Thursday, June 25, 2020

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

The stay-at-home order in Michigan has been lifted and our mitten state is looking pretty good as far as new coronavirus cases go — and that means some in-person events for families are returning. 

Still, some families may not be comfortable getting out and about just yet, so we’ve tweaked our roundup of things to do this weekend to include some virtual activities, at-home options and a few in-person events (when we can find them) to keep all families covered all weekend long. 

Remember, if you choose to head out to an in-person event you should still be practicing social distancing, washing your hands often and wearing a mask whenever possible. 

Virtual options 

Classic Movie Watch Parties

  • Ages: All 
  • Time: Now-June 30, 2020

The Redford Theatre is streaming classic flicks, plus some Saturday morning cartoons, for families to enjoy at home.

Educational Activities with Huron-Clinton Metroparks

  • Ages: All 
  • Time: Now-June 30, 2020

The Huron-Clinton Metroparks are offering online resources about hibernation, animal songs, leaves, plant life cycles, animal tracks and more. 

Juried Art Show 2020 

  • Ages: All
  • Time: Now-June 30, 2020

See 1,524 pieces of artwork by 518 youth, teen and adult artists from around the world. 

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. 

Summer in the Village Virtual Art Fair 

  • Ages: Any
  • Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 27-29 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 3 

Visit this annual art fair in virtual form. Pictures and video of the artwork will be up on Facebook. Comment on the work you want to purchase and pick it up later at Lathrup Village City Hall. 

Virtual Celebrity Readers 

  • Ages: All
  • Time: 11 a.m.- noon Friday, June 19 

Kids can tune in to hear virtual stories read by local elected officials, school leaders and other community representatives. 

Virtual Pride 2020 

  • Ages: All 
  • Time: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, June 27 

San Antonio Pride goes virtual this year. Join in for drag queen performances — including a drag queen story time — and much more. 

Virtual Staycation with Pure Michigan

  • Ages: All
  • Time: Now-June 30, 2020

Explore the Mitten State without ever leaving home! Check out live web cams of our beaches, virtual tours of statewide exhibits and more.

At-home activities 

Looking for event more fun activities to do at home? Try some of these ideas… 

Watch this, Do that

Image from Harry Potter pointing to a drink
First photo via Harry Potter and the Chamber of secrets. Second photo via Homemade Hooplah.

Pair some of your favorite flicks with activities based on the movies. 

Virtual races for families 

A group of people running a race

Get your run on this summer with some virtual race options. 

Play on TikTok

A mom and daughter dancing together

Not sure what this popular app is? Read our breakdown and have some at-home fun with your kids. 

Have a backyard campout

A camping tent

Pitch a tent, have a bonfire and campout in your backyard with the kids.

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