Satisfy your sweet tooth this holiday season
Are you looking for a fun treat to warm you up this holiday season? Hot cocoa bombs are fun for the whole family and will sweeten you up. Christine Brisse and Alana Findlay from Cake Mitten joined April Morton on โLive in the Dโ to demonstrate how to make them.
The science behind the fall color change
If youโve taken a walk outside recently, youโve probably noticed the beautiful color change. But why do leave change colors? And are some spots better for spotting the color change than others? To find out, we went to the experts at Kensington Metropark in Milford, part of the Huron-Clinton Metropark system
A bird? A plane? No, a Kite!
Donโt be surprised if you see something colorful flying over Belle Isle this weekend. The 4th annual Detroit Kite Festival is back this Sunday and they plan to fill the sky with a vivid sight the family will enjoy. Joining host Jason Carr today on โLive In The Dโ was the Director of the Detroit Kite Festival, Margo Dalal, and Kite enthusiast, Gary Maynard.
Splash and play all day at these local waterparks and pools
With all this hot weather weโve been having, youโre probably looking for a way to cool off. Well, thereโs no better way than to dive on in and enjoy the water! Luckily, there are several local pools, splash pads, and water slides that are perfect for some fun in the sun. We check out the many options at our local Metroparks.
Learn how to create a festive 4th of July for your at home party
4th of July is right around the corner and we are getting everyone ready to celebrate the red, white, and blue with some style and flare you can create at home. Today on โLive In The Dโ, host Tati Amare was joined by Kerry Doman, the founder of Little Guide Detroit, to share her ideas of how to set the scene for a fun and festive day for the family.
5 ways to have fun at the water park without getting wet
When the weather gets hot, there is no better place to be than a waterpark, but sometimes you just donโt feel like getting wet, or you want a break from splashing around. Well at Kalahari Resorts in Sandusky, they have loads of stuff to entertain the whole family, even if you want to stay on dry land.
Five ideas to keep your kids occupied for hours this summer
With Memorial Day Weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, familyโs canโt wait to get the summer activities started. Today on โLive In The Dโ, Tati spoke with James Zahn, senior editor at The Toy Insider, to give us a sneak peak at some of the toys your kids will get hours of fun time with.
Add these summer festivals to your calendar
One of the biggest things about the summer is the summer festivals, and there are a bunch you can look forward to this year including a new one where you can get your fill of tacos. We spoke to Jon Witz, the Event Producer of many of the biggest festivals happening in Metro Detroit.
This place will have your kids bouncing off the walls (in a good way!)
Moms are always looking for something to keep the kids active and take a break from screen time, and there is one place in Metro Detroit that can help with that. The kids will be bouncing off the walls - in a good way- and the best part is mom can jump in on the fun too. Michelle Oliver takes us to Defy Detroit in Commerce Township.
Ready to take on this record-setting roller coaster?
Imagine going 180 feet in the air, then a 95-degree plummet, five airtime hills, two inversions, and four launches. That describes the new record-breaking rollercoaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. It is called Pantheon, and it is the worldโs fastest multi-launch roller coaster.
Keep your kids having fun during the big game with these activities
Adults love the Super Bowl, but the kids might not get into the hype. So, how do you keep the kiddos entertained and involved? Kerry Doman, the founder of Little Guide Detroit, has some fun ideas to make this football weekend fun for all.
Find out how your future bedroom might look on the moon
We all know from Star Trek that space is the final frontier, and in 2021 we saw a big jump in space exploration. Now, if you want to get closer to the stars you can see a new exhibit in Metro Detroit that will take you on a journey to our future.
U-Mโs Matthaei-Nichols launches #everydayoutdoors challenge
ANN ARBOR โ University of Michiganโs Matthaei-Nichols botanical gardens and arboretum has launched a fun new campaign to encourage families to enjoy the outdoors this month. Its #everydayoutdoors campaign challenges families to complete a series of outdoor activities like rolling down hills, finding animal tracks and foraging for acorns. The only thing you need to do is get outside!โEvery Day Outdoors challenge activities for December 2020. (University of Michigan Matthaei-Nichols)Share your photos with @matthaeinichols on Instagram with the hashtag #everydayoutdoors. Enjoy the winter fun!
If You love the โHousewivesโ franchise, youโll love Amy Phillips
Host, Tati Amare got a chance to talk to Amy Phillips, a Grosse Point native, who can be seen on โWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" doing impersonations of the different โHousewives" cast members. She did impersonations of many different people but when she started doing impersonations of the โHousewivesโ she caught Andy Cohenโs attention. She says she enjoys everyone from the โHousewivesโ franchise but her favorite person to impersonate is Theresa from Real Housewives of New Jersey. She was able to create a radio show based on the โHousewivesโ called โReality Checkedโ which is on Sirius XM-Radio Andy. Watch the video to learn more about Amy Phillips!
This fun outdoor activity is social distancing friendly
Why not try disc golf! Anyone can play it, and you can easily do it while social distancing. Watch the video above for more tips, and watch as Kila and Michelle learn more about how to do it. To play disc golf, all you need are the discs, which are typically $10-15 per disc, and many of the courses are free. For the nearest disc golf course, visit the Professional Disc Golf Association website.
Watch art, science and technology come to life at this celebration in Detroit
The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. This article is sponsored by Science Gallery DetroitScience Gallery Detroit is kicking off a 3-month-long celebratory exhibit called the Future Present which blends art, science, and technology. Olga Stella said that this years theme will highlight social issues that were already impacting humanity before the pandemic. Devon Akmon explained how the Future Present exhibit is an extension of Michigan State University and brings their findings to the public while also sharing new ideas with the university. To learn more visit detroit.sciencegallery.comWatch the video to learn more about this fun, scientific exhibit near you.
Artist hides artwork around Ann Arbor area for scavenger hunts
ANN ARBOR, Mich. Flamework glass artist Shawn Bungo is hiding artwork around Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti for community members to find. Through finders keepers-styled scavenger hunts, Bungo has been secretively hiding small pieces of his art around the two cities on Saturdays for passersby to find and keep. [Its] other neighbors meeting other neighbors through finding the glass.As he has explored the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area, he has spontaneously left small pieces of artwork around. After posting about the pieces in an Ann Arbor Facebook group, more and more people have become interested in participating. Bungo started the Saturday scavenger hunts as a creative way to connect to the community and to get to know people.
These Detroit-based dogs are up for adoption and in need of a good home
Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs available for adoption near you. Flossy, pit bull terrierFlossy is a winsome female pit bull terrier dog being kept at Rebel Dogs Detroit. Flossy is a social butterfly, and she'll get along great with other dogs. Bear, Great PyreneesBear is an adorable male Great Pyrenees dog being cared for at Home Fur-Ever. Lizzy, coonhound mixLizzy is a lovable female coonhound mix staying at Michigan Humane Society - Detroit Center for Animal Care.
Turn your backyard into a fun campsite
So how do you make your weekend camping excursion fun for the whole family? Check out these ideas1) Jazz up your campsiteTent (Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.) 2) Plan fun activitiesNature Scavenger Hunt (Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.) 3) Fun foodCampfire Cone Ingredients (Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.) Part of the fun of camping is all the fun camping snacks!
3 furry felines to adopt now in Detroit
Speckles, domestic shorthair mixSpeckles is a charming female domestic shorthair mix staying at Fortunate Feline Adoption League. Cali, domestic shorthair mixCali is a female domestic shorthair mix being kept at Michigan Humane Society - Detroit Center for Animal Care. Quick movements and noises startle Cali, so she may not be a good fit for children. Apply to adopt Cali today at Petfinder. Isaac, domestic shorthair mixIsaac is a male domestic shorthair mix being kept at Michigan Humane Society - Detroit Center for Animal Care.
4 lovable pups to adopt now in Detroit
Icey, pit bull terrier mixIcey is a female pit bull terrier mix being cared for at Rebel Dogs Detroit. Icey is nothing if not a family dog, and children will love her. Here's what Icey's friends at Rebel Dogs Detroit think of her:Icey is a special cutie: a pitbull with a wirey coat. Apply to adopt Icey today at Petfinder. Beef, pit bull terrierBeef is a sweet male pit bull terrier dog being kept at Rebel Dogs Detroit.