With the opening of Greenfield Village, spring blooms along hiking trails and beautiful biking paths, there are lots of fun, family-friendly activities to keep your tots, tweens and teens active throughout Detroit and areas nearby.

Try out a new play. Check out the eggs at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Or head over to Greenfield Village to take a walk through its exhibits and ride on a Model T.

If you’re looking for even more great things to do this weekend and beyond, check out this month’s GOguide, which makes it even easier to find fun, family-friendly activities.

EASTER EGG HUNT. Easter egg hunts abound this weekend. One of our favorites is hosted by Grandmont Rosedale.

APRIL 15; 9 a.m. – noon

EASTER EGG HUNT

North Rosedale Park Community House

18445 Scarsdale St.

Detroit, MI 48223

Kids, ages 10 and under, are invited to participate in the Grandmont Rosedale’s Easter Egg Hunt. Everyone is welcome. Don’t forget to bring an egg basket for the hunt. The kids will love meeting the Easter Bunny.

Ages: Kids under 10

Cost: FREE

Registration: Pre-registration not required but appreciated

Learn more: https://easteregghunt2017rpia-nrpca.eventbrite.com

SPIRITED PLAY. Witness your child’s inner spirit emerge at this free camp, which encourages kids to dress up in charming costumes, dance and engage in spirited play. Don’t forget to snap a few pics!

APRIL 15; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

FAIRIES & LEPRECHAUNS DANCE CAMP

Emerald Dance Academy

18815 Eastwood Dr.

Harper Woods, MI 48225

734-506-8128

Girls and boys, ages 5 to 8, are invited to the Emerald Dance Academy’s free “Fairies & Leprechauns” dance camp featuring a magical land of music and dance,  games, crafts and more.

Ages: Kids ages 5 to 8

Registration: Pre-registration required. Call 734-506-8128 or visit EmeraldDanceAcademy@gmail.com

Cost: FREE

Learn more: emeraldirishdance.com

BUTTERFLIES Enjoy crafts, people watching and seeing hundreds of butterflies for their final weekend at Oakland Mall.

April 15 & 16; Noon – 8 p.m. (Sat), 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Sun)

BUTTERFLIES EXHIBIT

Oakland Mall

412 W. 14 Mile Road

Troy, MI 48083

Cost: $4 per person

DECORATIVE EGGS at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Kids can turn faux eggs into works of art through beads, baubles and bling at the Detroit Institute of Arts all weekend.

APRIL 15 & 16, Noon – 4 p.m.

DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS

5200 Woodward Ave

Detroit, MI 48202

Cost: FREE to Macomb, Wayne and Oakland county residents

Learn more: dia.org

HEIDELBERGOLOGY. You don’t know this city until you see Heidelberg’s 30-year pictorial exhibit commemorating Detroit’s infamous outdoor art project. Get there now before it ends its run.

APRIL 14, 15 & 16, Noon – 4 p.m.

HEIDELBERG PROJECT NUMBER HOUSE

3600 Heidelberg St

Detroit, MI 48207

Cost: FREE

Learn more: heidelberg.org

MURALS IN THE MARKET. Head to Eastern Market on Saturday or Sunday to check out the tasty vendors as well as take a walking tour of the market’s unique pieces of art that are found throughout this local gem.

OPEN DAILY; 6 a.m. – 4 p.m.

DETROIT EASTERN MARKET

1445 Adelaide

Detroit, MI 48207

Cost: FREE

Learn more: easternmarket.com

SPRING NATURE HIKE. Crosswinds Marsh is awash with spring blooms this weekend. Get out on the boardwalk to see an eagle or two, egrets and watch newly- hatched ducklings and other waterfowl paddle through the marshes.

DAILY; Dawn to Dusk

HIKING

Crosswinds Marsh Park

27600 Haggerty Rd.

New Boston, MI 48164

734-654-1223

Visit one of the largest manmade marshes in Wayne County and take a 1 1/2-mile hike across its boardwalks or walk the eight short trails. Enjoy the park’s wetlands, beautiful meadows and upland forests that attract more than 240 species of birds and 40 species of mammals as well as reptiles, amphibians and fish.

Cost: FREE

Learn more: facebook.com/pages/Crosswinds-Marsh-Wetland-Interpretive-Preserve

SUMMER SWIMMING. Get ready for summer with some swimming! The Boll Family is a great place for the entire family to swim!

OPEN DAILY; Hours vary

BOLL FAMILY YMCA

1401 Broadway

Detroit, MI 48226

Cost: Membership required (income-based scholarships are available)

Learn more: ymcadetroit.org/boll/

WALK DETROIT. Do you want to know more about Detroit? Find out by going on one of the Detroit Experience Factory’s free guided walking tours. Take the Downtown Walking Tour on Saturday to see downtown and other areas in detail.

SATURDAYS; 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

WALKING TOUR

Detroit Experience Factory

123 Monroe St.

Detroit, MI 48226

313-962-4590

Take a guided walking tour showcasing Detroit’s major developments, unique shops, one-of-a-kind restaurants and recently renovated residential options. You’ll also see some of Detroit’s great historical spots and world-renowned architecture. Dress for outdoor weather. If weather permits, participants walk the entire tour. In case of inclement weather, the People Mover will be used for transportation.

Registration: Individuals not required to pre-register, registration of large groups  appreciated

Cost: FREE

Learn more: detroitexperiencefactory.org

VISIT THE VILLAGE. Greenfield Village has officially reopened for the season! Grab the family and get out for an enjoyable day of fun visiting its working farm, logging area and the Edison workshop, where the famous inventor created many of his inventions.

OPEN DAILY: 9:30 – 5 p.m.

GREENFIELD VILLAGE

20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Dearborn, MI 48124

Cost: Varies by age ($20.25 – $25.00 per person). Children under 2 are free.

Learn more: thehenryford.org/visit/greenfield-village

Editor’s Note: To see more local activity listings see TheHUB’s GOguide monthly activity calendar, sponsored by the Michigan Fitness Foundation.

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