The Fisher is the absolute best. The volunteer staff are so helpful and friendly; they really know…read moretheir stuff. I especially like that they help us line up and get through the restrooms and back in our seats during the intermission. Everything was spotless and had a beautiful holiday vibe; lots of bars throughout so no wait in line, and even getting in and out of the surface lot only took about 10 minutes. We each had a lovely Moscow mule and the show was fantastic. We were in the "penthouse" as the volunteers call it, and even up there, we had a great view and beautiful sound. Also, the retail shops on the first floor were open, so you could do a little shopping before or after the show; I think we'll go even earlier next time to take it all in. A wonderful experience, and I can't wait to see another show here.

I love it here. So beautiful. Though i think the can so surround sound for better audio around the…read moreroom & not just speakers in the front. I really enjoy the Tye Tribbett concert Nov 14! Thee Phantom and The Illharmonic - Extras were cool in September. Always good deals on broadway in Detroit. I love that it includes parking.

Excellent. A wonderful and affordable holiday tradition for our family for generations. Always…read morewell organized and awe inspiring no matter your age, and inclusive of all in the Wayne County Community. Highly suggest!

What a bargain!! For $5 and some gas, you get to enjoy what has become a family tradition in metro…read moreDetroit. You also help fund improving the county parks. Open Wednesday thru Sunday from before Thanksgiving to New Years Eve 6:00 -10:00 pm. It is a 4 mile drive that does not move fast and you stop alot, but it is peaceful unless you can't control your kids. I have been enjoying it for over 25 years. My ex who hates winter so he hates Christmas even enjoyed it. They use to have a craft store and some food at the end, but since this is a pandemic year that wasn't allowed. I also enjoyed shopping there since they had some cool stuff. Traffic does back up on the surface streets leading to the entrance off of Merriman road. But it is worth the wait and the gas.

"Hakuna Matata" what a wonderful phrase.... "Hakuna matata"…read moreis a Swahili phrase meaning "no troubles" or "no worries". Disney's The Lion King North American Tour was a welcome production to the "D". This was take 2 in seeing this play and it did not disappoint. Last time I experienced this play was in Toledo. I can hands down say that the Detroit Opera House was a 100 percent better experience. The Opera House is beautiful and has better seating. There is not a bad seat in the house. The experience in seating on the main floor along the aisle was a wonderful treat. Iykyk Bravo Detroit Opera House! Take a bow! The Detroit Opera House Parking Center is directly across the street on the corner. Please note that the Detroit Opera House does have a required bag check.

From the moment I walked through the doors, security and rest of the staff were warm and welcoming…read more I was there for a private pre-show event and the usher took the time to walk with me outside and point me in the right direction. The food was very tasty and we were able to meet and take pictures with three members of The Lion King production. There are elevators throughout the Opera House and plenty of parking nearby. Facility is clean and has such beautiful architecture. Acoustics are wonderful and there are no "bad seats". The show was AMAZING and my seat was fantastic. Back of the main floor on the aisle, which meant seamless entry and exit. There are plenty of restrooms on each floor and they are very clean. In addition, snacks are available for purchase. Merchandise selection was great and they had some pretty nice bundle deals. I purchased a blanket, Hakuna Matata tea mug and received a tote bag for $65. This is a traveling production. I highly recommend seeing it! The stage, costumes, music, and story are heartwarming. A great night out in Downtown Detroit!

This was my first trip to the Fox Theater for a show. It was beautifully maintained. We had a lot…read moreof fun looking around the lobbies and theater before the show. Ushers were super friendly and were very helpful. Concessions weren't cheap but they were exactly what we ordered. The show was perfect and had no audio/video mishaps.

Arrive as early as possible to avoid missing your show!!! Slow security line!…read moreI recently saw the sound of music at the Fox Theatre. Of course the theater is beautiful, which is a huge plus! However, many of the attendees were extremely frustrated because although we arrived to the theater 40 minutes before show time, there was an extremely long line outside of the Fox Theatre with people waiting to get through security. People were filing into the theater and taking their seats for the first 20 minutes of the show due to this delay. A woman who I spoke to while waiting in line stated that she had the same issue with them the week prior. So my advice is to arrive to the theater as early as possible so when they open the doors, you are at the front of the security line and don't miss any of the show you paid good money for!

My visit to PuppetArt was the first in a series of circumstantial events that made me learn to love…read moreDetroit. A Chi-town friend asked me if I'd like to go to see a Russian puppet show. It's not like there are Russian puppet theatres in every city, so we had to go all the way to Detroit. I said yes, of course. This was back in 2009, some ten Detroit vacations ago. Honestly I'm really not that into puppets, even Russian ones, but I can attest that the show I saw was remarkable in its ability to captivate and soothe a house full of hyperactive children. This is a low-key spot, and they have sort of a puppet museum in the lobby. It really seems like the perfect place to bring kids. I had less luck paying attention from my seat, sandwiched between a four year old in front and his mother in back. "I GOT A EYE VIEW," the mother whispered through her teeth and at her child. "KEEP QUIET OR I'LL HIT YOU WITH MY STICK!" For the next 45 minutes, all I could think about was how I'd better behave.

Have you seen the show "Dream Tigers" at the PuppetArt Theater??? We have! It has AWESOME…read morepuppets. They teach you about the 4 puppet families before the show starts. We were shocked that real people were in the puppet show. We thought it would be ONLY puppets. We really liked the character Nino. He was so funny, like an "animal trapped in a boy body"! The show was funny, but a little bit scary sometimes. It was EPIC. The witch scared us but we were okay. You need to go see it too! - Detroit 1st Graders (who went there on a field trip)

We had our daughter's 1st birthday here and loved every minute of it. I went in person a couple…read moremonths back to book and got a grand tour with all the information needed. The staff was very helpful leading up to the party answering all questions and being available at any time. The place is large with a very sizable toddler playground and 12 and under playground area. All of the kids had a blast playing in the play area. Their arcade area and attractions including VR was right in the middle separating the party rooms and playground areas which made it easy for kids to play. They also have an adult room with a pool table, tv, etc where adults can chill out. Nour was our party hostess and she was fantastic! She made sure we had everything we needed and even offered to assist us with setting up the space. The price for the party packages were MUCH better than surrounding places and they offered so much more. We will continue to come back and play as it is a great safe place for kids!

WOW!! Loads of fun for all ages! My youngest was able to play in the toddler area which was full…read moreof soft gym toys and slides. There's also the big play place. And my older kids loved all the arcades games! The bumper cars were so fun but the virtual reality cage was the most fun! Also this is one of the CLEANEST places I've ever seen! The employees are constantly sanitizing all the games!

I had an amazing time. Very entertaining and inclusive. The staff were professional and efficient,…read moreenergizing. The big top was the perfect size for everyone to be included in the show. This was something I had wanted to do for some time I'm glad I finally did. The seats closer to ring are cushioned so all my fellow bad backers get seats in this section. I will be back.

Went with family and everyone was very entertained and loved every act! Loved how they involved all…read morethe age groups from the audience for the whole time . You will never get bored! Definitely tops the other circus performances I have attended. Thank you !

Holy cow! Year two…read moreof Maker Faire here in Detroit was faboo! Despite the heat everything was just killer. From the outside with their great tents featuring the best local and national techy/creative/innovative organizations and hackerspaces, local businesses selling their wares (t-shirts, food, etc) and amazing things to see and do (like the giant mousetrap, the massive bikes, gokart races, Theatre Bizarre, and the huge ass dragon that spits fire and scared the bejeebus out of my 3 year old cousin) there was plenty going on to make your visit worth your while. Some local eats from Buddy's Pizza, Avalon Breads, and Treat Dreams rounded out the tastes and there were even tunes from local bands in case you wanted your socks rocked off. Adding to the fun was also the indoor displays in the museum. Tickets to the event included entrance to The Henry Ford Museum so not only did you have all that amazingness that they had to offer there were also great MF bits to check out like crafty spaces for kids, tutorials on how to knit/crochet, and the Handmade Detroit section featuring a craft fair from locals selling good from artwork to jewelry, make up and housewares. NEAT! Also loved the free app you could download for the faire. Made the event even more interactive. It included the schedules, maps, and a game wherein you scanned all the checkpoints to enter into a drawing to win some prizes. Totally sweet. Extra props to the cupcake car rolling around and the water swing which I was sincerely sad I didn't get to take a ride on. Next year! I'm already eagerly anticipating their return!

Have been to the Henry Ford Museum many times, but this is a first for the Maker Faire. Lots of…read moreinnovations, crafts for kids, new ideas, & lots of robotics. This year included a large Star Wars & Star Trek exhibition, which was a huge hit. Many people in costumes & photos could be taken with Star Wars characters. There were many outside activities as well: live music, rides, go carts, robotic competition, crazy bikes, etc. The only downside was not too many food places & the few that were there were crowded & only a few places to sit & eat. Also, it was sunny & hot. No water or drink vendors, except for the beer garden. It was fun & different. Would definitely recommend & will go again! Very nice elite event.