Thursday, July 30, 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. 

In-Person 

Marvel Universe of Superheroes 

  • Ages: All 
  • Time: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays 

Visit The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation to see a collection of cool superhero memorabilia. Admission is $25/adults, $18.75/kids 5-11. 

Bike Rodeo 

  • Ages: All 
  • Time: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 

Kids learn about bike safety, be fitted for a helmet and have their bike’s checked. Happens at Gene Butman Ford, Ypsilanti. 

Virtual options 

Ann Arbor Pride: Virtual Community Celebration 

  • Ages: All 
  • Time: 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday Aug. 1, 2020 

Celebrate Pride with local artists display, drag queen and musical performances and much more. 

Virtual Life Walk Week 

  • Ages: All 
  • Time: July 25-Aug. 1, 2020 

The walk traditionally held on Belle Isle goes virtual! Includes medals for participants and virtual cooking demonstrations. $10/walkers. 

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.

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.

Go to a u-pick farm

A woman and child holding a basket of strawberries while sitting in a strawberry field

Berry-picking is great fun and good for social distancing. Find some sweet options at these u-pick berry farms in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor.

Have a picnic

Man and woman with a picnic basket and umbrella in a grassy field

Grab your picnic basket of snacks and head out to one of the best picnic areas in metro Detroit including Belle Isle, Addison Oaks and more.

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