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Ann Arbor Open Swim offers families a chance to enjoy free swim time together in a warm, shiver free pool. Kids can practice swimming skills while parents enjoy relaxed family bonding time. Advance registration by phone is required.
Event cost: $15 per person or $30 per family. Free for members.
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Ann Arbor Open Swim is a relaxed family swim time in a warm, indoor pool heated to 90 degrees. Families can practice swimming skills or enjoy time together in the water. Registration by phone is required, and members swim free.
Event cost: $15 per person, $30 per family, free for...
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, and the show runs multiple days.
Event cost: $12 adults,...
Families can enjoy open ice skating sessions during winter break at Suburban Ice Macomb. This is a casual, kid friendly skate where all ages are welcome and skate rentals are available. Helmets are recommended and sessions may be canceled if attendance is low.
Event cost: $6 admission for all ages....
Event description: Skate and dance to fun music during a glow stick themed night at Dodge Park. Each guest receives a free glow stick while supplies last and the music theme changes weekly. This is a fun evening event for elementary age kids, tweens and teens.
Event cost: Free for...
Enjoy outdoor ice skating at Dodge Park Ice Rink with open skate hours throughout the week and special themed days for kids and families. Families can skate together, attend character days and enjoy sensory friendly skating times designed for a calmer experience. Weather dependent closures are possible and skate...
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a family friendly game day watch party featuring Michigan vs. Texas. Kids eat free and there is face painting, music and plenty of space to cheer together. This is a first come, first served event with no tickets or cover.
Event cost: Free admission, food...
Families can hit the ice with Santa during this festive holiday skate. Kids can enjoy skating, holiday music and photo friendly moments with Santa on the ice. Skates are included with admission, making it an easy winter outing.
Event cost: $13 per person; skate rental included
Event times: 12-1:20 p.m. Dec....
Enjoy a family friendly hockey game as Red Wings alumni face local first responders to support Michigan families facing cancer. Kids will love the raffles, giveaways and upbeat arena atmosphere. Note that player participation may vary.
Event cost: $12 adults, $8 ages 6-17, free under 6. Meet & greet $20....
Kids can bowl with Santa and enjoy three games, shoes, pizza and a drink during this fun holiday outing. Families can take a photo with Santa and pick up a goody bag. Registration is required for all bowlers and limited spectator spots are available.
Event cost: $20 residents, $22 nonresidents....
Families can enjoy open swim time in a warm 90-degree pool with plenty of space for kids to practice water skills. This relaxed swim session is great for beginners who want to build comfort in the water with a parent nearby. Some locations require advance registration and an adult...
