FREE Museums & Family Fun in Metro Detroit this July

Kids are expensive and outings can add up quickly, here are dates you can enjoy FREE family-fun around metro Detroit in July.

LittleGuide Detroit Stroller Roll (Westland): Saturday, July 20th

The first Stroller Roll of 2024 will be at Wayne County Park’s Nankin Mills along Hines Drive on Saturday, July 20th from 9am to 11am. Enjoy FREE inflatables, character visits, animal petting opportunities, touch-a-trucks, giveaways (including FREE helmets from Gardner White) and more! This is a FREE event but we ask that folks register here.

Wet & Wild Wednesdays at Van Hoosen Farm (Rochester Hills): Wednesdays In July

Every Wednesday in July, slide over to the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm for some summer fun! You’ll find musical entertainment starting at 12pm, and water fun starts at 1pm with two huge slip and slides, a Rochester Hills Fire Truck, foam machine for little kids, wading in Stoney Creek, water activities and live entertainment.

Reading & Rhythm on the Riverfront Thursdays & Fridays beginning July 11th

Reading and Rhythm on the Riverfront is held at Gabriel Richard Park, a large riverfront oasis, where families can enjoy music, storytelling and story time, in person and projected on a large screen. Attendees also receive free snacks and a book. 45 minute sessions are hosted every Thursday + Friday at 10am and 11:30am from July 11th to August 16th and parents must pre-register.

Hot Wheels (Dearborn): July 13th

The 2024 Hot Wheels Legends Tour is back with an all-new search for a custom vehicle worthy of becoming a Hot Wheels® die-cast car. Bring kids of all ages to see life-size Hot Wheels Garage of Legends vehicles, play in the Hot Wheels Kid Zone, check out the Hot Wheels Die-Cast Vending Truck, meet auto influencers and more!

Meet J.J. At Gardner White (Shelby Township and Novi): July 13th

The CoComelon meet and greets will include family fun activities, including face painting, bubble show, arts & crafts, music, and dancing with Ralph Thompkins, owner of SWAG Kids Gym in West Bloomfield. Light snacks will be provided.

Christmas In July Movie Night Birmingham: Friday, July 19th

Bring the blankets, pillows and snacks for a fun evening under the stars. Birmingham hosts FREE outdoor movie nights at Booth Park. Pre-show entertainment will begin at 6:30pm and the movie will begin at 7:30pm. In the event of inclement weather, Movie Nights will be held the following evening (Saturday).

Detroit Lions Training Camp: July 29th – 31st

You don’t have to wait for fall for football! The Detroit Lions training camp is open to the public for FREE in Allen Park. Tickets are open to the public starting July 16th. P.S. If your kids (girls or boys) want to PLAY football, check out NFL Flag, there are over two dozen locations in metro Detroit.

FREE Museum Admission Days

Storytime @ The Ford House: Tuesdays at 10:30am

Ford House storytimes sessions are great for kids ages 7 and younger. Enjoy an interactive story, followed by hands on fun. Afterwards you can explore the museum, grab a picnic from The Speedster and find the perfect spot on the grounds for a morning of family fun.

Cranbrook Institute of Science: Friday, July 5th & Thursday, July 18th

Enjoy free admission to Cranbrook Science on Friday from 10am to 10pm. On the Third Thursday, visitors can receive free admission to Cranbrook Institute of Science from 5pm to 8pm AND Cranbrook Art Museum from 11am to 8pm

Sensory-Friendly Day @ DNR Outdoor Adventure Center: Saturday, July 13th

Enjoy the opportunity to explore and experience the OAC with building sounds and ambient noises at a lower volume. During your visit, there will be a quiet room with sensory materials available to use, and a limited building capacity.
At noon, the building will open to the public- with admission and volumes returning to standard operating levels.

Detroit Historical Museum: Thursday, July 11th & Saturday, July 14th

Celebrate the new exhibition Kresge at 100: A Century of Impact, a Future of Opportunity with free admission to the Detroit Historical Museum from 10am to 5pm.