The holidays are a time to de-stress and get in some much-needed family bonding time — and with the kids off school for an entire week, you might be looking for a fun new activity or local event to fill the time (in addition to your family’s holiday traditions, of course).
Luckily, there’s no shortage of family fun things to do over holiday break in Macomb County.
Here, we have rounded up 10 of our favorite community options for families living in or near Macomb. Check out the list and start planning your family’s 2025 holiday break fun today!
Check out the Reptile Zoo
Get up close with a variety of snakes, lizards, tortoises, alligators and more at The Reptarium. Book your time slot in advance on their website so that your guaranteed entry. Also, their new aquarium LegaSea is now open.
Do something artsy
Check out an art class or enjoy Painting with a Twist at one of their Macomb County locations. You can also take an art walk and enjoy all of the great murals, sculptures, paintings and more. Use Macomb County’s Public Art Map if you’re looking for something in a certain area.
Enjoy outdoor winter activities
Cabin fever can be a side effect of holiday break, but there are plenty of ways to get outside in Macomb County. Check out Macomb County’s winter activities map for details on where you can ice skate, ice fish, sled and more.
Explore a new town
If you and your kids are feeling a bit adventurous, head to another downtown area to shop, eat and explore. Use our downtown guides for Armada, Eastpointe, New Baltimore, St. Clair Shores, Romeo and Utica.
Go roller skating at The New Rink
Stop in for an open skate or come out on New Year’s Eve for to celebrate the end of the year. There’s always something happening, from weekly themed sessions to special events that give kids and parents a chance to skate, play and enjoy time together.
Kids’ New Year’s Party at Discovery Center of Macomb
Kids can ring in the new year in downtown Mount Clemens at the Discovery Center of Macomb. The event will include children’s activities, a mini fireworks display and an early ball drop. This event runs 4-9 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2025.
Read holiday books
Head to the bookstore or the library to grab some books to get in the holiday spirit. If you want to introduce your kids to other holidays that happen this time of year, check out this  list of holiday books for kids that were selected by Macomb County educators.
Experience the Tunnel of Lights
Families can enjoy seeing the Tunnel of Lights at Blossom Heath Park, which will be available 5-9 p.m. daily until Dec. 31, 2025. You can also take a drive and check out these other free holiday light shows in metro Detroit.
Spend time at an indoor play place
There are plenty of indoor places in Macomb County. Maybe your kids are looking to jump around at one of the many trampoline parks or maybe they want to play games for a while at Dave & Busters or CJ Barrymore’s. Macomb County has plenty of great place places, even for little ones.
Visit a nature center
If you’re craving some nature fun, take your kids to visit a nature center in Macomb County. Meet local animals and learn about the environment at these local centers.
This post was originally published in 2021 and has been updated for 2025 by Andreas Mork-Barrett.
For more information on living and learning in Macomb County, visit Make Macomb Your Home. Find more articles like this at Metro Parent’s A Family Guide to Macomb County.
