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Things to do with kids in Detroit today

50 events. Family-friendly events happening in Detroit today, updated hourly from local venues, museums, libraries, and parks.

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  1. Zoo & Aquarium

    Dinosauria

    Sat, May 23

    Detroit Zoo · $6

  2. Zoo & Aquarium

    Wild Summer Nights

    Wed, Jun 3

    Detroit Zoo

  3. STEM / Science

    Teacher Appreciation Days

    Wed, Jul 1

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

  4. SeasonalFree

    Science of Safety

    Wed, Jul 22

    Michigan Science Center

  5. SeasonalFree

    Science of Safety — Free Admission for Detroit First Responders

    Fri, Jul 31

    Michigan Science Center

  6. Zoo & Aquarium

    Teacher Appreciation Days

    Sat, Aug 1

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

  7. Museum

    For Generations Yet Unborn

    Wed, Aug 26 at 9:30 AM

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

  8. Museum

    Handmade: The Crafting of America

    Wed, Aug 26 at 9:30 AM

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

  9. LibraryFree

    Vision to Learn- Free Exams and Eyeglasses for Kids & Teens 4-21

    Wed, Aug 26 at 10:30 AM

    Sherwood Forest Branch, Detroit Public Library

  10. Museum

    Summer of Discovery: Earth Science • Earth Materials Sort

    Wed, Aug 26 at 10 AM

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

  11. Zoo & AquariumFree

    Summer Reading Finale: Exotic Zoo (Rescheduled)

    Wed, Aug 26 at 2:30 PM

    Hubbard Branch, Detroit Public Library

  12. LibraryFree

    Trivia Night with Huron Metroparks

    Wed, Aug 26 at 6 PM

    Campbell Branch, Detroit Public Library

  13. LibraryFree

    Creating your 1-Page Business Plan - The Lean Canvas Business Model (SBA)

    Wed, Aug 26 at 1:30 PM

    Conference Room A

  14. Museum

    Dymaxion House

    Wed, Aug 26 at 9:30 AM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

  15. Museum

    Free Guided Tour

    Wed, Aug 26 at 1:30 PM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Museum Plaza

  16. Museum

    Fueled by Passion

    Wed, Aug 26 at 10 AM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Driven to Win

  17. LibraryFree

    Family Puzzle Club

    Wed, Aug 26 at 3 PM

    Main Branch, Detroit Public Library

  18. Museum

    Experiment with History

    Wed, Aug 26 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

    Rosa Parks Bus

    Wed, Aug 26 at 9:30 AM

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

  20. Museum

    Fabric of America: Our Fashions, Textiles, and Technologies

    Wed, Aug 26 at 9:30 AM

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

  21. Outdoor

    Fresh Truck Mobile Market

    Wed, Aug 26 at 10 AM

    Western Wayne Health Center (Lincoln Park)

  22. Museum

    Farm Work

    Wed, Aug 26 at 9:30 AM

    Greenfield Village, Firestone Farm

  23. Music

    OMEGA X 2026 TOUR: NO LIMIT in [Detroit]

    Wed, Aug 26 at 7 PM

    Garden Theater at Midtown · $25.23 - $277.83

  24. LibraryFree

    Board Game Club

    Wed, Aug 26 at 3 PM

    Main Branch, Detroit Public Library

  25. OutdoorFree

    Work from the Park Wednesdays

    Wed, Aug 26 at 9 AM

    Robert C. Valade Park

  26. Museum

    Make a Paper Airplane

    Wed, Aug 26 at 9:30 AM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Heroes of the Sky

  27. Food

    Fresh Truck Mobile Market

    Wed, Aug 26 at 1 PM

    Western Wayne Health Center (Inkster)

  28. Museum

    Texaco Service Station Experience

    Wed, Aug 26 at 9:30 AM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Driving America Exhibit

  29. Museum

    1975 Sperry-New Holland Combine

    Wed, Aug 26 at 9:30 AM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Agriculture and the Environment

  30. Museum

    Allegheny Locomotive

    Wed, Aug 26 at 9:30 AM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Railroads

  31. Museum

    Visions of the Future

    Wed, Aug 26 at 9:30 AM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Your Place in Time

  32. Museum

    In the Driver's Seat presented by Brembo

    Wed, Aug 26 at 9:30 AM

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Driven to Win

  33. Live Entertainment

    Jill Scott - To Whom This May Concern Tour

    Wed, Aug 26 at 7:30 PM

    Fox Theatre Detroit

  34. LibraryFree

    Preschool Storytimes

    Wed, Aug 26 at 10:30 AM

    Malletts Creek Branch, Program Room

  35. Museum

    Roundhouse Challenge

    Wed, Aug 26 at 10:50 AM

    Greenfield Village, Railroad Turntable in Railroad Junction District

  36. LibraryFree

    PAWS for Reading

    Wed, Aug 26 at 6:30 PM

    Rochester Hills Public Library

  37. LibraryFree

    DPL Letter Writing Project

    Wed, Aug 26 at 12 PM

    Lincoln Branch, Detroit Public Library

  38. Museum

    Pit Crew Challenge

    Wed, Aug 26

    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Driven to Win

  39. Museum

    Corliss Steam Engine Demonstration

    Wed, Aug 26 at 3 PM

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

  40. Food

    Fresh Truck Mobile Market

    Wed, Aug 26 at 4 PM

    Cool Cities / Hope Village

  41. LibraryFree

    Korean Storytime

    Wed, Aug 26 at 10:30 AM

    Downtown Library, Lower Level Program Room

  42. Outdoor

    Detroit Tigers vs. Tampa Bay Rays

    Wed, Aug 26 at 1:10 PM

    Comerica Park

  43. OutdoorFree

    Moonlight Yoga

    Wed, Aug 26 at 8 PM

    Gabriel Richard Park

  44. OutdoorFree

    Wisdom Wednesdays

    Wed, Aug 26 at 6 PM

    Robert C. Valade Park

  45. OutdoorFree

    Nature Journaling: Bark and Leaf Study

    Wed, Aug 26 at 2 PM

    Traverwood Branch, Program Room

  46. Music

    Rush "Fifty Something Tour"

    Wed, Aug 26 at 7:30 PM

    Visit Detroit

  47. Arts & Crafts

    Pottery

    Wed, Aug 26 at 9:30 AM

    Greenfield Village, Pottery Shop

  48. Museum

    Printing Demonstrations

    Wed, Aug 26 at 9:30 AM

    Greenfield Village, Printing Office

  49. Museum

    Glassblowing Demonstrations

    Wed, Aug 26 at 9:30 AM

    Greenfield Village, Glass Shop

  50. Museum

    Weaving Demonstrations

    Wed, Aug 26 at 9:30 AM

    Greenfield Village, Weaving Shop

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