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.
Zoom With Goats
- Ages: All
- Time: May 1-31, 2020
For $40, you can have a virtual Zoom meeting with Goat Farm Life where you’ll get to ask questions, see newly born babies are more.
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.
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.
World Wildlife Fund Together
- Ages: All
- Time: April 1-May 31, 2020
This free app from the World Wildlife Fund will help kids learn about all our planet’s amazing animals through virtual trips around the world.
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