LG Magazine - Winter 2024

YOUR "LITTLE" GUIDE TO FAMILY ADVENTURES IN METRO DETROIT

2024 WINTER FUN

Photo Credit: Sloan Museum of Discovery

SNOW TUBING + SLEDDING

WINTER FESTIVALS + ROAD TRIPS

INDOOR ACTIVITIES + AMUSEMENT

Editor's Note

TIME FLIES! This year, LittleGuide is turning 7 years old - and with our oldest of kids turning 8! LittleGuide Detroit started as a question by new moms of ‘what to do with our littles?’, now we’re entering the ‘what to do with our school age kids?’ territory.

How do we fit in school, homework, sports, birthday parties, and family time?

It’s a lot, but we hope LittleGuide can be a useful resource to make finding fun easier (even if finding the time for it is sometimes a challenge). We’re on this ride together and happy to be sharing it with you.

As we enter a new year and uncharted territory, we hope this issue of the Winter Magazine will help you do more, find more, and enjoy these winter months MORE!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! KERRY DOMAN & CARRIE BUDZINSKI P.S. Catch up with US on the last Thursday of each month at 10am for our LittleGuide LIVE series!

THE BEST NEW(ER) Change up your routine and check out these SUPER FUN new

JOE LOUIS GREENWAY (DETROIT)

FASCINATION FACTORY (BIRMINGHAM)

TATTAN PARK (WESTLAND)

The playground at Warren Gateway Trailhead Park is massive, with a super speedy slide that will delight kids of all ages. When they’ve had their fun there, there are other slides, swings, and climbing structures to entertain and engage. The playground is located along the Joe Louis Greenway, a 27.5 mile path that connects parks and neighborhoods throughout Detroit and includes Dearborn, Hamtramck, and Highland Park.

With a full collection of learning toys and a designed space with kids in mind, Fascination Factory will keep your lit toysentertained for hours with magnet tiles, building blocks, train tables, sensory tables, and a GIANT peg board! They’ll especially love the adorable play houses with different themes – a kitchen, restaurants, a car garage and more. While they play, grab a cup of coffee and catch up with work, friends, or just relax on the couch.

The elaborately designed “Mission to Mars” playground features towering rocket ships, lunar rovers, slides, climbers and a unique collection of swing options that you won’t find anywhere else. From Mommy and Me Swings to Merri-Go-Rounds and cozy hammocks – sit back, relax, and have fun with your littles. With solid turf surface, it’s an accessible playground with multiple areas of play for kids of all ages and abilities.

PLACES TO VISIT playgrounds and play spaces in metro Detroit.

DINOLAND (MADISON HEIGHTS)

MACOMB CORNERS (MACOMB)

YOYO’S FUN CENTER (CLINTON TOWNSHIP)

The new Dinoland location features a 5,000 sq ft playscape with multiple levels to climb through, a ninja course to explore, zip-lines, wave slides, and a dedicated toddler play area. The dinosaur themed play cafe has the pre-historic figures featured in multiple ways, including those to ride on and animatronic ones to watch.

While the kids play, you can sit back and relax.

The colorful,play structure has engaging and challenging features to delight kids of all ages and abilities. Kids can test their agility, speed, and balance on equipment designed for toddlers to school-age kids. Next to the playground, you’ll conveniently find restrooms and a concessions area. There is also a basketball court, inline skating rink, picnic shelters, sand volleyball courts, and walking trails.

Yoyo’s Fun Center has it ALL! Massive ball pits, multiple slides of all kinds (including drop slides!), a ninja course, trampolines, LED hallways, cool tube features, and many unique play features for kids of all ages. Big kids can run around freely in the main play area, while young kids can play in the dedicated section that has nearly identical play features.

There’s also an arcade and cafe (with great pizza)!

PLACES TO GO SNOWTUBING BOWERS SCHOOL FARM (BLOOMFIELD HILLS) Enjoy 50 minutes of tubing and watch the hill come alive with lights during the evening hours. Tubing tickets are $17 per person.

ROLLING HILLS PARK (YPSILANTI) The Rolling Hills sledding hill is 275 feet in length with a large flat area at the bottom and fenced return paths on either side so you can safely climb the hill and ride again.

Tube rentals are $10 per hour.

HAWK ISLAND (LANSING) A magic carpet uphill conveyor helps to transport riders to the top of the hill and snow making machines are used to extend the time the snow tubing hill can be used.

Reservations fill up FAST – tickets are $11 per person.

ROAD TRIP DESTINATIONS Echo Valley (Kalamazoo) Cannonsburg (Belmont/Grand Rapids) Boyne Mountain (Boyne Falls) Ostego Resort (Gaylord) Shanty Creek Resort (Bellaire) Snow Snake (Harrison) Hanson Hills (Grayling) Double JJ (New Era) Timberlee Hills (Traverse City)

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OUTSIDE #1000HoursOutside #52WeekTrailChallege #HikeItOut There are a lot of popular themed inspirations to keep moving and motivated in the winter months.

We’re here for it all, but we also know that sometimes a single win is a win.

So whether you’re tackling a challenge or combating cabin fever, here are some ways to keep active this winter.

Kensington Nature Center (Milford)

NATURE CENTERS & TRAILS Bundle up and breath in the fresh air on a nature trail hike the whole family will love. Walk along the Detroit River on the urban pathway of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy or at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (Trenton). Find other waterfront walks while visiting the Ford House (Lake St. Clair), Lake Erie Metropark (Lake Erie), Kensington Nature Center (Kent Lake) or Crosswinds Marsh (New Boston).

Visiting a local nature center offers the best of both worlds - you can spend time outside in the crisp air, then head indoors to warm up. Heritage Park Nature Center (Farmington Hills), Stage Nature Center (Troy) and Belle Isle Nature Center (Detroit) have the added bonus of also being FREE! If you simply want to channel your inner Elsa and get lost in the woods - head to Leslie Science & Nature Center (Ann Arbor) or Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve (Rochester)

Hit The Road Grab the keys for a new (but not so far) road trip adventure.

The Ribbon at Glass City Metropark (Toledo, OH), is a 1,000 foot loop trail featuring rolling hills and soft curves for a unique outdoor skating experience. The Ribbon is connected to a 5,000 square foot skating pond that offers a traditional ice rink experience for beginners.

The Hidden Lake Gardens Sky Canopy Walk (Tipton) stands 65 feet above ground level at its highest point, showcasing the peaceful forest below all winter long.

LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW....

WINTER ACTIVITIES Winter in Michigan just isn’t winter without snow. Sledding, skiing, snow tubing, ice skating, snowman building, snow angels, and of course, the epic snowball battles are special memories for every childhood. Here’s a mini checklist of Snow Day activities to try + check out this winter.

Go Sledding or Snow Tubing Try Ice Skating Hit the Ski Slopes ‘Paint’ Snow (with food coloring) Build a Snowman or Ice Lawn Ornament Shovel a neighbor’s walkway

SAVE THE DATE

WINTER FESTIVALS It’s easy to spend time outside when you’re having fun! Check out a winter festival - most of these are FREE! Winter @ Valade (Detroit): Jan. 5 - Feb. 25 Frost Fest (Rochester): Jan. 19 & 20 (NEW) BRRmingham Blast (Birmingham): Jan 27 Winter Blast Weekend (Royal Oak): Feb. 2 - 4 Plymouth Ice Festival (Plymouth): Feb. 2 - 4 Ice Carving Festival (Ann Arbor): Feb. 24

WINTER FUN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Here’s your friendly reminder that places and activities that you may consider summer, spring, or even fall activities are actually open ALL YEAR LONG! So, layer up and head to the Detroit Zoo (Royal Oak), Domino’s Petting Farm (Ann Arbor), and/or Howell Nature Center (Howell) this winter.

All 13 Huron-Clinton Metroparks are open and offer familyfriendly outdoor programming. Kensington and Wolcott Mills also have farm centers that welcome winter visitors.

Our warmer than usual winters also mean playgrounds are still in play. If you want to check out the NEW heavy hitters, visit Macomb Corners (Macomb), Tattan Park (Westland), and Joe Louis Greenway Warren Gateway (Detroit).

NATURE CENTER CHECK LIST Experience the great outdoors while staying inside at a meto Detroit Nature Center. Many offer FREE admission AND drop-in programs for all ages.

Indian Springs Metropark (White Lake) Heritage Nature Center (Farmington Hills) Sterling Heights Nature Center (Sterling Heights)

Belle Isle Nature Center (Detroit) Stage Nature Center (Troy) Howell Nature Center (Howell)

Nankin Mills Interpretive Center (Westland) DNR Outdoor Adventure Center (Detroit) Lake Erie Metropark (Brownstown)

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BEST PLACES FOR INDOOR PLAY When you need a change of scenery, here are fun (indoor) ways to spend your day.

Click here for a complete list

LEGOLAND Discovery Center

Kids Gotta Play

LEGOLAND is the ultimate indoor LEGO playground - and seriously our kids’ favorite place. There are amusement park rides, indoor playgrounds for toddlers and big kids, LOTS of LEGOS for creative builds, a LEGO Master to help with design ideas, a 4D movie theater (always a hit), and a Detroit MINILAND.

Kids Gotta Play is the perfect place to escape the weather. They have an open showroom for play structures and trampolines. Climb up rock walls, ladders, and steps. Play basketball with multiple different sized hoops. Slide down massive slides or swing on tire swings. Everyone’s favorite is definitely the four netted trampolines.

Urban Air - Commerce If you have an adventurer at home, this is the place to go! The latest Urban Air Park location has over a dozen activities, including Warrior Courses, Go-Kart Track, Indoor Skydiving, Climbing Walls, Sky Rider + Ropes Course and Trampoline Park. Best for school age kids and up, Urban Air is a party palace and go-to for indoor play dates. There are also locations in Livonia and Sterling Heights.

Troy Gym Troy Gym has FOUR buildings and each location has unique features that appeal to different ages. Find Pirate ships, climbing towers, ninja courses, zip lines and munchkin ropes courses, inflatable bounce houses and, of course, traditional gymnastics equipment. Dropin for play, check out a Kid’s Night Out, or even a day-camp option.

Bounce It Up Bounce It Up in Livonia features a ginormous trilevel playground with slides, trampolines, obstacle courses, AND multiple inflatable play structures to jump on and race through. Your kids will have a blast racing around and wearing themselves out while you sit back and watch. If you have littles, there is also a dedicated play area and bounce houses for toddlers.

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WINTER SHOWS COMING TO TOWN There's nothing quite like seeing your favorite characters live on stage!

Dinosaur World Live: January 27

Bluey Live!: March 28 - 30

Grab your compass and join the intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing dinosaurs. Fisher Theatre, Detroit

Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the popular Aussey series. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for families, featuring brilliantly created puppets. Fox Theatre, Detroit

Disney On Ice: February 15 - 18 Tiana, Raya, and others join your favorites from Arendelle for a can't-miss Disney On Ice experience. Little Caesars Arena, Detroit

Paw Patrol LIVE: March 2 & 3 Join the PAW Patrol for a Great Pirate Adventure as they help save the Pirate Day celebration. Fox Theatre, Detroit

Annie: Fox Theatre: May 3 - 5 Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theater-goers that sunshine is always right around the corner and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production – just as you remember it and just when we need it most. Fox Theatre, Detroit

Dog Man - The Musical: May 5 Ada Twist, Scientist: March 17 Step into Ms. Greer’s classroom and meet three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers - Ada, Iggy and Rosie. Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor

Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious production based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comics. Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor

COOL TRAVEL DESTINATIONS EXPLORE WITH FORD & MAKE MEMORIES THIS WINTER

orld of Winter Festival in Grand Rapids is an annual favorite for our families.

The LARGEST winter festival in the country is FREE to enjoy and features over 100 events, activities, and outdoor art installations for over two months from January 12th - March 10th.

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This year’s exhibits include a Sonic Runway, night walkers, Stargate, Permafrost animal structures, Starlight, Icicle Lanterns and more!

Bundle up and get ready to explore downtown Grand Rapids. The World of Winter festival is great any time of day, but especially fun in the evening.

Consider booking a hotel because there is plenty of fun family activities to enjoy for a weekend away.

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BEST SLEDDING HILLS

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Beverly Hills Village Park (Beverly Hills) Summit On The Park (Canton) Snowy Ridge Sledding Hill (Commerce) Valade Park (Detroit) Heritage Park (Farmington Hills) Civic Center Park (Madison Heights) Kensington Metropark (Milford)

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Cass Benton Park (Northville) Decker Park Sled Hill (Orion Twp) Brandon Township Park (Ortonville) Bloomer Park (Rochester) Marshbank Park (West Bloomfield) Hines Drive Sledding Hill (Westland) Rolling Hills Park (Ypsilanti)

make a splash

While we wait for sunshine and warm weather to return, you can make it feel like summer at a local indoor aquatic center. Find a complete list here and our favorites below:

TROY

The Troy Community Center feels like a vacation getaway with water slides for all ages - including splash features, a lily pad to walk across, and pool basketball. There’s also a dedicated area for the littles with their own kiddie slide, splashing fun, and shallow waters. Onsite locker rooms make it easy to store your belongings.

LIVONIA

The Kirksey Recreation Center has something for everyone. A zero-entry pool with splash pad features and playground for littles, a large tube slide, lazy river and whirlpool for big kids, and a hot tub where mom and dad can relax. Admission to the pool also gives you access to the indoor tree fort, rock wall, and gyms.

FARMINGTON HILLS The HAWK’s Aquatic Center features a zero-entry pool with splash pad features for littles in a dedicated area.

The larger pool area features a floating block, basketball, lazy river, and slide. On select dates you can also enjoy the climbing rock wall and zip line!

Get Scouting: Earn A Badge Is your scout eager to earn more badges?

Explore these Metro Detroit locations offering workshops available to individual scouts. From hands-on activities, to educational programs, your scout can score a badge and a fun-filled experience all at once!

Detroit Zoo (Royal Oak) Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts are invited to earn badges and have fun at the Zoo through handson activities. Each workshop allows young learners to interact directly with Zoo experts and engage with the world around them. From exploring animal behaviors to digging for fossils, there’s sure to be a workshop for every troop.

SEA LIFE Michigan (Auburn Hills) During Scout Days, Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts can explore the underwater world, complete activities to earn a FREE fun patch AND enjoy a JAW-some discount! These select dates offer discounted tickets for scouts and their families. Make sure to wear your uniform!

Belle Isle Nature Center (Detroit) Come explore the natural world of Belle Isle and complete requirements for selected badges during one of their free programs. While these programs are free, pre-registration is required and space is limited.

Howell Nature Center (Howell) Join in for a 2-hour outdoor workshop! All workshops are $15 per Scout, open to the public, and require pre-registration. Price includes admission to Wild Wonders Wildlife Park and Alexandria’s Naturescape.

Libraries are always a win with our families and lucky for us, we have some incredible ones in metro Detroit full of FREE family fun.

There’s so much to do at your local library (and it’s so much more than ‘just reading books’). Yes, you can explore this world and others in board books and chapter books (in hard print, audio and digital), but that’s just the start.

Let the kids play with toys in the Children’s Department (keep reading to find our favorites locations to play), attend regular story time sessions, or check the calendar for drop-in events.

Most libraries host special guests, crafting and game nights, and traveling programs that can all be enjoyed for FREE. You’ll also find video games, boardgames, toys and more at the increasingly popular ‘Library of Things’ sections.

Use your library card for FREE or discounted admission to local attractions thru the Michigan Activity Pass. Find more details about that awesome program here.

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Walk into a fairy-tale - LITERALLY! The largerthan-life Children’s Department has a dragon, book throne, treehouse and more!

26300 Evergreen Rd, Southfield

clinton-macomb The main library in Macomb has it all - a boat, airplane, train, horse (and a buggy). Storybooks will come alive and kids can act them out.

40900 Romeo Plank, Clinton Twp

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A must for the pre-k crowd. You won’t know if you’re at a library or play place. You can also ‘check-out’ toys to play with while you’re there.

4600 Walnut Lake, West Bloomfield

Already a hit with kids because of the firetruck that they can drive and climb. It’s currently undergoing renovations and we can’t wait to see the new look.

25320 Six Mile Rd, Redford

6 AUTHOR’S OUR KIDS LOVE March is National Reading Month - and whether it’s bedtime, weekly homework, or the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge, reading is always a good idea.

If you want to expand your reading list, here are authors that our kids love.

We love the fast-paced rhyme books that share stories of the students (and teacher) of Blue River Creek’s 2nd grade classroom.

Andrea Beaty’s picture book series is so popular, with chapter books now too.

You probably already have Sandra Boynton in your book collection, but if you don’t, her jazzy board books are so fun your kids will enjoy them for years to come.

Dave Pilkey may have been your favorite author as a kid (Captain Underpants remains as popular as ever), but his newer Dog Man series and Cat Kid also top this generation’s favorite lists.

Parents will relate, as kids delight in the stories of the Interrupting Chicken (it’s a series on AppleTV too). David Ezra Stein’s book series is darling, and he has other picture books to check out as well.

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We’ll always have fond memories of Mo Willems hosting virtual drawing workshops during quarantine. It helped during a hard time and made the stories of Gerald, Piggy and Pigeon more memorable at bedtime.

Suzanne Lang’s Grumpy Monkey series is growing in popularity and our kids love to hear about (and can relate to) Jim Panzee’s big feelings. Lang also has other relatable books about different kinds of families and kids.

Hit The Slopes Getting your kids into skiing and snowboarding can be a daunting task – even for parents who enjoy the sports themselves. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the top tips to help you get started.

Stay Safe: Helmets are a must when skiing or riding, so we go with a bright color that helps us spot our kids out on the slopes.

Kid’s Goggles help to protect your littles’ eyes. They also help with visibility – it’s bright out there on the white snow! Wrist guards are a great idea for anyone learning to snowboard as well.

Stay Warm: We like to say – “There’s no bad weather, just bad clothing”. Make sure your kids have over the calf socks, thermal underwear, an insulated jacket, ski mask, and hand warmers to keep them focused on the sport and not the temps.

Make Things Easy: When teaching your kids to ski, having some way to help control their speed (and lift them off the ground when they fall) is helpful, consider getting a harness and ropes.

Local Ski Resorts Pine Knob (Clarkston) Pine Knob offers a 300ft vertical with 17 runs, 3 terrain parks, 2 world-famous Wonder Carpets (100ft and 300ft), 6 chairlifts, and 4 tow ropes.

Alpine Valley (White Lake) Alpine Valley offers 25 picturesque treelined slopes with three different style terrains. A great place for beginners, there are 2 rope tows and 2 magic carpets.

Mt. Brighton (Brighton) Mt. Brighton is one of the highest points of elevation in Livingston County and riders can easily access 25 trails and five lifts covering 130 acres.

Mt. Holly (Holly) Find everything you need, 7 chairlifts (including Southeastern Michigan’s only High-Speed detachable quad), 4 rope tows, and two SunKid Wonder Carpets.

The term “dress for success” has a whole different meaning as a parent. Keeping your kids warm and happy in the winter weather helps everyone enjoy outdoor time.

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Merino Wool Over The Calf Socks For someone who constantly has cold feet, socks are arguably the most important clothing item! A good pair of socks will help keep your kid’s toes warm and keep snow out of their boots too! ($20 - Amazon)

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Arctix Kids Insulated Winter Jacket ThermaTech insulation helps keeps the warm in and cold out. They are also wind-water resistant - but best of all, these Arctix jackets come in a variety of bright colors so you can find something your kids will love and you’ll be able to spot easily in a crowd. ($45 - $60 - Amazon)

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Bluemagic Kid’s Baby One Piece Snowsuits A bit pricey, but worth it to keep them warm. This body suit is designed for skiers, but good for any outdoor activity.

It’s wind-resistant, waterproof and breathable with front zippered vents for personalized temperature control. ($99 - $109 - Amazon)

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Carhartt Mittens We’re big Carhartt fans and these mittens (gloves available too) are a winner. They’re warm, durable and go up the wrist to keep snow out. ($24 - Amazon)

CIOR Kids Waterproof Snow Boots Rain, snow, and slush - these boots can handle it all and your kids can handle putting them on themselves. Mid-calf height helps keep snow out and there are a variety of colors and designs to keep them practical and fashionable. ($41 - Amazon)

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TRAVELING MUSEUM EXHIBITS

Experience something NEW at these tried and true museums around metro Detroit.

Here are exhibits heading to the area and others that will be leaving soon.

PAW PATROL @ THE HENRY FORD

BLACK PANTER @ THE WRIGHT

opens February 18th

open thru March 31

The heroic PAW Patrol pups need your help in Adventure Bay! Head to The Henry Ford and join Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Everest, Rocky, Zuma, and Tracker to uncover your unique abilities, overcome challenges, and help friends.

Explore Adventure Bay and help Ryder and his pups solve problems throughout the exhibit.

There’s no job too big and no pup too small for the PAW Patrol Adventure Play exhibit!

Find Wakanda at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Explore the artistic richness of story-telling through costume design.

Ruth Carter’s artistry captures the eyes on screen and inspires creative thought in person. See how her Afrofuturistic pieces empower the female form, honor ancient cultures, and invoke a deep sense of representation unlike any other costumes experienced on screen.

ABOVE & BEYOND @ MICHIGAN SCIENCE CENTER opens January 30th Experience flight like never before. Race your friends at the speed of sound. Soar to orbit for a spectacular 360-degree view of Earth. Climb aboard a fascinating journey to Mars. From flying cars and supersonic planes to space elevators and mega-rockets, Above and Beyond takes you faster, farther, and higher for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

MAZES & BRAIN GAMES @ SLOAN MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY opens February 3rd

Maneuver your way through this collection of fullbody games, 3-D puzzles, and mind-boggling illusions. Conquer puzzling challenges and discover new ways of problem solving around every corner! Master the many tricks and find out why illusions help us learn how our brains work.

Best Places To Make Maple Sugar Get ready for some 'Pure Michigan' fun, as you learn how to tap and make pure maple syrup (and even taste test some too) in the final weeks of February through March.

Pancake breakfasts are the best - and learning where your syrup comes from is a bonus. This end of winter activity is the perfect way to send off the season and spend time outside.

There are several places that offer maple sugaring events and activities - Maplefest at MSU Tollgate Farm is a popular one weekend event. Here are a few locations that offer weekly events in the area:

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HURON-CLINTON METROPARK

Kensington (Milford), Wolcott Mill (Roy), Hudson Mills (Dexter), Stony Creek (Shelby Township) and Oakwoods (New Boston) Metroparks all host maple sugaring events in March. It’s a fun, affordable ($3 to $6) way to see how maple sugar is made.

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STAGE NATURE CENTER

Learn how people processed maple sugar in the past and see similarities in the collecting, boiling, and drawing off maple syrup today on Saturdays in March.

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MAYBURY FARM

Hop on a wagon and take a walk into the sugar bush.

You’ll learn how sugar maple trees produce sap, why sap flows, how to tap, and collect sap from the tree.

Tours are available in March and April.

It’s not a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a helicopter marshmallow drop!

MARSHMALLOW DROPS Keep your eye on the sky, it will soon be raining marshmallows!

As an alternative to the Easter Egg Hunts, marshmallow drops have been providing family fun for decades.

If you’ve never been, don’t worry - your kids don’t eat the marshmallows - they trade them in for other treats, after racing onto an open field to gather as many as they can or

a designated amount (depends on location). Follow LittleGuide for updates and keep these event hosts on your radar: Wayne County Parks (Westland & Trenton) Oakland County Parks (Royal Oak) Grosse Pointe Parks HYPE Recreation Center (Dearborn Heights)

mark your calendars Get ready for a full calendar of exciting family events happening in Detroit all year long!

JAN Winter @ Valade 01/05 - 02/25 FEB Paczki Day 02/13 MAR St. Patrick's Day Parade 03/10 Marche du Nain Rouge 3/24 APR NFL Draft 04/25 - 04/27 MAY Flower Day 05/19 Detroit Grand Prix 05/31 - 06/02 JUN Ford Fireworks 06/24 JUL Detroit Kite Festival AUG Belle Isle Art Fair SEPT North American International

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OCT Harvest Fest NOV Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony America's Thanksgiving Day Parade