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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.

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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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Emagine Hartland

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Emagine Hartland mixes fresh releases like Spider-Man: Brand New Day with deep-cut fun, from Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 and Flashback Cinema…

10495 Hartland Square Dr. (Hartland)

Emagine Hartland mixes fresh releases like Spider-Man: Brand New Day with deep-cut fun, from Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 and Flashback Cinema to Summer Kids Series and director spotlights. When the week gets loud, swing by this week and let someone else tell the story.

From the Livingston County newsletter, August 4, 2026

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B's Bowling Center

Entertainment

Family-friendly bowling alley with leagues and tournaments, plus a lounge.

750 S Center Rd

Family-friendly bowling alley with leagues and tournaments, plus a lounge.

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Bowling alley with a bar and league play, plus food.

317 S Main St (Davison)

Bowling alley with a bar and league play, plus food.

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Low-key roller rink offering roller-blading, birthday parties and laser tag, plus an arcade.

5315 S Saginaw St

Low-key roller rink offering roller-blading, birthday parties and laser tag, plus an arcade.

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Clio Bowling Arcade

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Bowling alley featuring pool tables, karaoke, and a bar, plus a DJ.

3345 W Vienna Rd (Clio)

Bowling alley featuring pool tables, karaoke, and a bar, plus a DJ.

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Fenton Lanes

Entertainment

Family-friendly bowling alley offering leagues, plus an arcade, and food.

3014 W Thompson Rd (Fenton)

Family-friendly bowling alley offering leagues, plus an arcade, and food.

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Galaxy Lanes

Entertainment

Bowling alley offering leagues, a pro shop, a snack bar, and karaoke, plus birthday parties.

2226 E Hill Rd (Grand Blanc)

Bowling alley offering leagues, a pro shop, a snack bar, and karaoke, plus birthday parties.

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Golf course offering a restaurant, bar and events venue.

10080 Hegel Rd #9400 (Goodrich)

Golf course offering a restaurant, bar and events venue.

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Fox Theatre

Entertainment

Grand theater with gilded, Asian-inspired decor hosts theater productions, musicians & comedians.

Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave (Detroit)

Grand theater with gilded, Asian-inspired decor hosts theater productions, musicians & comedians.

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Ironwood Golf Club

Entertainment

Relaxed golf complex featuring a clubhouse, an indoor simulator, and a bar with a small menu.

6902 E Highland Rd (Howell)

Relaxed golf complex featuring a clubhouse, an indoor simulator, and a bar with a small menu.

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Belle Isle Aquarium

Entertainment

Grand, restored circa-1904 public aquarium known for its extensive collection of gar fish.

3 Inselruhe Ave (Detroit)

Grand, restored circa-1904 public aquarium known for its extensive collection of gar fish.

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Indoor facility featuring a swimming pool and diving boards, plus hot tub and swim lessons.

10635 Dunham Rd (Hartland)

Indoor facility featuring a swimming pool and diving boards, plus hot tub and swim lessons.

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Screening room at the Detroit Institute of Arts showing classic and contemporary films, plus indie docs and shorts.

5200 John R St (Detroit)

Screening room at the Detroit Institute of Arts showing classic and contemporary films, plus indie docs and shorts.

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Family-run amusement center with a driving range, mini-golf course, go-karts & a snack bar.

1125 Lake Nepessing Rd (Lapeer)

Family-run amusement center with a driving range, mini-golf course, go-karts & a snack bar.

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Family-friendly 18-hole course with tight doglegs and small greens, plus a sports bar.

7323 Dixie Hwy (Bridgeport)

Family-friendly 18-hole course with tight doglegs and small greens, plus a sports bar.

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Casual rooms & 2 indoor water parks, plus a woodsy-themed restaurant & a free local shuttle.

1365 S Main St (Frankenmuth)

Casual rooms & 2 indoor water parks, plus a woodsy-themed restaurant & a free local shuttle.

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Movie house offers 10 digital screens for new releases & matinee pricing lasts until 5 p.m.

10100 8 Mile Rd (Detroit)

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Cinema Detroit

Entertainment

Set in a former school, this funky arthouse cinema shows independent, foreign & classic films.

4126 3rd Ave (Detroit)

Set in a former school, this funky arthouse cinema shows independent, foreign & classic films.

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Golf course offering hot dogs and beer in a setting where players praise the staff and scenery.

410 E Marr Rd (Howell)

Golf course offering hot dogs and beer in a setting where players praise the staff and scenery.

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Detroit Golf Club

Entertainment

Golfing facility with a course where professionals play, and an elegant setting for events.

17911 Hamilton Rd (Detroit)

Golfing facility with a course where professionals play, and an elegant setting for events.

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Laid-back-yet-challenging golf course featuring a log cabin-style clubhouse and deck with wildlife views.

8101 Byron Rd (Howell)

Laid-back-yet-challenging golf course featuring a log cabin-style clubhouse and deck with wildlife views.

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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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