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  • The Big Blue Bash Carnival for ALL Abilities! @ Durfee Innovation Society

    Durfee Innovation Society 2470 Collingwood Street, Detroit, MI

     Join Us for The Big Blue Bash!  A family carnival for ALL abilities! Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun at The Big Blue Bash, happening Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 12 PM – 3 PM at the Durfee Innovation Society in Detroit!  What to Expect: Sensory-Friendly Games Inflatables & Activities Food & Treats Face Painting & Crafts Giveaways & More! This inclusive event is designed with all families in mind and is perfect for kids of all abilities […]

    $10.25

  • Drop-In Workshop: Impressionist Landscapes @ Detroit Institute of Arts

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

    Inspired by landscape paintings in the DIA collection and your own favorite places, create a vibrant and unique landscape drawing using materials like paint sticks, colored pencils, and oil pastels. Let your creativity bring your personal memories to life on paper! Image Source

    Free with general admission

  • Chandler Park Community Arts and Music Festival @ Chandler Park

    Chandler Park 12600 Chandler Park Drive, Detroit, MI

    We can’t wait to be back for this wonderful community celebration of arts and culture in Chandler Park! Come by on Saturday, July 13 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. for a free, family-friendly event to experience hands-on arts and music-making, free food, and performances from DSO musicians and local artists. We’ll be at the old tennis courts near the NW Corner of Frankfort St. and Gray St. 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

  • Black & Brown Theatre presents: Sleeping Beauty @ The Detroit Public Library (Main)

    Detroit Public Library – Main 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

    Join us for an exciting performance by the Black & Brown Theatre. They will present a wonderful retelling of the classic fairytale, Sleeping Beauty. Kids will have the opportunity to interact with the cast as they act and sing. Don’t miss out on this fantastic summer play, just for kids. Children of all ages are welcome. Image Source

    Free

  • Once Upon a Tea: Emerald City Tea Party @ Ford House

    Once Upon a Tea: Emerald City Tea Party @ Ford House
    Ford House 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan

    Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025 Time: Service at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Age Range: All ages welcome Follow the yellow brick road to Ford House’s Once Upon a Tea: Emerald City Tea Party, a whimsical children’s tea party and family event in Grosse Pointe Shores. Set in the beautifully themed Lake Shore Room overlooking picturesque Ford Cove, this immersive experience brings the story of The Wizard of Oz to life with vibrant décor, delightful treats, and costumed characters. Children and their […]

    $110 – $275

  • Second Saturdays @ The Heidelberg Project

    Heidelberg Project 3600 Heidelberg Street, Detroit, MI

    THIS SATURDAY – JULY 12 – a special performance on Heidelberg Street by @jbelgravejazz and @_tongogara_ that you don’t want to miss! Also 2-5pm: – delicious eats by @rotibaby – tour of HP with @tyreeguyton and @cityinstitute_ – easy arts and crafts table for kids – Dotty dog painting with @artroad_detroit – hang at the HP all afternoon – visit @spotlitedetroit before and after for craft coffee, cocktails, music, vinyl + more art! Image Source

    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

  • Snack Time + Art Night in the Garden @ Woodbridge Pub Garden

    Woodbridge Pub 5169 Trumbull, Detroit, MI

    This Snack Time and Art Night Detroit collision is about to be a glorious day out in the Woodbridge Pub Garden featuring a talented cast of DJs and artists. There will be live painting, pop ups, crafts, foods, drinks and hot jams for everyone to enjoy. Come and stay a while on Saturday July 12th from 3-10pm. Free and open to all DJs: @cash.moneyrecords @__jacinto @nathankarinen @rapharazzi @yeriko_dj Artists: @avak.collection Image Source

    Free

  • Downtown Social District in St Clair Shores

    Downtown Social District in St Clair Shores
    Downtown St Clair Shores Greater Mack Ave & E. 9 Mile Road, St Clair Shores, Michigan

    Time to Socialize From 5 PM-12 AM on select Saturdays, Greater Mack Ave will be closed from 9 Mile south to the 9 Mack/Cavalier Drive intersection. Discover Downtown We welcome you to join us this summer at the Downtown St. Clair Shores Social District to enjoy various activities throughout our downtown, including: Live Music Food Trucks Yard Games Great Food New Friends …and so much more! The Social District allows visitors to purchase alcoholic beverages from […]

    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

  • Sensory-Friendly Day @ DNR Outdoor Adventure Center

    Sensory-Friendly Day @ Outdoor Adventure Center
    DNR Outdoor Adventure Center 1801 Atwater Street, Detroit, Michigan

    The DNR Outdoor Adventure Center welcomes friends and families with sensory processing differences to our sensory-friendly building hours! Enjoy the opportunity to explore and experience the OAC with building sounds and ambient noises at a lower volume. During your visit, there will be a quiet room with sensory materials available to use. At noon, the building will open to the public, with volumes returning to standard operating levels. All staff are KultureCity-certified to ensure the best […]

  • 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

  • Summer Sundays @ Beacon Park

    Beacon Park 1903 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

    Join us on select Sundays this summer for the ultimate city escape during Summer Sundays at Beacon Park! Whether you’re looking to break a sweat or kick back and relax, there’s something for everyone—brunch at Lumen Detroit, fitness classes, lawn games, crafts and more. The best part? It’s all FREE! Check out the schedule and register for Sunday fitness classes with Boll YMCA below. From 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Lumen brunch and picnic. […]

    Free

  • Drop-In Workshop: Impressionist Landscapes @ Detroit Institute of Arts

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

    Inspired by landscape paintings in the DIA collection and your own favorite places, create a vibrant and unique landscape drawing using materials like paint sticks, colored pencils, and oil pastels. Let your creativity bring your personal memories to life on paper! Image Source

    Free with general admission

  • Feeding Time at the Nature Center @ Lake St. Clair Metropark, Nature Center

    Lake St Clair Metropark Nature Center 31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township, Michigan

    Date(s): 07/13/2025 – 07/13/2025 Time:  1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Overview: Visiting the Nature Center? Join us for feeding time with the Nature Center animal ambassadors! Learn more about what turtles, snakes and frogs eat, how often they eat, and see what it takes to keep them fed. What to Expect: This event takes place indoors. The room where the program takes place may be challenging for those with sound sensitivity. This is a drop-in style […]

    Free

  • Family House Music Dance Party @ Palmer Park Community House & Splash Pad

    Palmer Park Community House & Splash Pad 990 Merrill Plaisance Street, Detroit, MI

    Join us for a groovin’ afternoon at the Palmer Park Community House and Splash Park for our first Family House Music Dance Party! Presented by People for Palmer Park’s Arts & Culture Committee and @choosebetterfriends records. Featuring new music by @bale_defoe and tunes by selectors @djphilminnick, @its_jpeacock, @ryanmcraymusic and Junior Open Decks slots for budding DJs under 16. Drop in art activities by @mintartistsguild and food (for purchase) by @tacoshernandezfoodtruck. Free and open to the public! Bring your picnic blankets and be ready to dance! Image […]

    Free

  • Campus Kids Days: Baby Shark Bonanza @ Campus Martius Park

    Campus Martius Park 800 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

    Events run from 1–5 p.m. on select Sundays, July 13 through October 5.  2025 Schedule:  July 13: Baby Shark Bonanza  Dive into a fin-tastic afternoon of ocean-inspired family fun! Snap a photo with the Baby Shark character (appearing 2–3 p.m.), groove at the Bubble Dance Party with DJ Bri (1:30–2:30 p.m. & 3:30–4:30 p.m.), explore the Michigan Science Center station, and enjoy glitter tattoos, lawn games, giveaways from Birdie’s Books, baseball on the big screen and more. It’s a […]

    Free

  • Joe Reilly Presents “Celebrate the Earth” Sensory-Friendly Concert @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra

    The Cube at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center 3700 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

    This sensory-friendly program takes patrons along an interactive musical journey exploring the joys of nature. Original songs highlight topics that include animals, amphibians, the Great Lakes, insects and so much more. The music covers a wide variety of genres, and the songs are designed for the audience to interact and sing-along. It’s a fun and memorable show, with messages to get everyone thinking about the natural world around them. Join us from 2:00-3:00pm for pre-concert activities, including lawn games in Sosnick […]

  • Jefferson Chalmers Farmers Market @ 903 Manistique

    Jefferson Chalmers Farmers Market @ 903 Manistique
    Jefferson Chalmers Farmers Market 869 Emerson Street, Detroit, Michigan

    Purpose The Jefferson Chalmers Farmers Market is established to foster economic development and occupational efficiency for resident growers and artisans of the Jefferson-Chalmers community, and all of Detroit, as well as to serve as an agribusiness resource center for community growers for the promotion of healthy eating, sustainable resource cooperation, urban gardening, and business incubation. Mission Statement Jefferson Chalmers Farmers Market seeks to unify the community, boost the local economy, stimulate local food production, and aggrandize […]

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