Name: Bead Art (Ages 6-12) @ Detroit Public Library (Main)
Start: 2025-09-30T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-30T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Detroit Public Library – Main

September 2025
Family Yoga + Bagels @ Citizen Yoga Core City

September 28, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Citizen Yoga Core City Pop-Up 4884 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI

Join us for a special family yoga event led by Dayle in one of Detroit’s coolest pop-up spaces, right in the heart of Core City! This playful and accessible class is designed for all experience levels, inviting parents, kids ages 2+, and other caregivers to move, stretch, and breathe together. We’ll explore fun yoga poses, partner exercises, and mindful games to help everyone connect, relax, and enjoy quality time as a family. After class we […]

$35
Belle Isle Exploration Hike: Fall Colors @ Belle Isle Nature Center

September 28, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Family Nature Adventure: In the Tall Tall Grass @ Belle Isle Nature Center

Belle Isle Nature Center 176 Lakeside Drive, Detroit, Michigan

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Free
Sunday Funday @ The Discovery Center

September 28, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Sunday Funday @ The Discovery Center

The Discovery Center 54 Cherry Street, Mount Clemens, Michigan

Open Family Play. No admission, donations suggested ($5/child). Image Source

Free – $5
HORSE: A Game for Everyone @ 1001 Woodward

September 28, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm 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
Public Opening Celebration – Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation @ Detroit Institute of Arts

September 28, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

Come together to celebrate the public opening day of the new exhibition Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation. This special event will feature an official dedication ceremony for artist Jason Quigno’s sculpture Maawandoonan (Bring Them Together) on the Woodward lawn, along with performances, hands-on activities for all ages, and self-guided tours. Artmaking in the studio will run from 12 – 2 p.m. Image Source

Free with general admission
Drawing in the Galleries: Great Hall (Ages 6+) @ Detroit Institute of Arts

September 28, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Drawing in the Galleries: European – British & Decorative Arts (Ages 6+) @ Detroit Institute of Arts

Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

Create your own pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited. Image Source

Free with general admission
Drop-In Workshop: Great Lakes Wildlife Puppets @ Detroit Institute of Arts

September 28, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Drop-In Workshop: Great Lakes Wildlife Puppets @ Detroit Institute of Arts

Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

Learn about the creatures that inhabit our Great Lakes region, from fish to frogs, and create a colorful puppet to take home. Image Source

Free with general admission
Book Reading with Princess Moana @ Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe

September 28, 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Book Reading with Princess Moana @ Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe

Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe 15118 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan

Book reading by Princess Moana in the Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe theater. Each participant with a paid ticket will receive a $5- Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe coupon to redeem that day toward any purchase and a chance to be fairy-dusted! Each session is limited to 15 children. An adult must accompany any child 6 and under. Please ONLY purchase a ticket for the child. Thank you! Image Source

$20
Book Reading with Princess Moana @ Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe

September 28, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Book Reading with Princess Moana @ Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe

Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe 15118 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan

Book reading by Princess Moana in the Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe theater. Each participant with a paid ticket will receive a $5- Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe coupon to redeem that day toward any purchase and a chance to be fairy-dusted! Each session is limited to 15 children. An adult must accompany any child 6 and under. Please ONLY purchase a ticket for the child. Thank you! Image Source

$20
Saddle Up Sunday @ Spirit Plaza

September 28, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Spirit Plaza 2 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

Free
Jefferson Chalmers Farmers Market @ 903 Manistique

September 28, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm 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 […]

Free
Firebirds @ Detroit Body Garage

September 29, 2025 @ 9:15 am – 10:00 am Firebirds @ Detroit Body Garage

Detroit Body Garage 8635 Mack Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

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 […]

$25
Baby Playgroup @ Harrison Township Public Library

September 29, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Baby Playgroup @ Harrison Township Public Library

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

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

Free
Roots & Shoots Story Thyme @ Mount Clemens Public Library

September 29, 2025 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am Baby Sprouts Story Thyme @ Mount Clemens Public Library

Mt Clemens Public Library 150 Cass Ave, Mount Clemens, Michigan

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

Free
Open Play @ Hunt’s Gymnastics Academy

September 29, 2025 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Open Play @ Hunt’s Gymnastics Academy

Hunt’s Gymnastics Academy 35700 Groesbeck, Clinton Township, Michigan

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.

$10
Emoji & Pop Art Creations @ Mt Clemens Public Library

September 29, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Emoji & Pop Art Creations @ Mt Clemens Public Library

Mt Clemens Public Library 150 Cass Ave, Mount Clemens, Michigan

In this fun, hands-on digital art class, patrons in grades 2–5 will use Keynote on iPads to design their own emojis and transform them into bold, colorful pop art. Image Source

Free
Lego Club @ Detroit Public Library (Main)

September 29, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Lego Club @ Detroit Public Library (Main)

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

Join us to build cool things with Legos! We may even put yours up for display on our Wall of Fame! Image Source

Free
Tuesday Market @ Eastern Market

September 30, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Tuesday Market @ Eastern Market

Eastern Market 2934 Russell Street, Detroit, Michigan

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

Free
Indoor Park @ Recreational Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe (RARE)

September 30, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Indoor Park @ Recreational Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe (RARE)

Recreation Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe (RARE) 18185 Sycamore, Roseville, Michigan

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, […]

$2 – $3
Storytime Tuesdays @ Detroit Public Library (Jefferson)

September 30, 2025 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Storytime Tuesdays @ Detroit Public Library (Jefferson)

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

Come enjoy books and a craft! It’s A great way for children to build early literacy, creativity and social skills. Image Source

Free
Baby Storytime @ Center Line Public Library

September 30, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am Baby Storytime @ Center Line Public Library

Center Line Public Library 7345 Weingartz Street, Center Line, Michigan

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

Free
Preschool Open Gym @ Extreme Gym

September 30, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Preschool Open Gym @ Extreme Gym

Extreme Gym & KydVenture 22955 W Industrial Drive, St Clair Shores, MI

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

$15
September Storytime! @ Detroit Public Library (Franklin)

September 30, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm September Storytime! @ Detroit Public Library (Franklin)

Detroit Public Library – Franklin 13651 E. McNichols Road, Detroit, MI

Join us for afternoon storytime from 1 pm – 2 pm every Tuesday in September! Image Source

Free
Bead Art (Ages 6-12) @ Detroit Public Library (Main)

September 30, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Bead Art (Ages 6-12) @ Detroit Public Library (Main)

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

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

Free

September 2025