• Native American Heritage Day

    Nankin Mills Park Area 33275 Edward Hines Drive, Westland, MI, United States

    Celebrate Native American culture with an afternoon of traditional song, dance, and vendors at Nankin Mills Park. Families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy this educational, family-friendly event. Event cost: Free Event times: 1–5 p.m. Sept. 20, 2025

  • Romulus Pumpkin Festival

    Romulus Historical Park 11147 Hunt Street, Romulus, MI, United States

    This annual kicks off with a parade of lights and features music, crafts, games, food, a car show, a vendor show and more. Event cost: Free Event times: Sept. 19-21, 2025

  • Preschool Playtime in Garden City

    Radcliff Center 1751 Radcliff St., Garden City, MI, United States

    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. Ages 1-4 years Cost: $3 per child Date: Monday, September 22nd, 9:00 AM –

  • City Square Street Fair in Warren

    Warren City Square 1 City Square, Warren, MI, United States

    Join us from 5–8 PM at Warren City Square for: Local vendors & makersTasty food trucksMovie nightsFree kids activities (face painting, inflatables, crafts & more!)Live kids shows starting at 7 PM This month’s kids’ show features a magnificent magician at 7

  • Frightful Fridays, Fly By Night

    Nankin Mills Interpretive Center 33175 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, United States

    Learn about bats, flying squirrels, moths and more during this family-friendly night program at Nankin Mills. The evening includes classroom learning, a craft, a one-mile guided hike, and fun activities with provided red-light flashlights. Event cost: $5 per person; add

  • Liberty Craftworks Hands-On Activities

    Join our presenters for an engaging experience with hands-on activities inspired by the seasons, featuring a variety of themed weekends. You’ll have the chance to explore crafts such as weaving, printing, pinch pots, corn husk dolls and traditional corn grinding.

  • Wayne County Parks Fishing Derby at Waterford Bend Park

    Waterford Bend Park Area 17387 Northville Road, Northville, MI, United States

    Ages 12 and under can enjoy a free fishing derby event to win prizes. The Rouge River will be stocked with rainbow trout. Makes sure to bring your own equipment and bait. Register on-site. Event cost: Free Event time: 8-11 a.m.

  • Storytime: Iggy Peck, Architect at Ford House

    Edsel & Eleanor Ford House 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI, United States

    This September, join Ford House and our friends at Bricks of Hope for a joyful, hands-on Storytime adventure! Each week, we’ll share Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts—a delightful tale about a young dreamer who

  • Celebrating el Día de Muertos at Detroit Institute of Arts

    Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI, United States

    The 13th annual exhibition showcases ofrendas, or altars, created by local artists and community members. Families can explore this meaningful tradition together and learn about Mexican culture through colorful displays. Event cost: Free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb