A program of Orchards Children’s Services – Funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
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, 15,
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
Families can come out to Kensington Metropark Farm Center to take a weekend hayride. Hayrides last approximately 20 minutes. Tickets are available on-site only at the Farm Center office. Event cost: $5/adult, $3/child, free/under 2; parking pass required Event times:
This annual hometown attraction features a carnival full of games, rides and arena shows. Also, monster truck show, live animals, fireworks and more. Event cost: $15/one day parking pass, $30/ten day parking pass; Carnival tickets vary by day; visit event website for
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
Sea Life Pirates and Mermaids Adventure – The Great Pirates & Mermaids Adventure Daily through August 3, 2025 Daily During Sea Life Hours at Sea Life Michigan (248-409-6009). Dive into enchanted challenges like finding your pirate or mermaid name, learn to draw
This month, we’re inviting all little artists for a fun-filled, creative journey at Storytime! We’ll read Maybe Something Beautiful by F. Isabel Campoy and Theresa Howell, illustrated by Rafael Lopez. After the story, stay and get your hands messy with
Maybury Farm Watch-Me-Grow – at Maybury Farm (approximately 1 ¼ miles west of Beck). Maybury Farm offers a 3-5 year old pre-k science based program every Tuesday. Watch-Me-Grow preschool programs are for children ages 3-5. Each STEAM based program is
Families can wander through a winding, three-acre trail filled with fantastical sculptures, including animatronics, of dragons and mythical creatures. See 30-plus fantastical sculptures, enjoy interactive, climbable structures, unique photo opportunities, education stations, themed souvenirs and gifts and more. Event cost:
Enjoy this annual diversity-themed music festival. Although music is its main focus, it also offers ethnic food, poetry, movies, merchandise vendors, children’s activities and more. Event locations include: Detroit Institute of Arts Charles H. Wright Museum Carr Center Detroit Historical Museum University of Michigan Detroit