Family Activities in Detroit

It’s Fun to Stay at the Boll Family YMCA

The Boll Family YMCA in Downtown Detroit is beautiful. BE participates in Girls on the Run there and both kids attend the Y’s school break camps. BE was really nervous when I first signed her up for winter break camp. It took a while, but now she really loves going. BC enjoys it as well.Continue reading “It’s Fun to Stay at the Boll Family YMCA”

Detroit Puppet Art

Last weekend, J and I took the kids to Detroit Puppet Art to see “The Snow Queen.” The organization is located downtown and offers puppet performances, exhibits, and classes. We were able to make reservations, but we should have showed up earlier, because the small theater was packed. The show was beautiful and at justContinue reading “Detroit Puppet Art”

Detroit’s Renaissance Center

We’re continuing to explore family-friendly places in the city, and last week, we spent some time at the Renaissance Center, and on the Riverfront. Unfortunately, it was raining that day, so we didnt’ spend too much time outside, but the kids enjoyed seeing the river, Hart Plaza, and the Detroit Princess. They also had a greatContinue reading “Detroit’s Renaissance Center”