Christmas Break Events Metro Detroit 2023 / 2024 – School’s Out Christmas Break camps and fun things to do over the holiday vacation for kids in Oakland County and the rest of Metro Detroit.
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Christmas Break Events Metro Detroit 2023 / 2024 – FEATURED
December 26-29 & January 2-5 from 9a-4p
Southfield Christmas Break Events – School Break Camps at Franklin Athletic Club
Franklin Athletic Club (29350 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48034,248-352-8000 ext 314, www.franklinclub.com)
Join FAC staff for an exciting day of crafts, games, group activities, gymnastics, basketball, Laser tag, swimming, nerf play, dance parties, races, and more.. For ages 3-12. Extended care and lunch options available. These camps are open to members & non-members. Please contact franklincamp@ffrc.net if you have any questions. Hosted by Franklin Athletic Club. MORE INFO…
December 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 1, 2, 3, & 4
Oxford Christmas Break Events – Winter Break at Urban Air Christmas Break Hours
Urban Air Oxford (925 N Lapeer Rd, Oxford Charter Township, MI 48371, UrbanAirOxford.com)
Go Kart’s and holiday break bouncing fun. Hours for Urban Air – Christmas Eve noon-6p, 12/26-12/28 noon-8p, 12/29 noon-9p, NYE noon-8p, 1/1-1/4 from noon-8p.
December 27-29 & January 3-6 from 11a-3p
Bloomfield Hills Christmas Break Events – Winter Break Science Fun at CIS
Cranbrook Institute of Science (9221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0801, 1-877-462-7262 science.cranbrook.edu)
Hands-on activities and fun science experiments planned every day including: Snowball Catapults, Polar-Palooza, Snowflake Science, Ice Cube races, scavenger hunts, and many more. Activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission. Activities run daily from 11a-3p. Hours / Admission costs.
January 2 through January 5, 2024 from 9a-3p Daily
Farmington Hills Christmas Break Events – Multi-Sport Youth Sports Camp
The HAWK FH Community Center (29995 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, fhgov.com)
Buy one day, or purchase the whole week. Multi-Sport programs are designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting. Athletes will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport, along with vital life lessons such as sportsmanship and teamwork. Pack a lunch Tu-Th, Fr there will be a pizza lunch provided. Ages 6-10. $50 res / $55 non res. Pre-registration required. To register. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department.
Daily at Cranbrook (museum hrs & admission info)
Bloomfield Hills Christmas Break Fun at Cranbrook – Galileo: Scientist, Astronomer, Visionary
Cranbrook Institute of Science (9221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0801, 1-877-462-7262 science.cranbrook.edu)
This family-friendly experience features dozens of hands-on activities and interactives that explores the life and times of Galileo using fun STEAM concepts, levers, scales, gears, pulleys, the pendulum, and laws of motion. $8 for adults / $5 for ages 2-12 in addition to CIS admission fees. MORE INFO…
December 26,27,28,29 from 8a-5p daily
Birmingham Christmas Break Events – Birmingham YMCA Holiday Break Camp
Birmingham Family YMCA (400 E Lincoln Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, 248-644-9036, website)
When school is out, fun is in at the Y. When you sign up for spring break camp, you can trust that your child is in a safe, engaging environment while participating in enriching activities. School break camps are for children ages 5 to 12. Pre-registration required. Call 248-644-9036 for cost info and to register.
December 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 (see below for show times)
Flint Christmas Break Events – Christmas Break Special Shows
Longway Planetarium (1310 E Kearsley St, Flint, Michigan 48503, 810-237-3400, sloanlongway.org)
Enjoy “Skies over Michigan” from 3p-3:45p daily, “Cosmic Christmas Light Show” from 4p-4:45p and 7p-7:45p daily, “The Queen Light Show: From Mercury with Love” on 12/28 & 12/29 from 8p-8:45p. Buy tickets HERE.
December 27 & December 28, 2023 from 10:15a-2:05p
Rochester Hills Christmas Break Events – Suburban Ice Learn to Skate Holiday Camp
Suburban Ice Rochester (52999 Dequindre Road, Rochester, MI 48307, 248-601-6699, onyxicearena.com)
Learn to ice with this fun camp. Includes off-ice fun & fitness, pizza lunches, open skate time and… of course… learning to skate with 40 minutes of professional instruction followed by plenty of time for practice and fun. Register today.
Friday, December 22 & Friday, December 29, 2023 from 10:30a-1p
Royal Oak Christmas Break Fun for Kids – Open Bounce at Inflatable Playspaces
Inflatable Playspaces (5160 Meijer Drive, Royal Oak, Michigan, 248-288-5888, www.inflatableplayspaces.com)
Inflatable Playspaces rents inflatables and backyard party games of every kind. They also have a great indoor bounce room & party room. On Fridays they open up their HUGE open bounce room for open jump for the low price of $9 per child (parents of children are FREE).
Daily from 10a-5p, noon-5p on Sundays (through 1/14)
Flint Christmas Break Fun – Real Bodies at the Sloan Museum of Discovery
Sloan Museum of Discovery (1221 E Kearsley St, Flint, Michigan 48503, 810-237-3450, sloanlongway.org/sloan)
A fascinating exploration into the human form featuring actual human specimens. The exhibit contains 10 areas to explore – Anatomy, Breath, Hunger, Rhythm, Move, Think, What Becomes of Us, Love, Beginnings, and Repair. Ideal for students ages 12+ interested in anatomy, physiology, and even philosophy. Purchase tickets here. REVIEW / PICS / INFO. This event is FREE for students on 12/14 from 10a-8p, 12/21 from 10a-5p, & 12/28 from 10a-5p.
Christmas Break Events TBD / TBA for 2023 2024 – OTHER
January 3-5, from 8:45a-5p (extended care available)
Berkley Christmas Break Events – Christmas Vacation Camps
Berkley Parks and Recreation (2400 Robina, Berkley, MI, 248-658-3470, berkleymich.org)
Activities and field trips each day of camp. Campers need to bring a lunch. Open to residents and non-residents. Campers should dress for the weather. Preregistration required. Hosted by Berkley Parks and Recreation.
December 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, January 2 from 9a-3p each day (before & after care avail)
Birmingham Christmas Break Events – Robot Garage Holiday 1-Day Camps
Robot Garage (637 S Eton Road, Birmingham, MI 48009, 248-723-9100, therobotgarage.com)
One day camps for grades 1-3 or 4-6. Choose from Video Game Design, Robot Discovery, LEGO Masters. The day will be divided into age-appropriate sessions to include building and gaming. Campers bring lunch, water bottle, 2 snacks.
December 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 from 10a-5p
Oakland Twp Weekend Events – Sledding at Lost Lake Nature Park
Lost Lake Nature Park (846 Lost Lake Trail Oakland, Michigan 48363, Sledding Hotline – 248-651-4440 ext 299)
Sledding at the BEST sled hill Oakland County. They even have a warming shelter. Lost Lake features a smaller kiddie slope in addition to the HUGE main hill. Weather permitting. Call the hotline to check on conditions. Sledding at Lost Lake is FREE. Hosted by Oakland Twp Parks & Rec.
December 27,28 January 3,4, from 9a-4p (AM or PM Sessions Available)
Clarkston Christmas Break Events – Christmas Break Day Camps at Stars & stripes Kids Activity Center
Stars and Stripes Kids Activity Center (4630 White Lake Rd, Clarkston, MI 48346, 248-625-3547, starsandstripes-athletics.com)
The staff at Stars & Stripes CRAM Christmas break with all kinds of fun activities throughout the day like… inflatable bouncers, forts, arts & crafts, outside play time, snowman building, hide-n-seek in the dark, and so much more. Ages 5-12. Hosted by starsandstripes-athletics.com.
December 26, 27, 28, 29, January 2, 3, 4, 5 from 7a-6p Daily
Royal Oak Christmas Break Events – South Oakland YMCA Holiday Camp
South Oakland YMCA (1016 W Eleven Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067, 248-733-5609, website)
Enjoy sports, arts and crafts, swimming and more! Before and after available. Sign up for 1 day or the whole week. For ages 5-13. Pre-registration required. Call 248-733-5609 for cost info and to register.
December 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, January 2, 3, 4, 5 from 9a-4:30p each day
Troy Holiday Break Events – Troy Gymnastics Winter Break Camp
Troy Gymnastics (1600 W Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48084, 248-816 8496, www.troygymnastics.com)
Pack a lunch and a water bottle and spend Christmas break with fun activities at Troy Gymnastics. Before & after care available. Choose half-day or full-day.
December 26 through January 2
Rochester Christmas Break Events – Glow Bowling and Open Bowling Specials
Avon North Hill Lanes (150 West Tienken Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48306, 248-651-8544, www.avonnorthhilllanes.com)
Open Bowling and Bumper Bowling are available every day throughout Holiday Break. Glow Bowling will be featured daily. Walk in or make reservations.
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