The first day of fall means time for the annual HGA TRUNK-or-TREAT! We are looking for volunteers! Sign up to decorate your car and pass out goodies and you could win a FREE month tuition for your athlete! Top 5 decorated cars all win a mystery prize Scan the QR code to sign up now! Image Source
Join us for a family-friendly evening of entertainment! Weather-permitting Trois Bouffons will perform on the porch of the Grosse Pointe History Center. Feel free to bring lawn chairs or blankets! *We will move inside if the weather doesn’t cooperate! Formed in 2007, Trois Bouffons has performed in Michigan, Illinois and Indiana, bringing their light-hearted stories, music and community dances from the French fur trade to audiences of all ages. There’s a little something for everyone, […]
Reserved Open Play 4 hours of Open Play By Reservation! With the new time slot, you may come in anytime between 10-2pm! Current Open Play Times Are: Wednesdays 10am-2pm Fridays 10am-2pm & 4pm-8pm Sundays 9am-11am Any Dates Not Showing Are Sold Out! **No Refunds** We can move dates if needed** *$15.00 per child (admission is charged for children ages 1-8) Siblings 9 & up and babies younger than 1 are free IF accompanied by a […]
Date(s): 10/26/2025 – 10/26/2025 Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Overview: Batty about bats? Celebrate Michigan’s most misunderstood mammals with a festival dedicated to helping these unique nocturnal creatures survive and thrive! Learn about the threats that bats are facing, how to encourage and support bats in your backyard, take on the role of a bat scientist through hands-on discovery activities, test your bat identification skills, and create bat crafts to take home. Pre-registration is not […]
Join us Sunday, October 26 at 11 am for our Halloween Cookie Decorating Event! $20 per child includes 5 cookies to decorate, face painting, 8 oz cup of apple cider, costumes encouraged! Must RSVP by October 21 to 313-647-0298.
Coach Terra + Coach River want to help you prioritize your wellness as a family and make it accessible to our neighborhood. Let’s get moving together! Location: DBG Sunday 11-12 pm * Free for the whole family * Everyone will move, play, get a workout in Image Source
About the experience Bring The Kiddos To JoJo’s Kids’ Halloween Bash On Sunday, October 26th From 11 AM – 12:30 PM! 🎃👻🍫 For $32, The Ticket Includes An Entree & Our Frightfully Delicious Cookies ‘N’ Scream Shake, Along With Tons Of Halloween Fun! Enjoy Pumpkin Painting, A Mummy Wrapping Contest, & A Halloween Costume Contest 🍬 It’s The Ultimate Halloween Celebration For The Whole Family! 🍁 Please note: Gratuity is included. Tickets are non-transferable and […]
Open Family Play. No admission, donations suggested ($5/child). Image Source
Boo at the Nature Center is back! One of Detroit’s favorite Halloween events returns this October to the Belle Isle Nature Center. At this fun-filled event, you’ll connect with the animals who call the Nature Center home while enjoying indoor and outdoor trick-or-treating. Costumes are encouraged, so dress up and join us for a not-so-spooky day to remember! This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. What to expect: Trick-or-treating Festive […]
Join us for the grand opening of the newest park on the Detroit Riverfront. Be part of Detroit history with two days of FREE all-ages fun in this dynamic new public space. Visitors will experience four zones of fun across 22 acres along the beautiful Detroit River. Detroit Harvest Fest will move to Wilson Park for 2025 and feature a free event filled with live entertainment, fall activities, food trucks, and endless fun for all […]
Pumpkin Painting + Dining Experience! Skip the farm this year and head to JoJo’s Pumpkin Patch! Your one-stop shop for fall fun, delicious food, over-the-top desserts, and festive cocktails! Perfect for family outings, office happy hours, or a cozy girls’ night out. Your ticket includes:A cozy comfort entrée of your choiceOur iconic Pumpkin Patch Biggie ShakeA pumpkin from our patch + all the painting supplies you need to get creative Available all day, every day […]
Join us on Sunday, October 26th, from 12–3 PM for a Halloween-themed family event you won’t want to miss. It’s going to be a spectacular spooktacular filled with festive fun, spooky surprises, and memories for all ages! Costumes are encouraged. This event supports The War Memorial’s Children’s Enrichment Fund, and we’re thrilled to offer a variety of activities for all ages to enjoy: Festive Fun for the Whole Family Indoor trick or treating in the […]
Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary and all supplies are provided. For ages 6 through adult. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Capacity is limited. Image Source
Learn how sugar skulls are used in Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexican and Mexican American communities, then decorate one of your own. All materials are provided; capacity is limited. Image Source
Sensory-friendly superhero adventure! This Halloween, the Detroit Historical Museum is offering a calm, welcoming, and family-friendly experience designed for children who benefit from a reduced sensory environment. Assemble your heroes, heroines, and sidekicks for a free, action-packed adventure where kids can trick-or-treat through The Streets of Old Detroit at a gentle, manageable pace. Capes, masks, and costumes are encouraged—this is your chance to power up, strike a heroic pose, and save the day in a safe, inclusive, and festive environment right in the […]
Get ready for a super-powered Halloween tradition at the Detroit Historical Museum! BAM! Assemble your heroes, heroines, and sidekicks for a FREE, action-packed adventure where kids can trick-or-treat through The Streets of Old Detroit. ZOWIE! Capes, masks, and costumes are highly encouraged—this is your chance to POWER UP, STRIKE A HEROIC POSE, and SAVE THE DAY while enjoying a safe, festive, and family-friendly Halloween celebration right in the heart of Detroit! POW! Limit 10 tickets per family WHOOSH! As part of our community Halloween celebration for families, […]
Your Family-Favorite Fall Tradition is Back Gather your little goblins — Zoo Boo, presented by Corewell Health Children’s, returns this October!Bring your reusable bag, enjoy trick-or-treating at the Zoo and get ready for a full lineup of family-friendly entertainment, character meet-and-greets and seasonal fun at every turn. As the sun sets, watch as the Zoo comes alive with glowing “fun-kins,” elaborate, illuminated décor and displays, costumed performers and nonstop fall festivities — all included with […]
A fun drop-in play time just for babies! Join us for a mini storytime and playing! This is a great way for babies and parents to spend time together and enjoy themselves, while building early literacy and social skills. This program is geared for children 6 months to 24 months. Registration is NOT required. Image Source
In each Story Thyme, children and caregivers listen to and/or participate in stories, fingerplays, and songs. As children learn new words and concepts through this storytime, they begin to understand how words work together to create meaning in their own lives. Geared toward children ages 2–5. Image Source
Mondays | Thursdays 10:30-11:30am Open Plays return September 4th! $10/child, cash only. No advanced registration is necessary, but each child must have a waiver on file before participating.
Pumpkin Painting + Dining Experience! Skip the farm this year and head to JoJo’s Pumpkin Patch! Your one-stop shop for fall fun, delicious food, over-the-top desserts, and festive cocktails! Perfect for family outings, office happy hours, or a cozy girls’ night out. Your ticket includes:A cozy comfort entrée of your choiceOur iconic Pumpkin Patch Biggie ShakeA pumpkin from our patch + all the painting supplies you need to get creative Available all day, every day […]
Join us to build cool things with Legos! We may even put yours up for display on our Wall of Fame! Image Source
Join Ms. Jen in the Neighborhood Club gymnasium for our Bizzy Bees program, where parents and children under 5 can come together for a fun-filled playtime! This program is designed to foster social connections as families meet new friends while engaging in interactive toys and games. It’s a wonderful opportunity for little ones to explore, learn, and play in a supportive environment. We can’t wait to see you there!. This program coincides with Toddler Splash times. Tuesdays, […]
Ages 10 months – 5 years Escape the elements and join us for an exciting “open play” session indoors! Explore climbers, slides, bikes, wagons, scooters, and more in a safe and dry environment. Please note that parents must supervise their children during this drop-in program, as no instructor will be present. Let’s make chilly days fun days at our Indoor Park! Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am – noon September 16 – December 18 (no class 11/4, […]