7 Ideas for the Kiddos: Summer 2014

Armstrong Funland Belleville

Where: 8787 Belleville Road

When: Sunday-Saturday

Time: Noon-9p.m.

Enjoy putt-putt golf the Armstrong Funland in Belleville. Take your family out for ice cream, grilled food and a mini golf course. For more information click here.

Border to Border Trail

Where: Washtenaw County along the edge of the Huron River

Enjoy bike riding along the Huron River. The bike route spand 35 miles and has 10-plus miles of paved paths as well as river access. For more information click here.

Ann Arbor Art Fair

Where: 721 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor

When: 7/16- 7/19

Time: W-F:10a.m.-9p.m. Sat: 10a.m.-6p.m.

The art fair connects artist and brings fine arts and crafts together for the community. There will be street performances, art activity zones where you can create your own art and art demonstrations. For more information call (734) 994-5260 or click here.

Lemonade & Shade

Where: 2427 West Road, Trenton

When: Through Aug. 7

Time: 3:30 p.m.

Lemonade in the shade offers energetic shows for children with performances by the Fried Pickle Project, the Handy Billy Band and of course lemonade. For more information call (734) 676-7172 or click here.

Tour the Bat Zone at Cranbrook

Where: 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills  

When: Through Aug. 31

Time: 12:30p.m.

Take a your family on a tour with a bat expert at the Bat Zone and experience flying squirrels, and some of the largest bats in the world. For more information click here.

Roar on the River

When: Friday-Sunday, Aug. 18-20

Where: Elizabeth Park in Trenton

Boat races and boat themed family fun is what you can expect at this years “Roar on the River.” PNC Bank and Trenton Rotary Club presents Roar on the River at Elizabeth Park in Trenton. The pirate themed event features food from downriver restaurants and music by Passport to Nowhere. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best pirate costumes for a chance to win a prize. For more information click here.

Canton Parks Splash Playground

Where: 46202 Heritage Park Road

Time: 11a.m.-8p.m.

Enjoy a picnic and cool off at the splash playground in Canton. The park includes a misting station, bucket dump spots and lots of fun. For more information click here.