Monday, March 9, 2020

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

There are tons of activities in metro Detroit and beyond that appeal to kids of all ages. It can be hard to keep up with all the fun activities for families that are happening in southeast Michigan, so let us help you plan your week!

Take a look at the top events happening this weekend – Friday, March 13-Sunday, March 15, 2020. Check back weekly for new events and family fun things to do.

Still want more? Take a look at our calendar of events!

Note: Things change, so be sure to call ahead before attending any of these events or performances.

Novi Boat Show at Suburban Collection Showplace

March 12-15, 2020

  • Address: Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi
  • Time: 2-9 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
  • Admission: $12/general, free/12 and under, $5/park

Stop by the Suburban Collection Showplace to see new and overstocked boat models, motors, trailers and more – plus boating demos and exhibitors.

Jack and the Beanstalk at the Village Theater at Cherry Hill

March 12-15, 2020

  • Address: Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Road, Canton
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
  • Admission: $14-$16

The classic tale about the boy with his magic beans hits the stage at the Village Theater at Cherry Hill this weekend.

Tongue Depressor Puppets at the Detroit Institute of Arts

March 13-15, 2020

  • Address: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave.
  • Time: 6-9 p.m. Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
  • Admission: Free/Macomb, Oakland and Wayne residents, $6-$14/others

Kids can drop-in and make puppets with yarn and felt. Materials are provided.

Bestest Concert Ever at the Royal Oak Farmers Market

March 14, 2020 

  • Address: Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. 11 Mile Road
  • Time: 5-8 p.m.
  • Admission: $5/person, free/under 3

Year nine features music and dance performances geared at kids, a scavenger hunt, face painting, a crazy hair salon, music instrument petting zoo and much more on Saturday.

Saline Craft Show at Saline Middle School

March 14, 2020

  • Address: Saline Middle School, 7190 N. Maple Road
  • Time: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
  • Admission: $4

This annual juried craft show features a variety of handcrafted pieces of artwork available for purchase.

Old-Time Maple Sugar Festival at the Eddy Discovery Center

March 14, 2020

  • Address: Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Road, Chelsea
  • Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Admission: Free

Watch a film about the process of maple sugaring, see some historical sugaring tools, learn how to boil sap into syrup and purchase some sweet treats.

SatARTdays at the Anton Art Center

March 14, 2020

  • Address: Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place
  • Time: 6-8 p.m.
  • Admission: Free

Check out this free monthly art event with a performance by The Detroit Choir.

Royal Oak St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 14, 2020

  • Address: Downtown area, Royal Oak
  • Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
  • Admission: Free

Wear your green and head to downtown Royal Oak for this annual parade.

Monster Jam at Ford Field

March 14-15, 2020

  • Address: Ford Field, 2000 Brush St., Detroit
  • Time: 7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday
  • Admission: $15-plus

The dirt will fly at this energy-packed monster truck show. Features a family fiesta dinner that you must register for before the show.

Dance Theatre of Harlem at the Detroit Opera House

March 14-15, 2020

  • Address: Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway St.
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday
  • Admission: $37-plus

Catch this performance, which blends ballet and African American culture, live at the Detroit Opera House.

Detroit St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 15, 2020

  • Address: Along Michigan Avenue from Sixth to 14th streets, Detroit
  • Time: 1 p.m.
  • Admission: Free

Slap on some green and head to Corktown for this annual parade.

National Geographic Live! at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

March 15, 2020

  • Address: Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township
  • Time: 3 p.m.
  • Admission: $15-$35

The show is based on African wildlife through the eyes of Bob Poole, an Emmy Award-winning natural history cinematographer.

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