Different by Design: How Columbus, Indiana Became an Architectural Destination

A FREE Public Lecture by Guest Speaker, Erin Hawkins

Join the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio & Mid-Century Modern Midland for “Different by Design: How Columbus, Indiana Became an Architectural Destination,” a free public lecture by Erin Hawkins, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communications for Visit Columbus, on Saturday, May 16th at 11AM ...

Midland
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Alden Dow Home & Studio
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Mackinaw Island Day Trip

Ages 4+ • 9 Hours • Private day trip with 3.5 hours to explore Mackinac Island!

Travel the ancient Cheboygan River and experience the locks on our way up to where the river meets Lake Huron. From there we will cross the Straits and head to the Mackinac Island Harbor. You will have a minimum of 3.5 hours on Island for your group to use as you see fit. You might choose to get in 9 ...

Cheboygan
9 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Boat Tour
Apples & Anchors Charters
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SandBar Experience Mullett Lake

Ages 4+ • 4 Hours • Fun afternoon at Mullett Lake sandbar hotspot!

Pack the cooler and floaties. You're going to the Sand Bar. We take your group to one of the sandbar hotspots in Mullett Lake for a fun afternoon in the sun.

Cheboygan
4 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour
Apples & Anchors Charters
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SandBar Experience Burt Lake

Ages 4+ • 4 Hours • Fun afternoon at Burt Lake sandbar hotspot!

Pack the cooler and floaties. You're going to the Sand Bar. We will take your group to one of the sandbar hotspots in Burt Lake for a fun afternoon in the sun.

Indian River
4 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour
Apples & Anchors Charters
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The Scent Experience

All Ages! • 2 Hours

Step into Bath Savvy's cozy Ferndale studio and craft your own custom-scented bath product from scratch. Our expert-led workshop guides you through selecting 1-3 fragrances from our extensive collection, adding dried flowers and mica colors, then packaging your creation with a personalized label. ...

Ferndale
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Bath Savvy Naturals
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USCG Festival: Parade of Ships

Watch the Ships Roll in from Lake and Inside the Pier Heads

Cruise out to Lake Michigan and follow the parade of USCG ships into the harbor. Parade is scheduled to enter the pier head at 1:00 PM we will be out a bit before to ensure a good spot in the line up.

Grand Haven
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Big Blue
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Inland Lake Fishing

Ages 6+ • Up to 4 anglers • 3 hours • Private charter

duration: 3 hours meeting_point: Traverse City min_age: 6 group_size: Up to 4 anglers description: disclaimers: Please remember gratuities are always appreciated as our Captain and First Mates work very hard to ensure you have a great day on the water.

Traverse City
3 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Fishing
Central Coast Angling
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Platte Bay Coho Jigging

Ages 6+ • Up to 4 anglers • 5 hours • Private charter

duration: 3 hours meeting_point: Frankfort min_age: 6 group_size: Up to 4 anglers description: disclaimers: Please remember gratuities are always appreciated as our Captain and First Mates work very hard to ensure you have a great day on the water.

Traverse City
3 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Fishing
Central Coast Angling
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Perch Trips

Ages 6+ • Up to 4 anglers • 5 hours • Private charter

Come join us as we target jumbo perch. A fun catch and even better eating, the spring perch season lasts approximately 60 days. Bookings begin March 1st and usually wind down around May 1st. Fall season starts the last week of September and comes to a close December 15th. We do accept bookings throughout ...

Traverse City
5 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Fishing
Central Coast Angling
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Salmon Trolling

Ages 6+ • Up to 4 anglers • 5 hours • Private charter

Join Capt. Bob on the pristine gin clear waters of Lake Michigan and target the king of the lake, the Chinook salmon. Trolling techniques apply. We will provide top quality gear and use the latest technology available to get the king of kings on the end of our lines. Watch as the sun rises/sets over ...

Traverse City
5 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Fishing
Central Coast Angling
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Detroit River Walleye

Ages 6+ • Up to 5 anglers • 4 hours • Private charter

duration: 4 hours meeting_point: Detroit min_age: 6 group_size: Up to 5 anglers description: disclaimers: Please remember gratuities are always appreciated as our Captain and First Mates work very hard to ensure you have a great day on the water.

Traverse City
4 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Fishing
Central Coast Angling
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Lake Trout Jigging

Ages 6+ • Up to 4 anglers • 4 hours • Private charter

duration: 4 hours meeting_point: Traverse City min_age: 6 group_size: Up to 4 anglers description: disclaimers: Please remember gratuities are always appreciated as our Captain and First Mates work very hard to ensure you have a great day on the water.

Traverse City
4 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Fishing
Central Coast Angling
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Creative Kids Afternoon Arts

Weekly - Thursdays

Each week provides a unique creative experience for all children ages 7 - 13. We make our own unique art as we learn about artists and their techniques. Experiences include visual arts, culinary arts, movement and music, theater, and writing with a caring group of expert instructors who love to teach. ...

Midland
1 Hour and 15 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Creative 360
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America's Next Pop Star! Camp (10-13)

Jun 15 - 19 / Ages 10-13

June 15 - 19 from 9 - 11:30am / Ages 10 - 13 $140 includes all materials and a mid morning snack. Are you a Swifty? An Arianator? A Demon Hunter? Do you love to watch The Voice? Then this camp is for YOU! Spend the week living like your favorite pop stars as we write songs, sing, dance, make costumes ...

Midland
2.5 hrs
Kid-Friendly
Creative 360
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America's Next Pop Star! Camp (6-9)

Jun 22 - 26 / Ages 6-9

June 22 - 26 from 9 - 11:30 am / Ages 6 - 9 $140 includes all materials and a mid morning snack. Are you a Swifty? An Arianator? A Demon Hunter? Do you love to watch The Voice? Then this camp is for YOU! Spend the week living like your favorite pop stars as we write songs, sing, dance, make costumes ...

Midland
2.5 hrs
Kid-Friendly
Creative 360
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Creative Movie Making Camp

Jul 13 - 17 / Ages 8 - 15

July 13 - 17 / 1 - 4pm / Ages 8 - 15 $140 includes all materials and snack Together we will storyboard, design characters, and write a script for a stop motion video film. The week wraps up with our own Film Festival! Campers who will be turning 8 prior to September 1, 2026 can register for this camp.

Midland
3 hrs
Kid-Friendly
Creative 360
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Camp Dread - All Things Horror!

Jul 27 - 31 / Ages 8 - 15

July 27 - 31 from 1 - 4pm / Ages 8 - 15 $140 includes all materials and a mid morning snack. Do you love Stranger Things? Wednesday? Goosebumps? So do we! Let's creatively explore all things horror in this week of creepy fun.

Midland
3 hrs
Kid-Friendly
Creative 360
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Candle Experience

Curate your one-of-a-kind candle at our interactive candle bar!

Step into the cozy charm of Creative Lane’s Candle Bar, nestled in the heart of Frankenmuth, Michigan. Whether you're looking for a unique date idea, a fun outing with friends, or a relaxing solo escape, this hands-on experience lets you craft your own custom candle from start to finish.

Frankenmuth
20 - 60 minutes *pending on the group size*
Kid-Friendly
Creative Lane
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Riding Lessons

$65 | 1-Hour | All Riding Levels

Learn how to ride or advance your riding skills with one-on-one lessons with a wrangler. The first lesson will be a Riding 101 meeting with your assigned wrangler. The wrangler will learn your riding goals, pair you with a horse, and share your lesson plan with you.

Rothbury
1-hour
Kid-Friendly
Double JJ Resort
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Steak Dinner Ride

$99 | Ride a Horse to Dinner on the Lake

Saddle up for an unforgettable ride to scenic Carpenter Lake, where our wranglers will serve you a hearty, fire-cooked steak dinner under the open sky.

Rothbury
2-hrs
Kid-Friendly
Double JJ Resort
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2026 Farm Fest Season Pass

All Ages • Admission for All Farm Fest Weekends

🌽🎟️ Your All-Access Pass to Farm Fun! 🍓🐝 One pass. All the fests. All the fun! 🌻 Grab your Season Pass and come play with us all year long — from the first bite of spring asparagus to the last smashed pumpkin of fall! We’re talking Asparagus Fest, Strawberry Fest, Cherry Fest, Pickle ...

Grand Rapids
5-7 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm
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The Shadow of the Relic

All Ages | 2-8 Players | 60 Minutes | Difficulty: Moderate

Rates Player: $30 Requires 2-8 Players About DESCRIPTION HERE. Duration 60 Minutes Difficulty Moderate

Brighton
60 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Escape Room Novi
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Blackwater Harbor: Echoes of the Deep

All Ages | 2-8 Players* | 60 Minutes | Difficulty: Moderate (🔒🔒🔒_ _ )

Rates Player: $35 Requires 2-8 Players About A sudden change in weather leads your group to the mysterious home of Captain Magnus, a legendary fisherman known for daring voyages and encounters with mythical sea creatures. Is his treasure real? Uncover the truth and escape the rising tides... 'Blackwater ...

Novi
60 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Escape Room Novi
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The Terminal

All Ages | 2-8 Players | 60 Minutes | Difficulty: Moderate

Rates Player: $30 Requires 2-8 Players About You are a maintenance crew called to save the New York City subway underground. A cyber attack in the city has ensued chaos on the subway lines all over Manhattan. A runaway subway train is careening at full speed towards the Brooklyn Terminal. Your objective ...

Brighton
60 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Escape Room Novi
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Paint Blast

Immerse yourself in a whirlwind of paint-filled fun, where every splatter creates a masterpiece. Unleash your inner artist and embrace the sheer joy of expression

Madison Heights
30 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Escape Room-Zone Madison Heights
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