5 Children Activities in Macomb County

There are plenty of activity lists for the Oakland County areas' children, but not as many for Macomb County, Michigan. Here are a few of my favorite places to take my little ones. These are not super budget friendly, so please keep that in mind!

Many of these activities are only a short 10-20 minute drive from the surrounding areas of: Troy, Rochester Hills, Rochester, Bloomfield Hills, Waterford, Washington, Detroit, Birmingham, Novi, Farmington Hills and other areas in Oakland County.

Have fun with your kiddos before they go back to school!

Sterling Inn Water Park- Located in Sterling Heights

5 Children Activities in Macomb County - Perfect Nanny Match - sterling You have to stay overnight or a party package to use the water park, but if you'd like a 'staycation', this sounds great! Rooms start at $110. For birthday parties they offer a water park pass, 2 slices of pizza, chips, birthday cake and a changing room. $20 per child! http://www.sterlinginn.com/indoor-water-park/

Joe Dumars- Located in Shelby Township.

5 Children Activities in Macomb County - Perfect Nanny Match - joe-dumar This facility features: indoor golf, basketball, roller hockey, volley ball, mini golf, laser tag, high ropes course, inflatable slide, rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline and much more! They have camps for children as well as party packages! http://www.joedumarsfieldhouse.com/

Extreme Fun- Located inside the Macomb Mall in Roseville.

5 Children Activities in Macomb County - Perfect Nanny Match - extreme-fun Inflatable indoor play land for rainy days! They have open play M-F for only $7! They have bounce houses, large scale inflatables to slide down, and climb on. Extreme Fun also hosts birthday parties. Children ages 1-12 will enjoy this activity most. http://www.extremefunmi.com/

Sanders Candy Factory- Located in Clinton Township.

5 Children Activities in Macomb County - Perfect Nanny Match - sanders They offer a FREE self-guided and "Stop & Shop" tour Monday through Friday. Great way to get children interested in manufacturing, production, entrepreneurship, business, and of course chocolate! Tour times vary with production schedules so advance reservations are required. They give out free chocolate samples to each participant too! http://www.sanderscandy.com/factory-tours-a/250.htm

CJ Barrymore's - Located in Clinton Township.

5 Children Activities in Macomb County - Perfect Nanny Match - cj Indoor and outdoor fun for the whole family! Laser tag, arcade games, batting cages, bowling, bumper boats, bumper cars, bungee jump, driving range, go karts and more! You can host birthday parties here, and they have coupons (tons of BOGO!) on the website! http://cjbarrymores.com/park-info/

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