Best End Of Summer Family Activities In Metro Detroit
Groveland Oaks Campground: Ride The Zip Line
1455 E. 13 Mile Rpad
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 858-0918
/www.destinationoakland.com
Date: Friday, August 5, 2016 at 12:00am to August 5, 2016 at 11:59pm
Oakland County has two great adventures. On August 5th, take off from a 35 foot tower and ride the zip line at Groveland Oaks Campground. The price is $5.00 per ride or $10.00 for the day. On the zip line make sure to wear closed shoes. After riding zip lines, check out Red Oaks Waterpark. Red Oaks Waterpark is open all summer. Spend days floating in the river (ride), sliding down water slides, playing in the wave pool, and many other water activities. The weekend regular rate is $20.
Outdoor Adventures
22381 Van Born Road
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 277-9156
www.midwayfun.com
Date: Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 9:00am to August 6, 2016 at 12:00am
Midway Sports is open all summer. So plan a day filled with outdoor adventures: rock climbing, miniature golf, go kart rides, water boats, bumper cars, driving ranges, eurobungy and batting cages. All ages are welcome. Get involved in your favorite activity, and then try something new.
Summer Science Camp: Space
5020 John R. St.
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 577-8400
www.mi-sci.org
Date: Monday, August 8, 2016 at 8:30am to August 12, 2016 at 5:00pm
What kid doesn't want to learn about space? Register now so your child can be a part of the Summer Space Camp Program. They will learn about the moon, voyages to space, atmosphere, and much more. As a parent, stay and learn with your child so it's a day of space-fun for the family.
Raptor Feeding
1831 Traver Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 997-1553
www.lesliesnc.org
Date: Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 3:00pm to August 13, 2016 at 4:00pm
Raptor Feeding is on August 13th. Bring the family for feeding owls, eagles, and hawks. Learn about bird anatomy, habitats, eating habits, and how they survive. Look at the Leslie Science Center website for more details, days, times and other educational events too.
Cranbrook House Tour & Lunch
39221 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 645-3147
housegardens.cranbrook.edu
Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 11:00am to August 17, 2016 at 1:30pm
Cranbrook House Tour & Lunch is an event on August 17th. Bring the family to the oldest manor in the Detroit area. Have a tour, and then dine in style. It will be an English event to remember. Also, the Cranbrook House & Gardens has other events throughout the summer- such as Yoga In The Gardens. Come for a tour, a tea party, or a yoga class. It's always refreshing to be outside and in a beautiful environment.
Detroit Tigers vs. Red Sox
2100 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 962-4000
detroit.tigers.mlb.com
Date: Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 7:10pm to August 20, 2016 at 12:00 am
Baseball is the American game. The Detroit Tigers vs. Red Sox will be playing August 20th. Bring the family for a summer evening event. Enjoy baseball and hotdogs. Afterwards, there will be a display of fireworks.
Motown Lunch Cruise
201 Civic Center Drive
Detroit, MI 48226
(877) 338-2628
www.detroitprincess.com
Date: Thursday August 25, 2016 at 11:30am to August 25, 2016 at 2:30pm
Nothing tops a summer boat ride. The Detroit Princess is hosting a Motown Lunch Cruise August 25th. Boarding begins at 11:30am. The cruise will end by 2:30pm.The price for an afternoon cruise is as follows: Children 12 and under $20, Adults $39.95, and Seniors $35.95.
