Memorial Day weekend is approaching, and Gaylord’s got you covered

The YMCA has Halloween activities that are open to the public

It's always a fun time when Jasen Magic is in town.

Are you ready to go back in time to the era of kings and queens, knights, jousting, and royal feasts? Think “Games of Thrones” or “Lord of the Rings.” It’s all happening at Canterbury Village for their Medieval Faire this weekend.

You may be finishing up your holiday shopping, but what about wrapping the gifts? Jon Jordan, Local 4 Style Editor, joined Tati Amare on “Live in the D” to share creative ways to wrap presents.

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 “Live in the D” to demonstrate how to make them.

Tati Amare and Jason Carr, co-hosts on “Live in the D”, discussed some fun events happening in the metro-Detroit area this weekend.

You know him best from his weekly appearance on Saturday Night Live. This season he has worked with guest hosts such as Miles Teller, Brendan Gleeson, and Megan Thee Stallion. Mikey Day joined Jason Carr on “Live In The D” to talk about SNL.

If you’ve taken a walk outside recently, you’ve 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

The North American International Auto Show runs through the end of the weekend, and along with that there are plenty of other events happening around the D that you and your family could check out.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit will be turning 170, and they are celebrating with a huge block party that everyone is invited to.

The Belle Isle Giant Slide is closed as crews make adjustments to speed.

After a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic, the ever-popular Dearborn Homecoming Festival is back on and in a new location with even more attractions.

Don’t 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 “Live In The D” was the Director of the Detroit Kite Festival, Margo Dalal, and Kite enthusiast, Gary Maynard.

With all this hot weather we’ve been having, you’re probably looking for a way to cool off. Well, there’s 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.

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 “Live In The D”, 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.

Returning to downtown Detroit for the first time in three years, tonight’s Ford Fireworks did not disappoint. It is always the biggest party of the summer and one we haven’t been able to have since 2019.

Here is some advice for how to maximize your fun at the waterpark

When the weather gets hot, there is no better place to be than a waterpark, but sometimes you just don’t 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.

The Detroit Riverfront has been voted the most beautiful river walk for two years in a row by USA Today -- and soon, it will be even grander!

With Memorial Day Weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, family’s can’t wait to get the summer activities started. Today on “Live In The D”, 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.

Many people say the best way to see Detroit is by car, but there is another way to roll through the city, and it looks like a lot of fun!

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.

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.

Even if you don’t play Wordle, chances are that you’ve heard of it. The trending word game has become a fan favorite, helping people -- even us in the newsroom -- to start their mornings with a little brain teaser.

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 world’s fastest multi-launch roller coaster.

Metro Detroit’s annual Winter Blast event has moved to Royal Oak this year, and it’s kicking off this Friday!

The Winter Blast has moved from Detroit to Royal Oak.

It’s a fun game with a long history in the metro Detroit area. You may have seen a game during this Olympic season, now Michelle Oliver will show you where and how to play.

The Olympics can be so much fun to watch, whether you’re tuning in solo, with your significant other or as a whole family.

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.

Four family-friendly events that are perfect for the snow-covered weekend.

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.

It’s the big holiday weekend and there is plenty to do in and around the city.

Gold Over America Tour!

Health Week Sweepstakes Official Rules

Pretty Woman Contest Official Rules

DeBuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Your chance to score tickets and more from DeBuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Live In The D Ticket Giveaway Contest

2021 Metro Boat Show

You see a claw machine at the arcade and you have to try your luck. (You may even go crazy for the game like in the movie Toy Story)

Enter to win a pair of concert tickets to see Christian Scott

Official Contest Rules

Summer and family time feel like they go hand in hand, don’t they?

Tubes are available for $10 each for a two-hour rental and can only be used by one person at a time.

It’s a Local 4 Free Friday

All across the U.S., including here in Detroit, one nonprofit is hard at work bringing playgrounds -- and smiles -- to children in communities often overlooked.

Are April Fool's Day pranks mean?

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ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan’s 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!”Every 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!

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Host, Tati Amare got a chance to talk to Amy Phillips, a Grosse Point native, who can be seen on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" doing impersonations of the different ”Housewives" cast members. She did impersonations of many different people but when she started doing impersonations of the “Housewives” she caught Andy Cohen’s attention. She says she enjoys everyone from the “Housewives” 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 “Housewives” called “Reality Checked” which is on Sirius XM-Radio Andy. Watch the video to learn more about Amy Phillips!

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Bring home one of these cute animals available at local shelters.

Cuddle alert: Take a peek at these listings of pets looking for their fur-ever homes.

Cuddle alert: Check out these listings of pets looking for their fur-ever homes.

Browse listings of dogs up for adoption at pet adoption centers in and around Detroit.

Browse listings of dogs up for adoption at pet adoption centers in and around Detroit.

Browse listings of dogs up for adoption at pet adoption centers in and around Detroit.

See listings of dogs up for adoption at pet adoption centers in and around Detroit.