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
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
Welcome to the city of Hamtramck. For the past four decades we’ve celebrated Labor Day weekend with a festival on the Main Street of Joseph Campau. This year’s festival is being sponsored by HATCH and the celebration features the yacht races down Jos. Campau (a Hamtramck tradition), and an assortment of crowd-pleasing events for kids and adults of all ages, including wrestling, and the Hamtramck Labor Day Parade on Monday September 1. As always, there […]
The Dossin Great Lakes Museum will be open with special holiday hours from 1-5 p.m. on September 1. Walk-in visitors are welcome. Regular admission prices will be in effect.
Storytime every Wednesday at noon, and the first Monday of the month at 3:45pm. Image Source
Join us to build cool things with Legos! We may even put yours up for display on our Wall of Fame! Image Source
Our scaled-down Tuesday Market is perfect for stocking up on fresh produce, baked goods, and meats. This market has special offerings including free Zumba and yoga classes. Every Tuesday, June through September 9 am – 3 pm Shed 2 with FREE weekly fitness classes in Shed 3 Yoga: 11 am – 12 pm Zumba: 1 pm – 2 pm Detroit, MI 48207 Image Source
Join us for this interactive story time for children under 5 and their adults! There will be reading, marching, rhyming, singing and more to help your little one learn, grow and have fun! Toys will be provided after, if you’d like to stay and play. No registration is necessary. Image Source
Storytime: Iggy Peck, Architect This September, join Ford House and our friends at Bricks of Hope for a joyful, hands-on Storytime adventure! Each week, we’ll share Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts—a delightful tale about a young dreamer who turns his passion for building into something extraordinary. After the story, it’s time to get creative! Bricks of Hope will lead children in designing their own wild and wonderful structures, using […]
Come enjoy books and a craft! It’s A great way for children to build early literacy, creativity and social skills. Image Source
Join us for stories, songs and last, but not least – play! The Center Line Public Library invites children ages 0 to 36 months and their caregivers to stop by for twenty minutes of stories and songs followed by open-ended play time. This program will be held weekly on Tuesdays at 11 AM. Drop in and meet new friends! Image Source
Let your little ones explore, jump, and play! Open Play is the perfect opportunity for kids ages 6 & under to burn off energy and get comfortable in the gym environment. They’ll love bouncing on trampolines, swinging on bars, and diving into the foam pit! Image Source
Join us for afternoon storytime from 1 pm – 2 pm every Tuesday in September! Image Source
Get creative every week with Bead Art! In this fun afterschool program, you’ll design and make colorful creations using fuse beads (Perler beads) and explore other awesome beaded crafts. For Ages 6-12 Questions about this program? Feel free to contact the Children’s Library at (313) 481-1409 or email edurrett@detroitpubliclibrary.org. Image Source
Welcome to Family 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. **Family 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 […]
Parents need movement + community more than ever. This is why we created this class. Taking care of our families. Join us for a kid friendly 45 min workout. The coach will help you move thru the session with your children playing or even joining in if they are old enough. 2 mornings a week to help YOU make YOUR wellness a priority. All age kiddos welcome. (sitting in a stroller, carseat, pack & play […]
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 […]
Enjoy twenty minutes of interactive stories, rhymes, and riddles followed by an engaging craft activity. This program is intended for children five and younger and their caregivers with no registration required. Family Storytime is held at 11 AM on Wednesdays, and repeats the next day, Thursday at 6 PM.
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 […]
Let your little ones explore, jump, and play! Open Play is the perfect opportunity for kids ages 6 & under to burn off energy and get comfortable in the gym environment. They’ll love bouncing on trampolines, swinging on bars, and diving into the foam pit! Image Source
The Hope Village Farmers Market not only brings fresh and local produce to the Hope Village every week – it is also a neighborhood connector and a hub of cultural activity, with music, spoken word performance, yoga, and much more! Image Source
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Bring the whole family for a night of fun at the library! Family Fun Night features games, puzzles coloring and Lego’s designed for all ages Image Source
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 […]