Top Things to Do with Kids in April in Northwest Michigan

Easter Egg Hunts, Earth Day, Petoskey Stones and more! Browse the top things to do with kids in Northwest Michigan this April!

Easter Egg Hunts

• Easter is Sunday, April 9! Click here to browse over 30 Easter Egg hunts and events happening in Northwest Michigan!

Earth Day

• Celebrate Earth Day by going on a hike, volunteering, attending an event, or simply enjoying the outdoors with your family!

  • Volunteer Opportunities

    • Earth Day Volunteer Planting Workbee at Grand Traverse Conservation District (Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22 from 10am-2pm)

    • TART Trails' Spring Work Bee (Saturday, April 22 from 10am-12pm)

  • Events

    • Grand Traverse County Earth Day Celebration at Norte Youth Cycling (Saturday, April 22 from 11am-3pm)

    • Earth Day Celebration at Hilbert's Honey Co. (Saturday, April 22 from 10am-4pm)

    • Earth Day Celebration Event at the Traverse City Civic Center (Saturday, April 22 from 11am-3pm)

    • Earth Day Bird Walk at Grass River Natural Area (Saturday, April 22 from 9-11am)

Hunt for Petoskey Stones

Spring (particularly after a storm or while it's raining) is the best time to find Petoskey stones! Make sure you bring a bucket to collect treasures you find on the beach!

Top Places to Find Petoskey Stones

• Charlevoix

  • Mt. McSauba

  • Lake Michigan Beach

  • Beaver Island

  • Fisherman’s Island State Park

  • North Point Nature Preserve

• Petoskey

  • Petoskey State Park

• Frankfort

  • Pt. Betsie Lighthouse

• Leelanau County

  • Empire Beach

  • Leelanau State Park

  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

• Manistee

  • Orchard Beach State Park

Maple Sugaring

Maple sugaring events continue into April! Children can learn about the maple syrup production process and see how syrup is made from tapping maple trees. Plus, tasting fresh maple syrup is a sweet treat that kids are sure to love.

• Maple Syrup Experience Experience at COGNiTiON (Saturdays from 11am-3pm through April 29)

• Free Tours at Maple Moon Sugarbush and Winery (Saturdays from 3-4pm through April 15)

Indoor Activities

During April showers, find an indoor activity to keep your littles busy! Top Indoor Activities for Kids in Northwest Michigan

Events

• First Fridays in Downtown Charlevoix (Friday, April 7 from 4-8pm)

• Just Bee Open House to Celebration International Kids Yoga Day (Friday, April 14 from 4-6pm)

• Myrtle and Maude's April Weekend Event (Thursday, April 13 at 10am - Sunday, April 16 at 5pm)

• Free Admission at Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore (Saturday, April 22)

• National Trout Festival in Kalkaska (April 26 - April 30)

• Spring Open Farm Weekend at Cotton Creek Farms (Saturday, April 29 - Sunday, April 30)

• 2023 YMCA Healthy Kids Day at Grand Traverse Bay YMCA (Saturday, April 29 from 9-11am)

• 2023 TADL MakerFest at Grand Traverse County Civic Center (Saturday, April 29 from 10am-2pm)

Are we missing your favorite April activity or event? Let us know!