Me oh my…It’s July! For those of us without family cottages to head to every weekend, this month can be a toughie for keeping kids occupied. Mixing in some good ol’ fashioned boredom takes a toll after awhile, especially if your kids like to fight like mine!
For those days you need a little something to get an idea brewing, I’ve gathered up 31 Things To Do With Kids In July 2022 In Southeast Michigan and at home, so plan an adventure together. And remember you don’t need to drive far {gas prices…ouch!} or spend a ton to make fantastic memories 😉
July 1
Get ready for the Fourth of July by doing tie-dye, making a firework craft or testing a new red, white, and blue recipe. We also love updating our art wall with festive art from Art for Kids Hub.
July 2
Get in some water play at a local lake or splash pad. Or, visit Ann Arbor to kayak or tube the Argo Cascades.
July 3
Kick off the holiday weekend with 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 4
Happy Fourth of July! Check out this list of fireworks around metro Detroit.
July 5
Take a drive to Hell, Michigan and get ice cream from Screams or send a postcard to someone from Hell!
July 6
Today is National Root Beer Float Day! Enjoy by making one at home or by visiting A&W for a FREE one. {Learn how to redeem here.}
July 7
Visit Heritage Park in Farmington Hills for the FREE splash pad, nature trail, loose parts play and more.
July 8
Visit downtown Plymouth during the weekend for their Art in the Park fair to enjoy art, food, music and more. This is Michigan’s second largest festival!
July 9
Visit Lavender Lane in Milan for U-pick lavender, music, a petting farm and more at their Lavender Harvest Festival. $5 entry fee. {Find more lavender fields here.}
July 10
Head to Belle Isle in Detroit for the Kite Festival in Detroit, which is FREE to attend if you have a Michigan Recreation Passport.
July 11
Grab slurpees from 7/11 to celebrate the date 😉 {Here’s how they plan to celebrate this year…Looks like only a FREE slurpee for reward members}
July 12
Hit up the Oakland County Fair in Davisburg {July 8-17} to check out the animals, rides and shows. This is by far one of our family favorites. {Make sure to taste the amazing farm fresh 50 cent chocolate milk!}
July 13
Get out of the heat by trying to escape at Escape Room Novi’s Candy Factory room. Learn more here.
July 14
Take advantage of Kids Bowl Free if you haven’t yet. We love this program for some discounted fun at our local alley.
{Additionally, keep Sloan Museum on your radar because this is the day of the re-vamped museum unveiling!}
July 15
Be on the lookout for when blueberries are ready! We love picking them at Hazens Blueberry Farm in Howell. {Note: Blueberries are much less tedious to pick than strawberries, so are perfect for little ones! Do not skip the ice cream at Hazens either!}
July 16
Grab some snacks and see if you can find some geocaches near your house! Here’s how to get started.
July 17
Make some personalized tie-dye towels! They are fun and easy to make.
July 18
Cool off at Lily Pad Springs splash pad in West Bloomfield.
July 19
It’s National Ice Cream Day! Go ahead and let the kids have sundaes for lunch or dinner 😉
July 20
Have you ever tried FootGolf? Think golfing, but with soccer balls! It’s so fun. We enjoy The Falcon in Lansing. More courses can be found here.
July 21
Plan a day to road trip to Michigan’s Adventure for rollercoasters and waterslides. Such a fun spot!
July 22
Wander the beautiful and FREE Cranbrook Gardens in Bloomfield Hills. While there, make sure to check out Cranbrook Art Museum’s new art-inspired putt-putt course.
July 23
Grab quarters and escape the heat by visit Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum. We love this odd spot!
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
It’s Tuesday! Hit up Emagine Theatres for one of their $3 children’s movies, and don’t forget the FREE popcorn if you are a rewards member.
July 26
Paint kindness rocks and hide them around your town.
July 27
Road Trip to Dow Gardens to enjoy flowers in bloom and the amazing Whiting Forest.
July 28
Check out farm animals and enjoy the carnival at the Fowlerville Family Fair.
July 29
Today is National Chili Dog Day. Nobody knows this day better than Detroit! Hit up the city to take the coney dog challenge and decide which is better — American or Lafayette Coney Island.
July 30
Hit up the bike trails and pump track at Settlers Park in Hartland.
July 31
Visit The Putting Edge in Novi for glow-in-the-dark golf.
What do you have planned this month? Whatever it is, ENJOY!
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