Kids Events in Detroit

Check out happening kids events all around Detroit, MI

African World Festival (Detroit, MI)

 Fri, 10 Jul at 12:00 pm Hart Plaza

Hamilton (Touring) - Recommended for ages 10 and up; infants are not allowed in the theater. 5 and above are permitted with their own ticket

 Thu, 30 Apr at 01:00 pm Fisher Theatre - Detroit

Detroit Race for the Cure: Don’t Stop Believin’

 Sat, 12 Sep at 07:00 am Milliken State Park and Harbor

5th Annual Brazilian Day Street Festival Michigan

 Sat, 19 Sep at 12:00 pm 4444 Vernor Hwy., Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48209

& Juliet (Touring) - Recommended for Ages 8 and Up with adult language

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:30 pm Fisher Theatre - Detroit

We Can Grow Together: Mini & Me Workshop with RareBandy

 Sat, 18 Apr at 10:30 am Vander Free

Earth Fest 2026

 Sun, 03 May at 01:00 pm 2701 Elmwood St Free

2026 Rooted and Rising Legacy Building Financial Empowerment PART 2

 Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm Durfee Innovation Society Free

Suffs (Touring) - Recommended Ages 10 and Up

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:30 pm Fisher Theatre - Detroit

Digital Skills Detroit - Basic Computer Skills Class + Free Laptop

 Tue, 14 Apr at 05:30 pm Franklin | Detroit Public Library Free

Riverfront Fish Fest

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor Free

Dia de los Niños 2026

 Sun, 26 Apr at 01:00 pm Academy of the Americas

Family Fun Cooking Class - Chinese Dumplings

 Sat, 11 Apr at 10:00 am Eastern Market, Russell Street, Detroit, MI, USA USD 85 to 165

Tigers Jaw with Pool Kids

 Wed, 27 May at 11:00 pm Magic Stick

Free Field Trip at the Detroit Public Library!

 Tue, 14 Apr at 10:30 am Main | Detroit Public Library Free

May the Force Be with You Stars Wars Celebration!

 Sat, 02 May at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Black Boys Code Detroit - Pathfinders: Navigation & Innovation

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am TechTown Detroit Free

2026 - Black Men's Wellness Day - Detroit

 Sat, 11 Jul at 07:00 am Perfecting Church USD 0 to 82

Back Alley Bikes Garage Sale: Bike Sale

 Sat, 18 Apr at 12:00 pm 3611 Cass Ave Free

2026 Youth Step Show & Community Health Fair

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am Durfee Innovation Society Free

360 Detroit, Inc.'s Kids to 360 Park Day 2026

 Sat, 16 May at 02:00 pm 360 Park Free

Unity Through Christ Music Festival Detroit 2026

 Sat, 27 Jun at 02:00 pm 3746 Fischer Street, Detroit, MI 48124

PalmerPark EarthDay CleanUp, Art in the Trees,FairyForest Trash&Treasures

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am Palmer Park Community Building Free

Tubby the Tuba at Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center - Orchestra Hall

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center - Orchestra Hall

Holi Khele Michigan Vol:3

 Sat, 11 Apr at 02:00 pm 17336 Lahser Road, Detroit, MI, USA USD 0 to 10

Family Fun Treasure HUNT, Cook and Eat! in Eastern Market

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am Eastern Market, Russell Street, Detroit, MI, USA USD 85 to 165

Bugs on Wheels at Detroit Public Library

 Mon, 29 Jun at 11:00 am Main | Detroit Public Library Free

World Cup Kickoff with Urban Football League and Detroit City Football Club

 Fri, 05 Jun at 12:00 pm Jefferson | Detroit Public Library Free

Kids Camp - Summer Bakeshop

 Mon, 13 Jul at 09:00 am Eastern Market, Russell Street, Detroit, MI, USA USD 275

Jubilee On The Block

 Sat, 20 Jun at 01:00 pm 12305 Dexter Ave Free

One Healthy Detroit

 Sat, 06 Jun at 09:00 am 1903 Wilkins, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan

DIA DEL NIÑO EN MEXICANTOWN

Sat, 18 Apr at 12:00 pm 2826 Bagley st. Detroit, MI

Camp Explore: Pathfinders (7-8 years old)

 Mon, 29 Jun at 08:45 am DNR Outdoor Adventure Center

After School Tutoring Program at Islamic Center of Detroit

 Tue, 24 Mar at 04:30 pm Islamic Center Of Detroit (Masjid ICD) USD 23

Earth Day / Day of the Young Child Resource Fair

 Sat, 25 Apr at 02:00 pm 4870 Saint Hedwig St., Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48210

5th Annual Family Appreciation Day

Thu, 20 Aug at 12:00 pm TBD

Brilliant Detroit LitLab

 Mon, 06 Apr at 04:00 pm 16919 Prairie St Free

Read to the Dogs Story Time

 Sat, 11 Apr at 10:30 am Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Stuffed Animal Sleepover!

 Fri, 10 Apr at 10:00 am Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Know Your Health Day

 Sat, 27 Jun at 01:00 pm 2701 Elmwood St Free

The Three Little Pigs: Storybook Opera

 Thu, 23 Apr at 11:00 am Detroit Public Library Free

Detroit Bubbleicious Bubble Run

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm Detroit, Detroit, Michigan

YOUTH NAIL WORKSHOP - DETROIT

 Sat, 18 Apr at 12:00 pm Detroit, Detroit, Michigan

Saturday Storytime & Stay-and-Play

 Sat, 04 Apr at 10:30 am Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Jourdan Lewis WR vs DB Skills Camp

 Sun, 24 May at 09:00 am The Corner Ballpark - Detroit PAL HQ Free

Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest (1992)

 Sat, 25 Apr at 02:00 pm 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48210

Aquarium Porthole Craft

 Sat, 09 May at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Rolling in Confidence

 Sun, 24 May at 02:00 pm RollerCade Detroit USD 0 to 23

Kids Camp - Global Flavors

 Mon, 08 Jun at 09:00 am Eastern Market, Russell Street, Detroit, MI, USA USD 275

Know Your Health Day

 Mon, 20 Apr at 12:00 pm Bailey Park NDC Hub Free

UYA 6th Annual Earth Day Event

 Sun, 26 Apr at 02:00 pm Urban Youth Agriculture Farm Free

Mommas, Births, Babies, & Breastfeeding Gala and Movie

 Fri, 01 May at 04:00 pm 8425 W McNichols Rd USD 28 to 260

16th Annual, "Celebrating a Healthier Detroit" Expo

 Wed, 12 Aug at 10:30 am William G. Milliken State Park & Harbor Free

The National Inspirational Role Models Visionaries Reading Festival

 Sat, 09 May at 03:00 pm Chaney | Detroit Public Library Free

Earth Day Bird Feeders

 Mon, 20 Apr at 04:00 pm Detroit Public Library Free

Detroit Teen Truth Film Festival 2026

 Sat, 25 Apr at 02:00 pm Marlene Boll Theatre Free

Detroit Champions For Hope Districts 3 & 4 present Family Safety & Fun Fair

 Sat, 25 Apr at 12:00 pm Eastside Community Network (ECN) Free

Avengers Youth Innovation & Economic Empowerment Summer Camp

 Mon, 06 Jul at 09:00 am 17101 W Seven Mile Rd USD 13 to 82

Detroit Junior Roller Derby Summer Bootcamp

 Sun, 09 Aug at 12:00 pm Masonic Temple USD 86

Mommy & Me Cookie Decorating

 Wed, 06 May at 06:00 pm Campbell | Detroit Public Library Free

Detroit Storybook Opera: The Fairy Queen

 Tue, 12 May at 11:00 am Parkman | Detroit Public Library Free

Little Explorers Bug Hunt

 Tue, 30 Jun at 01:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Fish with an Officer

 Wed, 29 Apr at 06:00 pm DNR Outdoor Adventure Center

Smart Money Kids Storytime

 Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 am Parkman | Detroit Public Library Free

Reptile Tracks & Fossils

 Thu, 16 Jul at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Summer Reading Kick Off Party

 Mon, 22 Jun at 04:00 pm Edison | Detroit Public Library Free

April Crafty Fridays with Mr. Aaron

 Fri, 10 Apr at 04:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Our Classrooms Are Poppin’: Music Connections With A Pop Tune Twist

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am Old Main (Wayne State University)

Scratch Coding Program

 Sat, 11 Apr at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Youth Empowerment Program

 Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 am Edison | Detroit Public Library Free

Comic Book Day

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am Jefferson | Detroit Public Library Free

National Library Week: Bookmaking and Storytelling Event for Kids

 Sat, 25 Apr at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Earth Day with the Library

 Wed, 22 Apr at 05:00 pm Campbell | Detroit Public Library Free

Kinder Round Up

 Wed, 15 Apr at 05:00 pm Detroit Merit Charter Academy

Brice’s Heart: A Kid-Led Day of Service

 Sat, 18 Apr at 11:00 am Considine little Rock Recreation Center USD 10

PBS KIDS in the Neighborhood at Brightmoor Detroit Central Hub

 Wed, 15 Apr at 12:00 pm Brilliant Detroit Central / Piety Hill Free

Bug Sensory Garden

 Wed, 01 Jul at 01:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Origami Workshop

 Sat, 23 May at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Scavenger Hunt Detroit

 Mon, 30 May at 10:00 am Detroit USD 28

Indian Village All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church

Painted Plants

 Tue, 19 May at 04:00 pm Jefferson | Detroit Public Library Free

A Bug’s Life Movie Matinee

 Wed, 01 Jul at 04:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Recycled Pop Can Planters with Green Living Science

 Thu, 16 Apr at 04:00 pm Redford | Detroit Public Library Free

Learn and Play - Magic: The Gathering

 Sat, 09 May at 02:00 pm Jefferson | Detroit Public Library Free

Art Therapy Classes for Adults

 Sat, 17 Jan at 03:00 pm Sherwood Forest | Detroit Public Library Free

Teen Crafts: Mini Zen Garden

 Sat, 09 May at 04:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Inner Kid Expressions (Free your Inner Kid through Art!)

 Sat, 25 Apr at 03:00 pm The Congregation Free

Spring Festival

 Thu, 23 Apr at 04:00 pm Conely | Detroit Public Library Free

Girls in Business Camp Detroit 2026

 Sun, 20 Sep at 01:00 pm 333 E Jefferson Ave USD 126

Music Bingo!

 Tue, 12 May at 06:00 pm Elmwood Park Branch Library Free

After School Arts & Crafts for Kids!

 Thu, 30 Apr at 03:30 pm Chaney | Detroit Public Library Free

Mother's Day craft for kids

 Sat, 09 May at 02:00 pm Chandler Park | Detroit Public Library Free

Kindergarten Round-Up

 Sat, 11 Apr at 10:00 am 4443 N Campbell St, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48210

PBS KIDS in the Neighborhood at Brightmoor Detroit Brightmoor Hub

 Mon, 11 May at 12:30 pm Brilliant Detroit Brightmoor Free

Kickoff Party for Summer Reading

 Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm Franklin | Detroit Public Library Free

PBS KIDS in the Neighborhood at Yumvillage

 Wed, 15 Apr at 01:30 pm Yumvillage Free

National Scrabble Day Crafts & Games

 Mon, 13 Apr at 04:00 pm Detroit Public Library Free

Jurassic Walk in the Park!

 Mon, 27 Jul at 10:00 am Sorensen Recreation Area Free

Make your own Dinosaur

 Mon, 06 Jul at 04:00 pm Edison | Detroit Public Library Free

PBS KIDS in the Neighborhood at Bucharest Grill

 Tue, 14 Apr at 12:30 pm Bucharest Grill Free