Kids Activities in the Ann Arbor Michigan Area | Kids Out and About Ann Arbor / Detroit

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Full Moon Float on Thread Lake

Join us as we enjoy views of the full moon from our kayaks on beautiful Mott Lake. This program includes glow sticks for each participant, plus assistance with launch/landing and on-water instruction. Headlamps are highly recommended!
Dates: 
08/29/2026
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: 
2398 Winans Avenue, Flint, MI, USA
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Brownstown Summer Festival

Get ready for summer nights filled with live music, fireworks, vendor shopping, beer tent, food trucks, kids zone and so much more!
Dates: 
08/14/2026
08/15/2026
5:00PM
Location: 
23345 King Rd, Brownstown Township, MI, USA
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Honeybee Kids – Honey Extraction Day at For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum - Register by 8/29

Join the For-Mar beekeeper as she teaches how to extract honey from the For-Mar Learning Hives. Walk away with your own small honey bear filled with For-Mar honey. Meet at the Visitor Center. Must register each person to participate.
Dates: 
08/30/2026
1PM - 3PM
Location: 
For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, 2142 N Genesee Rd, Burton, MI 48509, United States
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Wild Summer Nights at the Detroit Zoo

Select Wednesdays from June to August, the Zoo stays open until 8 p.m. Enjoy full access to habitats as the day cools off, catch live music in the picnic grove from 6 to 7:30 p.m., grab a bite, ride the carousel and explore the new Fred and Barbara Erb Discovery Trails. Whether you stay for the music or a peaceful evening walk, this is your chance to make the most of Michigan summer nights — all included with your admission (and completely free for Zoo members).
Dates: 
08/19/2026
08/24/2026
08/26/2026
6pm - 8pm
Location: 
Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067, United States
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Touch-A-Truck at Greenmead Historical Park

Here's some information about the event! This year Touch-A-Truck will take place on August 22nd from 8:30 am - 2:00 pm at Greenmead Historical Park. The event includes a collection of trucks and attractions from around the community. We present vehicles such as police cars, fire trucks, helicopters, race cars and more! Additionally, many organizations attend to make this event even more fun, some of the organizations that attended last are ShelterBox, Sunset District Boy Scouts of America, and Livonia Robotics. Touch-A-Truck is aimed towards children and their families, but people of all ages are encouraged to attend as well! There is a $5 per family fee, the proceeds made are donated to local charities and organizations. Last year we raised close to $11,000, which we used to donate to groups such as ShelterBox, Livonia Police Department, Livonia Fire Department and many more!
Dates: 
08/22/2026
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: 
Greenmead Historical Park, Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI, USA
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Family Film Festival at MJR Digital Cinemas

This Summer, MJR Theatres will be hosting their annual Family Film Festival at all 10 of their theatre locations. This festival features a different family-friendly themed film each week throughout the summer.
Dates: 
08/17/2026
08/18/2026
08/19/2026
see website for showtimes
Location: 
MJR Troy Cinema, East Maple Road, Troy, MI, USA
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