# Mt. Brighton Ski Resort: Family Skiing, Snowboarding & Kids Ski School > Place to go for families in the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn area (MI). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Mon–Fri 10:00 AM–9:00 PM, Sat–Sun 9:00 AM–9:00 PM (December through mid-March, weather… - Where: Mt. Brighton Ski Resort, 4141 Bauer Rd, Brighton, MI 48116 - Ages: Ages 3+ for ski lessons; dedicated beginner learning area with covered carpet lift; family-friendly cafeteria lodge - Price: $65–$85 single-day lift ticket (lower rates when booked online in advance; Epic Pass accepted); equipment rental packages available - Schedule: Mon–Fri 10:00 AM–9:00 PM, Sat–Sun 9:00 AM–9:00 PM (December through mid-March, weather permitting) - Organizer: Mt. Brighton / Vail Resorts - Official page: https://www.mtbrighton.com - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/mt-brighton-ski-resort-family-skiing-snowboarding-and-kids-ski-school--listing-9aa43c0e403e50f48244d881 ## About Situated just 45 minutes west of Detroit in Livingston County, Mt. Brighton has introduced generations of Southeast Michigan families to downhill winter sports since 1960. As a Vail Resorts destination, the mountain features 25 groomed trails, 130 skiable acres, 100% snowmaking coverage, and two high-speed quad chairlifts across a 250-foot vertical drop. The resort's renowned Ski and Snowboard School offers specialized multi-week programs and single-day lessons for children as young as age 3. The dedicated beginner learning zone features gentle slopes serviced by a covered SunKid moving carpet lift. The spacious Ore Creek Mountain Grill base lodge provides heated family dining, stone fireplaces, and gear rental facilities. ## Similar picks in Detroit - [Baby Rave](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/baby-rave--listing-2fb4e745ebcd3b665a0fe6e1) — Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Grosse Pointe Public Library - Woods Branch, Grosse Pointe Woods · Up to 5 · checked Oct 13. Music, lights, dancing and fun for children 5 and under in the Woods Program Room of the Grosse Pointe Public Library's Woods Branch. 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