Events

Explore hands-on art-making for all ages with projects that change weekly. Most sessions are drop-in, though some may require registration—check the schedule for details. Small containers, eggs and boxes morph into fantastic percussion instruments when dried beans, rice, stickers and fun papers are added. Wednesday, July 15th – 11am to 3pm Thursday, July 16th –...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Using a combination of mind-blowing magic, hilarious comedy, juggling, music, and audience participation, Cameron’s show is perfect for all ages to enjoy! Date: Monday, July 27, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Cost: Free

“Rollin’ on the River” is BACK for its 8th season down on the beautiful Detroit Riverwalk, located at Robert C. Valade Park! Join us all summer long for beginner skate classes, group rollouts, and fun for you and the whole family! Want to learn how to skate outdoors? Start by joining our beginner classes from...

MoBIG stands for Music on Belle Isle Group. Its mission is to bring back great music to Belle Isle and to promote the restoration of the Remick Bandshell. RiverBlast! is a free, family-friendly concert series that celebrates local music and unites the community, attracting a diverse audience across Detroit and southeast Michigan. Concerts are held...

This summer at Ford House, reading comes with a side of art and a snack to match. Every week, we’re reading a food-themed picture book and making art inspired by the story. A new book, a new project, a new reason to get a little messy. Children ages 4 and up are welcome. This week’s...

For a limited time, discover a large-scale interactive installation in the Great Hall at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Blending movement, sound, and the concept of luck, FORTUNES, created by Iregular, invites visitors to play with their own shadows. Presented on three 13-foot-tall displays, the installation turns human movement into dynamic reflections, continuously drawn and...