Practicing social distancing is key to preventing the spread of the coronavirus, which is why Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued a stay-in-place order for the state of Michigan through at least the end of April.
Families all over the Mitten will be confined for weeks — but that doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun at home! Plenty of places are offering virtual events and activities. Here are some ideas for things to do at home this weekend.
TravelStoryGPS
- Ages: All
- Time: Any
Explore forests, wetlands and other ecosystems at the Nan Weston Nature Preserve at Sharon Hollow from the comfort of your home this weekend.
Humane Education With the Humane Society of Huron Valley
- Ages: K-12 grade kids
- Time: Any
Visit the Humane Society of Huron Valley’s Facebook page for animal-inspired bedtime stories, enrichment videos and more.
Caring for Each Other Sesame Workshop
- Ages: All
- Time: Any
Find videos and other resources to keep the kiddos entertained and active.
Yankee Air Museum Creativity Hangar
- Ages: All
- Time: Any
Enjoy story times and oral histories, check out a virtual exhibit of the museum’s aircraft collection and do at-home lessons.
Metro Parent’s Virtual Science Camp
- Ages: All
- Time: Any
How’s that homeschooling going? If you’re looking for some other ideas on how to teach your kiddos while also entertaining them, let us help. Conduct some super cool science experiments from last summer’s Virtual Science Camp. The experiments are easy to do and only require a few items you probably already have at home.
Play@Home
- Ages: All
- Time: Any
Find a digital coloring book, 30 DIY videos and articles, educational activities and much more, thanks to Toys “R” Us.
Free Admission to Oakland County Parks
- Ages: All
- Time: Dawn to dusk (March 26-April 30, 2020)
Enjoy free admission to the Oakland County Parks to get some fresh air with the family while social distancing.
Virtual Staycation With Pure Michigan
- Ages: Any
- Time: Any; March 26-April 30
Explore the Mitten State without leaving your couch. Check out virtual exhibits, “visit” the beaches and more.
Online Fun with the Leslie Science and Nature Center
- Ages: Any
- Time: Any
The Leslie Science and Nature Center’s facebook page boasts fun activities to do at home, in addition to online lessons for kids.
Animal Lessons from Frontiére Farmhouse
- Ages: All
- Time: Varies
This small family farm in Marshall goes live on Facebook to teach kids and grown-ups the inner workings of a farm. Tune in to say hi and learn about all their chickens, sheep and other critters – including one very adorable little goat named Taco.
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