The best part about planning a family trip is planning out all of the fun activities in. When you get to Canton, here’s where you can start:

• Explore Canton’s natural beauty by walking along the Fellows Creek Wetland Nature Trail.
• If you’re here during the summer, take the kids to Canton’s Splash Playgrounds where they can run around and cool off at the same time.
• Get a taste of the local produce at Canton’s Farmers Market. If you show up on a particular day, there could be a theme that comes with entertainment and extra activities.
• Head to North Bay Park for access to a 139-acre lakefront park.
• Check out ChocoOne for some delectable sweets.

When traveling with kids, it’s easy to start with a couple kid-approved activities. Here’s where you can start in Canton and once you’ve done these things, check out everything else below:

• Catch a show or release your inner artist at the Village Theater, where there plenty of amazing shows that you and your children would be interested in checking out.
• Catch a movie at Emagine Canton Theatre. Remember that if you’re going to a popular movie, you should probably go ahead and reserve those.
• Head on over to Belleville to check out the Yankee Air Museum.
• Educate your kids with some music history at the Motown Museum.
• Take the family out for a night of endless fun at Zap Zone Glo Golf—this indoor amusement center offers laser tag and arcade games.

Canton is a gorgeous place that’s surrounded by other equally-amazing towns, all of which is ready to be explored. When you’re ready to take a closer look at Canton, consider taking the kids here:

• Morton-Taylor Mountain Bike Trails allows you a look inside the area’s natural beauty.
• Stop by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum in Ann Arbor to learn about one of our nation’s presidents.
• For rail fans, Romulus Historic Park is underrated. Well worth a trip.
• If you want to bring the kids to see an old-fashioned barn, head to The Wilson Barn.
• Nankin Mills adds a little local flavor perfect for a photo op.

The best part about a family trip is all the bonding experiences, especially over doing something kids will love. Here are some fun things to do with kids in Canton:

• Head to DeBuck’s Corn Maze Sunflower Harvest for some fun in the Canton sun.
• Catch a movie at GQT GDX Theater.
• The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum allows your children to learn about science through interactive exhibits and galleries.
• Pump It Up is a fun place to bring your kids — all you need is socks for this bouncy house.
• The Hart Plaza is a gorgeous riverside plaza that is home to Detroit’s Jazz Fest.

If you have a large group with you that has children, sometimes, finding some entertainment that’s family-friendly can seem like a bit of a challenge. Here are some things to do in Canton for families:

• The Gallup Park is a picturesque public space where you and the family can have fun going on picnics, enjoying the playground, and taking advantage of the canoeing/kayaking areas.
• The Rolling Hills Park is perfect for any group, as it offers a plethora of activities that vary on the season. Go hiking or hit up the waterpark during the summer. During the winter months, try their skiing trails.
• Pinball Pete’s is an arcade fully equipped with pinball machines, video games, pool tables, skee-ball, air hockey and much more.
• For a relaxing day for the entire class, plan a spa day at Shimmy N Shine Kids Spa.
• Knockerball Michigan offers bubble soccer and birthday party planning.

There’s always time to learn something new, even when you’re on vacation. Here are some amazing educational activities that your kids will enjoy in and around Canton:

• Head on over to the Canton Historical Museum to learn about the town’s rich history. The museum is open on the weekends and features a variety of exhibits.
• The Henry Ford museum is an American gem, offering unique experiences in learning all about American history and culture
• The Detroit Institute of Arts has an impressive collection of American and international arts, which can all be dated from anywhere between today to the ancient times.
• Take the kids out to the historic Belle Isle Aquarium to observe the spectacular schools of fish and other sea creatures there
• Explore more pieces of American history by stopping by the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Do you have an artist in your family? Regardless if their calling is music, acting, or art, Canton will definitely have something that they’ll be interested in:

• The Fox Theatre is a beautifully-designed performance venue where you can catch theater productions, live music and stand-up comedy.
• The Heidelberg Project is an outdoor art space dedicated to eclectic art exhibits made of recycled materials.
• Hummingbirds Music Together offers plenty of instruments perfect to explore musical interests.
• For music lessons, head to Sharp Suzuki Strings.
• For swim lesson, look no further than Aqua-Tots swim Schools in Canton.

Rainy day in Canton? Well, you don’t need to worry about that anymore, since we did the leg work for you. Check out these indoor activities that your kids should enjoy:

• Flip into a foam pit (and try to crawl out of it without struggling) at SkyZone Canton, an indoor trampoline park.
• The Super Bowl is a bowling alley, at least in Canton. While you waiting to see the winning team, you’ll be exploring the cosmos with cosmic bowling.
• Whether you’re into figure skating, ice hockey, or just freestyle skating, you’ll definitely want to go to Artic Edge of Canton.
• Go on an (indoor) Jungle adventure at Jungle Java, where your kids are free to roam through the indoor jungle gyms and let out their wild side. There are even play areas for your toddlers that have plenty of padding.
• Emagine Canton offers bowling as well as arcade games.