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! {Check out cool spots to visit in spring in SE Michigan here!}
April 1
Happy April Fool’s Day! No need for cruel jokes, even something as simple on Googly eyes on all the items in your kids’ snacks would be cute and fun 😉
April 2
- Have you ever made a spring bucket list? Get inspired with this list of 50+ ideas for things to do this spring
- If you have a science-loving kiddo, check out the slew of cool events MSU is offering for their annual Science Festival. There truly is something for all ages happening all month long!
- Happy opening day to the Lansing Lugnuts! {We love an excuse to visit this amazing stadium for an affordable family outing.}
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.
- Celebrate the Tiger’s home opener! If you can’t attend the festivities, it sounds like a fun excuse to buy hot dogs, peanuts and Cracker Jack for dinner.
- Register to attend Cranbrook Institute of Science’s FREE First Friday, and get admission from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Must register if you’re visiting after 5 p.m.
April 4
- Check out a FREE Kids’ Workshop at Home Depot. This month’s project is a farm planter. Learn more and register here.
- Visit the MSU Broad Art Museum in East Lansing for a FREE Family Fun Day from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Registration encouraged.
- Visit the Flint Institute of Arts — it’s FREE every Saturday.
April 5
Happy Easter!
April 6
Cuddle with kittens at a Cat Cafe right here in Michigan. These are so fun for feline lovers!
April 7
Head biking! A few ideas: The bike trail at Hartland’s Settlers Park, the bike pump track in Hines Park in Westland, the Dequindre Cut in Detroit or the Lakeland Trail in Pinckney.
April 8
Think about a small business your family loves…and then tell them how much you love them, either with a simple note, or write a review on Facebook, Yelp, Google, etc. Let’s teach our kids starting from a young age how important it is to show up and be kind to those brave souls who own businesses. It’s not easy!
April 9
Take a spring walk and climb the boulders at the Carpenter Lake Nature Trail in Southfield. This spot is SO fun and has a great, short paved hike for littles and strollers. FREE.
April 10
- Check out Ann Arbor’s annual FoolMoon and Festifools event.
- Visit Bower’s School Farm in Bloomfield Hills for open barn from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. $10/person for ages 2 and up.
April 11
- Visit JCPenney for their Kids Zone activity from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. This month is making finger puppets. FREE.
- Greenfield Village is now open! Visit for the ultimate educational field trip. This year, online prices for adults are $37 online, youth and senior are $33.25, and children 4 and under are free. Purchasing online saves a few dollars!
- Butterflies In The Garden is returning to Michigan State University in East Lansing through April 27. Weekends only, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and FREE.
April 12
Visit the Michigan History Center in Lansing. It’s FREE every Sunday from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
April 13
If looking for an outdoor idea, try disc golfing as a family. Most courses are free to visit.
April 14
Head to the library for some fresh reads to take and enjoy outside in the sunshine.
April 15
- Taxes are due today…Just sayin’, adults!
- Head geocaching as a family. Bring a trash bag to collect items to properly dispose them.
April 16
Head out on a trek for tulips. If you can’t get to Holland this time of year, take a drive around your area to spot them. Many downtowns plant them and they spread so much joy!
April 17
Plan a visit to a playground or several, and have your kids rate them. This is such a fun FREE activity! {We loved doing this in Livingston County in the past.}
April 18
- Head to The Big House at University of Michigan for their spring football game. Admission is FREE.
- Visit Lowe’s to make a FREE terrarium. Register here.
April 19
- Visit Ann Arbor for a FREE Earth Day Festival at the Leslie Science & Nature Center.
- Paint cute rocks to hide in your community. These bring so much joy!
April 20
Create an obstacle course using chalk. We love doing this and seeing neighbor kids do what we’ve written {i.e. spin, hop, turn in a circle}.
April 21
Take a tour of the Fisher Building in Detroit with Pure Detroit. There are multiple Saturdays available. $17.85+/person.
April 22
Happy Earth Day!
Get inspired to help our planet 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. If the wind is decent, try flying a kite.
- If it has been awhile, check out the Michigan Activity Pass program to see what’s new or plan some places to visit for free/discounted this summer.
April 24
- Visit Potter Park Zoo for a Arbor Day event, which is included with regular admission.
- Inspire your family to do some spring cleaning. Our much needed spots this time of year are the medicine cabinet, inside our vehicles, and the garage. Ask the kids to help!
- Gather friends and plan a scavenger hunt in your town.
April 25
- Chalk your walk! Write inspirational quotes and draw happy pictures on your sidewalk or at a public playground to make others’ smile. {This always makes my heart sing!}
- Grab combo tickets for both Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium for an entire day of fun on the beautiful Flint Cultural Campus.
April 26
- Let your child take a friend to visit murals or nature-filled spots in your area for a fun photoshoot.
- Be on the lookout for U-pick asparagus soon for a fun way to show kids where our food comes from.
- With weather warming up, take the time to find a new spot for ice cream and give them a try.
April 27
Visit a new hiking trail. Here are 30+ family-friendly loop trails in Southeast Michigan.
April 28
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 29
- Celebrate National Stop Food Waste Day by using up leftovers or try a recipe using items you find in your fridge that may be close to expiration. If you have older kids, empower them to try to cook something with items you have on hand. {We also love composting. See if your city sells larger composters — many do for a great price!}
- Get a head start to summer and nab the supplies to make one of these personalized tie-dye towels.
- If weather permits, cook dinner over a bonfire.
April 30
- Gear up for summer gardening by making a gnome or fairy garden.
- If school is ending soon, make a paper chain countdown to count down the days.
What’s on your radar this month?
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