Nature Centers
Sterling Heights Nature Center
Sterling Heights
Free nature center with live local animals, exhibits, and trails next to Dodge Park. Check hours before you go.
Places worth exploring
Parks, farms, nature centers, museums, and libraries you can visit without waiting for a single event date. Hours and prices can change.
Nature Centers
Nature Centers
Lake St. Clair Nature Center
Harrison Township
Nature center inside Lake St. Clair Metropark with wetland exhibits and family programs. Park entry may apply.
Nature Centers
Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center
Shelby Township
Nature center with live animals and trails inside Stony Creek Metropark. Confirm hours and vehicle entry before visiting.
Nature Centers
Nicholson Nature Center
Clinton Township
Nature preserve with trails along the Clinton River. Hours were not confirmed on the township site, so none are shown.
Nature Centers
Salt River Nature Center
Chesterfield Township
Nature area along the Salt River. Hours were not confirmed on the township site, so none are shown.
Parks
Parks
Stony Creek Metropark
Shelby Township
Beach, playground, nature center, trails, and seasonal programs.
Vehicle pass required
Parks
Lake St. Clair Metropark
Harrison Township
Beach, playground, mini golf, nature center, and boardwalk.
Vehicle pass required
Parks
Wolcott Mill Metropark
Ray Township
Historic mill, farm center, trails, and pumpkin patch.
Vehicle pass required
Parks
Freedom Hill County Park
Sterling Heights
County park with trails, open space, and community events.
Free
Parks
Dodge Park
Sterling Heights
Playground, splash pad, and open fields.
Free
Parks
Shelby Township Parks
Shelby Township
Multiple parks with playgrounds, trails, and sports fields.
Free
Parks
Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center
Shelby Township
Nature center with trails and seasonal kids programs.
Free
Parks
Macomb Corners
Macomb Township
Large colorful playground for all ages.
Free
Parks
Waldenburg Park
Macomb Township
Large playground, picnic areas, and walking trail.
Free
Farms
Farms
Wolcott Mill Farm Center
Ray Township
Working farm with animals, daily milking, and educational programs.
Vehicle pass
Farms
Blake's Big Apple
Armada
Large farm with Funland, haunted attractions, and u-pick. Includes corn maze.
Paid
Farms
Romeo Lavender Farm
Bruce Township
U-pick lavender and wildflower meadows.
Paid
Farms
Marty's Place for Animals
Bruce Township
Nonprofit animal sanctuary with hands-on educational visits (by appointment).
Donation
Farms
Northern Farm Market
Romeo
Local produce, peaches, and farm market.
Free
Farms
The Property Farms at McCallum's Orchard
Jeddo (St. Clair County)
Historic 90+ year orchard with U-pick, corn maze, animals, play area, and wagon rides.
Paid
Cider Mills
Cider Mills
Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill
Armada
U-pick, Funland, cider, donuts, and seasonal activities. Includes corn maze.
Paid
Cider Mills
Westview Orchards & Winery
Washington Township
Corn maze, petting barns, giant slide, cider, and donuts.
Paid
Cider Mills
Stony Creek Orchard & Cider Mill
Romeo
U-pick apples and raspberries, cider, and donuts. The orchard site did not state a free-admission price, so none is shown.
Cider Mills
Verellen Orchards
Washington Township
Farm market with apples, cider, donuts, and pies.
Free
Cider Mills
Big Red Orchard
Washington Township
U-pick apples and pumpkins with wagon rides.
Paid
Cider Mills
Pankiewicz Cider Mill & Farm Market
Casco (St. Clair County)
Small family cider mill with donuts, cider, and farm market. Near Richmond.
Paid
Corn Mazes
Corn Mazes
Corn Fun Corn Maze Adventure Park
Casco (near Richmond)
13-acre corn maze with 4 miles of trails, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, and inflatables. Open weekends Sept–Nov.
Paid
Corn Mazes
Miller Farms Corn Maze
Armada
10-acre corn maze, petting farm, and pumpkin patch.
$5 per child
Museums
Museums
Discovery Center of Macomb
Mount Clemens
Children's STEAM museum at 54 Cherry Street for ages 12 months to 12 years. The center says it hosts free public events. Confirm that day's hours and any program fee before you go.
Free public events; confirm any program fee
Museums
Michigan Transit Museum
Mount Clemens
Train museum in the historic Grand Trunk depot. Check open days and family events before visiting.
Museums
Selfridge Military Air Museum
Harrison Township
Outdoor aviation museum with historic aircraft. Confirm hours and base access rules before you go.
Museums
Anton Art Center
Mount Clemens
Community art center with exhibits and family art programs. Check the calendar for kid-friendly events.
Museums
Crocker House Museum
Mount Clemens
Historic house museum about Macomb County history. Confirm tour times before visiting with kids.
Museums
LegaSea Aquarium & The Reptarium
Utica
Indoor aquarium and reptile zoo at 45550 Van Dyke Avenue. Fall hours posted for Sept. 14–Dec. 19: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; closed Tuesday. Ticket price was not printed on the homepage.
Paid general admission. Feeding experiences start at $6.
Indoor Play
Indoor Play
Sparks Pinball Museum
Chesterfield Township
Playable pinball museum. Paid admission. Check age guidance and hours.
Indoor Play
Detroit Kid City
Clinton Township
Indoor role-play café at 37051 S. Gratiot Avenue for ages 1–8. A current admission price was not printed on the venue page.
Paid open play. Check the current price.
Indoor Play
Urban Air Adventure Park
Sterling Heights
Indoor trampoline and adventure park at 12050 Hall Road. Hours change by day, so check the park page before you go.
Paid admission. Check the current price.
Libraries
Libraries
Center Line Public Library
Center Line
Weekly storytimes and toddler play groups.
Free
Libraries
Mount Clemens Public Library
Mount Clemens
Storytimes, crafts, and community events.
Free
Libraries
Jean Waterloo Lenox Township Library
New Haven
Community library with kids programs and events.
Free
Libraries
Armada Free Public Library
Armada
Public library with storytimes, programs, and free resources for families.
Free
Libraries
Chesterfield Township Library
Chesterfield Township
Public library with storytimes, programs, and free resources for families.
Free
Libraries
Clinton-Macomb Public Library – Main
Clinton Township
Public library with storytimes, programs, and free resources for families.
Free
Libraries
Clinton-Macomb Public Library – North Branch
Macomb Township
Public library with storytimes, programs, and free resources for families.
Free
Libraries
Clinton-Macomb Public Library – South Branch
Clinton Township
Public library with storytimes, programs, and free resources for families.
Free
Libraries
Eastpointe Memorial Library
Eastpointe
Public library with storytimes, programs, and free resources for families.
Free
Libraries
Fraser Public Library
Fraser
Public library with storytimes, programs, and free resources for families.
Free
Libraries
Harrison Township Public Library
Harrison Township
Public library with storytimes, programs, and free resources for families.
Free
Libraries
Lois Wagner Memorial Library
Richmond
Public library with storytimes, programs, and free resources for families.
Free
Libraries
MacDonald Public Library
New Baltimore
Public library with storytimes, programs, and free resources for families.
Free
Libraries
Ray Township Library
Ray Township
Public library with storytimes, programs, and free resources for families.
Free
Libraries
Romeo District Library – Graubner
Washington Township
Public library with storytimes, programs, and free resources for families.
Free
Libraries
Romeo District Library – Kezar
Romeo
Public library with storytimes, programs, and free resources for families.
Free
Libraries
Roseville Public Library
Roseville
Public library with storytimes, programs, and free resources for families.
Free
Libraries
Shelby Township Library
Shelby Township
Public library with storytimes, programs, and free resources for families.
Free
Libraries
St. Clair Shores Public Library
St. Clair Shores
Public library with storytimes, programs, and free resources for families.
Free
Libraries
Sterling Heights Public Library
Sterling Heights
Public library with storytimes, programs, and free resources for families.
Free
Libraries
Utica Public Library
Utica
Public library with storytimes, programs, and free resources for families.
Free
Libraries
Warren Public Library – Civic Center
Warren
Public library with storytimes, programs, and free resources for families.
Free
Libraries
Warren Public Library – Dorothy Busch
Warren
Public library with storytimes, programs, and free resources for families.
Free
Libraries
Warren Public Library – Arthur J. Miller
Warren
Public library with storytimes, programs, and free resources for families.
Free
Libraries
Warren Public Library – Maybelle Burnette
Warren
Public library with storytimes, programs, and free resources for families.
Free
Libraries
Warren Public Library
Warren
Public library serving Warren with storytimes and family programs. Check the calendar for current events.
Libraries
Lenox Township Library
New Haven
Library serving Lenox Township and New Haven. Look up current family programs on the site.