School’s out for kids in Michigan. Backpacks have been tossed aside. Lunchboxes are officially retired for a few months.

For kids, the end of the school year feels like freedom. For parents, it often comes with one big question:

How do we make this summer memorable?

The good news is that some of the best family memories aren’t created during expensive vacations—they happen during simple moments spent together, exploring new experiences and making the most of the season.

If you’re creating your family’s summer bucket list, here are a few must-do experiences for Metro Detroit families.

Say Yes to More Adventures

Summer is the season for trying something new.

Visit a local festival. Explore a Detroit-area attraction you’ve never visited. Take a spontaneous road trip. Let your kids help plan a family outing.

The experiences kids remember most aren’t always the biggest—they’re often the unexpected moments that break up everyday routines.

Find the Soundtrack to Your Summer

Every great summer has a soundtrack.

Maybe it’s the song your family sings in the car on the way to the beach. Maybe it’s the song that gets everyone dancing in the kitchen.

This year, KIDZ BOP’s new original song “Summer Starts Now” captures that exact feeling—the excitement, freedom, and energy that comes with the first day of summer break.

It’s a reminder that summer isn’t something you wait for.

It’s happening right now.

Give Kids a Memory They’ll Talk About All Year

Ask adults about their favorite childhood summers and they’ll often remember experiences, not things.

The camping trip.

The amusement park.

The baseball game.

The first concert.

For many kids, a first concert is one of those milestone moments they’ll never forget. There’s something magical about hearing favorite songs performed live, dancing alongside thousands of other families, and experiencing the excitement of live music for the very first time.

Celebrate Summer Together at Pine Knob

This July, KIDZ BOP LIVE brings its Birthday Concert Event to Pine Knob Music Theatre as part of a nationwide celebration marking 25 years of KIDZ BOP.

Families can expect today’s biggest kid-friendly hits, throwback favorites, interactive moments, exciting surprises, and plenty of opportunities to dance and sing along together.

With DJ KB kicking off the party, fan-favorite moments throughout the show, and an atmosphere designed specifically for families, it’s the kind of experience that becomes a highlight of summer.

And for many young fans, it’s the perfect first concert experience—fun, welcoming, and packed with memories in the making. You can buy tickets now!

Your Summer Starts Now

The calendar says summer has officially arrived.

The question is: what memories will your family create with it?

Whether it’s afternoons at the park, weekend adventures, or singing along at Pine Knob on July 26, now is the time to start building a summer your kids will never forget.

KIDZ BOP LIVE comes to Pine Knob Music Theatre on July 26. Grab your tickets and make it part of your family’s summer bucket list before the season flies by.