Things to do with kids in Detroit — November 2026

Sun, Nov 1 · 3:00 PM

“Echoes of Strength” Closing Reception

Port Huron Museums Carnegie Museum

Free

Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM

Bluewater Area Woodturners Workshop

Fort Gratiot Light Station

Sun, Nov 1 · 11:15 AM

Bluewater Area Woodturners Workshop

Fort Gratiot Light Station

Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM

Bluewater Area Woodturners Workshop

Fort Gratiot Light Station

Sun, Nov 1 · 2:15 PM

Bluewater Area Woodturners Workshop

Fort Gratiot Light Station

Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM

Dia de los Muertos at Valade Park

Robert C. Valade Park

Free

Sun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PM

Día de los Muertos Celebration — Farmington Community Library

Farmington Community Library – Farmington Branch

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 1 · 5:30 PM

Glow Dig II Family Event at Dinosaur Hill

Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

From $8

Sat, Oct 24

Maybury Farm Corn Maze Weekends

Maybury Farm

Paid

Fri, Oct 23 · 12:00 PM

Sugar Skulls Drop-In Workshop for Día de los Muertos — DIA

Detroit Institute of Arts

With admission

Sun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PM

TPL Global Culture Series: Alfeñique (Sugar Skull) Workshop

Troy Public Library

Free

Mon, Nov 2 · 5:30 PM

Hello Kitty's Birthday Bash — West Bloomfield Westacres Branch

West Bloomfield Township Public Library – Westacres Branch

FreeAll ages

Tue, Nov 3 · 9:00 AM

Election Day One-Day Camp (Grades 1-4) – The Robot Garage

The Robot Garage

From $59

Wed, Nov 4 · 10:30 AM

Cheddar's Preschool Story Time: Hey, Gobble Gobble — Troy Historic Village

Troy Historic Village (Niles-Barnard House)

From $5Ages 2–5

Thu, Nov 5 · 11:00 AM

Cookie Monster's Birthday Party

Orion Township Public Library

FreeAges 2–5

Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM

Diwali Lights & Sparkles — Troy Public Library

Troy Public Library

Free

Thu, Nov 5 · 4:30 PM

I Am a Superhero — Grosse Pointe Central Library

Grosse Pointe Public Library – Central Library

Free

Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM

LEGO Night

Cromaine District Library

Free

Fri, Nov 6 · 12:00 PM

Junk Journals Drop-In Workshop — DIA

Detroit Institute of Arts

With admission

Fri, Nov 6 · 6:30 PM

Nankin Mills Players Puppet Show

Nankin Mills Interpretive Center

From $5All ages

Fri, Nov 6 · 10:00 AM

Sleepy Animals Pajama Party — Sterling Heights Nature Center

Sterling Heights Nature Center

PaidAges 3–5

Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM

Bird Language Explorers — Kensington Metropark

Kensington Metropark Nature Center

From $3Ages 9+

Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM

Diwali at the DIA

Detroit Institute of Arts — Rivera Court

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 6:00 PM

Evening Owl Prowl — Oakwoods Metropark

Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center

From $6Ages 8+

Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM

International Games Day

Orion Township Public Library

Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM

Japanese Yokai Festival

Novi Public Library

All ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM

Move & Groove: YMCA Family Fitness at Farmington Community Library

Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills Branch

Free

Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM

Sensory Friendly Saturdays at the DIA

Detroit Institute of Arts

Free

Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM

Storytime in Sign Language

Orion Township Public Library

Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM

Sun Printing (Anthotype) Workshop at Seven Ponds Nature Center

Seven Ponds Nature Center

From $7

Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Campaign — Westland Library (Grades 7-12)

William P. Faust Public Library of Westland

Free

Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM

Westland Library 30th Anniversary Celebration

William P. Faust Public Library of Westland

Sun, Nov 8 · 3:00 PM

Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Musical (The Berman Center)

The Berman Center for the Performing Arts

Paid

Sun, Nov 8 · 10:30 AM

Little Makers Open House – Paint Creek Center for the Arts

Paint Creek Center for the Arts

Free

Sun, Nov 8 · 2:00 PM

Sesame Street Live! Elmo's Got the Moves

Fox Theatre

Paid

Sun, Nov 8 · 12:30 PM

You're the Coolest - Single or Set

Painting with a Twist - Detroit, MI - Downtown

From $27

Tue, Nov 10 · 10:00 AM

Little Helpers of Seven Ponds: Seed Planting for Ages 3–5

Seven Ponds Nature Center

FreeAges 3–5

Tue, Nov 10 · 4:30 PM

Live the Story: American Girl Samantha (Troy Historic Village)

Troy Historic Village

From $10Ages 7–12

Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM

Baby Rave

Grosse Pointe Public Library - Woods Branch

Up to 5

Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM

Lit Lab Productions: Top 10 Strangest Animals (Ages 4-8) — Canton

Canton Public Library

FreeAges 4–8

Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM

Veterans Day Free Admission at Wild Wonders Wildlife Park — Howell Nature Center

Howell Nature Center — Wild Wonders Wildlife Park

With admissionAll ages

Thu, Nov 12 · 6:00 PM

Pasta-bilities: Homemade Pasta & Sauce Teen Cooking Class — Troy

Troy Public Library

Free

Thu, Nov 12 · 5:00 PM

STEM Board Games (Grades 3-5) — Troy Public Library

Troy Public Library

Free

Fri, Nov 13 · 12:00 PM

Architecture Collage and Collaborative Skyscape — DIA Drop-In

Detroit Institute of Arts

With admission

Fri, Nov 13 · 2:00 PM

Art Class with Ms. Halli: Painting (Grades 2-5) — Orion Township Library

Orion Township Public Library

Free

Fri, Nov 13 · 5:00 PM

Canterbury Village Tree Lighting 2026

Canterbury Village

Free

Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM

Family DJ Bingo Night — Redford

Redford Recreation & Wellness Center

From $30All ages

Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM

Family Game Night

William P. Faust Public Library of Westland

FreeAll ages

Fri, Nov 13 · 5:00 PM

Family Owl Hike — Stony Creek Metropark

Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center

From $5Ages 4+

Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM

Kids Night Out! at the Mad Science Lab (Pre-K/TK - Grade 5) – Mad Science of Detroit

Mad Science Lab (Mad Science of Detroit)

From $25

Fri, Nov 13 · 6:30 PM

Owl Hike for Families with Kids 10+ — Lake St. Clair Metropark

Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center

From $5Ages 10+

Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM

Owl Prowl — Lake Erie Metropark

Lake Erie Metropark Marshlands Museum

From $5Ages 8+

Fri, Nov 13

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: The Greatest Show On Earth

Little Caesars Arena

PaidAll ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM

Be Like Blippi (Fisher Theatre)

Fisher Theatre

Paid

Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM

Brighten the Library with Holiday Crafts — Troy Public Library

Troy Public Library

Free

Sat, Nov 14 · 5:30 PM

Dinosaur Day with PaleoJoe — Port Huron Carnegie Museum

Port Huron Museums Carnegie Museum

PaidAll ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM

Dragon Tales Storytime and Craft (Grades K-3) — Orion Township Library

Orion Township Public Library

Free

Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM

Guardian + Child Tile Making Workshop (children 7-15) – Pewabic Pottery

Pewabic Pottery

From $50Ages 7–15

Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM

Hunger Games Party: Teen Edition — Troy Public Library

Troy Public Library

Free

Sat, Nov 14 · 12:00 PM

Lost Lake Nature Park Open Houses (Arctic theme)

Lost Lake Nature Park

All ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM

Painting the Light - Author Visit with Natalia Iacobelli

Grosse Pointe Public Library - Central Branch

Free

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM

Saturday Mixed Media Workshops for Kids – Anton Art Center

Anton Art Center

From $15

Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM

Teen Tabletop Game Club — Grosse Pointe Woods Branch (Grades 6-12)

Grosse Pointe Public Library – Woods Branch

Free

Sat, Nov 14 · 3:30 PM

The Great Leaf Heist — Sterling Heights Nature Center

Sterling Heights Nature Center

PaidAges 7–12

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM

Walk on the Winter Side — Lake Erie Metropark

Lake Erie Metropark

From $3Ages 8+

Sun, Nov 15 · 12:30 PM

Be the Scientist!

William P. Faust Public Library of Westland

FreeAges 4–8

Sun, Nov 15 · 12:00 PM

Cyanotype Family Workshop (All Ages) – Paint Creek Center for the Arts

Paint Creek Center for the Arts (North Studio)

From $35All ages

Tue, Nov 17 · 4:30 PM

Archeology with the Sloan Museum (Ages 8-12) — Royal Oak Public Library

Royal Oak Public Library

FreeAges 8–12

Wed, Nov 18 · 6:30 PM

Cotton Candy Science Family Program — Royal Oak Public Library

Royal Oak Public Library

Free

Wed, Nov 18 · 7:00 PM

Lightfest Run/Walk

Merriman Hollow Park, Hines Park

From $26.50

Wed, Nov 18 · 2:00 PM

Mickey & Minnie Mouse Birthday Party!

Grosse Pointe Public Library - Ewald Branch

Free

Thu, Nov 19 · 1:30 PM

Homeschool Acting Company presents The Wizard of Oz — Orion Township Library

Orion Township Public Library

FreeAll ages

Thu, Nov 19 · 6:00 PM

Wayne County Lightfest 2026

Hines Park, Merriman Hollow entrance

From $5

Fri, Nov 20

Glenlore Trails: Aurora - Winter Wizards

Glenlore Trails (Multi Lakes Conservation Association)

From $15

Fri, Nov 20 · 5:00 PM

Teen Owl Hike — Stony Creek Metropark

Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center

From $5Ages 14+

Fri, Nov 20 · 10:00 AM

The Wind Took It! — Preschool Outdoor Play at Sterling Heights Nature Center

Sterling Heights Nature Center

PaidAges 3–5

Sat, Nov 21 · 3:30 PM

Camouflage: Hide in Plain Sight — Sterling Heights Nature Center

Sterling Heights Nature Center

PaidAges 7–12

Sat, Nov 21

Disney's Aladdin JR. (Macomb Center)

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts (Main Stage)

From $18

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

Downtown Rochester Festival of Trees

Downtown Rochester (exact building not named; calendar lists the Rochester DDA)

Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM

Kindergarten Library Card Party — Orion Township Library

Orion Township Public Library

Free

Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM

Nature Play for Ages 4–8 — Stony Creek Metropark

Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center

From $3Ages 4–8

Sat, Nov 21 · 4:30 PM

Owl Prowl - Meet a Live Owl!

Stage Nature Center

From $12Ages 5+

Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM

Pokemon Party at Novi Public Library (Grades 1-5)

Novi Public Library

Free

Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AM

Seven Ponds Fall Bird Walk

Seven Ponds Nature Center

From $5

Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM

STEAM Curiosity: Toy Engineers (Ages 8-10) — Canton Public Library

Canton Public Library

FreeAges 8–10

Sun, Nov 22 · 12:00 PM

Fox and Blizzard - Kid Friendly

Painting with a Twist - Detroit, MI - Downtown

From $27

Through Dec 31

Holidays in Heritage Lighted Walk — Canton

Heritage Park

FreeAll ages

Mon, Nov 23 · 7:00 PM

DINOvember: Dino Stomp (Ages 6-11) — Canton Public Library

Canton Public Library

FreeAges 6–11

Mon, Nov 23 · 5:00 PM

Moon Meander Monday & Campfire

Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

From $7All ages

Wed, Nov 25 · 11:00 AM

Discovery Days: Turkey and T. rex — Thanksgiving Break at Cranbrook Institute of Science

Cranbrook Institute of Science

With admission

Wed, Nov 25 · 11:00 AM

Family Puzzle Pandemonium

Cromaine District Library

FreeAll ages

Wed, Nov 25 · 10:30 AM

The Music Lady in Concert — West Bloomfield Library

West Bloomfield Township Public Library – Main Branch

FreeAll ages

Thu, Nov 26 · 8:45 AM

100th America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White

Woodward Avenue, Downtown Detroit

With admission

Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM

S3 Turkey Trot Detroit: Mashed Potato Mile, 5K Stuffing Strut and 10K

Huntington Place (start/finish area)

From $35

Fri, Nov 27 · 12:00 PM

All Aboard! Model Railroad Exhibit at Rochester Hills Museum

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm

Paid

Through Dec 30

Holiday Walk at Meadow Brook Hall

Meadow Brook Hall

From $9

Fri, Nov 27 · 12:00 PM

Impressionist Landscapes Drop-In Workshop — Thanksgiving Weekend at the DIA

Detroit Institute of Arts

With admission

Fri, Nov 27 · 11:30 AM

Winter Penguin Cutie Pie

Painting with a Twist - Detroit, MI - Downtown

From $27

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM

Family Nature Hike — Stony Creek Metropark

Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center

From $3All ages

Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM

Frisch Marionettes' The Wizard of Oz at the DIA

Detroit Institute of Arts

With admission

Sat, Nov 28 · 11:00 AM

Holly Dickens Festival Weekends

Downtown Holly

FreeAll ages