varying collection of fascinating museum exhibits is just the beginning, followed by the Planetarium, space themed learning centre, special events and Hands On Happenings!
Indian River
Big Bear Adventures is a fun, family owned business specializing in outdoor recreation. We are located in the beautiful resort area of Indian River, Michigan, between Mullett and Burt Lakes. The area abounds with wildlife, with pristine rivers and fo...
Detroit
Laser Quest is a fast paced game for ages 5 to 85 - a high tech combination of tag and hide and seek. With the worlds most advanced laser tag equipment available, Laser Quest is played in a large, multi-level arena with specialty lighting, fog and he...
Holland
Come into The Lost City for amazing indoor fun! Laser tag, mini-bowling, mini-golf, video games and ticket games with deluxe prize center! Great for group events - birthdays, youth groups, sports teams, family parties, you name it!
Rothbury
Double JJ offers three unique activities all at one resort. Come explore miles of scenic horseback trails, perfect for riders of any skill level and age. Experience the thrill of our indoor waterpark, Michigans tallest indoor water- slide, a lazy/cra...
Essexville
Welcome to Sonic Skate, a family owned and operated roller skating entertainment center serving the Bay County area. Sonic Skate offers a clean, safe, wholesome family environment. We provide a truly contemporary, well-supervised, state-of-the-art fa...
Westland
Skateland West is one of Michigan's finest roller skating family fun centers and music venue.
Adrian
We are a wholesome family entertainment center dedicated to providing skaters of all ages a clean friendly environment to enjoy skating with their families and friends!
Holt
Edru Skate A Rama Roller/Inline Skating Rink was founded in Holt, MI, Edru Skate A Rama is an indoor rink and open year round. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Michigan
Saginaw Twp
Gillis Family Fun Center Roller/Inline Skating Rink was founded in Saginaw, MI, Gillis Family Fun Center is an indoor rink and open year round.
Troy
AirTime Trampoline & Game Park is Michigan's first indoor trampoline park opening in the Detroit area this June.
Flint
Experience the �modern� way travelers moved across the county and the country in the early 1900s when you climb aboard the narrow gauge Huckleberry Railroad. The 40 minute ride takes you through scenic woods and meadows and alongside beautiful M...
Marie
The Soo Locks have been referred to as one of the great wonders of the world and it is still the largest waterway traffic system on earth. Your boat will travel along the international shoreline of the lower harbor letting you experience all the sigh...
Mackinaw City
Ride through history on the Mackinaw Trolley as we narrate happenings and events along the way. Fort Michilimackinac area, Old Mackinaw Point Lighthouse, Train and Car Ferry Docks, The Mackinac Bridge, Father Marquette\'s Mission and Grave Site at St...
Dearborn
Return to the world of automotive pioneer Henry Ford at the Henry Ford Estate ~ Fair Lane in Dearborn, Michigan. The Henry Ford Estate - Fair Lane includes the residence of Henry and Clara Ford and his powerhouse consisting of not only his generators...
Detroit
Enjoy two hour cruise on the sparkling waters of the Detroit River, the world's busiest international waterway. Passengers of all ages discover countless sights rich in history and anecdote during our expertly narrated river tours.
Glennie
Located on the historic AuSable River floodwaters above the Alcona Dam, this 1100 acre park has three miles of shoreline on each side of this trophy fish producing river. Surrounded by the Huron National Forest and is a favorite home away from home f...
There are so many fun places to go with kids in Michigan - great zoos and aquariums, museums, theme parks,
water parks and swimming pools, places to visit outdoors (many of which are cheap or free), historical places of
interest, activities and indoor play centres for toddlers as well as the usual family tourist attractions - take a look
below, lots of the best things to do with children in MI
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