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Kids on the Go! – Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum, Farmington Hills, MI
I’m back again to share a wonderfully fun place that’s completely unique and a truly special place in Michigan. Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum is an amazing combination of an arcade and museum … literally PACKED with a huge collection of coin-operated games. ”Some are exceptionally rare, and others were built specifically for the museum. All have to be seen to be believed. It is impossible to see everything in one trip.” The owner, Marvin Yagoda, is … Read entire article »
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Kids on the Go! – Crossroad Village & Huckleberry Railroad, Flint, MI
It’s a bit late to catch this wonderful holiday time activity, but I wanted to share how much fun we (PlayDrMom) had at Christmas at Crossroads this year. Christmas at Crossroads is the holiday celebration at Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad, part of the Genesee County Parks in Flint, Michigan. Crossroads Village is “an authentic Great Lakes from the turn of last century with more than 34 historic structures and a thriving community to welcome you.” Different fun family activities are offered throughout the … Read entire article »
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Kids On the Go! – Exploring the Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills, MI
It’s me, PlayDrMom, and I’m back to share another one of our favorite places to visit. This time it’s a wonderful place that I’ve been visiting since I was a child … Cranbrook Institute of Science which is located in Bloomfield Hills, MI. The science institute is part of (and located within) the campus of Cranbrook, which includes the Cranbrook schools (one of the largest private schools in the U.S … PK-12), Cranbrook Academy of Art (only … Read entire article »
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Kids on the Go! – Westview Orchard, Washington Township, Michigan
In Michigan fall is a fabulous time of year! The colors are vibrant and the air is crisp. It is also a time for the orchards and cider mills to open their doors for all to enjoy their harvest. I have made it a tradition to bring the kids each year to Westview Orchard. Westview Orchard is located at 6507 Van Dyke in Washington Township, Michigan. Their telephone number is 866-WVO-FUN. The Orchard is open from … Read entire article »
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Kids on the Go! – Paradise Peninsula at Waterford Oaks, Waterford, MI
I’m back to share another great place to play! The Paradise Peninsula playscape at Waterford Oaks County Park! Waterford Oaks is 185 acre park with more than 3 miles of hiking trails, an amazing waterpark (I’ll have to post about that next summer!), a bicycle motorcross, tennis courts, sand volleyball, a greenhouse, a banquet facility, various picnic shelters, and a very unique playscape! Waterford Oaks 1702 Scott Lake Rd Waterford, MI 48328 open April 1 to October 31, sunrise … Read entire article »
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Kids on the Go – Hess-Hathaway Park, Waterford Township, MI
YAY! it’s me again, PlayDrMom. And this time I get to share one of our favorite parks to visit. My kids lovingly refer to this park as the “Farm Park” because not only can they enjoy an awesome playground area there, but it also has a FARM! Hess-Hathaway Park 825 S. Williams Lake Road Waterford, Mi 48327 Park is FREE OF CHARGE Summer Hours (April 16 – October 14): 10am-8pm, 7 days a week Winter Hours (October 15 – April 15): … Read entire article »
Filed under: English, Kids on the Go, Outdoors, Outings
Kids on the Go – Troy Aquatic Center, Michigan
Yay! I’m back. I’m excited to write another post for the series. Today I’m writing about a place that is new to our family this summer … but it’s already a favorite. The Troy Family Aquatic Center in Troy, Michigan. Come enjoy the main swimming pool with zero-depth entrance (like the beach) and lap lanes; kids spray pools with a waterfall, a water tree and a pint-size waterslide; and a 175 ft tube slide and a 177 … Read entire article »
Filed under: English, Home, Kids on the Go
Kids on the Go – U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL
I am so happy to be guest writing for this series! I have tons of local (Michigan) places I want to share, but funny enough, the first place I have gotten a chance to visit and blog on is out-of-state. While on our summer road trip as a family, we made a stop at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL. I had never been to the museum, and neither had the kids (Henry is … Read entire article »
Filed under: Activities, Kids on the Go
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