Weekend of Fri, Oct 16 · Eastern Time

This weekend with kids in Detroit

35 family events from Friday to Sunday in the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn area. Each one links to the organizer’s page and shows when we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go.

Fri, Oct 16 · 3:00 PMZoo Boo at the Detroit ZooDetroit Zoo · All guests age 2+ need a ticket · General admission $21-$25 online, $27 at the gate; Detroit Zoo members $18.90-$22.50 online, $24 at the gate; groups $18-$22; parking $8 per vehicle (members park free)
Fri, Oct 16 · 3:30 PMFairytale Tea PartyLapeer District Library - deAngeli Branch · Kids · Free
Thu, Oct 15 · 6:00 PMHallowe'en in Greenfield VillageGreenfield Village (The Henry Ford) · Designed to delight visitors of all ages; youth 2-11 25% off; free for children under 2 · Public Tickets $28-$42 per person; Member Tickets $24-$35.75 per person; 10% discount for seniors (62+); 25% off for youth (2-11); free for children under 2; Hallowe'en Express train $5 per person (free under 2); parking free for members, $10 for the public
Fri, Oct 16 · 6:00 PMHalloween at the Y – Downriver Family YMCA (Southgate)Downriver Family YMCA · Kids and families (no age stated) · Free for all (open to the public)
Fri, Oct 16 · 6:00 PMHalloween Hoopla at the Macomb Township Recreation CenterMacomb Township Recreation Center · the entire family · Resident Child: $8 | Non-Resident Child: $13; Resident Adult: $5 | Non-Resident: $10
Fri, Oct 16 · 6:00 PMSpookyland at Blake's Big AppleBlake's Big Apple · Spookyland is described as a family friendly experience; no minimum ages stated · Spookyland: $17.95 online; Combo #1 (Hayride, Barn, Spookyland) $29.95 online / $39.95 at the door
Fri, Oct 16 · 6:00 PMVideo Game Night at The Robot GarageThe Robot Garage · Recommended Grade Level: 1-9 · Price not listed on the page
Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PMDearborn Haunted Trail: Creatures of the WoodsFord Field Park · may not be suitable for young children; children under 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult · Advance - $10; Day of Event - $15
Through Oct 31Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Center MichiganLEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan · Adults must be accompanied by at least one child (aged 17 and under) · Event included with admission; admission from $21.99 online, $24.99 on the day
Fri, Oct 16Canterbury Village Halloween StrollCanterbury Village · All ages; Kids 2-12 ticket, Kids Under 2 free; Oct. 30 ADULTS ONLY · Kids 2-12: $15 | Kids Under 2: FREE | Seniors 65+: $18 | Ages 13+: $20
Fri, Oct 16Fall Festival at Bowers FarmBowers Farm (Discovery Oaks Park) · Check age guidance · Admission is $15/Oakland County resident, $19/non-resident and $8/member when purchased in advance; $17/$21/$10 at the door
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMApple Cider Pressing at Red Oaks Nature CenterRed Oaks Nature Center · This program is suitable for all ages · Cost is $10/person
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMSterling Frights at Dodge ParkDodge Park · Check age guidance · free to attend for Sterling Heights residents
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMUpland Hills Farm Harvest FestivalUpland Hills Farm · 24 months and under are free · $13.00 per person, adults and children; 24 months and under are free; groups of 10 or more $11.00; seniors and military $2.00 off
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:30 AMFamily Concert with Jim Gill: Celebrating 10 Years of 1,000 Books before KindergartenFarmington Community Library - Farmington Hills · Kids (1,000 Books before Kindergarten families; siblings welcome) · Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend!
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:30 AMSaturday Mixed Media Workshops for Kids – Anton Art CenterAnton Art Center · Kids (no age range printed) · $15/class or 3/$39 (November pair 2/$26)
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AMGuardian + Child Tile Making Workshop (children 7-15) – Pewabic PotteryPewabic Pottery · Workshops are reserved for children ages 7 to 15 and guardians ages 18+ · $50 Per Slot (includes admission for one legal guardian and one child); magnet workshops $75 per slot
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AMWestland Harvest Festival at Jefferson BarnsJefferson Barns Community Vitality Center · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PMPick Your Pumpkin Hayrides at Kensington Farm CenterKensington Metropark Farm Center · Fun for all ages! Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. · $3 per child (3-12), $5 per adult (13-61), $3 per senior (62+), children under two are Free; pumpkins priced by size; plus $10 daily vehicle pass
Sat, Oct 17 · 1:00 PM2026 Harvest Festival at Crosswinds MarshCrosswinds Marsh · Perfect for all ages; costume parade for children 17 and younger · FREE EVENT, REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
Sat, Oct 17 · 1:00 PMSTEMgineers: Drone ProgrammingWilliam P. Faust Public Library of Westland · Grades 3-6 (registrants grade 3rd Grade to 6th Grade) · Free
Sat, Oct 17 · 1:30 PMNature Explorers: Fall ColorsStage Nature Center · All (best for 5 and up); adults must register and remain with their children · TNS Member: $8 Non-Member: $10
Sat, Oct 17 · 2:00 PMHalloween Fairy GardenDetroit Public Library - Duffield Branch · Children/Family, Teens/Young Adults (calendar tags); one keepsake per family · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 3:00 PMHalloween Spooktacular Family Movie: The Little VampireDetroit Public Library - Chaney Branch · Family-friendly (no age range printed) · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 4:15 PMSaturday Public Skating – Detroit Skating ClubDetroit Skating Club · Check age guidance · Admission is $6 per person; skate rental $5 per person
Sat, Oct 17 · 6:00 PMKids Night Out! at the Mad Science Lab (Pre-K/TK - Grade 5) – Mad Science of DetroitMad Science Lab (Mad Science of Detroit) · Pre-K / TK - Gr 5 · $25.00 per session
Sat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PMHarvest Moon Hayrides at Upland Hills FarmUpland Hills Farm · Family friendly; 24 months and under are free · $10.00 per person (24 months and under are free)
Thu, Oct 15Glenlore Trails: The Haunted Forest - CarnEvil 2Glenlore Trails (Multi Lakes Conservation Association) · Family friendly; Youth tickets 4-12, 3 & Under free; Oct. 16 is 21+ only · Starting at: Youth (4-12) $15, General (13+) $25, Senior (65+) $20, 3 & Under $0; group rates $18-$22
Sat, Oct 17Maybury Farm Corn Maze WeekendsMaybury Farm · Check age guidance · Ticketed (price not printed on the farm site; sold via Purple Pass); general farm admission is $8 per person, children under 2 free
Sun, Oct 18 · 11:00 AMSky Tykes Mini Ropes Course at Howell Nature CenterHowell Nature Center · Children must be under 48 inches (4ft) to participate · $8.00 per participating child in addition to HNC admission (admission $9 adult, $7 youth 3-17, $0 age 2 and under)
Sun, Oct 18 · 11:30 AM15th Annual Pumpkin Palooza in Downtown PlymouthDowntown Plymouth · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Sun, Oct 18 · 1:00 PMFree Kids Costume ShopLapeer District Library - deAngeli Branch · Kids, Families · Free
Sun, Oct 18 · 1:00 PMWild Michigan: Bats at Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature CenterLake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center · 5+ · $5 (plus $10 daily vehicle pass to enter the park)
Sun, Oct 18 · 2:00 PMHalloween HooplaWilliam P. Faust Public Library of Westland · Kids ages 3-12, with an adult (registrants age 3 to 12) · Free
Sun, Oct 18 · 6:00 PMTrick or Treat Trail at Clawson City ParkClawson City Park · Children in costume, accompanied by an adult · Check official pricing