We all love Michigan in the Winter, don’t we? We love sledding, skating, and building snowmen? Well, some of us do. The rest of us want to stay indoors where it is warm and just watch the snow fall. However, our kids still need somewhere to burn off energy, explore creatively, and have fun with friends. Here is a list of great places to go, so that no one goes stir crazy this winter.
Run, Jump, and Play
Are your kids going stir crazy from being inside all day? Why not go to a place where kids can burn off their energy instead of bouncing off your walls? Try an open bounce session at Bounce U or an open jump session at Airtime Trampoline and Game Park.
Are your kids going stir crazy from being inside all day? Why not go to a place where kids can burn off their energy instead of bouncing off your walls? Try an open bounce session at Bounce U or an open jump session at Airtime Trampoline and Game Park.
Bounce U
1101 Rochester Road
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 626-5867
https://www.bounceu.com/troy-mi/calendar/
Check website for available times and prices. They even have parents’ nights out, so that parents can enjoy an evening to themselves while the kids have a blast on their own!
Airtime Trampoline and Game Park
662 E. Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 918-0909
http://airtimetrampoline.com/locations/troy-mi/
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 3-9 PM, Friday 3-11 PM, Saturday 10 AM-11 PM, Sunday 10 AM- 8 PM
Cost: Tuesday-Thursday $12/hour, $8/additional hour, Friday-Sunday and holidays $14/hour, $10/additional hour
1101 Rochester Road
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 626-5867
https://www.bounceu.com/troy-mi/calendar/
Check website for available times and prices. They even have parents’ nights out, so that parents can enjoy an evening to themselves while the kids have a blast on their own!
Airtime Trampoline and Game Park
662 E. Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 918-0909
http://airtimetrampoline.com/locations/troy-mi/
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 3-9 PM, Friday 3-11 PM, Saturday 10 AM-11 PM, Sunday 10 AM- 8 PM
Cost: Tuesday-Thursday $12/hour, $8/additional hour, Friday-Sunday and holidays $14/hour, $10/additional hour
Swimming Sans Sand
It may not be swimsuit season anymore, but that doesn’t mean you can’t lounge poolside. The Troy Community Center and Goldfish Swim School have indoor open swim times. Days and times vary each season, but the current times are listed below.
It may not be swimsuit season anymore, but that doesn’t mean you can’t lounge poolside. The Troy Community Center and Goldfish Swim School have indoor open swim times. Days and times vary each season, but the current times are listed below.
Troy Community Center
3179 Livernois Road
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 524-3484
https://troymi.gov/PlayHere/Outdoor/Recreation/AquaticsIndoorandOutdoorPools/IndoorPool.aspx
Hours: Kiddie Swim Area- Mon-Fri 10-10:45 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. Open Swim- Mon, Wed, and Fri- 6:50-8:55, Tues & Thurs- 4:30-6:45 p.m., Sat- 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sun- 11:30 a.m.-4:50 p.m.
Cost: Residents- Adults $8 and Children $6, Non-Residents- Adults $11 and Children $9
Goldfish Swim School
2388 Cole St.
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 644-1914
https://birmingham.goldfishswimschool.com/programs/family-swim/
Hours: Mon- 12-2:30 p.m., Tues-Thurs- 12-1 p.m., Fri- 12-2:30 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person or $15 max per family
3179 Livernois Road
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 524-3484
https://troymi.gov/PlayHere/Outdoor/Recreation/AquaticsIndoorandOutdoorPools/IndoorPool.aspx
Hours: Kiddie Swim Area- Mon-Fri 10-10:45 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. Open Swim- Mon, Wed, and Fri- 6:50-8:55, Tues & Thurs- 4:30-6:45 p.m., Sat- 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sun- 11:30 a.m.-4:50 p.m.
Cost: Residents- Adults $8 and Children $6, Non-Residents- Adults $11 and Children $9
Goldfish Swim School
2388 Cole St.
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 644-1914
https://birmingham.goldfishswimschool.com/programs/family-swim/
Hours: Mon- 12-2:30 p.m., Tues-Thurs- 12-1 p.m., Fri- 12-2:30 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person or $15 max per family
A Skate-tacular Time
If you are looking for some fun, relaxing, family time, give ice skating or roller skating a whirl! Troy Sports Center and Birmingham Arena both offer daily open skating times for those that get the warm-and-fuzzies from gliding on the ice. For those that prefer wheels instead of blades, Skate World of Troy promises a rockin’ good time for you and the kiddos!
If you are looking for some fun, relaxing, family time, give ice skating or roller skating a whirl! Troy Sports Center and Birmingham Arena both offer daily open skating times for those that get the warm-and-fuzzies from gliding on the ice. For those that prefer wheels instead of blades, Skate World of Troy promises a rockin’ good time for you and the kiddos!
Troy Sports Center
1819 East Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 689-6600
http://www.troysports.com/page/show/438621-open-skate
Days and times vary daily. Visit website for current schedule.
Cost: Monday-Friday $4.50, Saturday-Sunday $6, Skate Rental $3
1819 East Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 689-6600
http://www.troysports.com/page/show/438621-open-skate
Days and times vary daily. Visit website for current schedule.
Cost: Monday-Friday $4.50, Saturday-Sunday $6, Skate Rental $3
Birmingham Arena
2300 East Lincoln
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 530-1642
http://www.bhamgov.org/government/departments/dps/ice_sports_arena.php
Days and times vary. Visit website for current schedule.
Cost: 17 and under $4.50, Adults $5.50, Skate Rental $3
2300 East Lincoln
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 530-1642
http://www.bhamgov.org/government/departments/dps/ice_sports_arena.php
Days and times vary. Visit website for current schedule.
Cost: 17 and under $4.50, Adults $5.50, Skate Rental $3
Skate World of Troy
2825 East Maple Road
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 689-4100
http://www.skateworldtroy.com/
Days and times vary. Visit website for current schedule.
Cost: Admission costs vary per session. Skate Rental $3 for regular and $5 for premium
2825 East Maple Road
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 689-4100
http://www.skateworldtroy.com/
Days and times vary. Visit website for current schedule.
Cost: Admission costs vary per session. Skate Rental $3 for regular and $5 for premium
Craft-masters
Aspiring artists of all ages can create their own masterpieces at Wonderworks Art Studio in Birmingham. In addition to offering traditional pottery painting, the studio offers crafts that incorporate wood, paper, and even stuffed animals. Adults must be present with children 10 and under.
Aspiring artists of all ages can create their own masterpieces at Wonderworks Art Studio in Birmingham. In addition to offering traditional pottery painting, the studio offers crafts that incorporate wood, paper, and even stuffed animals. Adults must be present with children 10 and under.
Wonderworks Art Studio
2227 Cole Street
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 258-2900
http://www.wonderworksart.com/open-studio.html
Hours: Monday-Tuesday 11 AM-4PM, Thursday-Friday 11 AM-5PM, Saturday 10-4 PM, Wednesday and Sunday CLOSED
Cost: There is a $6 sitting fee for all participants to cover paint, supplies, glazes, and firing. Adults helping their children are free. Projects range from $4 to $45.
2227 Cole Street
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 258-2900
http://www.wonderworksart.com/open-studio.html
Hours: Monday-Tuesday 11 AM-4PM, Thursday-Friday 11 AM-5PM, Saturday 10-4 PM, Wednesday and Sunday CLOSED
Cost: There is a $6 sitting fee for all participants to cover paint, supplies, glazes, and firing. Adults helping their children are free. Projects range from $4 to $45.
Busy Builders
The Robot Garage offers a stimulating, creative space where children can stretch their imaginations! They have a DUPLO play station for pre-schoolers, as well as LEGOs and other building systems like LaQ, Plus Plus, Mindstorms robots, and more. Your little engineer will be inspired and eager to give everything a try!
The Robot Garage offers a stimulating, creative space where children can stretch their imaginations! They have a DUPLO play station for pre-schoolers, as well as LEGOs and other building systems like LaQ, Plus Plus, Mindstorms robots, and more. Your little engineer will be inspired and eager to give everything a try!
The Robot Garage
637 South Eton
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 723-9100
http://www.therobotgarage.com/drop-in.html
Hours: Monday-Friday 11AM-6:30 PM, Saturday 12:30-6:30 PM, Sunday 12-5 PM
Cost: $8 per child for up to 2 hours of building, Adults are free and must accompany children
637 South Eton
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 723-9100
http://www.therobotgarage.com/drop-in.html
Hours: Monday-Friday 11AM-6:30 PM, Saturday 12:30-6:30 PM, Sunday 12-5 PM
Cost: $8 per child for up to 2 hours of building, Adults are free and must accompany children
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