• Pumpkin Painting @ JoJo’s Pumpkin Patch Detroit!

    Pumpkin Painting @ JoJo’s Pumpkin Patch Detroit!
    JoJo’s Shake Bar Detroit 88 W Columbia Street, Detroit, MI

    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 […]

    $35
  • Bizzy Bees @ The Neighborhood Club

    Bizzy Bees @ The Neighborhood Club
    Neighborhood Club 17150 Waterloo Street, Grosse Pointe, Michigan

    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, […]

    Free – $10
  • 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
  • Friday Doll Club (Ages 6-12) @ Detroit Public Library (Main)

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

    Join us each Friday for an afternoon full of friends, fun and all things dolls! We will set up our giant dollhouse with its elevator and cool furniture. All you need to bring is you and your dolls!! We will have Barbies to play with if you don’t have your own. Ages 6-12. Image Source

    Free
  • Zoo Boo @ The Detroit Zoo

    Zoo Boo @ The Detroit Zoo
    Detroit Zoo 8450 W 10 Mile, Royal Oak, Michigan

    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 […]

    $21 – $27
  • Spooky Night Cake Decorating Class @ Sweet Life Cake Shop

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

    📣 ANNOUNCING our Advanced Cake Decorating Workshop Class for the month of October‼️🎂🚨 🧑‍🍳 Missed our previous classes?! Not to worry! We’ve got 2 more unique & fun cake classes for you to sign up for next month, perfect for Halloweentime!🎃⬇️ 🎂 We will be holding a Spooky Night Cake Decorating Class on Friday 10/17!🌙👻🦇 This class is intermediate level & more advanced than the other class we’ll be offering this month! It involves a […]

    $80.00
  • Beetlejuice Jr. Halloween Party (5+) @ The Friendship Factory GP

    Friendship Factory Grosse Pointe 20100 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

    Beetlejuice Jr. will be playing November 14-16th at the GP Theatre, and The Friendship Factory GP is collaborating with the cast and crew on a fun Halloween Event to support and promote and have fun! Please join us for crafts, dinner, dancing, singing, games, etc. It will be an amazing night preluding their big debut next month! 💰 $75 per person 👧 Ages 5+ 👋 Drop-off encouraged Dinner Provided NON-REFUNDABLE – STORE CREDIT ONLY Image […]

    $75
  • Drawing in the Galleries: Arts of Africa (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
  • Halloween Harvest Fest @ The Mount Clemens Farmers Market

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

     Halloween Harvest Fest at the Mount Clemens Farmers Market!  Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled morning at the market! Kids are encouraged to dress up and enjoy trick-or-treating around the vendors, take part in our “Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin” contest, and snap some festive photo ops around the market!  Plus, shop the best pickings of fall produce — pumpkins, squash, apples, and all your seasonal favorites!   Saturday, October 18th 7AM–1PM Mount Clemens Farmers […]

    Free
  • DIY-U: Play Firehouse @ 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! The fun alarm is ringing! Let your kid celebrate Fire Safety Month with mini-firehouse workshop by Lowe’s and First Alert. Mini-builders […]

    Free
  • Sterling Frights @ Dodge Park

    Dodge Park 40750 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, Michigan

    At our annual “Sterling Frights” event, we’ll give you pumpkin to talk about. Meet us in Dodge Park on Oct. 18, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for music, hay rides, a straw maze, crafts, trick or treating, photo opportunities, inflatables, rides, cider and donuts, and more! Best of all, Sterling Frights is free to attend for Sterling Heights residents. The Upton House will also be open for tours from 10 a.m. tp 1 p.m. Visitors […]

  • Family Fall Fest @ English Gardens (Various)

    English Gardens 44850 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, Michigan

    Clinton Twp, Plymouth, Royal Oak & West Bloomfield Celebrate the beauty of fall at English Gardens Family Fall Fest—a day packed with festive fun for all ages! With a $5 Fall Fun Pass, kids can enjoy seasonal favorites like pumpkin decorating (one pie pumpkin included), yard games, face painting, family photo ops, a scavenger hunt, and delicious fall treats. It’s the perfect way to make cozy, colorful memories together this season. Adults join the fun for […]

    $5
  • Book Reading with Author Carol Lomasney @ Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe

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

    The Best Friend Crew The Best Friend Crew tells the story of David, a tiny mouse who loves to play with his friends. But when a ferocious cat named Goliath interrupts their pirate game, the fun comes to an end. Later, when David finds Goliath being bullied by bigger cats, he decides to show him kindness. Can David’s forgiveness turn a bully into a best friend? It’s a heartwarming story of kindness, courage, and second chances. […]

    Free
  • 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
  • Reader Dog @ Grosse Pointe Public Library (Woods Branch)

    Grosse Pointe Public Library – Woods 20680 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe, MI, United States

    Drop in and read with one of our friendly, trained reader dogs for some great reading practice and doggie time! Image Source

    Free