Looking for fresh ideas to get the kids out of the house this week? We’ve got you covered. From FREE family fun and everyday outings to can’t-miss special events, we’ve rounded up the best things happening around Metro Detroit—so you can spend less time searching and more time making memories. Here are our top picks for family fun this week.
TOP FEATURES THIS WEEK
- 5 Reasons to Visit Kensington Metropark with Kids
- Step Into a Fairytale at the Michigan Renaissance Festival
- Make Mental Health Part of Your Back-To-School Routine With Priority Health
- FREE Admission to Dossin Great Lakes Museum + More Free Fun on Belle Isle
- Escape to Crystal Mountain Resort for the Ultimate Family Adventure
- GIVEAWAY: Win Tickets to ‘The Coney’ and Spend An Evening With Detroit’s Biggest Stars
- Take the Kids on a FREE Chocolate Factory Tour at Sanders in Clinton Township
- Cider Mills Opening Dates in Metro Detroit 2026: Where to Get Apple Cider, Donuts & Fall Family Fun
CAN’T MISS EVENTS
- National Aviation Day @ The Henry Ford (Dearborn)
- FREE Traveling Science Program @ Michigan Science Center (Detroit)
- Be My Neighbor Day @ Eastern Market (Detroit)
- Barnyard Buddies Bash @ Inglenook Park (Southfield)
- Just Between Friends Sale: Dearborn & Downriver @ UofM Fieldhouse (Dearborn)
- Kids Komotion Concert @ Marshbank Park (West Bloomfield)
- Free Admission @ Dossin Great Lakes Museum (Detroit)
- Free Admission @ Stahls Motors & Music Experience (Chesterfield)
- Day Out With Thomas @ Crossroads Village (Flint)
- Brighton Street Art Fair
- Touch-a-Truck @ Greenmead Historical Park (Livonia)
- Clawson Fest
- Minecraft Night @ The Robot Garage (Birmingham)
OUTDOOR MOVIE LINE-UP
- Wednesday: Back To The Future @ Nankin Square (Westland)
- Thursday: Shrek @ The Recreation Center at Hillside (Northville)
- Thursday: Wicked @ Oxford Park (Berkley)
- Thursday: GOAT @ Beverly Park (Beverly Hills)
- Friday: The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants@ Spencer Park (Rochester Hills)
- Friday: KPop Demon Hunters @ Campus Martius (Detroit)
- Friday: Cars @ Theatre Square (Wyandotte)
- Thursday: TBA @ Peace Park East (Dearborn)
- Friday: High School Musical @ Campus Martius (Detroit)
FREE FAMILY FUN
- Museum of Natural History at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
- Crowley Park Splash Pad (Dearborn)
- Martin Road Park (Ferndale)
- Ward Church (Northville)
- Oak Pointe Church Playscape (Novi)
- Jessica’s Splash Pad (Novi)
- Baxter’s Cafe (Riverview)
- Brooklands Plaza (Rochester Hills)
- Rollinger Park (Roseville)
- Quirk Park (Van Buren Township)
- Fountain at City Square (Warren)
HANDS-ON MUSEUMS
- Sloan Museum of Discovery (Flint)
- Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum (Ann Arbor)
- Michigan Science Center (Detroit)
- DNR Outdoor Adventure Center (Detroit)
- Cranbrook Institute of Science (Bloomfield Hills)
- The Henry Ford (Dearborn)
INDOOR FUN
- Yoyo’s Fun Center (Clinton Township)
- Just Play (Dexter)
- Dinoland (Madison Heights)
- Outdoor Adventure Center (Detroit)
- T & B Play (Canton)
- Kidcadia (Dearborn)
NATURE CENTERS & CLASSES
- Indian Springs Discovery Center (White Lake)
- Leslie Science and Nature Center (Ann Arbor)
- Hawk Woods Nature Center (Auburn Hills)
- Farmington Hills Nature Center
- Howell Nature Center
- Red Oaks Nature Center (Madison Heights)
- Sterling Heights Nature Center
- West Bloomfield Nature & Recreation Center
