Kids Events in Detroit

Check out happening kids events all around Detroit, MI

DBC's 10th Annual African American Family Book Expo & Read-In 2026

 Sat, 21 Feb at 12:00 pm 24230 W McNichols Rd Free

Girl Scouts Dance Clinic

 Sat, 07 Mar at 02:30 pm Little Caesars Arena

Bugs Bunny At the Symphony

 Sun, 19 Apr at 02:30 pm Detroit Opera - Detroit Opera House

Cat In The Hat at Fox Theatre Detroit

 Sat, 28 Mar at 02:00 pm Fox Theatre Detroit

Interfaith Events at the DIA (All Levels)

 Sun, 22 Mar at 12:30 pm Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)

KIDSgala 11th Annual Charity Event

 Sat, 31 Jan at 06:00 pm The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit

2026 National Mentoring Day

 Sat, 17 Jan at 12:00 pm Durfee Innovation Society Free

2026 FOTCD Talent Show

 Sat, 11 Apr at 12:00 pm Durfee Innovation Society Free

Black History Mysteries: Interactive Scavenger Hunt

 Sat, 21 Feb at 12:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Black History Month: Aretha Franklin Story & Craft

 Sat, 31 Jan at 02:00 pm Knapp | Detroit Public Library Free

2026 - Black Men's Wellness Day - Detroit

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

Dinosaur Adventure- Detroit, MI

 Sat, 07 Feb at 09:00 am Huntington Place

Black History Month Family Movie Night

 Sat, 21 Feb at 04:00 pm Campbell | Detroit Public Library Free

Hair Love: Celebrating the Black History of Hair Care

 Sat, 07 Feb at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Forever My Valentine: A Father–Daughter Dance

 Thu, 12 Feb at 06:00 pm Vamonos! Free

Make Your Own Valentines

 Sat, 07 Feb at 10:00 am Bowen | Detroit Public Library Free

Black History Storytime

 Thu, 12 Feb at 06:00 pm Bowen | Detroit Public Library Free

Lunar New Year Celebration

 Fri, 20 Feb at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

2026 Youth Step Show & Community Health Fair

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

Pop-Up Shamrock Craft

 Sat, 14 Mar at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Black History Month: Alnur African Dance Troupe

 Fri, 20 Feb at 12:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Martin Luther King Jr. Story time and Craft

 Sat, 17 Jan at 02:00 pm Elmwood Park | Detroit Public Library Free

Story Time with The Nap Time Show

 Thu, 05 Feb at 11:00 am Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Wendell Scott: Story Time & Racing Fun!

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

After School Arts & Crafts For Kids

 Thu, 29 Jan at 03:30 pm Chaney | Detroit Public Library Free

Dr. Seuss's The Cat In the Hat - Live on Stage!

 Sat, 28 Mar at 11:00 am Fox Theatre

The Synergy Valentines Day Gala

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:00 pm Community Center at A.B. Ford USD 0 to 82

Commemorating the Life Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Family Storytime

 Sat, 17 Jan at 01:00 pm Chaney | Detroit Public Library Free

Mad Science in the Library: Winter Break Fun!!

 Tue, 17 Feb at 12:30 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Black Boys Code Detroit- Command & Control: Direct Your Robot

 Sat, 31 Jan at 10:00 am TechTown Detroit Free

Easter Egg Decorating

 Sat, 28 Mar at 02:00 pm Parkman | Detroit Public Library Free

K-Pop Demon Hunters Fun Day!

 Sat, 24 Jan at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Black History Month Author Visit & Craft

 Tue, 24 Feb at 05:00 pm Sherwood Forest | Detroit Public Library Free

Let's Learn about York: Story Time with MDNR

 Thu, 26 Feb at 11:00 am Main | Detroit Public Library Free

DREAM Friendship Bracelet Night

 Wed, 21 Jan at 06:00 pm Campbell | Detroit Public Library Free

MLK Day Crafts and Activities

 Sat, 17 Jan at 10:00 am Bowen | Detroit Public Library Free

STEM Workshop: Robotics Fun

 Sun, 25 Jan at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Learn and Play - Magic: The Gathering

 Sat, 07 Mar at 02:00 pm Jefferson | Detroit Public Library Free

Crawl & Play at Sundrop

 Fri, 30 Jan at 11:00 am 2411 Iroquois St Free

Detroit Totally Rad Vintage Fest

Sat, 21 Mar at 10:00 am Huntington Place

Winter Animal Fridge Magnets

 Sat, 31 Jan at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

MLK Jr’s Dream Celebration for Kids

 Sat, 17 Jan at 11:00 am Knapp | Detroit Public Library Free

Drywall Hanging and Taping Workshop (1.31.26)

 Sat, 31 Jan at 09:30 am Detroit Training Center

Valentine's Day Craft Night

 Thu, 12 Feb at 04:00 pm Campbell | Detroit Public Library Free

Urbal Society- Tea Club

 Tue, 20 Jan at 06:30 pm PurrFiction USD 0 to 22

Fleischer Studios Cartoon Festival FREE 12 AND UNDER MATINEE SCREENING

Sat, 07 Feb at 03:00 pm 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48210

Black History Month: Fishmonger Tales of Kenya

 Sun, 08 Feb at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Super Storytime: Winter Session

 Wed, 14 Jan at 11:00 am Bowen | Detroit Public Library Free

Tween/Teen Coding Club

 Fri, 16 Jan at 01:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Lego Challenge

 Sat, 28 Feb at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Art Therapy Classes for Adults

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

Painting Everyday Life: The Art of Clementine Hunter

 Sat, 28 Feb at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Anansi Tales with Roshanda “Shani” Womack: Stories of the Caribbean

 Sun, 01 Feb at 03:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

EXOTIC ZOO

 Tue, 31 Mar at 10:30 am Redford | Detroit Public Library Free

Young Artist and Young Author Day

 Sat, 24 Jan at 09:00 am 9844 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48202

Robotics with Motor City Alliance

 Sat, 07 Feb at 11:30 am Conely | Detroit Public Library Free

Family Movie Night

 Sat, 24 Jan at 03:30 pm Campbell | Detroit Public Library Free

Scavenger Hunt Detroit

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

Black Love: Positive Affirmations & Kids Sound Bath Yoga Session

 Fri, 20 Feb at 03:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

After School Arts and Crafts for Kids

 Thu, 22 Jan at 03:30 pm Chaney | Detroit Public Library Free

MLK JR. Day of Service Project

 Sat, 17 Jan at 02:00 pm Chandler Park | Detroit Public Library Free

Classic Family Movie Matinee

 Sat, 10 Jan at 02:00 pm Bowen | Detroit Public Library Free

MLK, Jr. Day Celebration: A Dream Rooted in Faith - Free Admission!

 Mon, 19 Jan at 10:00 am 5401 Woodward Avenue, 48202

Saturday Family Movie ,"Hidden Figures"

 Sat, 24 Jan at 02:00 pm Chaney | Detroit Public Library Free

Family Craft Classes

 Thu, 22 Jan at 06:00 pm Franklin | Detroit Public Library Free

Mexican Constitution Day Take and Make

 Thu, 05 Feb at 10:00 am Campbell | Detroit Public Library Free

From the Vault: PBS Documentaries.

 Thu, 08 Jan at 06:00 pm Chase | Detroit Public Library Free

Full STEAM Ahead Thursdays @ Duffield

 Thu, 08 Jan at 01:30 pm Duffield | Detroit Public Library Free

Saturday Family Movie, "Ruby Bridges"

 Sat, 31 Jan at 02:00 pm Chaney | Detroit Public Library Free

Family Game Night

 Wed, 25 Feb at 06:00 pm Campbell | Detroit Public Library Free

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

 Mon, 09 Feb at 12:00 pm Parkman | Detroit Public Library Free

Winter Story Hour with Greening of Detroit

 Mon, 16 Feb at 01:00 pm Conely | Detroit Public Library Free

Tigers Jaw, Pool Kids in Detroit

 Wed, 27 May at 07:00 pm The Magic Stick

Bracelet Making

 Tue, 17 Feb at 05:00 pm Bowen | Detroit Public Library Free

Detroit Conspiracy Game: The Outdoor Escape

 Fri, 13 Jun at 03:00 pm 315 E Warren Ave USD 10 to 30

Tween/ Teen Cuisine: Homeschool Cooking

 Mon, 02 Feb at 01:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Craft and Console Club

 Tue, 13 Jan at 04:00 pm Bowen | Detroit Public Library Free

Send a kid to a Cruise game

 Fri, 27 Feb Wayne State Fieldhouse

Saturday Art Club for Kids

 Sat, 24 Jan at 12:00 pm Chandler Park | Detroit Public Library Free

Winter Movie Matinee: Ice Princess

 Sat, 21 Feb at 02:00 pm Bowen | Detroit Public Library Free

Detroit Improv For Kids

 Wed, 26 Nov at 04:30 pm 2706 Charlevoix St Free

Regie's Rainbow

 Mon, 24 Nov at 04:30 pm 2706 Charlevoix St Free

Art for the Heart: Children's Art Therapy Workshop

 Thu, 29 Jan at 04:30 pm Brilliant Detroit Brightmoor Free

Tiny Tot Story Time with Ms. Tia

 Wed, 21 Jan at 11:00 am Elmwood Park | Detroit Public Library Free

L.I.V.E Saturdays: Mentorship in Motion

 Sat, 24 Jan at 12:00 pm Jefferson | Detroit Public Library Free

Peace by Piece: Black History Month Community Quilt Project for Kids

 Fri, 06 Feb at 01:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Habits & Routines For Kids

 Mon, 24 Nov at 11:00 am 2706 Charlevoix St Free

Play & Learn

 Wed, 14 Jan at 01:00 pm Brilliant Detroit Brightmoor Free

Project Art: Teens

 Sat, 04 Oct at 02:00 pm Lincoln | Detroit Public Library Free

Kids Camp - Summer Bakeshop

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

Reading with Shelter Dogs

 Sat, 11 Oct at 02:00 pm Chase | Detroit Public Library Free

Kids Creative Writing Workshop

 Sat, 04 Oct at 01:00 pm Sherwood Forest | Detroit Public Library Free

Crafts with Ms. Kristy

 Sat, 20 Sep at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Toddler Storytime

 Sat, 13 Sep at 11:00 am Hubbard | Detroit Public Library Free

Kids In Business Club

 Sat, 29 Nov at 09:30 am The Haven Family Center USD 29

Storytime with a dog!

 Sat, 20 Sep at 10:30 am Lincoln | Detroit Public Library 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

Friday Doll Club

 Fri, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Alphabet Soup: ABCs & 123s-Get Ready for Kindergarten!

 Fri, 05 Sep at 11:00 am Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Brickbuilders Club

 Sat, 06 Sep at 11:30 am Conely | Detroit Public Library Free