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Things to do around Southwest Michigan
33 items
By
Angela Harper
This is a list of area to visit that are family friendly. Food, family and friends is the motto around this area.
Map
Open May Thru October
Paw Paw Farmer's Market
Has picnic tables and gazebo rentals.
Kid's Dream - Lawton, MI 49065
Closed on Monday
Big T Restaurant
Weekend after Labor Day every year
Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival | Family Festival
Has amazing wine slushies
St. Julian Winery & Distillery
Amazing craft beers
Warner Vineyards
Amazing Mac and Cheese. Trivia night family friendly
Paw Paw Brewing Co
Best Broccoli and Cheddar Soup
Longship Brewing Company
Great for all ages
Airborne Adventure Park - Kalamazoo, MI
Island in the middle of Paw Paw. Fishing, Swimming and picnic tables available
Maple Lake/Maple Island - Paw Paw, Michigan
Family Friendly activities
Lake of the Woods for Girls & Greenwoods for Boys Summer Camps
Amazing sandwiches and ice cream treats.
Hayloft Ice Cream Parlor
Great beaches, playground and piers
South Haven, Michigan!
Best Ice Cream in the area
Sherman's ice cream parlor returns under new ownership | South Haven
Fun for all ages..
Lake Arvesta Farms & Arvesta Sports Complex
Weekend after July 4th. Fun for the whole family. Great firework show.
2025 Lawton Summerfest
Amazing beach, water pad and kids museum.
Silver Beach County Park
Dunes for climbing and riding.
Warren Dunes State Park
Fun museum for 8 and under
Curious Kids' Museum
Great hiking trails with beautiful scenery.
Fernwood Botanical Garden
Nice winery that has overnight rental cabins
Round Barn: Wine, Beer, and Spirits in Southwest Michigan
Great camping with hiking trails.
Thousand Trails Bear Cave | RV Resorts in Michigan
Offers two different types of boat rides. Either on Lake Michigan or the river.
Michigan Maritime Museum
Fun for the whole family.
Saugatuck Dune Rides
Beautiful garden, children park and fun for the whole family.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Fun activity to do with your family.
2025 Lake Bluff Artisan Fair | Michigan
Who doesn’t love shopping for treasures.
Antiques on the Bluff
If you enjoy craft bears you need to check this out.
Makers Trail Festival
Fun for all ages.
Air Zoo
Fun for all ages. Bowling, laser tag. And video games and much much more.
Airway Fun Center
Fun for kids 8 and under. The inflatables are for smaller children. But they have an arcade center.
Jungle Joe's Family Fun Center
Fun for the whole family. Go-carts, mini golf, laser tag and video games.
Craig's Cruisers - Grand Rapids
Fun weekend for the whole family.
Chalk the Block
