It’s time to get outdoors, soak up the sunshine and make memories with your family this year! Whether you’re moving to a new city and looking for fun things to do, or feel stuck in a rut and need to explore, we’re here to help you discover some of the best attractions, events and activities for you and the family- in your very own backyard!
So start up the car, pack a lunch and gather the kids- we’re talking 9 fun things to do in and around Romulus, Michigan today!
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Detroit Institute of Art Museum
Headed to the city first, a 30-minute ride gets you free admission into the Detroit Institute of Art! Free to Oakland, Wayne and Macomb county residents this is the perfect place to get your creative juices flowing and don’t forget about their entertainment and films (ALSO FREE) on Friday nights!
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Michigan Science Center
Who doesn’t love making education fun for the whole family? At the Michigan Science Center, located in downtown Detroit, kids can enjoy the Kids Town Touch exhibit, learn about space, or get to work in the Spark Lab!
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Movie Nights at New Center Park
Finally, wind down your trip by visiting New Center Park. If you’re there during the day, enjoy a picnic with the kids or plan to make it for the Friday night kid’s movies. Here’s a link to their 2017 schedule, with movies guaranteed to be a blast! http://www.newcenterpark.com/friday-night-movies
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Midway Sports and Entertainment
If action is what you want, then Midway Sports is the place to be! From mini-golf to Go-Karts to rock climbing, they have everything you need for a family fun trip!
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Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Jump into the fun at the Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Canton, MI, just 15 minutes away. With wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pit zones and dodgeball camps, your little ones will be jumping for joy to visit this location!
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3 &Up Board Game Lounge
With over 1,000 different games for adults and children to enjoy, 3&Up is the perfect place for some quality time with the family the old-fashioned way. Disconnect and enjoy an “electric free zone” as you reconnect with your little ones over board games you grew up playing too!
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Sportway of Westland
Just 10 miles from Romulus Center, Sportway of Westland serves up the entertainment with fun-filled attractions including batting cages, mini golf and more go-karts! You’ll never have to search for the excitement at Sportway of Westland!
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Matthaei Gardens
Get outdoors and enjoy some fresh air with a walk through Matthaei Gardens. With plenty to view, youth programs and botanical tours, this is the perfect escape into nature with the kids.
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Henry Ford Museum
Learn and explore through the different exhibits at the Henry Ford Museum. Covering everything from railroads to dollhouses to telephones, this museum has hands-on education for kids and parents! And don’t forget about their All Abilities Playground, complete with actual historical objects and a 1931 Model AA truck!
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