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  • Detroit Jazz Festival @ Hart Plaza

    Hart Plaza 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit, MI

    DETROIT – The Detroit Jazz Festival, the world’s largest (and best) free jazz festival, today announced this year’s full 2025 lineup and schedule for Labor Day weekend, Aug. 29 – Sept. 1. Four stages will present an exciting and eclectic array of jazz luminaries in Detroit’s downtown and in midtown on the campus of Wayne State University. “We are thrilled to kick off our 46th year as a free festival and continue our mission of providing inspiring jazz […]

    Free

  • Open Play @ Detroit Kid City

    Open Play @ Detroit Kid City
    Detroit Kid City 37051 Southbound Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Township, Michigan

    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 […]

    $15

  • Nature Play for Pre-K: Water Play @ DNR Outdoor Adventure Center

    DNR Outdoor Adventure Center 1801 Atwater Street, Detroit, Michigan

    All participants ages 3-5 are invited to our Nature Play for Pre-K series, exploring a different topic every month. This series is hands-on with a discovery focus. We will start with an introduction inside and then head outside to explore, so please come dressed and prepared for the weather. This month, we will look at who uses the water and in what ways. We will also take a “dive” into different kinds of water play. […]

    $3

  • Canal Critters Family Adventure Hike @ Belle Isle

    Canal Critters Family Adventure Hike @ Belle Isle
    Belle Isle State Park 99 Pleasure Drive, Detroit, Michigan

    Canal Critters Family Adventure Hike — now from 11 AM to 12 PM! Tag along for a wild little adventure down the Belle Isle canal, where you’ll spot frogs, turtles, bugs, and more while soaking up that sweet Detroit summer sun. 🌞🌿 Next Hike: Friday, August 8 (happens every Friday) 🕚 11 AM–12 PM (Meet at Woodside Comfort Station at 10:45AM) 📍 Woodside Comfort Shelter – Belle Isle, Detroit Bring your curiosity, your comfy shoes, […]

  • Kaleidoscopic Home | Tin & Ed @ Michigan Central

    Kaleidoscopic Home | Tin & Ed @ Michigan Central
    Michigan Central 2001 15th St, Detroit, MI

    Explore an immersive, large-scale exhibition that reimagines home as a dynamic playscape. Created by acclaimed artist duo Tin & Ed, this installation is an engaging for all ages. Plus pop-ups from the Michigan Science Center on select dates and times Register Here Spanning the West Mezzanine of The Station, the premiere of Kaleidoscopic Home and Life Forces brings an immersive, large-scale exhibit to Michigan Central that explores the interconnections between nature, technology and imagination. Exaggerated and custom-designed […]

    Free

  • Friday Free Play @ 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

  • Michigan State Fair @ Suburban Collection Showplace

    Michigan State Fair @ Suburban Collection Showplace
    Suburban Collection Showplace 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI

    Exciting News! The Michigan State Fair is back with new and improved hours for fun, food, and festivities! Open Thursday through Labor Day Monday Hours of Operation: Thursday & Friday: 11AM – 8PM Saturday – Monday: 10AM – 8PM* Come early, stay late — and don’t miss a minute of the magic! Image Source

    $11 – $43

  • Arts, Beats, and Eats in Downtown Royal Oak

    Arts, Beats, and Eats in Downtown Royal Oak
    Downtown Royal Oak 301 W 4th Street, Royal Oak, MI

    Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats presented by Flagstar bank features 200 musical acts! It’s Oakland County’s Favorite Summer Festival Celebrating Art, Music, Food & Community in downtown Royal Oak! $7 advance general admission tickets are on sale. Buy now to save! Image Source

    $8.31 – $9.63

  • Brightmoor Artisans Collective Farmers Market & Resource Fair @ 22735 Fenkell Ave

    Brightmoor Artisans Collective Farmers Market & Resource Fair @ 22735 Fenkell Ave
    Brightmoor Artisans Collective Farmers Market & Resource Fair 22735 Fenkell Avenue, Detroit, MI

    ABOUT THE MARKET From June through September, Brightmoor Artisans hosts a weekly Farmers Market & Resource Fair at our center every Friday from 3 pm until 7 pm. Our market highlights local Artisan Members of the collective ranging from local food vendors to craft Artisans. We kick off each market with our year round B’Moor Nourished Free Pantry, open every Friday from 3 pm until 5 pm and hosted in partnership with Metro Food Rescue. […]

    Free

  • HORSE: A Game for Everyone @ 1001 Woodward

    HORSE: A Game for Everyone @ 1001 Woodward
    1001 Woodward Avenue 1001 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

    Library Street Collective is excited to announce HORSE: A Game for Everyone by artist Tyrrell Winston, supported by Bedrock Detroit. Opening to the public on August 1, 2025, this dynamic installation transforms the boundaries between sport, art, and community participation. HORSE reimagines the basketball court as a site of creativity, memory, and public engagement. Inspired by Winston’s signature use of found and culturally charged materials, this interactive experience invites visitors to engage with art through motion, reflection, and […]

    Free

  • Sweet Life Cake Shop’s Stitch Cake Decorating Workshop Class

    Sweet Life Cake Shop 27317 Harper Avenue, St Clair Shores, MI

    Sweet Life Cake Shop in St. Clair Shores is holding a Stitch Cake Decorating Class on Friday 8/29!🌺 This class is beginner level & better suited for kids than the Heart Cake Class we’ve previously offered! We will be icing a round cake, as opposed to a heart-shaped cake, & doing less piping than we would on a Vintage Style Cake. The class will be led tutorial-style with step-by-step instructions given each step of the […]

    $80.00

  • Drawing in the Galleries: Medieval & Renaissance (Ages 6+) @ Detroit Institute of Arts

    Drawing in the Galleries: European – British & Decorative Arts (Ages 6+) @ Detroit Institute of Arts
    Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

    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

    Free with general admission

  • Saturday Market @ Eastern Market

    Saturday Market @ Eastern Market
    Eastern Market 2934 Russell Street, Detroit, Michigan

    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 […]

    Free

  • Mount Clemens Farmers Market @ 141 North River Road

    Mount Clemens Farmers Market @ 141 North River Road
    Mount Clemens Farmers Market 141 N. River Road, Mount Clemens, Michigan

    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

    Free

  • Park Farmers Market @ Kercheval & Lakepointe

    Park Farmers Market @ Kercheval & Lakepointe
    Park Farmers Market Lakepointe & Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Park, MI

    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

    Free

  • Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly, MI

    Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly, MI
    Michigan Renaissance Festival 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, MI

    Hark! Cast aside your cares and embark upon a journey through time! In the village of HollyGrove, the 16th Century stirs once more, brimming with a day of revelry fit for a monarch! Over fourscore souls, clad in garments of yore, await your arrival. Witness the thunderous clash of steel as knights engage in a joust, their armor gleaming in the sun. Mingle with nobles of refined bearing, or rub shoulders with boisterous pirates fresh […]

    Free – $27.95

  • Michigan State Fair @ Suburban Collection Showplace

    Michigan State Fair @ Suburban Collection Showplace
    Suburban Collection Showplace 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI

    Exciting News! The Michigan State Fair is back with new and improved hours for fun, food, and festivities! Open Thursday through Labor Day Monday Hours of Operation: Thursday & Friday: 11AM – 8PM Saturday – Monday: 10AM – 8PM* Come early, stay late — and don’t miss a minute of the magic! Image Source

    $11 – $43

  • 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