How is it already August? Summer is slipping by! We are in the final countdown of family fun before we return to school. And how awesome that August is actually declared Family Fun Month? It was a month made for my people!
31 Things To Do in August 2022 in Southeast Michigan
August 1
Visit the Monore County Fairgrounds for some rides and carnival food. Perfect excuse for a road trip!
August 2
Check out what’s new on your streaming service and have a family movie night. {I spy a Men In Black and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Netflix nights here!}
August 3
Roller-skate and play at the Monroe Street Midway in Detroit. Tickets are $13/person to skate with rental included.
August 4
Have you checked out the revamped Sloan Museum of Discovery in Flint? It’s incredible! Learn more at this recent post.
August 5
Visit the Gaffield’s Children Garden at University of Michigan’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor and see what’s in bloom. FREE to visit, small parking fee.
August 6
Celebrate National Root Beer Float day by making a float at home, or visit A&W for a FREE float {visit here to sign-up for a coupon}.
Additionally, Detroit Lions Family Fest is on this day starting at 11:30 a.m. Secure FREE tickets and learn more here.
August 7
Head to the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History in Ann Arbor for a free tour at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Along with learning about the past, this tour will take a step into the future and explore cutting-edge research being done in the Biological Sciences Building.
August 8
Visit a local sunflower field and take family photos! {Find local places to visit here}
August 9
Today is Book Lover’s Day. Visit a local bookstore, your local library or a Little Free Library and cuddle up and read as a family!
August 10
If you love the taste of melon, head to Howell for the Melon Fest, and don’t skip out on alllll the melon flavored goodies around town!
August 11
Play FootGolf as a family. Think golf but with soccer balls. It’s so fun!
August 12
Head to Milford Memories this weekend for arts and crafts, plenty of food, live music, kids activities and more. FREE entry during the day, $5 cover in evening for music.
August 13
Cranbrook Gardens in Bloomfield Hills is a great FREE spot to visit and picnic. Have fun exploring the gorgeous property. While there, check out the fun putt-putt
August 14
If you’re heading back to school, and ready for some school spirit, tie-dye some shirts in your school colors. {We love the Tulip brand dye!}
August 15
Go out disc golfing! Find spots in SE Michigan here.
August 16
Visit a new playground. Our favorites in Livingston County are here. We also love County Farm Park and Gallup Park in Ann Arbor.
August 17
Did you know Dave & Busters is half off games on this day? Perfect for escaping the heat! Additionally, it’s half off cocktails from 4-7 p.m. too. Just sayin’ 😉
August 18
Take a road trip to Dow Gardens and the Whiting Canopy Walk in Midland.
August 19
Visit Crossroads Village in Flint for Day Out With Thomas. {This was one of our favorite events when my kiddos were younger! See a review here.} Happening next weekend as well. Tickets are $22/person, age 1 and under is free.
August 20
Today is National Lemonade Day. Encourage the kids to set up a stand for a little extra cash.
Additionally, check out old cars at the Woodward Dream Cruise in Royal Oak on this day.
August 21
It’s opening weekend for the Renaissance Festival, which runs through the end of September. Visit Holly in 16th Century garb and bite into a giant turkey leg. It’s always a good time with great people watching! Adult tickets {ages 13+} are $21, kids {ages 5-12} are $12. Ages 4 and under are free.
August 22
Pack a picnic and spend a summer day at Heritage Park in Farmington Hills, where kids can enjoy the splash pad, nature center, trails, and more for FREE.
August 23
Take an adventure to visit the gorgeous rock formation know as The Ledges in Grand Ledge, just outside of Lansing.
August 24
Practice reading by visiting a StoryWalk trail. {Like this one in Highland}
August 25
It’s National Banana Split day. Sounds like a great excuse to have ice cream for dinner!
August 26
We love bonfire Fridays over here. We recently tried campfire donuts and they were amazing and inexpensive to make. Try them! {Biscuit dough with a hole made in the center, cinnamon and sugar.}
August 27
Head to Heavenly Scent Herb Farm in Fenton today and tomorrow for their Summer Faire. Their gardens are absolutely stunning! Perfect place for photos. There will also be 50 different artisans on site. $3/person to attend.
August 28
Visit Upland Hills Farm in Oxford for their Summer Sundays series. Enjoy farm animals, milking a cow, hayrides, and more. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase food at the concession stand. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. $9/person. Pony rides are $2.
August 29
Plan a FREE scavenger hunt in your town. Easy and fun to do with multiple families!
August 30
Have your child journal about their summer so they can look back and remember all the fun things they were able to do.
August 31
Is it too early for cider a donuts?! Nah! Start planning ahead and put together a fall bucket list.
I often add fun to my Facebook page and share about our adventures on Instagram, so make sure to check there, too.
What are you most looking forward to this month?
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