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.
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- SAVE THE DATE: LittleGuide Detroit’s FREE Safety Day Returns
CAN’T MISS EVENTS
- FREE Story Time @ Ford House (Grosse Pointe): Tuesday, June 2
- FREE Summer Kick-Off Open House @ Troy Historic Village: Tuesday, June 2
- Story Time at the Farm @ Maybury Farm: Wednesday, June 3
- WILD Summer Nights @ Detroit Zoo (Characters & Kids DJ): Wednesday, June 3
- First FREE Friday @ Cranbrook Institute of Science: Friday, June 5
- FREE Summer Library Program Kick-Off @ Troy Public Library: Friday, June 5
- MOVIEPALOOZA (Despicable Me 3) @ Oakland Yard (Waterford): Friday, June 5
- FREE Outdoor Movie (SMURFS) @ Booth Park (Birmingham): Friday, June 5
- Fishing Derby @ Independence Oaks County Park (Clarkston): Saturday, June 6
- FREE Mini-Train Rides with Great Lakes Live Steamers (Royal Oak): June 6 & 7
- BRAINS ON Live @ Michigan Theatre (Ann Arbor): Saturday, June 6
- Kids Night Out @ Troy Gym: Saturday, June 6
- DCFC Soccer Game @ Keyworth Stadium (Hamtramck): Saturday, June 6
- FREE Community Day @ Howell Nature Center: Sunday, June 7
OPEN SWIMS @ GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOLS (FREE for Members):
- Birmingham: Tuesday (12pm – 1pm); Wednesday (12pm – 1pm); Thursday (12pm – 1pm); Friday (6:30pm – 8pm)
- Farmington: Tuesday (12pm – 1pm); Wednesday (12pm – 1pm) & (6:30pm – 8:30pm)
- Rochester: Tuesday (12pm – 1pm); Friday (12pm – 1pm) & (6:30pm – 8pm)
- Macomb: Tuesday (1pm – 2pm); Wednesday (1pm – 2pm); Friday (6:30pm – 8pm)
- Canton: Friday (6:30pm – 8pm)
WEEKEND FESTIVALS & FAIRS
- St. Francis Cabrini Festival (Allen Park): June 5 – 7
- Southgate Heritage Days: June 5 & 6
- Mount Clemens Cruise: June 5 & 6
- Art on the Grand @ Downtown Farmington: June 6 & 7
- Lyon Township International Kite Festival: June 6 & 7
- Palmer Park Art Fair (Detroit): June 6 & 7
FREE FAMILY FUN
- 2/42 Community Church (Ann Arbor)
- Ward Church (Northville)
- Oak Pointe Church Playscape (Novi)
- Baxter’s Cafe (Riverview)
- Museum of Natural History at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
- Farmington Hills Nature Center (Farmington Hills)
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)
