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

 Sat, 02 May at 08:00 pm Fisher Theatre - Detroit

Black Legacy Day Celebration

 Sat, 30 May at 09:00 am Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center Free

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

Disney Descendants, Zombies & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide at Little Caesars Arena

 Fri, 23 Oct at 07:00 pm Little Caesars Arena

Earth Fest 2026

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

Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour

 Fri, 23 Oct Little Caesars Arena

Riverfront Fish Fest

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

5th Annual We Gon Be ALRIGHT Juneteenth Community Celebration

 Fri, 19 Jun at 03:00 pm Corrigan Park USD 7 to 749

DPJ's 5th Annual Free Football & Skills Camp

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am Renaissance High School Free

Mother's Day Brunch, 12 noon Seating

 Sun, 10 May at 12:00 pm Fort Pontchartrain Hotel USD 87

Tigers Jaw with Pool Kids

 Wed, 27 May at 11:00 pm Magic Stick

Historic Indian Village Yard Sale -- SPRING 2026

 Sat, 16 May at 09:00 am Historic Indian Village Detroit

Riverfront Towers Annual Ford Fireworks Community Celebration

 Mon, 22 Jun at 02:00 pm 250 Riverfront Dr Free

May the Force Be with You Stars Wars Celebration!

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

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

Mother’s Day Paint & Create: Mother & Child Experience

 Sat, 09 May at 03:00 pm Fly Without Labels Creative Studio USD 45

FDK'S MOTHER'S DAY COMEDY SHOW

 Sun, 10 May at 08:30 pm Mic Drop Comedy USD 13

Spring into Wilson

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park Free

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

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

2026 Youth Step Show & Community Health Fair

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

2026 - Black Men's Wellness Day - Detroit

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

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

Unity Through Christ Music Festival Detroit 2026

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

Bugs on Wheels at Detroit Public Library

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

Kids Camp - Summer Bakeshop

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

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

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

Youth Bike Maintenance Pop-up

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Sorensen Recreation Area Free

Roar Into Summer!: A Prehistoric Summer Reading Kickoff

 Mon, 22 Jun at 06:00 pm Lincoln | Detroit Public Library Free

The L.I.V.E. Outreach Jubilee: A Juneteenth Celebration

 Fri, 19 Jun at 12:00 pm Brookins Park Free

3rd Annual Jalen Thompson Anti-Gun Youth Football Camp

 Sat, 27 Jun at 11:00 am Cass Technical High School Athletic Field Free

Jubilee On The Block

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

Camp Explore: Pathfinders (7-8 years old)

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

One Healthy Detroit

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

Youth Sports Combine at the Corner

 Tue, 14 Jul at 09:00 am The Corner Ballpark - Detroit PAL HQ Free

Mother’s Brunch (Fifty Shades Of Pink)

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm 23689 W Seven Mile Rd USD 34

Lines of Legacy: A Black history coloring experience

 Thu, 18 Jun at 04:30 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Detroit Bubbleicious Bubble Run

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

Know Your Health Day

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

Kids Camp - Global Flavors

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

Fish with an Officer

 Wed, 13 May at 06:00 pm DNR Outdoor Adventure Center

Jourdan Lewis WR vs DB Skills Camp

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

After School Tutoring Program at Islamic Center of Detroit

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

Rolling in Confidence

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

Aquarium Porthole Craft

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

The National Inspirational Role Models Visionaries Reading Festival

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

Mommas, Births, Babies, & Breastfeeding Gala and Movie

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

Coding With Culture

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm 2617 Joseph Campau Ave Free

Mommy & Me Hair Experience at Simply Glowing

 Sat, 09 May at 09:00 am 17388 Livernois ste a Free

Youth Sports & Outdoor Play Wednesdays 6/10-8/26

 Wed, 10 Jun at 05:30 pm 360 Park Free

Jazlyn’s 2026 Family & Friends Field Day

 Sat, 23 May at 11:00 am Belle Isle USD 0 to 20

Spring Community Fair

 Fri, 22 May at 05:00 pm 6530 Outer Dr W Free

16th Annual, "Celebrating a Healthier Detroit" Expo

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

Dogs and Dinos Movie Night

 Mon, 29 Jun at 04:00 pm Edison | Detroit Public Library Free

Kids Fashion Design Lab: Ages 11-14 (4 dates May 7, 14, 21, 28)

 Thu, 07 May at 04:00 pm Slow Stitch USD 103

Mommy & Me Cookie Decorating

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

Avengers Youth Innovation & Economic Empowerment Summer Camp

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

Little Explorers Bug Hunt

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

Detroit Storybook Opera: The Fairy Queen

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

Detroit Junior Roller Derby Summer Bootcamp

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

Comic Book Day

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

Michigan Reptiles

 Tue, 14 Jul at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

3rd Annual W.I.S.E. Summer Celebration

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm 2700 W Chicago Free

Summer Reading Kick Off Party

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

Reptile Tracks & Fossils

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

Origami Workshop

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

Family Bike Ride

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Cullen Family Carousel Free

DinoEgg Scavenger Hunt & Field Day

 Tue, 07 Jul at 02:00 pm Duffield | Detroit Public Library Free

Painted Plants

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

Teen Crafts: Mini Zen Garden

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

LEGO Robotics Workshop for Kids

 Tue, 05 May at 04:00 pm Franklin | Detroit Public Library Free

PBS KIDS in the Neighborhood at Prince Valley Market

 Wed, 06 May at 12:30 pm Prince Valley Market Free

Brilliant Detroit LitLab

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

Summertime Storytime with Special Guests – Detroit’s Very Own NapTime Show

 Wed, 22 Jul at 10:30 am Duffield | Detroit Public Library Free

Bug Sensory Garden

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

Mother's Day craft for kids

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

Digging the Jurassic

 Tue, 23 Jun at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

A Bug’s Life Movie Matinee

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

Escape Route with 826Michigan

 Fri, 10 Jul at 02:00 pm Lincoln | Detroit Public Library Free

Kids Fashion Design Lab: Ages 8-10 (4 dates May 5, 12, 19, 26)

 Tue, 05 May at 04:00 pm Slow Stitch USD 103

Learn and Play - Magic: The Gathering

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

Storytime with a Shelter Dog

 Mon, 04 May at 02:00 pm Edison | Detroit Public Library Free

Cold-Blooded Classification: Live Reptiles!

 Mon, 06 Jul at 05:00 pm Lincoln | Detroit Public Library Free

Paper Chain Snake Craft

 Mon, 13 Jul at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Scavenger Hunt Detroit

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

Music Bingo!

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

Make your own Dinosaur

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

Summer Reading Kick-Off

 Mon, 22 Jun at 06:00 pm Campbell | Detroit Public Library Free

Pinecone Bird Feeder Craft

 Fri, 03 Jul at 11:00 am Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Create a JUNETEENTH flag to celebrate JUNETEENTH DAY!

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

Girls in Business Camp Detroit 2026

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

Parent-Child Drawing Workshop

 Thu, 06 Aug at 07:00 pm Michigan Central Station East Entrance USD 39 to 50

PBS KIDS in the Neighborhood at Brightmoor Detroit Brightmoor Hub

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

KINGDOM KIDS ANNUAL CAR WASH FUNDRAISER

 Sat, 20 Jun at 09:00 am 17330 Fenkell Ave Free

Kickoff Party for Summer Reading

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

Discover Rouge Park: Detroit Aero Modelers June Meetup

 Sun, 21 Jun at 11:00 am Cozy Corners (Rouge Park) Free

Ice Cream Social & Summer Reading Kickoff at the Library!

 Thu, 25 Jun at 06:00 pm Chase | Detroit Public Library Free

Father's Day Fishing Lure Design

 Wed, 17 Jun at 06:00 pm Campbell | Detroit Public Library Free

Bedazzle It Up!

 Sat, 18 Jul at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free