Family

It's that time of year for the children to get out of school. I have compiled a list of activities and events for the children and family friendly fun. The events below will include general information as well as local Detroit Metro area information so refer to your states summer activities in regards to local area events.

Free activities

1. Local library activities - They offer summer reading programs as well as summer activities (varies according to library) check HERE for summer reading programs at Detroit public library and HERE

for Dearborn public libraries. Check the libraries directory for summer activities for your local library and by all means get your children a library card.

2. Bowling or kids skate free HERE and HERE

3. Go to the Beach and make a day of it. Pack a picnic and have a great family experience.

4. Fireworks is a great summer experience, Detroit area info HERE and for all Metro area firework displays HERE.

5. Free fishing weekends HERE DNR hosts these yearly so refer to the site provided for schedule.

6. Free movies and events in the New center area, event calendar HERE. They show family friendly movies on Wednesday and Friday and also have some great shows for mom and dad too check it out.

7. Check you local mall for movie screenings free for the children and summer activities.

8.  Woodward Dream cruise is a family favorite for us, it is great family friendly event for those who love cars especially classic cars, you'll find the calendar and information HERE for 2015.

9. Vacation bible school, check for local churches in your area.

Paid summer activities

 9. Visit a theme park ( Cedar Point HERE and Theme park reviews HERE )

10. Visit a water park, listings to water parks HERE and this can be all day family event.

11. Take a boat ride on The Diamond Jack, info HERE and enjoy a boat ride with the children a memory they won't forget!

12. A trip to the zoo, info for Detroit Zoo HERE they have a great family yearly discount rate for Detroit residents.

Update alert: These are just a few things and as others cross my desk I will update the list so either register your email with the site on the homepage or check back as I will be adding updates. I hope your family can use some or all of theses events and activities to create lasting family memories.

ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!