Things To Do In June 2023 In Southeast Michigan

June is such an incredible month…Flowers blooming, and school’s OUT for summer, whether that is a good thing or a bad thing in your house 😉

We are looking forward to kicking off our summer bucket list and planning plenty of fun to keep us busy in between the lazy days.

Below you will find more than 30+ ideas to keep you busy this month. Enjoy!

Things To Do In June 2023 In Southeast Michigan

June 1

Get prepared to make it the BEST SUMMER EVER! Some tips:

• If you haven’t done so already, create a summer bucket list of things you’d like to do. It can be simple things — lemonade stand or ice cream for dinner, or include road trips. {Get inspired here.}
• Check your local library’s calendar for events you may want to attend. Remember, you can visit other libraries for many events too.
• Make sure you have signed up for Kids Bowl Free. Such a great way to keep kids ages 12 and under busy this summer, especially on rainy days.

June 2

This day is National Donut Day. Need I say more?! Perfect reason to get out for a sweet treat and support a local bakery.

• Pack a picnic and visit Cranbrook Gardens and check out what’s in bloom. After, sneak over to the Cranbrook Art Museum’s artistically amazing putt-putt course. You can also visit Cranbrook Institute of Science for free on this evening by registering for the First Fridays Free program.

June 3

It’s World Bicycle Day. Are you able to bike somewhere fun? This is the perfect day to ditch the car and rides bikes, even if it’s just for a loop in your neighborhood.

• Visit New Hudson for the International Kite Festival and see some beautiful kites soaring in the sky. Kids can even get a free kite.
• Head to downtown Howell for the Art in the Garden event. FREE.
• Check out a FREE Kids’ Workshop at Home Depot. This month’s project is a flower planter. Learn more and register here.
• Visit MSU Children’s Gardens for a FREE geocaching event from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Head to Domino Farms in Ann Arbor for their Saturdays at the Farm event featuring games, story time and more. $8/person, ages 2 and under are free.
• Visit the Flint Institute of Arts — it’s FREE every Saturday.
• 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.
• Make a cute plank tray with handles with AR Workshop at the Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi with their DIY Days of Summer series. Signs start at $20 each. Learn more.

June 4

• Visit Michael’s for a FREE Makebreak. On this day, participants can make a painting for Pride Month.
• Head to the Michigan History Center in Lansing. It’s FREE every Sunday from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Go to Brighton State Rec for a Native American Pow Wow. Adults are $5, children and seniors are $3.

June 5

Check out the amazing nature-inspired Alexandria’s Playscape at the Howell Nature Center. Just fair warning, bring a change of clothes in case kids get wet 😉 {Make sure to grab a Michigan Activity Pass for free entry too!}

June 6

Go to Silver Lake in Fenton for a free show from the Silver Lake Ski Club every Tuesday at 6 p.m. These are so fun to attend! Pack a picnic and enjoy the show. {$5 park entrance fee}

June 7

Keep up with summer reading by seeing what challenges your library offers, checking out a local StoryWalk trail, or visiting a Little Free Library for some new reads.

June 8

Visit Detroit to check out the Monroe Street Midway, complete with rollerskating, games, mini golf, murals, and more. {Note: Closed Mondays and Tuesdays}

June 9

Head to Ann Arbor now through June 25 for hundreds of performances at Ann Arbor’s Summer Festival. Such a great lineup for live music, kid crafts, movies and more.

Check out a $3 kids’ movie at Emagine Theatre locations. There is a new one each week, and there is FREE popcorn on Tuesdays for loyalty members. Check out this post for details.

June 10

• It’s Michigan’s DNR FREE Fishing Weekend. All fishing license fees will be waived for two days. A Recreation Passport will NOT be required for entry into state parks and boating access sites either.
• Take a FREE tour of the Fisher Building in Detroit with Pure Detroit.
• Visit Lowe’s to make a FREE lawn mower photo holder. Register here.

June 11

Visit Michael’s for a FREE Makebreak. On this day, participants can make a friendship bracelet.

June 12

Visit the MSU Bug House for a FREE open house event from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Such a fun way to learn, and even hold {!!!} creepy crawlies.

June 13

Make some fun personalized DIY tie-dye towels. Super fun and easy! Learn how here.

June 14

Head to the Hamburg Family Fun Fest for some carnival fun. {We love this smaller carnival with lots of great events!}

June 15

Visit a local beach and make a sand volcano.

Head to the MSU Children’s Garden for a Pirates and Pixies party. There will be a treasure hunt, a pixie dust and eyepatch craft and more. $5/child.

June 16

• Plan a road trip to Midland to visit Dow Gardens. It’s a beautiful place to spend an entire day!
• Disney’s Elemental debuts in theaters on this day.

June 17

Play FootGolf. Think golf with soccer balls. Great for older kids! See this list for local courses.

June 18

Happy Father’s Day! Celebrate those dads in your life with some fun 🙂

Visit Michael’s for a FREE Makebreak. On this day, participants can make a wood-burned keychain for Father’s Day.

June 19

Enjoy a water war card game. Just like War, but if you win the round, the winner gets to dump a cup of water on the losers’ head. {This is a hit here — especially when mom plays along 😉 }

June 20

If berries are ready, head out to pick strawberries at a U-pick farm! We love Spicers in Fenton.

June 21

Happy Summer Solstice! Do something special to celebrate or work with your family members to make a summertime playlist of upbeat music.

June 22

Grab some tubes and head to Ann Arbor to tube the Argo Cascades. {Learn more here.}

June 23

The weather is perfect for raising butterflies at home. Grab an at-home science kit and watch metamorphosis happen right before your eyes!

June 24

Check out hot air balloons at my absolute favorite festival ever — the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest in Howell.

June 25

Visit Michael’s for a FREE Makebreak. On this day, participants can make a tie-dye shirt. {T-shirt is not included so will need to be purchased or brought to the event.}

June 26

Check out the fireworks in Detroit for an amazing display on the river. Details are here. FREE.

June 27

Let’s go to the zoo! A few unique ones include Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, Saginaw Children’s Zoo and the Wilderness Trails Zoo in Birch Run.

June 28

Head to a lavender field for U-pick, or just to admire and photograph these beautiful blooms.

June 29

Do something different and fun for dinner, such as appetizers for a meal or have the kids cook for you for a change!

Head to the MSU Children’s Garden for Digger Day. Front end loaders, dump trucks and back hoes will be there for kids to explore. Activities and crafts too! $5/child.

June 30

Go creeking! Perfect way to cool off and discover nature. {We love playing in the river at Mill Creek Park North in Dexter and getting root beer floats at the old fashioned A&W drive-thru across the street!

What plans do you have this month?