• Concert of Colors in Midtown Detroit

    Concert of Colors is one of the nation’s longest-running, largest, free global music festivals, bringing world-class performances from around the globe to Detroit. Held annually in Midtown Detroit, this free, family-friendly music festival features live music, cultural programming, and community experiences both indoors and outdoors at the Detroit Institute of Arts and across the city’s...

    Free
  • Dearborn Summer Market

    Downtown Dearborn 13750 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI, United States

    Discover. Shop. Connect. The Dearborn Summer Market is more than just a place to shop—it’s where community happens. Head downtown each month to explore a curated mix of local artisans and enjoy live entertainment. It’s the perfect destination for family life and supporting the entrepreneurs! Follow the Downtown Dearborn Facebook page for more information on...

    Free
  • Sensory-Friendly Concert: Joe Reilly

    Detroit Symphony Orchestra 3771 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, United States

    Enjoy a 45-minute interactive concert featuring a solo acoustic set of music by the great Joe Reilly. This free sensory-friendly concert welcomes individuals with neurodiversity and/or intellectual or developmental disabilities with their families and/or caregiver(s). Arrive early to enjoy hands-on activities from 2–3pm. “Sensory-friendly” events are designed for individuals on the autism spectrum and with other sensory...

    Free
  • Play Doh Party in Redford

    Redford District Library 25320 W. Six Mile Road, Redford, MI, United States

    Get ready for some fun at Redford library’s Play-Doh Party! They’ll supply the Play-Doh and tools; all you need to bring is your imagination. Date: Monday, July 20, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Cost: Free

    Free
  • Tuesdays Are Terrific in Canton

    Heritage Park - Canton 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI, United States

    Come Rock Out in Heritage Park! Meet your friends and neighbors for an afternoon of kid-friendly music, food, and fun at Heritage Park. We encourage you to bring your blankets or folding chairs while you relax and enjoy the music on the amphitheater lawn. Concerts are weather dependent. Each event is themed and will have Amaizeing...

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  • Summer Drive-In in Plymouth

    Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena 14900 Beck Road, Plymouth, MI 48170 United States

    The Summer Drive-In will officially open for 2026 on Friday, June 12th featuring double-features for one ticket and 3-screens nightly every Wednesday thru Sunday. So get ready for an unforgettable summer under the stars at the Summer Drive-In, featuring some of this season’s biggest blockbuster hits! From action-packed adventures to laugh-out-loud family favorites, there’s nothing better...

  • Picnic & Play by the Lake

    Grosse Pointe War Memorial 32 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe, United States

    This summer, pack your picnic basket and join us on the beautiful back lawn of the War Memorial for Picnic & Play by the Lake — a free, family-friendly gathering designed to turn an ordinary morning into a memory-making adventure. Beginning June 25 and continuing July 23 and August 27, families from Grosse Pointe and beyond are invited...

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  • Movie Nights In The D: A Minecraft Movie

    Campus Martius Park 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, United States

    CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK Fridays July 3 – August 28 7 PM – 9 PM Families and friends can enjoy a variety of beloved films on the big screen during our free outdoor movie series. Bring a chair or blanket and join us on the lawn for a relaxing summer evening filled with fresh air, community,...

    Free
  • The BIG Picnic in Livonia

    Greenmead Historical Village

    Bring the family over to Greenmead Historical Park noon-3 p.m. Saturday, July 25, for The BIG Picnic. There will be live music, tours, story times, lawn games, a pedal pull, a chance to meet our beekeepers, and face painting available, just bring your own picnic food and a blanket to enjoy in between events! There...

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  • Butterfly and Native Prairie Walk

    Rouge Park 11701 Burt rd, Detroit, MI, United States

    Come bask in the native prairie plants sights, sounds and wildlife! We have a variety of exciting and wonderful butterflies that fly around the prairie during this time of year, and we’d love for you to join us for an exciting butterfly walk! No experience necessary. Just come ready to walk and look around! There...

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