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

Join us as we show FUN, free, family movies throughout the summer. You may bring your own pillows, snacks, and/or blankets to cozy up, just don’t forget to make room for your neighbor. Plus, we have air conditioning for those

Your Metroparks are excited to work with the Detroit Public Library to bring programs to Detroit neighborhoods. A variety of topics will be covered across multiple library locations with programs for adults, families and kids! Through a partnership with the

Head downtown to see a movie with your friends or family.  In July, watch Wild Robot, The Meg and Shrek. In August, watch Step Up, Emperor’s New Groove, Twisters and Moana 2. Event cost: Free Event times: 7-9 p.m.  July 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8,

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,

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

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

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

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

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