July 16-20, 2025, and it’s all free Global arts, music and dance festival with food trucks featuring cuisine across the world, vendors/shopping and nonprofit booths offering information to make change for a better world for all of us. The Midwest’s largest global music festival featuring the biggest names in their genres and it’s free! Image Source
The African World Festival (AWF®) returns to Hart Plaza for a powerful three-day celebration of culture, history, and community, honoring the LEGACY of the African Diaspora. This year’s festival holds special significance as we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the museum — six decades of preserving, educating, and celebrating Black history and culture. From July 18 to 20, festivalgoers will experience an immersive journey through music, dance, art, storytelling, food, and meaningful conversations that highlight our shared heritage’s […]
Attending our Saturday Market is an experience that is undeniably Detroit. Over 225 market vendors share their produce and stories with up to 40,000 visitors in one day during our busy season. The tradition of this market has been a cornerstone of the city for 125 years and is crucial to our mission of nourishing a healthier, wealthier, and happier city. Wondering about hours, maps, parking, pets, or something else regarding your visit? Visit our things to […]
The Mount Clemens Farmers Market is an open air experience where shoppers can purchase the freshest, locally grown produce directly from area farmers. The Market is full of lively conversations where farmers and customers chat about the products, farms and sometimes even secret family recipes! *No pets at the market Image Source
Come early, bring your family and friends, and leave with a summer bounty to enjoy all week! Where: Located behind the main Corewell Health parking lot at Kercheval and Lakepointe (near Atwater). See map below. When: The market will run every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9am to 1pm this summer (June 14 – September 13, 2025). Parking: There’s free parking in the lot across the market on Lakepointe every market day. Image Source
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Every Saturday @ 10:30 am Come join us for a fun story hour! Image Source
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 […]
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
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. […]
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 […]
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! […]
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
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
“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 […]
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
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, […]
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
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
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 […]
🧘♀️✨ **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 […]
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 […]