Hello metro Detroit! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Adaptive hockey event, world's largest bounce park, and indoor family campfire night + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Adaptive hockey in action: Hockey Mentors for Special Players will hold its annual event July 11 at Buffalo Wild Wings in Troy, supporting adaptive skating and sled hockey for veterans and people with disabilities -- see the adaptive hockey event.
New fall festival lineup: UWM Field will host USPBL Fall Music Classic September 18 to 20, with Chris Janson. Tickets from $75 for September 18 went on sale June 23. Lineup updates mid July -- get the full event details.
Support for young families: Farmington Hills was selected by the National League of Cities for an early childhood initiative, one of nine cities. City staff will receive support to strengthen programs for families -- see the early childhood plan.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Kid energy, solved: When the wiggles strike, Booth Park brings the castle-like playground, a roll-worthy turf hill, and a breezy trail so you can walk, chat, or sip that takeout latte while they climb. A low-stress Birmingham staple, perfect for quick resets between errands or after-school buzz.
A not-so-secret oasis: Whether you need a mind-clearing stroll or a quick refuel of beauty, Cranbrook House & Gardens delivers with sculpted beds, shady paths, fountains, and a legit Japanese Garden. The historic manor opens for seasonal tours too, so make it a mini field trip between errands.
Level up your weekend: When cabin fever hits north of Detroit, Power-Up Arcade & Family Fun Center delivers an easy win with modern arcade games, a kids play zone, and party-ready rooms. Clean, upbeat, and surprisingly stress-free for parents... basically your cheat code for rainy days and post-school wiggles.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐍 LegaSea Aquarium and Reptarium Live Animal Presentation @ Northville District Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 11:00 AM – Bring the grandkids to the library for a one-hour, hands-on reptile roadshow with 10 to 15 stars, snakes, lizards, turtles, even a baby alligator. They hold the critters, you clutch your coffee, and everyone leaves surprisingly charmed.
🇺 America 250 @ Founders Sports Park (Farmington Hills) | Thursday (6/25) at 5:00 PM – America turns 250, and we’re celebrating like pros at Founders Sports Park with family fun, good eats, and fireworks you can judge from a lawn chair. Think picnic vibes, patriotic tunes, and neighbors you actually know, not just from the HOA email chain.
🏰 World's Largest Bounce Park @ Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk (Novi) | Friday (6/26) at 3:00 PM – Take the crew to Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk where the world’s largest inflatable bounce park has landed, ducks, slides, and chaos in the best way. Kids bounce themselves into bedtime, you get cardio and a nostalgia hit, then ice cream, maybe Advil.
🧺 Red, White, & Read: A Community Picnic @ Royal Oak Public Library | Friday (6/26) at 3:30 PM – America turns 250, so we’re celebrating the local way, with lawn chairs and free hot dogs from The Mean Weenie. Centennial Commons becomes a hangout with pop, chips, popsicles, and kids chasing drips until the coolers tap out, while grownups trade updates and eye rolls.
🍖 Dad Grill Off & Tailgate Event @ The Joyful Jungle Christian Learning Center (Troy) | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Nothing says summer like dads debating charcoal versus propane, then proving it on the grill. Bring your own rig, they supply the meats, plus dad games, tailgate shenanigans, and neighborly banter at Troy School. Family friendly, lawn chair optional, bragging rights guaranteed.
☀ Summerfest @ Universalist Unitarian Church (Farmington Hills) | Sunday (6/28) at 10:30 AM – Longest-day energy calls for something calmer than yard work. Celebrate the solstice with laid-back yoga, meditations, nature walks, and games, the kind of wholesome fun where you stretch, breathe, and actually like people. Questions welcome, everyone included, compassion encouraged.
🔥 Indoor Family Campfire Night @ Troy Public Library | Monday (6/29) at 7:00 PM – Think your camping days peaked at Scout camp? The library’s bug-free campout lets you and the kids build blanket forts, circle a pretend fire for songs, stories, and a snack, pajamas encouraged, space limited, and one registration covers the whole troop.
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07 — The North of Detroit report Weather forecastToday — High: 77°F — Low: 58°F — Precip: 26%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 0 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 78°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 79%
Showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%. This house is wildThis newly built Bloomfield Hills contemporary estate pairs dramatic style with everyday luxury on over an acre in the Birmingham School District. Soaring 20-foot ceilings, walls of glass, and wide-plank hardwoods frame the open layout, while a floating fireplace, scullery kitchen, first-floor primary suite, heated four-car garage, and Walnut Lake beach access add serious appeal.
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