It’s the month of LOVE, Black History Month, and it’s also a month for some great things for families to do. Get inspired with adventures at home or around southeast Michigan with this list of ideas.
Happy February…Stay warm!
28 Things To Do In February
February 1
Make sure to start your own Valentine’s Day confidence countdown.
February 2
Celebrate Groundhog Day with Michigan’s Official Groundhog, Woody, at the Howell Nature Center at 7:30 a.m. live on Facebook and find out if spring is on the horizon.
February 3
Tune into a virtual storytelling series with the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Every Wednesday this month at 6 p.m.
February 4
Get moving as a family with GoNoodle. We love dancing along to these videos on cold, dark evenings when the kids have energy to burn.
February 5
Visit The Scrap Box in Ann Arbor or Arts and Scraps in Detroit and create a fun craft out of recycled goods.
February 6, 13, 20, 27
Enjoy a FREE day at the Flint Institute of Art each Saturday throughout the month.
February 7
Take the kids cross-country skiing. There are lots of places that do rentals! {Read about our experience at Huron Meadows here.}
February 8
Get crafty and make some Valentine’s to send to others — grandparents, local police/EMS/firefighters, or local nursing homes.
February 9
Happy National Pizza Day! Try your hand at homemade pie or get carryout and support a local pizza joint.
February 10
Gear up for Valentine’s Day with some step-by-step art from Art For Kids Hub.
February 11
Feed the birds with this simple DIY feeder using an empty toilet paper roll, peanut butter, bird seed and twine. Then, listen to bird calls with this cool interactive graphic.
February 12
Visit the quirky open air art installation by Tyree Guyton called the Heidelberg Project on Detroit’s East Side.
February 13
Enjoy a community FREE day at Michigan Science Center in Detroit. {Make sure to sign-up in advance!}
February 13 & 14
Check out FREE Fishing weekend in Michigan! Grab an ice fishing pole and have some fun on the ice. All fishing license fees will be waived. Additionally, a Recreation Passport will NOT be required for entry into state parks and boating access sites during Free Fishing Weekend.
February 14
Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s a great day for pancakes with sprinkles, love notes and alllll the heart shaped foods. Also, enjoy a date night in or a date night out with these ideas!
February 15
Visit the Farm Center at Kensington Metropark and say hello to pigs, horses, sheep, and more.
February 16
It’s Fat Tuesday…aka Paczki Day. Hit up a local bakery to indulge. Buy a few flavors and chop them up to see which your family likes best. {Lemon all the way here!}
February 17
Do some indoor snow painting! Perfect activity for toddlers. Or use spray bottles and take it outside.
February 18
Visit the grounds of Ford House in Grosse Pointe for a an hour-long guided outdoor walking tour for homeschoolers. It’s just $2 per person. Click here to reserve your tickets.
February 19
Go glow-in-the-dark mini-golfing at the Putting Edge in Novi — just make sure to reserve a time in advance and check Groupon beforehand!
February 20
Visit Potter Park Zoo in Lansing for an Ice Safari. There will be animal ice carvings displayed throughout the zoo. Regular admission rates apply. Register in advance here.
February 21
Check out a Walk Through History, featuring informational signs describing influential African Americans. The display will be along the walking path on the front lawn of the Donald F. Fracassi Municipal Complex on 26000 Evergreen Rd. in Southfield through March 1.
February 22
Feed the animals at Domino’s Petting Farm in Ann Arbor during select days/hours.
February 23
Play ‘Among Us’ hide-n-go-seek as a family with {idea from Metro Detroit Mommy}.
February 24
Check out the Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum in Detroit with work by artist Olayamy Dabls {this is high on my list — so cool!}.
February 25
Hunt for fairy doors in Northville or in Ann Arbor.
February 26
Take a winter stroll around the Detroit Zoo. It’s far less crowded, and many of the animals are active!
February 27
It’s International Polar Bear Day! Try one of these amazing polar bear craft ideas from Pinterest.
February 28
Visit your local library for some new books and movies. Challenge yourself to grab ones highlighting cultures that are different from yours!
What’s on your radar for the month? Will you be venturing out a bit more now that things are slowly opening? Whatever you choose, be smart and stay safe!
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