Josephine Taylor: Family Fun Virtual Things to Do This Weekend in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

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 through mid-June.

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.

Bubble Magic

Ages: All
Time: All day Saturday, June 13

Bubble blowing veteran, Tom Noddy puts on a virtual show.

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.

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.

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.