Summer Activities for Kids

Ah, the blink-and-you-miss-them summer days — the kind filled with barefoot races across sun-warmed sand, cannonballs into cool water and kids begging for “just five more minutes” on the go-karts. How do you make the most of these days with the perfect mix of action, downtime, new discoveries and kid-friendly fun? Easy. Spend more time in Southwest Michigan.

Some of the Best Activities Are Free

Start with these ideas and save more money for ice cream and souvenirs.

Explore More Outdoors

Want to curb screen time this summer? Feel as free as a lake breeze and thrilled about being alive? Here are some surefire ways.

Create Family Memories

Some of the best childhood memories are made here. Across Southwest Michigan, U-pick farms, fairs, festivals, parks and restaurants have welcomed families generation after generation. Start your tradition this summer, then come back to relive it again and again.

Time Travel

Going back in time is a great way to slow life down and spark your kids’ and teens’ imaginations. Choose from this list of historic places to visit — including Shuler’s centennial dairy farm where you can enjoy ice cream just steps from the cows that helped make it.

Rainy Day & Escape-the-Sun Fun

Even during our sunniest months, rainy days happen! Here are some kid-tested indoor favorites.

Easy Planning: Download These Guides

We’d love to meet you in person. Stop in our Visit Southwest Michigan Welcome Center for printed brochures, maps, and tips on the things your kids love to do. But you don’t have to wait. With these guides, you can start planning your trip right away. See you soon!

Stay Over For More Family Time

There’s more fun here than you can fit into a day. Make it a getaway. Book a stay at one of our area hotels with the amenities you love, like complimentary breakfasts and swimming pools. Then wake up refreshed and ready for more good times together.

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