Category: Festivals and Events
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Just Add Wind: A Family’s Guide to Kite Flying
Ready to take flight? A longtime Michigan kite enthusiast shares how to choose the right kite, find good wind, launch successfully and avoid the mistakes that can bring a family kite day crashing back to earth.
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Balloons Over Bay Harbor: What Families Should Know Before They Go
What does it take to get dozens of hot-air balloons into the sky over Little Traverse Bay? We go behind the scenes at Balloons Over Bay Harbor to learn how pilots make launch decisions, what happens when the weather changes and what families should know before festival weekend.
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What Families Actually Need for a Festival Day
A long festival day is easier when you’re prepared for hungry kids, changing weather, tired feet and dying phones. Here’s what families actually need to pack.
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5 Michigan Events Worth the Drive This November
Holiday markets, downtown lights and Thanksgiving traditions fill Michigan’s November calendar. These five family events are worth making the drive for.
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5 Michigan Events Worth the Drive This October
From Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village to fall festivals in Holland, Detroit, Saginaw and Frankenmuth, these five October events are worth the drive with kids.
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5 Michigan Events Worth the Drive This September
From the Michigan State Fair and Romeo Peach Festival to ArtPrize, these five September events give families a reason to get in the car and explore Michigan.