Start planning a weekend full of family fun with the top kid-friendly things to do in Metro Detroit this weekend!
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- When: Friday – Sunday
- Where: John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids
John Ball Zoo is a gem and during the Lantern Festival it glows. The lantern festival features handcrafted Asian lantern displays that illuminate a pathway through the entire zoo, telling the intersecting story of wildlife and Asian culture. Throughout the walk you can stop to get photos with displays (including Chinese Zodiac sign and angel wings), stop for bubble fun, sneak off to the illuminated play area and more.
Greenfield Village Opening Weekend
- When: Friday – Sunday
- Where: Greenfield Village, Dearborn
You know spring has arrived when Greenfield Village opens for the year. The historic village opens to the public on Saturday, April 13th and members can get early access on Friday, April 12th. Greenfield Village is our happy place. I love taking a trip through time to explore the working farm, Liberty Craftworks, Main Street and the historic homes. The gardens are a beautiful oasis and the train is fun for everyone. Let the kids run around, get sandy and a little wet in the summer at the playground. You can’t leave without a cone of custard because it’s ‘tradition’.
- When: Friday, 7pm to 10pm
- Where: Belle Isle Nature Center, Detroit
Celebrate Statewide Astronomy Night with crafts, activities and stargazing (if the weather is clear!) for FREE. The event will take place at the Belle Isle Nature Center in partnership with Wayne State University Planetarium, Michigan Science Center and Outdoor Adventure Center.
- When: Saturday, 9am
- Where: Sterling Heights Nature Center
This early morning hike is the best time to watch for animal babies before too many people scare them into hiding for the day. We encourage you to bring binoculars.
- When: Saturday, 9:30am
- Where: Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, Clinton Township
Tweet Tweet! is the story of a magical tree and two young birds that discover the outside world and learn to fly. The story follows the two birds from sunrise to sunset. Watch the birds awaken in their nests on a spring morning, move through the dawn chorus, discover the tree and each other, play and search for food. The world is enchanting, serene and peaceful, reminiscent of a forest. The wonder is captured by the audience sitting on a large forest floor carpet and soon everyone is involved in the adventure! A 30-minute contemporary circus performance experience for our youngest audience, age 0—3 and their caregivers.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Tiny Tots: Gemini
- When: Saturday,10am
- Where: Detroit Symphoy Orchestra, Detroit
Twin-brother musicians Sandor and Laszlo Slomovits feature rousing sing-alongs, hand motion tunes, and sparkling original songs about everyday experiences of childhood and growing up. Kids and adults will love this dynamic show! Tickets are $12.
DSO’s Young People’s Family Concerts: When Instruments Roamed The Earth
- When: Saturday,11am
- Where: Detroit Symphoy Orchestra, Detroit
Filled with laughs, surprises, multi-media projection, and on-stage action, the symphony will present the perfect all-ages introduction to the exciting sounds, people, and experience of a symphony orchestra concert. Tickets start at $20
- When: Saturday,10am
- Where: Oakland Schools Main Campus, Waterford
The fair is a collaboration between Oakland Schools, the Great Start Collaborative Oakland, and Michigan’s Great Start Readiness Program. It will offer a rare opportunity for families to explore over 30 countywide preschool programs.
- When: Saturday,11am
- Where: Downtown Brimingham
The Spring Stroll event, presented by Warby Parker, features local retailers and restaurants, with special giveaways and more. The event will take place between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. with staggered start times. Registration is required
- When: Saturday, 2pm
- Where: Rochester, Troy and Novi
Join us for our open house and discover our diverse language immersion programs, including Spanish, Mandarin, French, and Arabic. You’ll also get a chance to learn about our specialized Spanish immersion preschool. You’ll have the chance to meet our team, tour our classrooms, and learn about our offerings for the summer semester and the 2024-2025 school year. Participate in a raffle to win a free month in our weekly language immersion classes. All guests can also schedule a free trial class.
Giant Screen Experience – Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
- When: Saturday, 2pm
- Where: The Henry Ford
A magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The Mighty Pups!
- When: Sunday, 10am to 3pm
- Where: Carousel Acres, South Lyon
Help us celebrate one of our favorite days of the year! Visit all the farm animals including spring babies and enjoy a ride on a Unicorn! Admission is $9 per person and Unicorn rides are an additional $7 each.
- When: Sunday, 12pm to 3pm
- Where: DNR Outdoor Adventure Center, Detroit
Agriculture is an important part of Michigan’s past, present, and future! Meet some of our farm animal favorites right here at the OAC. Our archery range will be transformed into a barn, and you will be able to get up close to cows, pigs, chickens, and more!
