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Family events & things to do with kids in Detroit

50+ upcoming family-friendly events in Detroit, MI, gathered from local museums, libraries, parks, zoos, and venues and updated hourly.

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  1. Zoo & Aquarium

    Dinosauria

    Sat, May 23

    Detroit Zoo · $6

  2. STEM / Science

    Teacher Appreciation Days

    Wed, Jul 1

    LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan · FREE Entry for Teachers AND 30% off for Friends and Family!

  3. SeasonalFree

    Science of Safety

    Wed, Jul 22

    Michigan Science Center

  4. SeasonalFree

    Science of Safety — Free Admission for Detroit First Responders

    Fri, Jul 31

    Michigan Science Center

  5. Zoo & Aquarium

    Teacher Appreciation Days

    Sat, Aug 1

    SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium · FREE Entry for Teachers AND 30% off for Friends and Family!

  6. Music

    SAW The Musical The Unauthorized Parody of Saw (US National Tour)

    Wed, Aug 26

    Visit Detroit

  7. Music

    Rush "Fifty Something Tour"

    Wed, Aug 26 at 7:30 PM

    Visit Detroit

  8. Museum

    For Generations Yet Unborn

    Thu, Aug 27 at 9:30 AM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Near Your Place in Time · Free for members or with museum admission.

  9. Museum

    Summer of Discovery: Chemistry & Physics • Movement & Energy Play Station

    Thu, Aug 27 at 10 AM

    Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum · Included with Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Admission

  10. Museum

    Handmade: The Crafting of America

    Thu, Aug 27 at 9:30 AM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Collections Gallery · Free for members or with museum admission.

  11. LibraryFree

    Story Time!

    Thu, Aug 27 at 11 AM

    Main Branch, Detroit Public Library

  12. LibraryFree

    Brick Buddies: The Lego® Crew

    Thu, Aug 27 at 4:30 PM

    Main Library, Youth Activity Center

  13. OutdoorFree

    Silent Reading Club

    Thu, Aug 27 at 6 PM

    Ralph Wilson Park

  14. Museum

    Free Guided Tour

    Thu, Aug 27 at 1:30 PM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Museum Plaza

  15. OutdoorFree

    Bourbon Garden at Grand Circus Park

    Thu, Aug 27 at 5 PM

    Grand Circus Park

  16. Museum

    Fueled by Passion

    Thu, Aug 27 at 10 AM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Driven to Win

  17. Museum

    Dymaxion House

    Thu, Aug 27 at 9:30 AM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

  18. Museum

    Experiment with History

    Thu, Aug 27 at 10 AM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Near With Liberty and Justice for All · Free for members or with museum admission.

  19. Museum

    Fabric of America: Our Fashions, Textiles, and Technologies

    Thu, Aug 27 at 9:30 AM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, The Gallery by General Motors · Free for members or with museum admission.

  20. Museum

    Rosa Parks Bus

    Thu, Aug 27 at 9:30 AM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, With Liberty and Justice for All

  21. LibraryFree

    MS PowerPoint - Introduction

    Thu, Aug 27 at 2 PM

    Edison Branch, Detroit Public Library

  22. Museum

    Farm Work

    Thu, Aug 27 at 9:30 AM

    Greenfield Village, Firestone Farm

  23. LibraryFree

    Board Game Club

    Thu, Aug 27 at 3 PM

    Main Branch, Detroit Public Library

  24. Food

    Fresh Truck Mobile Market

    Thu, Aug 27 at 9 AM

    CHASS Center

  25. Food

    Fresh Truck Mobile Market

    Thu, Aug 27 at 9 AM

    ACC WIC River Rouge

  26. Museum

    In the Driver's Seat presented by Brembo

    Thu, Aug 27 at 9:30 AM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Driven to Win

  27. Museum

    Visions of the Future

    Thu, Aug 27 at 9:30 AM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Your Place in Time

  28. Museum

    Allegheny Locomotive

    Thu, Aug 27 at 9:30 AM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Railroads

  29. Museum

    Make a Paper Airplane

    Thu, Aug 27 at 9:30 AM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Heroes of the Sky

  30. Museum

    Texaco Service Station Experience

    Thu, Aug 27 at 9:30 AM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Driving America Exhibit

  31. Museum

    1975 Sperry-New Holland Combine

    Thu, Aug 27 at 9:30 AM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Agriculture and the Environment

  32. LibraryFree

    Preschool Storytimes

    Thu, Aug 27 at 11 AM

    Traverwood Branch, Program Room

  33. LibraryFree

    Preschool Storytimes

    Thu, Aug 27 at 11 AM

    Pittsfield Branch, Program Room

  34. Music

    The Whitney Garden Party featuring On The Lash

    Thu, Aug 27

    The Whitney

  35. Museum

    Roundhouse Challenge

    Thu, Aug 27 at 10:50 AM

    Greenfield Village, Railroad Turntable in Railroad Junction District

  36. LibraryFree

    DPL Letter Writing Project

    Thu, Aug 27 at 10 AM

    Lincoln Branch, Detroit Public Library

  37. Museum

    Corliss Steam Engine Demonstration

    Thu, Aug 27 at 3 PM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Made in America: Power

  38. Museum

    Pit Crew Challenge

    Thu, Aug 27

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Driven to Win

  39. OutdoorFree

    Zumba Dance Fitness

    Thu, Aug 27 at 6 PM

    Ralph Wilson Park

  40. Arts & Crafts

    Thursday Markets at Cadillac Square

    Thu, Aug 27 at 11 AM

    Cadillac Square

  41. Arts & Crafts

    Pottery

    Thu, Aug 27 at 9:30 AM

    Greenfield Village, Pottery Shop

  42. Museum

    Printing Demonstrations

    Thu, Aug 27 at 9:30 AM

    Greenfield Village, Printing Office

  43. Museum

    Detroit: The City of Hot Rods & Muscle Cars

    Thu, Aug 27

    Giant Screen Experience

  44. Museum

    Glassblowing Demonstrations

    Thu, Aug 27 at 9:30 AM

    Greenfield Village, Glass Shop

  45. Museum

    Weaving Demonstrations

    Thu, Aug 27 at 9:30 AM

    Greenfield Village, Weaving Shop

  46. Outdoor

    Volleyball at Valade

    Thu, Aug 27 at 6 PM

    Robert C. Valade Park

  47. STEM / Science

    Blood Moon - Partial Lunar Eclipse Event

    Thu, Aug 27 at 8 PM

    Cranbrook Institute of Science

  48. Outdoor

    Recording Sound

    Thu, Aug 27 at 9:30 AM

    Greenfield Village, Menlo Park Laboratory

  49. LibraryFree

    Kids' Silent Reading Book Club

    Thu, Aug 27 at 4:30 PM

    Bowen Branch, Detroit Public Library

  50. Museum

    Market Season

    Thu, Aug 27

    Greenfield Village, Detroit Central Market

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