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5 Things to do with Your Kids in Metro Detroit this Weekend

Take advantage of your weekends and plan something fun for the whole family to enjoy! Explore somewhere different, take a class or enjoy a local festival. Here are our top picks for what to do and where to go this weekend!

ROYAL OAK DOWNTOWN BIKE RODEO
Friday, May 11 @ 6:00 Pm – 9:00 pm
@ Downtown Royal Oak
The Downtown Bike Rodeo will feature kid-friendly activities, including BMX bike, skateboard, scooter and roller blade demos on a half pipe in front of City Hall and outdoor games like tug-o-war ropes and kickball.

MOM & ME MOTHER'S DAY COOKIE CLASS
Friday, May 11 / 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
@ Friendship Factory – Rochester
Learn to decorate lovely spring themed sugar cookies on a special mother and daughter bonding night! Everyone will receive the yummy favorite recipe, dough to bake at home, and a cookie cutter, along with a personal box to take their decorated cookies home!

MOTHER-DAUGHTER YOGA
Friday, May 11 / 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
@ Northville Yoga Room
It's girl time on your mat in this specially designed class that combines yoga flow with partner yoga. Nurture and strengthen the special bond between mothers and daughters with yoga, laughter, and fun! Ages 8+, $20/per person.

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS
Saturday, May 12 & Sunday, May 13

@ Greenfield Village
Your day will be packed with roundhouse tours of steam locomotives, railroad hobo songs and a railroad turntable feat of strength. Thomas storytelling, photos with Sir Topham Hatt™ and rides on the beloved cars immerse tiny conductors in the beloved world of Thomas the Tank Engine.

CRITTERS UP CLOSE
Saturday, May 12 (10:00 am – 4:00 pm) & Sunday, May 13 (1:00pm – 4:00pm)
@ Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Every month, our visitors get up close and personal with some of our favorite critters from the natural world, thanks to our friends at Leslie Science & Nature Center! This month the featured critters are lizards, and they are ready for their close up.

For the full list visit Little Guide Detroit.

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