Families can explore festive décor, window displays and interactive holiday installations throughout the plaza. Kids can write letters to Santa with Mrs. Claus and enjoy crafts, treats and photo spots. Hours vary throughout the season so check schedules before visiting.

Families can drop in for free and low-cost crafts or register for instructor led creative workshops on select dates. Options range from jewelry making to holiday shadow boxes and embroidery, with activities available for all ages. Materials are provided for

See one of the largest presentations of contemporary Native American art in the Midwest. Families can explore more than 90 works including beadwork, painting, sculpture and more, while learning about Anishinaabe traditions and creativity. Event cost: Free for residents of

Starting Nov. 21 through Jan. 20, step into the magical world of Candyland! From 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, experience larger-than-life light installations, a giant gingerbread house and whimsical holiday figures—it’s a glowing wonderland right in the heart of

Bring your little ones to a special story just for them! Stories, songs and lap activities are geared towards children ages 0 to 24 months and their caregivers. Story time starts at 10:00 a.m. with 15 minutes after for baby

Tinkering for Tots invites preschoolers to explore storytelling, play, and hands-on learning through monthly themed activities. Each session includes a story, a museum artifact visit, and a take-home STEAM activity kit. Event cost: Free for members or with museum admission

Starting Nov. 21 through Jan. 20, step into the magical world of Candyland! From 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, experience larger-than-life light installations, a giant gingerbread house and whimsical holiday figures—it’s a glowing wonderland right in the heart of

Kids between the ages of 7 to 17 are invited to hangout and play games, like Nintendo Switch, board games and tabletop RPGs. Cost: Free Date: Saturday, January 10th, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Lace up and hit the ice this season! New open skates at USA Hockey Arena run Jan – March 22 on select Saturdays and Sundays. For more information and availability, call 734-453-6400. Date: Sunday, January 11th 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Admission:

Step into the world of Leonardo da Vinci through full-scale inventions, intricate art studies, and interactive displays. Families can explore art, science, and engineering while kids enjoy hands-on machines like a room of mirrors and a rope pulley. Free for

To celebrate the Charles H. Wright Museum’s 60th anniversary, this exhibition honors Dr. Charles Howard Wright (1919-2002). It is presented as a first-person narrative. The exhibit showcases his life and legacy through personal writings, images and artifacts, with contributions from

They have free skate and time to get your skates from 10-10:30, a lesson from 10:30 to 11ish, then free skate until 11:30. Cost: $5 per skater Date: Wednesday, January 14th, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Enjoy a walk through a glowing tunnel of holiday lights with entertainment, Santa visits and food trucks on select nights. This is an easy, kid friendly outing for families, with hot chocolate available on certain dates. Special activities like live

See 60 artworks spanning in photography, painting, sculpture and more, one for each year of The Wright Museum. Event cost: $10 along with general admission Event times: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays and Fridays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays, April 5, 2025-March 31,

Come out and experience a lineup of new products, emerging technology, and increased hands-on experiences in the city that started it all. Get tickets here Cost: Adults $25, Kids 3-12 $10, Under 2 FREE Date: Saturday, January 17th, 10:00 AM

Calling all moms and dads. Help share the proud legacy of Detroit “Ballroom” with your children. Join us for weekly dance classes leading up to our Daddy-Daughter Dance Gala and other special events. Special Guest instructor, Glenn Gaddis will lead

Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with student performances, art, spoken word, and more. This free family event is held in partnership with P-CCS Schools. Event cost: Free Event times: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 19

Blast off on a playful storytime adventure with Storytime: Life on Mars, a free, space-themed program for young children and their caregivers. Young explorers are invited to enjoy a shared storytime experience featuring Life on Mars, followed by hands-on, space-inspired

Grades 3-6. Do you like building, being creative, and working with a team? This Club is for you! We use Legos, with a basis in STEM, to create builds around a theme that changes every month. No registration required! Cost:

See 60 artworks spanning in photography, painting, sculpture and more, one for each year of The Wright Museum. Event cost: $10 along with general admission Event times: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays and Fridays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays, April 5, 2025-March 31,

Synchronized stiff-bristle brooms become a sweeping orchestra, eight Zippo lighters flip open and closed to create a fiery fugue; wooden poles thump and clack in a rhythmic explosion. STOMP uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – dustbins, suitcases, radiator hoses,

Stay in your pajamas and head up to the Summit on the Park for some family fun BINGO! Registration includes 10 games of BINGO, a pre-boxed breakfast from McDonald’s, and prizes! Pre-registration is required and open December 2 at 1

The Fire and Ice Festival brings medieval style winter fun to the riverfront with oversized fires, ice carving, live performances and vendors. Families can enjoy food like turkey legs and watch the Fire and Ice Tower light up Saturday evening.

Parents and kids ages 1-4 can imagine, play, and create together in the Radcliff Center Gym for drop-in playtime! Meet new friends while enriching your children. Register here Cost: $3 Per Child Resident/$5 Per Child Non-Resident Date: Monday, January 26th,

Join Ms. Lindsey for storytime fun! Storytime is for all abilities and will be filled with stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. The same storytime is being offered at 10:30 & 11 AM. There will be playtimes after the storytime. Cost:

Our Open Gym is designed for kids who want to explore gymnastics, move freely, and have fun in a safe, supervised environment—without the structure of a formal class or the pressure of team training. Please note: Team practice or coaching

THE SHOW THAT SET BROADWAY BACK 1,000 YEARS…RETURNS! *Spamalot is recommended for ages 9 and up TOURING ACROSS AMERICA THE TONY AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL COMEDY MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Peter Marks of The Washington Post exclaims, “It’s UNFAIR to make me

Families can explore interactive light installations from global artists during this new winter celebration. Kids will enjoy the glowing sculptures, monthly themed events and the holiday kickoff with Santa and treats. Dress warm for outdoor viewing. Event cost: Free Event