• Music in the Park @ Spotlight Park

    Music in the Park @ Spotlight Park
    Spotlight Park 5945 Linwood Street, Detroit, MI

    Welcome to our fourth year of MUSIC IN THE PARK in partnership with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra! Join us at SPOTLIGHT PARK this summer to explore through music! Participants will have the opportunity to work with DSO musicians to learn about melody, harmony, rhythm, texture, expression and sound. DATES Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 20 June 27 July 11 July 18 July 25 END OF PROGRAM CELEBRATION July 26 LOCATION SPOTLIGHT PARK […]

  • Celebrate Juneteenth For Mazie Film and Juneteenth Craft @ Detroit Public Library (Jefferson)

    Detroit Public Library – Jefferson 12350 Outer Drive East, Detroit, Michigan

    Celebrate Juneteenth For Mazie Film and Juneteenth Craft Join us for a special event at the Jefferson | Detroit Public Library to celebrate Juneteenth! We’ll be showcasing the film ‘Mazie’ and hosting a Juneteenth craft session. Come together with the community to honor this important day in history. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, create, and celebrate together! Image Source

    Free
  • 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
  • Juneteenth Storytime @ Detroit Public Library (Elmwood Park)

    Detroit Public Library – Elmwood Park 550 Chene Street, Detroit, Michigan

    Juneteenth Jubilee: Storytime & Paint Party 🎉 Celebrate Juneteenth with a joyful Storytime featuring Juneteenth for Mazie by Floyd Cooper. We’ll explore the history and significance of Juneteenth through this touching story about freedom and family. After storytime, unleash your creativity with a guided African dance party inspired by freedom and unity — all while enjoying refreshing strawberry pop, a sweet nod to Juneteenth traditions. 👉 All ages welcome! ❤️🖤💚 Image Source

    Free
  • Jungle Feeding Fridays @ GP Zoology

    Jungle Feeding Fridays @ GP Zoology
    GP Zoology 21151 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

    -Every Friday from 3:30-6pm- Get Hands on with Snakes, lizards, spiders and much more! Our Drop-In hours are geared for all ages to enjoy interacting with our gentle natured critters in a relaxed environment. “Oliver” the two toed sloth and his buddies will be on display as we learn about the animal kingdom!  Admission  $7 for adults $5 for kids (3-12yrs) (2 years and younger are free).  *tickets are sold at the door* Image Source

    $5 – $7
  • Drawing in the Galleries: North Lawn (Ages 6+) @ Detroit Institute of Arts

    Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

      Celebrate the arrival of summer by creating a pencil drawing to take home, inspired by the sculptures and architecture visible from the DIA’s North Lawn. No experience necessary. All supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Capacity is limited. Image Source

  • 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
  • Little Critters: Muskrat & Beaver @ Lake St Clair Metropark

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

    Date(s): 06/21/2025 – 06/21/2025 Time: 10:00 am -11:00 am Overview: This class, for our youngest learners, will ignite excitement for nature by focusing each month on a well-known animal, plant, or natural occurrence. Through stories, crafts and nature exploration kids will collect information about these fun topics. With this new knowledge, kids and families can gain confidence with outdoor nature play and experience the joy and wonder of nature. Please register both the participating child(ren) and […]

    $3
  • DIY-U Door Knocker @ 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! Let your kid hammer out some fun at the Lowe’s Door Knocker workshop! Mini Builders get to create their own door […]

    Free
  • Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit: Roots, Rhythm, & Flow @ Robert C. Valade

    Robert C. Valade Park 2670 Atwater Street, Detroit, MI

    Join us on the Riverfront for a powerful day of health, history & community—fun run, games, wellness, & liberation! ‍ In partnership with the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, we will activate a day of health, wellness, community engagement, and history, including: Liberation Run – A community fun run led by Lance Woods of We Run 313 Community & Health Vendor Fair – Showcasing wellness resources Mindfulness Zone – Connecting mental health to ancestral practices Interactive Field Games – Youth and family activities […]

    Free
  • 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
  • Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! ☀️🎉 @ Harrison Township Public Library

    Harrison Township Public Library 38255 L'Anse Creuse St. Suite A, Harrison Township, Michigan

    Get ready to dive into a summer full of adventure, imagination, and reading! Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff Bash, a fun-filled event perfect for families of all ages. We’re celebrating the start of the library’s Summer Reading Program: Color Your World with an afternoon packed with exciting activities, food, and a FOAM PARTY! Bring your bathing suit, a towel, maybe some goggles, because it’s going to get wet! Enjoy Old Fashioned Concessions signature […]

    Free