• African World Festival at Hart Plaza

    Detroit Hart Plaza 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit, MI, United States

    Celebrate the 42nd Annual African World Festival, which is three days full of entertainment, live demonstrations, community resources and information, vendors and more. This weekend event is a well-known summer festival in the Detroit-area. Event cost: Free admission for members of The Wright Museum;

  • Historic Base Ball Games at Greenfield Village

    Greenfield Village 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI, United States

    Enjoy a game of baseball played with the 1867 rules on select Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer. Event cost: Free w/admission Event times: First pitch 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, July-Sept. 1, 2025

  • Kids Crafting Club in Romulus

    Romulus Public library 1123 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI, United States

    Join us Tuesday nights at the Library to craft to your heart’s content! Ages 0-17 Cost: Free Date: Tuesday, July 22nd, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

    Free
  • Saturday in the Park at Nankin Mills Park Area

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

    Families can walk, run, skate or cycle safely on the six miles of Hines Drive at Nankin Mills Park Area. Hines Drive will be closed from Outer Drive to Ann Arbor Trail. Event cost: Free Event times: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturdays,

    Free
  • Family Day at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit

    Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit 4454 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, United States

    Families can come out to the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) for exhibitions for kids, youth, teens and their grownups. Explore the galleries with opportunities to connect with hands-on art making, gallery chats and collaborative projects! Event cost: Free

    Free
  • Luminosity: A Detroit Arts Gathering at the Charles Wright Museum

    Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 315 E. Warren Ave, Detroit, Select a Country:

    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 August, 2025-March 31, 2026

  • Back to School Bash 2025 at Heilmann Recreation Center in Detroit

    Heilmann Recreation Center 19601 Brock Ave., Detroit, Michigan

    This event features a backpack giveaway (while supplies last), face painting, crafts, music, bounce houses, food and more. Event cost: Free Event time: Noon-4 p.m. Aug. 15, 2025

    Free
  • 5th Annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway & More! at Party with a Tee in Wayne

    Party with Tee 3158 S. Wayne Road, Wayne, MI, United States

    K-12 students from all districts will receive a brand-new backpack, while supplies last, at this event. There will also be games, music, refreshments and more. Registration required. Event cost: Free Event time: Noon-5 p.m. Aug. 16, 2025

    Free
  • I, Charles Wright at the Charles H. Wright Museum

    Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 315 E. Warren Ave, Detroit, Select a Country:

    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

  • Drop-In Workshop: Doodle Art at the DIA

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

    Create spontaneous and fun drawings at this family-friendly workshop in the Art-Making Studio. All materials are provided—just bring your creativity. Event cost: Free with general museum admission (free admission for Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County residents) Event times: Aug. 20–24,