FALL FESTIVITIES Y O U R " L I T T L E " G U I D E T O F A M I L Y A D V E N T U R E S I N M E T R O D E T R O I T CIDER MILLS + U-PICK ORCHARDS HALLOWEEN EVENTS BEST METRO DETROIT FALL FESTIVALS
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For more seasonal ideas + daily inspiration, isit www.littleguidedetroit.com. Here's to a FUN Fall ahead, KerryDoman+CarrieBudzinski SWEATER WEATHER, CIDER + DONUTS AND ALL THINGS FALL!
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Apple Orchards + Pumpkin Patches Fall Festivals Autumn Day Trips + Weekend Getaways Halloween Events and more! Goodbye bathing suits, "Hello" pumpkin spice everything!
The kids are back in school, and in between homework, playdates, and practices, we're also doing Fall festivities and Halloween activities. the season FUN and find everything you need to fill your weekends in one easy place:
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SEPT 15 -18 Troy Family Daze Pumpkins, Apples, and Carnivals - OH MY! Let the Fall festivals + festivities begin. Plymouth Fall Festival SEPT 16 & 17 Flat Rock Riverfest SEPT 16 -18 Heritage Festival Northville SEPT 15 -17 Harvest Moon Festival Farmington Hills SEPT 09-11 Art & Apples Festival Rochester SEPT 09-11 SEPT 16 -18 Pumpkin Festival Romulus OCT 8 & 9 MSU Tollgate Farm Pumpkinfest OCT 15 & 16 Bowers School Farm Fall Festival
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Blake Farms (Armada)
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DeBuck's Corn Maze (Belleville)
Corn Fun (Casco)
Blake Farms (South Lyon)
Erie Orchards (Erie)
Hy's Cider Mill (Bruce)
help you here! Get lost with the kids 'on purpose' and have some fall fun as a family at a local corn maze.
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CORN MAZES
Westview Orchards (Washington)
Maybury Farm (Northville)
GPS can’t
Long Family Orchard (Commerce)
Stony Creek Orchard (Romeo)
Spicer Orchard (Fenton)
Wasem Fruit Farm (Milan)
Stock up on apples
school lunches, everyday snacks, and pies! U-PICK APPLE ORCHARDS
The Blast Corn Maze (Dexter)
Kackleberry Farm (Monroe)
Bonadeo Farms (Highland)
Best Maze (Williamston)
Kapernick Orchards (Britton)
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Erie Orchard (Erie)
Wiard's Orchard (Ypsilanti) for
Put on your sweaters and rubber boots and go out to find the perfect ‘family’ of pumpkins to adorn your porch!
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Kensington Farm Center (Milford)
PUMPKIN PATCHES
Kapernick Orchards (Britton)
Westview Orchards (Washington)
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Wasem Fruit Farm (Milan)
Wiard's Orchard (Ypsilanti)
Stony Creek Metropark (Shelby Township)
Marshbank Park (West Bloomfield)
Wiard's Orchard (Ypsilanti)
Corn Fun (Casco)
Maybury Farm (Northville)
Bowers School Farm (Bloomfield Hills)
Hop on the hay and enjoy a short ride through the park or the orchard at one of these special events + farms.
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TRACTOR + HAY RIDES
Denny's U Pick Pumpkins (Plymouth)
Coleman's Corn Maze (Saline)
Heritage Park (Farmington Hills)
Blake Farms (Armada)
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Hallowpalooza (Harrison Twp)
Pumpkin Palooza (Plymouth)
Boo Bash Hayride (Farmington)
Trick-or-Treat (West Bloomfield)
Tots Halloween (Harrison Twp)
Fall Fest & Panther Hunt (Wixom)
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Trick Or Treat Trail (Milford)
Halloween Stroll (Orion Twp)
Halloween Party (Plymouth)
Trek or Treat (Ypsilanti)
Trick-or-Treat Farm (Ray)
Streets of Treats (Northville)
Trick-Or-Treat (Rochester)
Trick or Treat Trail (White Lake) Hoot
Monster & Mayhem (Clinton Twp)
Little Boo (Toledo)
Spooktacular (Shelby Twp)
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Ghosts & Goodies Train (Flint)
Halloween
Spooktacular (Royal Oak)
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Harvestfest (Detroit)
Hallowe'en (Dearborn)
Trick or Treat Stroll (Berkley)
Get your costumes ready for a season full of ghosts, goblins, and of course - lots of goodies this Halloween!
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Zoo Boo (Royal Oak)
Shadows From The Past (Livonia)
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Halloween Hoot (Rochester)
The Legend of Sleepy Howell
Sterling Freights (Sterling Heights)
Halloween Party (Auburn Hills)
Trick or Treat (Dearborn)
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Little Goblins (Grosse Pointe)
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Trick or Treat Train (Clinton Twp)
DSO's Youth Spooktacular (Detroit)
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Halloween Festival (Westland)
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Click about ALL the Halloween events happening in metro Detroit this fall.
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Harvest Festival (New Boston)
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Starry Lights (Grosse Pointe Shores)
Experience a horse drawn carriage ride through the Trail of Lights with holiday music, hot chocolate, and a take home craft from the Santa Station.
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Walk through the historic Ford House estate’s pathways to experience a wintry starry sky themed show of light and sound, featuring projected animations and interactive features
Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village offers yuletide fun for all ages. Admission includes FREE carousel rides, cooking demonstrations, Carolers and live music performances, Santa and live reindeer, skilled artisans demonstrations, and more!
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Wild Lights (Royal Oak)
The holiday season will be here before we know it - and these family favorites will sell out. Start making plans to get your tickets before it's too late.
The Detroit Zoo will be aglow for 40 magical nights with more than five million LED lights illuminating trees, buildings, and over 280 sculptures throughout the front half of the Zoo.
Take in the lights at the Toledo Zoo, ride down the Ice Slide, go ice skating, visit Santa, watch a LED light display at the historic Amphitheatre and more!
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Lights Before Christmas (Toledo)
Trail of Lights (Davison)
Holiday Nights (Dearborn)
Thorn Park (Woodhaven)
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Tattan Park (Westland) Farm Park (Ann Arbor)
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Train Park
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Bauervic Woods Park (Southfield)
County
Palmer Park (Detroit)
Kiwanis (Southgate)
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Disney On Ice: Sept. 16 - 18
Step away from the screens and take your kids to a stage show for in person excitment they won't soon forget.
ELF The Musical: Nov. 22 - 27
STAGE SHOWS COMING STO TAGE SHOWS COMING TO METRO MDETROIT ETRO DETROIT
Get into the holiday season with Santa's favorite helper. Fox Theatre, Detroit
Blue’s Clues & You! is an epic new adventure! Kids and families will fall in love with theater as they solve Blue’s Clues to find out what Josh needs to make a show. Fisher Theatre, Detroit
Dress up and join the party with Spidey friends, Doc McStuffins, Puppy Dog Pals and more in “Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza”. Fox Theatre, Detroit
Peter Rabbit Tales: Oct. 25
Enchantment Theatre brings this captivating story to life using fantastic masks, whimsical puppets, gorgeous scenery and original music. Macomb Center, Clinton Township
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Jurassic World Live Tour: Nov. 18 20
Disney Junior Live: Oct. 9
Blues Clues & You: Oct. 22 & 23
Jurassic World comes to life against a backdrop of captivating scenery where dinosaurs from the iconic franchise, including fan-favorite Velociraptor Blue and a Tyrannosaurus Rex more than 40 feet in length, take center stage. Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
The legacy of Disney is displayed through 14 classic and modern stories in this epic on ice production, with high energy choreography and a breathtaking set. Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
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Peppa Pig World of Play (Auburn Hills)
Rolladium Family Fun Center (Waterford)
Yoyo's Fun Center (Westland)
Legoland Discovery Center (Auburn Hills)
Airborne (Brighton + Taylor)
SkyZone (Canton)
Kidcadia (Dearborn)
Rev'd Up Fun (Woodhaven)
Urban Air (Livonia + Sterling Heights)
OUR 25 FAVORITE INDOOR PLAY PLACES
Pump It Up (Wixom)
Castaway Play (Howell)
Rochester Play (Rochester)
Here are the best indoor amusement centers for all different ages to enjoy.
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Jungle Java (Farmington Hills)
Let the kids bounce off the walls, just not your own at an indoor play place.
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Launch (Ann Arbor)
Dinoland (Dearborn)
Fairytale Fun Place (Clarkston)
Fun Zonez (Redford)
DEFY Detroit (Commerce)
Stemville (Northville)
Troy Gymnastics (Troy)
Airtime (Sterling Heights + Westland)
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This park is a fan favorite with it's wooden structure, a modern structure, an adorable train, and plenty of walking paths.
Take a family stroll through Kellogg Park, stop for pictures with your favorite displays, and support local businesses sponsoring this year’s event.
Whether you want the charm of a historic downtown, an adventure at a new playground, or the spook of a Halloween event, downtown Plymouth offers all the seasonal fun!
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PLYMOUTH ORCHARDS
Say hi to the animals and take a tractor ride to the corn maze at Maybury Farm. Stop in the State Park to let the kids run around the playground and take a nature walk on the trails.
LOCAL ROAD TRIP:
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP PARK
SCARECROWS @ KELLOGG PARK
TRICK OR TREAT @ ART ATTIC
The Halloween events at The Art Attic sell out quickly every year, so don't miss out on the popular trick or treat event at the neighborhood art hub.
PLYMOUTH
PLYMOUTH FALL FESTIVAL
The Plymouth Fall Festival returns after a haitus with a carnival, live entertainment, car show and more.
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PLAY DAY @ STEMVILLE
THREE CEDARS FARM
Say "hi" to the animals and take a tractor ride to the corn maze at Maybury Farm. Stop in the State Park for some playground or a nature walk on the trails.
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SKELETONS ARE ALIVE
NORTHVILLE
MAYBURY FARM
If you’re looking for a day full of family fun, make a trip to Northville. Visit the skeletons downtown, take a train ride, say 'hi' to animals, enjoy cider + donuts and more!
PARMENTER CIDER MILL
The Barn Yard Playland is a LittleGuide favorite with the wooden train that everyone loves along with their pumpkin patch, maze and cider + donuts!
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Stock up on cider and donuts at Parmenter’s. The local favorite offers all your apple flavored favorites.
The Skeletons will take over downtown Northville beginning October 1st! Find them all, see what silliness they're getting into, and enjoy some free fun.
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If you’re looking for some indoor play, check out Stemville. The hands on learning play center is fun for all ages and the perfect place to spend a chilly or rainy day.
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The runaway LittleGuide favorite, Yates Cider Mill is very popular and busy prepare yourself for a line End your day in Rochester relaxing under the trees or at a picnic table there is plenty of seating.
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PAINT CREEK CIDER MILL
to Innovation Hills to the itinerary
GOODISON CIDER MILL
Literally across the street from Goodison, Paint Creek Cider Mill is off the Paint Creek Trail (good for walking and biking) Not only can you get cider and donuts, you can order a complete lunch
ROCHESTER DONUT CRAWL
YATES CIDER MILL
LOCAL ROAD TRIP:
ROCHESTER CIDER MILL a stop
Rochester Cider Mill is a winner. The sprinkle donut was a hit with the kids (and probably my favorite) and there are other flavors too. The cider slushy was delicious. Outside, there are pumpkins (to purchase and for pictures) and a little area for kids to run around.
Rochester is home to four of the best cider mills in all of Metro Detroit making it your go to place to stock up on cider + donuts and all the fun Fall festivities.
Start your trip at Goodison It is a quick stop with delicious cherry glaze donuts, cider, and famous pistachio bread.
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Corn mazes, petting zoos, and pumpkin patches – oh my! The golden leaves won’t last long, so bring your kids out for some family friendly Fall fun! Corn Maze Pumpkin Patch U Pick Orchard Blake Farms (Armada + South Lyon) Wagon and Train Rides Haunted Village Zombie Paintball Safari Farm Animals Cider and Donuts Corn Maze Pumpkin Patch Giant Slide and Jump Pad DeBuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch (Belleville) Wagon and Barrel Train Rides Farm Animals Cider and Donuts Corn Maze Pumpkins Cow Train The Blast Corn Maze (Dexter) Pedal Car Track Cider and Donuts
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Cider and Donuts
Wagon and Barrel Train Rides
Pumpkin Patch
Spicer's Orchard (Fenton)
Farm Animals
Farm Animals Three Cedars Farm (Plymouth)
U Pick Apples
Pumpkin Patch
Kackleberry Farm (Monroe)
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Pumpkin Patch
Corn Maze
Wagon and Fire Engine Rides
Corn Maze
Corn Maze
Cider and Donuts
Hayrides
U Pick Apple Orchard
Cider and Donuts
Mini Golf
Hay and Train Rides
Pumpkin Patch
Hayrides and Train Rides
Bonadeo Farms (Highland)
Cider and Donuts
Farm Animals and Pony Rides
Pumpkin Patch
Cider and Donuts
Farm Animals
Corn Maze
Inflatables
Pedal Tractor Races
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Wiard's Orchard (Ypsilanti)
Haunted Houses
Rubber Duck Races
Corn Maze
Barn Yard Play Land
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The Pigeon is coming to Grand Rapids' Children's Museum! Visit the whimsical world of your favorite story book at The Pigeon Comes to Grand Rapids: A Mo Willems Exhibit this Fall. Kids can have hilarious conversations with their favorite characters, make old time
ArtPrize is just one reason to visit Grand Rapids in the Fall, here are some of our other favorite activities to do while there.
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Western Michigan's metropolitan center is a great trip any time of year but when you plan a visit for the Fall, you get to enjoy the larger-than-life ArtPrize.
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The international art competition, ArtPrize, takes over the city of Grand Rapids from September 15th to October 2nd. Public venues from parks and bridges, to restaurants and office spaces are transformed into artist galleries, pop-up events, dance parties, and family art making activities the whole family will love!
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WHEN YOU NEED A CHANGE OF PACE, BUT DON'T WANT TO GO FAR - HEAD WEST AND CHECK OUT GRAND RAPIDS.
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Deer Track Junction Adventure Park
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Embassy Suites
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It's non stop family fun at Deer Track Junction. They have it all a petting farm, car safari, adventure playgrounds, sand pits, animal feedings, and more. The kids will spend so much time running around, they'll have no problem falling asleep at bedtime.
animations, try art techniques and play games inspired by the popular books at the temporary exhibit on display from September 2022 to January 2023. In addition to the special exhibition, the Children's Museum is home to a dozen other hands-on activation spaces including Rapid River Farm, The Spin Zone, Train Table and more!
John Ball Zoo
If you want to turn your day trip into a weekend getaway, we know the perfect place to stay! Hilton's Embassy Suites in downtown Grand Rapids is the perfect place for families. With large rooms that overlook the Grand River, a large indoor pool, and the best made to order complimentary breakfast it's an overnight stay your kids won't soon forget!
Find more life size art at John Ball Zoo's temporary exhibit, Washed Ashore Discover 16 large and colorful sculptures made from trash collected from the ocean it's a great photo opportunity and learning lesson for kids as they explore the grounds and visit animals.
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Experience exciting outdoor adventures with hands on activities, exhibits, and simulators walk behind and touch a waterfall, step into a fishing boat and reel in a big fish, hit the trail on a mountain bike or snowmobile, and much more The two story interactive museum is great for all ages
Add the Sloan Museum of Discovery to your must visit list. The Museum has 5 hands on areas with different focuses to engage kids of all ages and interests. Stand out favorites are the amazing water table (with waterfall) & indoor three story treehouse.
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CAN'T 4MISS CAN'T MISS HANDS-ON HMUSEUMS ANDS-ON MUSEUMS
L O O K I N G F O R I N D O O R F A M I L Y F U N T H A T ’ S E D U C A T I O N A L T O O ? H E R E A R E T H E B E S T H A N D S - O N M U S E U M S I N M E T R O D E T R O I T .
The Henry Ford is a timeless favorite. From trains and tractors, to airplanes and lots of cars, The Henry Ford offers hands on fun for all ages. The newest addition to the museum, Driven to Win: Racing in America, is truly a must see for all families.
The Ann Arbor Hands On Museum has over 250+ interactive activities for kids. Kids can experiment with simple machines, water, lights and optics. Kids will love the child sized fire engine and real life ambulance. The brand new indoor STEM Park is another must see.
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LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER (AUBURN HILLS) 1 ANN ARBOR HANDS-ON MUSEUM2 November 8th is National S.T.E.M. Day a day dedicated to inspiring kids of all ages to discover their passion for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Help your littles discover their love of S T E M at one of these fun places or events around town. THE ROBOT GARAGE (MUTLIPLE LOCATIONS) 3 ACCELERATED KID (WIXOM) 4 CODE NINJAS (CANTON) 5 STEMVILLE (NORTHVILLE) 6 MICHIGAN SCIENCE CENTER (DETROIT) 7 BRICK IT UP (CLARKSTON) 8 ICODE (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) 9 THE CODER SCHOOL (PLYMOUTH) 10
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Heritage Park Petting Farm (Taylor)
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Domino (Ann (Auburn Hills) Isle Aquarium (Detroit)
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Toledo Zoo (Toledo) (Utica)
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Howell Nature Center (Howell)
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Wolcott Mills (Ray) Zoo (Royal Oak)
Carousel Acres (South Lyon)
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Maybury (Northville) (Novi)
When you want to get away, but only have a day (or an overnight stay) hit the road for these 'can’t miss' Mid Michigan destinations the entire family will love.
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Check off all the fun Fall activities off your list at this one destination! Get lost in three corn mazes, find the perfect pumpkin in the patch, let the kids run around the inflatable playground, and visit the petting zoo before going on a wagon and barrel train ride. And of course, you’ll also want to fill up on cider and donuts.
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You can easily spend a full day exploring Dow Gardens. The expansive landscape offers a multitude of gardens that the entire family will enjoy including the nation’s longest canopy walk (pictured), 1,400 feet long, soaring up to 40 feet above the ground. There’s a creative playground and a cafe with a play area and affordable snacks too!
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The Saginaw Zoo is the perfect size for families and it's brimming with fun activities. Visit animals from around the world, including wolves, penguins, kangaroos and a crocodile. See a show in the amphitheater, go on a train ride, hop on the carousal, dig for dinosaur bones, and run wild at the playground.
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Detroit PAL Michigan Elite Football Club Southeast MI Youth Football Detroit City Football Club i9 Sports Oakland Yard Royal Oak Football Club Waza Soccer SNAPtivities (Birmingham) United FC SOCCER + FOOTBALL GET READY TO PLAY THIS FALL! Whether you're looking for a new sport or an activity to keep your littles busy after school - here are the top places to to 'play'! One season your littles will be into soccer, the next, they'll want to try flag football we can't tell you what they'll be into, but we can tell you where to find the best Fall leagues + classes!
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Troy Gymnastics Euro Stars Gymnastics Extreme Gymnastics GTC Gymnastics Michigan Academy Gymnastics Ambassadors of Dance Center Stage Dance Co. The Dance Place Lil Dumplins Motor City Dance Factory STARS Elite Training Center GYMNASTICS + DANCE
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BASKETBALL + TENNIS
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Belleville Martial Arts Institute Cutting Edge Ninja Gym Mada Jiu Jitsu PKSA Karate Stars & Stripes Activity Center S.W.A.G Kids Gym MARTIAL ARTS + NINJA GYMS Arctic Edge Detroit Skating Club Novi Ice Arenas Onyx Ice Suburban Ice Macomb Troy Sports Center USA Hockey Arena Birmingham Ice Arena HOCKEY + FIGURE SKATING
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Detroit Riverfront (Detroit)
Crosswinds Marsh (New Boston)
Leslie Nature Center (Ann Arbor)
Paint Creek Trail (Rochester)
Beverly Park (Beverly Hills)
Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve (Rochester)
Hines Drive (Wayne County)
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Howell Nature Center
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Graham Lakes Trailhead (Oakland Township)
Top Pick: Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve (Southfield)
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Lake Erie Metropark Trail (Brownstown)
Top Pick: West Bloomfield Nature Preserve
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Top Pick: Crosswinds Marsh (New Boston)
Fox Science Preserve (Ann Arbor)
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (Trenton)
West Bloomfield Nature Preserve
Macomb Orchard Trail Kensington Metropark (Milford)
Pontiac Lake Recreation Trail (Waterford)
Rosie's Park (Madison Heights)
Maybury State Park Trail (Northville)
Nichols Arboretum (Ann Arbor)
Tatigian Trail (Livonia)
Heritage Park (Canton)
Stage Nature Center (Troy)
Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve (Southfield)
Heritage Park (Farmington Hills) Stepping Stones Falls (Flint)
Proud Lake Recreation Area (Commerce)
Booth Trail (Birmingham)
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Get a jump start on holiday cards and schedule a family photo shoot at one of these picture perfect local destinations.
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Glass conservatory, red barn, covered wooden bridge, pavillion, lake, and log cabin.
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Travel through dense forests and quaint towns to Copper Harbor to take in the stunning view of Michigan’s fall colors and Lake Superior. From Copper Harbor, enjoy the 9.5 mile Brockway Mountain Drive around Lake Superior, the highest above sea level drive between the Rockies and Alleghenies and an official Michigan Wildlife Viewing Area.
CR 513 leads from the small town of Bessemer to the Lake Superior shore. Once a wagon supply route to the area’s iron mines, the 15 mile route could easily be overlooked, is surrounded by one million acres of the Ottawa National Forest and it is an explosion of color in the fall.
The best thing about fall in Michigan is the changing colors. So pack up the kids for a road trip on the most beautiful drives (and weekend getaways) in Michigan!
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Take M-25 from Port Huron, past Lexington and all the way around the thumb, through Port Austin to Bay City for a drive full of fall colors and picturesque views of Lake Huron.
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Take a drive along Lake Michigan to explore quaint coastal villages, such as Union Pier and St. Joseph. This area is known for its agriculture with plenty of U pick farms, like Nye’s Apple Barn, that is the perfect pit stop for pie, cider, and more fresh treats!
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This famed stretch offers 116 miles of Lake Michigan’s picturesque coast from Manistee to Traverse City. Road trippers can make a pit stop at must-see Michigan destinations, including Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Inspiration Point, and Point Betsie Lighthouse
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Red Arrow Highway
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Keweenaw Peninsula Scenic Drive
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School is back in session, the weather cools down, and there's a brief break before the year end holiday festivities. Take it slow and don't miss out on these seasonal favorites.
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6 FALL ACTIVITIES YOU DON'T WANT TO FORGET
go to a pumpkin patch get 'lost' in a corn maze plan a road trip relax next to a bonfire at home or at a special event
U-pick apples
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Each year thousands of people flock to the neighborhood and on Halloween night from 6pm to 8pm kids can come out for trick or treating.
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Throughout the month of October, the houses on Tillson Street in Romeo are elaborately decorated for Halloween.
Visit during the day or get a fright at night and admire the spooktacular Halloween displays.
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Street parking is available and Croswell Elementary School (175 Croswell St, Romeo, MI 48065) has a parking lot and is located 1 block away from Tillson St.
Start a new holiday tradition and take a walk down Tillson Street in Romeo this Halloween season.
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Sweater weather, wagon rides, and pumpkin spice everything.
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