A program of Orchards Children’s Services – Funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
The Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit is a large indoor show with hundreds of fishing vendors, boats and hands on features. Families can browse gear, watch demos and check out kid friendly attractions like the trout pond. Children tickets are discounted,
Zoo Tots Animal Habitats is an eight week, preschool focused program for kids ages 3 and 4 with an adult caregiver. Each class explores a different animal habitat through stories, art and hands on activities, with some sessions taking place
Families can explore interactive light installations from global artists during this new winter celebration. Kids will enjoy the glowing sculptures, monthly themed events and the holiday kickoff with Santa and treats. Dress warm for outdoor viewing. Event cost: Free Event
Kids between the ages of 7 to 17 are invited to hangout and play games, like Nintendo Switch, board games and tabletop RPGs. Cost: Free Date: Saturday, January 10th, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Enjoy a walk through a glowing tunnel of holiday lights with entertainment, Santa visits and food trucks on select nights. This is an easy, kid friendly outing for families, with hot chocolate available on certain dates. Special activities like live
On January through February weekends Bowers Farms hosts Winter Park, sort of a mini Winter Festival held each weekend. Activities at Winter Park include browsing the farm store, dining at the farm kitchen, and snow tubing down the sled hill.
Lace up and hit the ice this season! New open skates at USA Hockey Arena run Jan – March 22 on select Saturdays and Sundays. For more information and availability, call 734-453-6400. Date: Sunday, January 11th 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Admission:
Step into the world of Leonardo da Vinci through full-scale inventions, intricate art studies, and interactive displays. Families can explore art, science, and engineering while kids enjoy hands-on machines like a room of mirrors and a rope pulley. Free for
The Rink at Royal Oak Ice Skating runs daily through February, 2026 at The Rink at RO (248-541-7550). Professionally maintained ice rink in Downtown Royal Oak is open for the season. Admission is $10, skate rental is $5. Hours –
To celebrate the Charles H. Wright Museum’s 60th anniversary, this exhibition honors Dr. Charles Howard Wright (1919-2002). It is presented as a first-person narrative. The exhibit showcases his life and legacy through personal writings, images and artifacts, with contributions from