31 Things To Do With Kids in July

Can you believe it’s already JULY?!

On one hand, I’m bummed to have another month of fun without many events due to Covid-19, but on the other hand, I’m thankful for the laid back summer we are having so far. The cool thing about kids is they are resilient, and a few small adventures can be just as great as traveling far to them. After all, we only get 18 sweet summers with our babies!

Places for family fun are slowly starting to open with precautions in place, so always make sure to check websites before heading out and register in advance when possible. Remember to mask up and practice social distancing when possible so we can kick this thing!

Here are some ideas to make your July as HOT as the temps are going to be 😉

31 Things To Do With Kids in July

July 1 — Pack a picnic and visit Belle Isle in Detroit.

July 2 — Get ready for the Fourth of July by doing tie-dye, making a firework craft or testing a new red, white, and blue recipe. 

July 3 — Watch Hamilton on Disney+! {Best suited for older kids}

July 4 — Watch fireworks. {While most displays are cancelled, there are sure to be plenty going off!}

July 5 — Play at the Imagination Station playground in Brighton and cool off with ice cream afterwards.

July 6 — Make a “Michigan Cooler” with Vernor’s or Faygo and Hudsonville vanilla ice cream.

July 7 — Take a drive to Hell, Michigan and get ice cream from Screams or send a postcard to someone from Hell!

July 8 — Sloan Museum is opening back up! Visit the Roll, Drop, Bounce exhibit at Courtland Center Mall in Burton {they will be limiting tickets}.

July 9 — Do a virtual 5K as a family. There are so many awesome ones benefiting great causes with medals!  

July 10 — Grab slurpees from 7/11. Sure the official 7/11 is tomorrow, but it could get crazy so beat the crowd to celebrate 😉

July 11 — Bike the Dequidre Cut and Detroit Riverfront.

July 12 — Visit Heritage Park in Farmington Hills {splash pad is open}. Go later in the day to avoid crowds.

July 13 — Go kayaking or play at Gallup Park in Ann Arbor.

July 14 — Check out the new splash pad at Brandenburg Park in Chesterfield.

July 15 — Find a new trail, load up on bug spray, and take a hike in the morning or evening.

July 16 — If blueberries are ready, head out and pick some! Our favorite local farm in Hazens Blueberry Farm in Howell. 

July 17 — Visit the animals and Alexandria’s Naturescape at the Howell Nature Center {you must make a reservation to visit}!

July 18 —  Admire the open-air art at the Heidelberg Project.

July 19 — It’s National Ice Cream Day! Go ahead and let the kids have sundaes for lunch or dinner 😉

July 20 — Take a drive into the country and buy some farm fresh eggs from a roadside stand.

July 21 — Check out the newly opened, barrier-free Scarlet’s Playground in Commerce Township.

July 22 — Tube down the Argo Cascades in Ann Arbor.

July 23 — Cook dinner over a bonfire and look for stars after.

July 24 — Let the kids stay up and look for fireflies. {Better yet, make a firefly jar beforehand with a condiment jar with small holes in the lid!}

July 25 — Grab delicious and indulgent shakes from M Street Baking Co. in Howell and take photos in the adorable alley behind the business.

July 26 — Take a road trip to a zoo you haven’t visited before. {We love the Saginaw Children’s Zoo and Wilderness Trails Zoo in Birch Run.}

July 27 — Walk the path and play at the adorable farm themed County Farm Park in Ann Arbor.

July 28 — Take the kids out disc golfing…even if you only play one hole!

July 29 — Plan a visit to The Reptarium in Utica to learn all about reptiles.

July 30 — Paint kindness rocks and hide them around your town.

July 31 — Enjoy a beach day at Silver Lake Park in Fenton {$5/car}.

Whatever you choose to do, and whether it’s at home or on local adventures, make it memorable!

What do you have going on this month? Have fun!