Spring is officially here…Now will April showers bring May flowers? Only time will tell, but I sure hope so!
What’s on your radar this month? Get inspired with this list of ideas!
April 1
Happy April Fool’s Day? How about planning a harmless and fun trick on someone?
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April 2
Gear up for Easter by drawing something festive for your fridge. Art For Kids Hub has lots of cute ideas!
April 3
This day is National Find a Rainbow Day! Make rainbow art such as these cute cardboard rainbows, rainbow rice, create a rainbow volcano, or do a rainbow science experiment.
April 4
Head biking! A few ideas: The bike pump track in Hines Park in Westland, the Dequindre Cut in Detroit or the Lakeland Trail in Pinckney.
April 5
Happy Easter! Enjoy your day with family 🙂
April 6
Pick up a fun DIY construction kit from Home Depot to make at home {$4.98 each at my local store}.
April 7
If you have a science-loving kiddo, check out the slew of cool virtual events MSU is offering for their annual Science Festival. There truly is something for all ages happening all month long!
April 8
Head to Kensington Metropark to check out the baby animals at the farm and feed the birds like a Disney princess around the nature center!
April 9
Check out Ann Arbor’s annual FoolMoon event. Events are happening — just make sure to mask up!
April 10, 17 & 24
Visit Bower’s School Farm in Bloomfield Hills for open barn from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $10/person for ages 2 and up.
April 11, 17 & 18
Ride a Unicorn and visit all the farm animals at Carousel Acres in South Lyon from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. $7/person and pre-registration required.
April 12
Go on a springtime visit to the zoo. It’s a great time to see babies!
April 13
Plan a visit to a playground. We love the Brighton Mill Pond and Imagination Station Playground.
April 14
Visit animals and the beautiful treehouse at the Howell Nature Center.
April 15
Learn about the history of the Detroit River and our Great Lakes at the FREE to visit Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle. Pack a picnic and eat and play after!
April 16
Take a spring walk and climb the boulders at the Carpenter Lake Nature Trail in Southfield.
April 17
Greenfield Village opening! Visit the Village for the ultimate educational field trip! Adults are $28, youth $21 and children 4 and under are free.
April 18
Plan a visit to get cotton candy at Spun Sugar Sweet Shoppe in South Lyon because life is too short to not make it sweet 😉
April 19
Recycle jars and turn them into art with Modge Podge and tissue paper in spring colors.
April 20
Visit a local storywalk trail, or head to the library for some fresh reads to take and enjoy outside in the sunshine!
April 21
With Earth Day tomorrow, make art out of recycled items. Think milk caps, bread ties, cardboard boxes, and more.
April 22
Happy Earth Day! Get inspired with these activities you can do from home!
April 23
Today is National Picnic Day! Pack a picnic and visit a new park, or spread a blanket on the floor inside if it’s raining.
April 24
Visit Heritage Park Petting Farm in Taylor for pony rides, farm animals as well as some special guest characters. Tickets are required for adults and children, 1 & under are free.
April 25
Chalk your walk! Write inspirational quotes and draw happy pictures on your sidewalk to make neighbors walking by smile.
April 26
Visit the Cranbrook Gardens to walk the property and see what is in bloom.
April 27
Visit a new hiking trail. Seven Lakes State Park in Holly is beautiful and has the coolest stick fort!
April 28
Download the iNaturalist app {FREE} and go on a scavenger hunt to identify bugs, plants, and animals.
April 29
Have a photo shoot in front of tulips! {Or drive to Holland to see fields of them for Tulip Time!}
April 30
Visit and support a new small business near you!
What’s on your radar this month? Whatever it may be, have fun!
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