The best things to do in Burton

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Rouge Park Golf Course is that classic Detroit muni with wide fairways, an 18-hole par 72 layout, and a river that gets involved on nine…

11701 Burt Rd (Detroit)

Rouge Park Golf Course is that classic Detroit muni with wide fairways, an 18-hole par 72 layout, and a river that gets involved on nine holes. Warm up at the driving range this week, then see if you can survive the notoriously tough No. 2 and still brag at dinner.

From the Detroit newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Chandler Park Golf Course is your low-stress Par 71 with rolling fairways, contoured greens, and a roomy practice putting green. Recognized…

12801 Chandler Park Dr (Detroit)

Chandler Park Golf Course is your low-stress Par 71 with rolling fairways, contoured greens, and a roomy practice putting green. Recognized by Golf Digest as a top women-friendly course, it’s a go-to this week for a relaxed round, leagues, outings, or a quick swing tune up.

From the Detroit newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Redford Theatre

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Redford Theatre is Detroit’s historic movie house where films are the way they were meant to be seen, complete with a working Barton pipe…

17360 Lahser Rd (Detroit)

Redford Theatre is Detroit’s historic movie house where films are the way they were meant to be seen, complete with a working Barton pipe organ and serious vintage vibes. This Friday, August 7, they’re rolling Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) with those Jim Henson Creature Shop suits...

From the Detroit newsletter, August 3, 2026

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B's Bowling Center

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Flint folks, if you need low-stress plans this week, B's Bowling Center keeps it simple with open and cosmic bowling, short-season social…

750 S Center Rd (Flint)

Flint folks, if you need low-stress plans this week, B's Bowling Center keeps it simple with open and cosmic bowling, short-season social leagues, and tournaments, plus party options for kids, teens, adults, and even the office. Friendly, family vibes in a classic alley with a laid-back lounge.

From the Flint newsletter, August 23, 2026

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Rollhaven Skating Center-Flint, Grand Blanc Twp. has that classic wood floor that makes laps feel smooth, plus a laser tag arena and bounce…

5315 S Saginaw St (Flint)

Rollhaven Skating Center-Flint, Grand Blanc Twp. has that classic wood floor that makes laps feel smooth, plus a laser tag arena and bounce house that keep the kids buzzing while you chase your crossovers. Birthday parties, private events and lessons mean it works for the whole crew this week.

From the Flint newsletter, August 24, 2026

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Richfield Bowl

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Richfield Bowl has Spark augmented-reality lanes where the lane itself turns into the game, with Rival Rumble, Battle Bots, even Angry…

5340 Richfield Rd (Flint)

Richfield Bowl has Spark augmented-reality lanes where the lane itself turns into the game, with Rival Rumble, Battle Bots, even Angry Birds. Grab friends for casual open bowling or get weird with their short, no-pressure Rum Bucket Leagues, Flint fun without the gutter talk.

From the Flint newsletter, August 17, 2026

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Grand Blanc Lanes

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When your week needs a reset, Grand Blanc Lanes nails it with cosmic bowling that flips the lights, cranks the music, and makes even gutter…

5301 S Saginaw St (Flint)

When your week needs a reset, Grand Blanc Lanes nails it with cosmic bowling that flips the lights, cranks the music, and makes even gutter balls feel cool. Grab your crew for open bowling, bumper lanes for the kiddos, and a lively arcade plus cornhole.

From the Flint newsletter, August 13, 2026

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Fox Theatre

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Detroit’s crown jewel is calling. The Fox Theatre keeps the calendar stacked with big-name concerts, award-winning Broadway hits, and…

Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave (Detroit)

Detroit’s crown jewel is calling. The Fox Theatre keeps the calendar stacked with big-name concerts, award-winning Broadway hits, and interactive stage shows, all inside a historic stunner with unique views from the main floor, suite level, and balcony that make any night out feel a little extra.

From the Detroit newsletter, August 10, 2026

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Belle Isle Aquarium

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Swim the globe without leaving the island at Belle Isle Aquarium, the country’s oldest original aquarium opened in 1904. Open during…

3 Inselruhe Ave (Detroit)

Swim the globe without leaving the island at Belle Isle Aquarium, the country’s oldest original aquarium opened in 1904. Open during construction and full of fish from around the world, it’s an easy, low-key this-week reset when you want a little wonder with your waterfront.

From the Detroit newsletter, August 30, 2026

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This week, Detroit Film Theatre serves up classic and contemporary films, indie docs and shorts with the kind of thoughtful curation that…

5200 John R St (Detroit)

This week, Detroit Film Theatre serves up classic and contemporary films, indie docs and shorts with the kind of thoughtful curation that turns a night at the movies into a mini festival. When your streaming queue feels like homework, this is where Detroit goes to actually be surprised.

From the Detroit newsletter, August 25, 2026

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Bel Air Luxury Cinema keeps it simple and fun with new releases, easy advance tickets, and a solid coming-soon lineup to plan around. Line…

10100 8 Mile Rd (Detroit)

Bel Air Luxury Cinema keeps it simple and fun with new releases, easy advance tickets, and a solid coming-soon lineup to plan around. Line up a movie night this week, sink into the story, and let your brain reboot for a couple hours.

From the Detroit newsletter, August 14, 2026

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Cinema Detroit

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Cinema Detroit is a nonprofit, community-based arthouse popping up around Metro Detroit with a curated mix of first-run indies, docs, cult…

4126 3rd Ave (Detroit)

Cinema Detroit is a nonprofit, community-based arthouse popping up around Metro Detroit with a curated mix of first-run indies, docs, cult favorites, and classics, often with filmmaker Q&As and thoughtful talkbacks.

From the Dearborn newsletter, August 27, 2026

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Detroit Golf Club

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With two classic 18-hole Donald Ross designs and a stately Albert Kahn clubhouse, Detroit Golf Club blends pure golf pedigree with a legit…

17911 Hamilton Rd (Detroit)

With two classic 18-hole Donald Ross designs and a stately Albert Kahn clubhouse, Detroit Golf Club blends pure golf pedigree with a legit hang. The North Course restoration is underway, so if you score an invite this week, bring your best swing and soak up the history.

From the Detroit newsletter, August 20, 2026

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Skip the algorithm and let the Detroit Mural Project be your real-world feed, a locally built database by Viranel Clerard that maps and…

4191 W 634 Hwy (Detroit)

Skip the algorithm and let the Detroit Mural Project be your real-world feed, a locally built database by Viranel Clerard that maps and documents more than a thousand public murals with artist backstories, so you can plan a weekend wander through Eastern Market, the Grand River Creative Corridor, and beyond.

From the Detroit newsletter, August 23, 2026

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Whether you’re grooving a new move or just escaping the group chat, Belle Isle Golf Range gives you Toptracer shot tracking, a chill…

175 Lakeside Dr (Detroit)

Whether you’re grooving a new move or just escaping the group chat, Belle Isle Golf Range gives you Toptracer shot tracking, a chill practice area, and a short chip-and-putt loop right on the island. Lessons and leagues mean you can actually back up that “I’m close” talk this season.

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Five Iron Golf

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Indoor golf complex offering 13 simulators plus games like shuffleboard and foosball.

600 W Lafayette Blvd Ste 5I (Detroit)

Indoor golf complex offering 13 simulators plus games like shuffleboard and foosball.

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