The colder months bring cold weather and holiday fun. It also ushers in plenty of kid-friendly winter activities in Michigan! From ice skating to exploring indoor parks, there is something for children of all ages.
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Keep reading to discover eight winter activities in Michigan that your children will love. Bundle up for outdoor adventures or dig out your bathing suits for slipping and sliding at an indoor waterpark. When the temperatures drop… the family fun heats up!
Ice Skating
Glide into a ton of winter fun with indoor or outdoor ice skating. The Muskegon Luge Adventure Park offers an outdoor ice experience for skating and hockey. If you are in eastern Michigan, you can visit the Dearborn Ice Skating Center. A simple Google search for “ice skating near me” will show local ice skating rinks for you to visit!
Snow Tubing
Who wouldn’t want to spend the day snow tubing? This is an all-time favorite wintertime activity for kids and adults. With plenty of snowfall each year, snow tube hills, slopes, and parks are easy to find and available in every corner of the state! Click here for a list of a few of the most popular snow tube parks.
Museums
For a mix of education and excitement, the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum is a haven for young minds. Located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, this interactive museum is designed to engage children in imaginative play while fostering creativity and curiosity. The Mount Pleasant Discovery Museum, the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, and the Michigan Science Center are several other places that offer excellent kid-friendly winter activities.
Indoor Parks
Take your adventures inside at one of the many indoor amusement parks. One of our favorites is the LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Auburn Hills, which is an indoor attraction that provides endless opportunities for creative play, featuring themed play zones, a 4D cinema, and even a MINILAND replica of Detroit. Your little ones will also love Avalanche Bay, Michigan’s largest indoor water park. This Northern Michigan indoor park in Boyne Falls offers several special rates throughout the winter months.
Stargazing & Viewing the Northern Lights
The vast wilderness and northern location make stargazing and viewing the Northern Lights in Michigan some of the best in the country. Your children will love to stay up late and be out after dark to take in the night sky. From identifying constellations to viewing the Northern Lights, you will be in awe. Thanks to Dark Sky Parks in Michigan, you get a front-row seat to a stellar show!
Dog Sledding
Families who love the outdoors and animals will love trying their luck at dog sledding in Michigan. A journey through the beautiful backcountry via a team of pups is an adventure your children won’t soon forget!
Stay with Freshwater Vacation Rentals
No matter what area of the state you are visiting this winter, we invite you to choose from our superb selection of vacation rentals. With plenty of year-round kid-friendly fun and family-friendly rentals, we have you covered. Start your search by area today for the ideal Michigan rental for your next getaway.