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  • Story Time @ Birdie’s Book Nest

    Birdie’s Book Nest 8700 Mack Ave., Detroit, MI

    We’re dreaming in color at this week’s Story Time at Birdie’s Book Nest (Detroit’s Not-So-Ordinary Book Bank) — where stories hatch and imaginations soar! Guest reader Kristen Uroda is joining us for a very special reading of Miss Betti, What Is This? Miss Betti is a brand-new picture book hot off the press, being read aloud for the very first time by the illustrator herself. @itskristenuroda creates vibrant illustrations that inspire people to dream, hope, and […]

    Free

  • Family Bike Ride @ The Detroit Riverfront

    Family Bike Ride @ The Detroit Riverfront
    Cullen Plaza 1340 Atwater St, Detroit, MI

    Family Bike Ride Come join us for a fun-filled Family Bike Ride at the Detroit Riverfront! Meet up location: Cullen Plaza, 10 am on Saturday, May 10th. Please bring: your bikes + helmets, water etc. On site is Wheelhouse Detroit, where you can rent bikes + pump up your tires if needed. We will have waivers to sign on site before we ride. This event is perfect for families looking to enjoy the outdoors together. Whether you’re a beginner or […]

    Free

  • DIY-U: Messi Soccer Shootout @ Lowe’s (Various)

    Lowe’s (Various)

    Calling all Builders! DIY-U Kids’ Workshop by Lowe’s offers fun, hands-on projects that teach kids essential building skills. Register using your MyLowe’s Rewards account for free monthly workshops and create lasting memories. Check back regularly for new activities and sign up for MyLowe’s Rewards to get the most out of your family DIY adventures! Get in the soccer spirit at Lowe’s Messi Soccer Shootout workshop! Children will practice coordination and fine motor skills as they […]

    Free

  • Preschool Story Time @ Detroit Public Library (Main)

    Preschool Story Time @ Detroit Public Library (Main)
    Detroit Public Library – Main 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

    Welcome to Preschool Story Time at the Main | Detroit Public Library! Come join us for a fun-filled morning of stories, songs, and activities perfect for preschool-aged children. Our friendly librarians will lead the session, keeping your little ones engaged and entertained. **Preschool Story Time** is a great way to introduce your child to the wonders of reading and foster a love for books from a young age. It’s also an excellent opportunity to socialize with other […]

    Free

  • STEAM Saturdays @ Discovery Center Macomb

    Friday Free Play @ Discovery Center Macomb
    The Discovery Center 54 Cherry Street, Mount Clemens, Michigan

    ANNOUNCING ADDED Hours…Your Children’s Museum, The Discovery Center of Macomb, is now open on Fridays 11am-6pm STEAM Saturdays – Saturdays feature rotating themes at the Discovery Center. Fun and exciting activities.  11am-3pm Sunday Fundays – Every Sunday is open play. Wholesome Family Fun!  11am-3pm Image Source

    Free – $5

  • Animal Days Celebration: World Snake Day @ Detroit Zoo

    Detroit Zoo 8450 W 10 Mile, Royal Oak, Michigan

    Discover, connect and learn at the Detroit Zoo’s monthly Animal Day Celebrations! Each month, we will spotlight a featured animal or topic with an in-person celebration full of fun and discovery. Included with Zoo admission, these events offer opportunities to learn from our animal care team, enjoy hands-on activities and collect exclusive Animal Day Passport Cards unique to each event. Join us and explore the wonders of the animal kingdom! 2025 Animal Days Celebration Schedule:  Jan. […]

  • Oakland Avenue Farmers Market @ 9354 Oakland Avenue

    Oakland Avenue Farmers Market @ 9354 Oakland Avenue
    Oakland Avenue Farmers Market 9354 Oakland Avenue, Detroit, MI

    FARMERS MARKET The Farm grows 33+ varieties of vegetables and fruit using organic practices, produces value-added products—including herbal teas, eggs, spices, and jams—and employs several area residents. In addition to selling produce at its Saturday market, the Farm offers a “Harvest on Demand” option, allowing neighbors to pick up their orders at the Farm’s Community House at their convenience. Since 2010, our seasonal Saturday Farm Market has been part of Detroit Community Markets, a network […]

    Free

  • Paint & Plant Kids Workshop @ English Gardens (All locations)

    English Gardens 44850 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, Michigan

    July 19 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm All locations | 11:30am Join us for a fun and colorful Paint-a-Pot Workshop where kids can decorate their very own terracotta pot. After painting, each child will pot up a real flowering plant to take home—something they can care for, watch grow, and be proud of! This hands-on workshop is a great way to inspire creativity and introduce kids to the joy of gardening. All materials are provided. Spots are limited—reserve yours today! […]

    $10

  • Color Our World with Paint @ Mt Clemens Public Library

    Mt Clemens Public Library 150 Cass Ave, Mount Clemens, Michigan

    Let your imagination run wild as you create a masterpiece with all the colors of the rainbow! Artists will receive paints, brushes, colored pencils, and a mini canvas to bring their vision to life. Perfect for kids of all ages! Image Source

    Free

  • Drop-In Workshop: Wearable Wire Sculpture @ Detroit Institute of Arts

    Drop-In Workshop: Impressionist Landscapes @ Detroit Institute of Arts
    Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

    Find inspiration in the galleries, then create your own sculpture using colorful wire. Make a portrait, an animal, or a unique creation of your own to hang on the wall or display in a window. You can even create something to wear! Image Source

    Free with general admission

  • 6th Annual Vegan Fest @ Detroit Abloom

    Detroit Abloom 248 Manistique Street, Detroit, MI

    “Veganism is not about giving anything up or losing anything; it’s about gaining the peace within yourself.” — Anonymous Our annual Detroit Abloom Vegan Fest celebrates plant-based eating while promoting small, local entrepreneurs. If you are new to a plant-based way of life or interested in learning more, come and explore and chat with vendors. We will have information tables with a number of experienced experts to help you. This is a free event! There […]

    Free

  • MGP x RIC Family Picnic @ Russell Industrial Center

    Russell Industrial Center 1600 Clay Street, Detroit, MI

    The first ever Michigan Glass Project and Russell Industrial Center Family Picnic! Join us for RIC open studios, creative workshops, our second Glass Experience, and a fun summer chill hangout! Image Source

    Free

  • Weekly Family Drop-In @ Arts & Scraps

    Weekly Family Drop-In @ Arts & Scraps
    Arts & Scraps 16135 Harper Ave, Detroit, MI

    We are excited to offer this fun and FREE weekly family drop-in programming aimed at bringing families together in a fun, relaxed, and creative environment. Each week, families can enjoy a variety of activities tailored to all age groups, including a sensory station for younger children and an open art zone. The first 20 families will receive a FREE small bulk shopping bag to explore creative supplies in our store. While registration is not mandatory, […]

    Free

  • Movies in the Afternoon @ Detroit Public Library (Main)

    Movies in the Afternoon @ Detroit Public Library (Main)
    Detroit Public Library – Main 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

    Welcome to Movies in the Afternoon! Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon at Main | Detroit Public Library where we’ll be screening some children’s movies. It’s the perfect way to spend a relaxing afternoon. Don’t miss out on this awesome event! For all ages. Image Source

    Free

  • Sprinkler Party @ El Moore Gardens

    El Moore Gardens 4111 2nd Avenue, Detroit, MI

    Next Saturday: the Sprinkler Party returns! 😄 We’ll be filling @elmooregardensdet next door with sprinklers, wading pools, a slip’n slide, watercolor painting station, and more! Kids of all ages welcome. Free, no registration required. Image Source

    Free

  • Greenway Days @ The Joe Louis Greenway

    Greenway Days @ The Joe Louis Greenway
    Joe Louis Greenway – Warren Trailhead 8034 W. Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI

    Now introducing, “Greenway Days” at the @jlgpartnership Joe Louis Greenway! 🛼🌳☀️ We are happy to announce that we have partnered up with the team at the @jlgpartnership to bring you this summer long programming at the beautiful Joe Louis Greenway trailhead! 🎉 Join us for beginner skate lessons, group rollouts, and fun for the whole family select Saturdays through the summer! Get rolling with our beginner skate lessons, instructed by @motorcitymoto313 from 6-7 PM! Learn to skate outdoors and get ready […]

    Free

  • Kids Yoga at the Garden @ St Clair Shores Community Garden

    St Clair Shores Community Garden 20100 Stephens Road, St Clair Shores, MI

    🧘‍♀️✨ **Kids Yoga at the Garden!** ✨🌿 Bring your little ones for a morning of movement, mindfulness, and imagination with Miss Laura! 📍 Outdoor class in a beautiful garden setting 📅 Sunday, July 20 🕤 9:30–10:15 AM 💛 Donation-based (pay what you can) 🧺 Just bring a yoga mat + water! We’ll stretch, breathe, play games, and explore how fun yoga can be 🌈 Perfect for ages 5–10, and siblings are always welcome. ➡️ **Sign […]

    Donation Based

  • Detroit Bookfest @ Eastern Market Shed 5

    Eastern Market 2934 Russell Street, Detroit, Michigan

    8th Annual Detroit Festival of Books! Sunday, July 20, 2025 Eastern Market Shed 5, Detroit FREE entry! That’s right, no entry fees! This event is FREE and open to the GENERAL PUBLIC.   What is the Detroit Festival of Books? The Detroit Festival of Books is the largest book festival in the State of Michigan. We have vendors from all over the USA, Canada, and other countries. It is a goodwill effort to help generate […]

    Free

  • Family Yoga @ 8 Fold Yoga

    Parent/Kid Yoga @ 8 Fold Yoga
    8 Fold Yoga 2321 Caniff, Hamtramck, MI

    Bring your little ones!!! For a super fun experience, we’ll go through beginner postures, work on calming breath techniques, play with instruments, chant, play. Please register your child as a student and sign the waiver! registration  is for both you and your child, you only need to sign up for the class as an adult, as long as we have the waiver on file for both you and your children! Whole family’s are welcome! Pay […]

    Pay What You Can

  • Drop-In Workshop: Wearable Wire Sculpture @ Detroit Institute of Arts

    Drop-In Workshop: Impressionist Landscapes @ Detroit Institute of Arts
    Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

    Find inspiration in the galleries, then create your own sculpture using colorful wire. Make a portrait, an animal, or a unique creation of your own to hang on the wall or display in a window. You can even create something to wear! Image Source

    Free with general admission

  • Summer Concert Series @ Lake St. Clair Metropark

    Summer Concert Series @ Lake St. Clair Metropark
    Lake St Clair Metropark 31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township, Michigan

    Spend your summer enjoying music from different local bands. From rock to country to R&B and oldies, there is a concert for everyone. Lounge in a lawn chair or get on your feet and dance. Concessions will be available for all concerts. Concerts are FREE, but a valid Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter the park. If event is cancelled due to inclement weather, it will be posted on social media and the […]