# Things to do with kids in Sterling Heights, MI

> 13 upcoming family events and 2 places and ongoing programs in Sterling Heights, MI (Macomb County, MI), in the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Skulls, Spooks, and Science — Sterling Heights Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/skulls-spooks-and-science-sterling-heights-nature-center--listing-537545999f597d7fbf61dcac) — Sat, Oct 31 · 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM · Sterling Heights Nature Center · Ages 8+ · Paid · checked Oct 21. Sterling Heights Nature Center, 42700 Utica Road, gives Halloween afternoon a science twist with Skulls, Spooks, and Science on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 12:30 to 2:30…
- [Sleepy Animals Pajama Party — Sterling Heights Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/sleepy-animals-pajama-party-sterling-heights-nature-center--listing-000acb0b2a0b6995ba76cd62) — Fri, Nov 6 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Sterling Heights Nature Center · Ages 3–5 · Paid · checked Oct 20. A pajama-themed morning for preschoolers at the Sterling Heights Nature Center about how woodland animals get ready for winter. Children come in their coziest pajamas for…
- [Lanterns in the Leaves — Sterling Heights Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/lanterns-in-the-leaves-sterling-heights-nature-center--listing-44bfe10eca2b1b403d66ae09) — Sat, Nov 7 · 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Sterling Heights Nature Center · All ages · From $8 · checked Oct 24. As twilight falls, the Sterling Heights Nature Center leads families on a slightly eerie lantern-lit hike through its woods. Glowing lanterns and illuminated paths guide the…
- [Babysitting Safety Class (Ages 11-16) — Sterling Heights](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/babysitting-safety-class-ages-11-16-sterling-heights--listing-a2103340023a11b6514cae02) — Tue, Nov 10 (+1 more date) · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Sterling Heights Community Center · Ages 11–16 · From $34 · checked Oct 24. Sterling Heights Fire and Police Departments teach a two-evening Babysitting Safety course for young teens who want to start babysitting, stay home alone or simply build safety…
- [Daddy Daughter Carnival Dance (Matinee) — Sterling Heights](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/daddy-daughter-carnival-dance-matinee-sterling-heights--listing-557c26b714408be2df042f15) — Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Sterling Heights Community Center · Ages 3+ · From $19 · checked Oct 24. Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation hosts a circus-themed Daddy Daughter Carnival Dance at the Community Center, with an afternoon matinee aimed at younger girls. Daughters…
- [The Great Leaf Heist — Sterling Heights Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/the-great-leaf-heist-sterling-heights-nature-center--listing-4ec90de4645b7687412aee96) — Sat, Nov 14 · 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Sterling Heights Nature Center · Ages 7–12 · Paid · checked Oct 20. A story-driven outdoor mystery for children 7 to 12 at the Sterling Heights Nature Center: the forest's leaves have 'disappeared', and participants act as nature detectives…
- [The Wind Took It! — Preschool Outdoor Play at Sterling Heights Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/the-wind-took-it-preschool-outdoor-play-at-sterling-heights-nature-cen--listing-7de77b8c95387acd4a52abc7) — Fri, Nov 20 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Sterling Heights Nature Center · Ages 3–5 · Paid · checked Oct 20. A high-energy outdoor movement class for 3- to 5-year-olds at the Sterling Heights Nature Center. Children chase flying leaves, scarves and other light natural materials, play…
- [Camouflage: Hide in Plain Sight — Sterling Heights Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/camouflage-hide-in-plain-sight-sterling-heights-nature-center--listing-aa9d1131e7b110ed0a8e2cf9) — Sat, Nov 21 · 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Sterling Heights Nature Center · Ages 7–12 · Paid · checked Oct 20. Children 7 to 12 investigate how animals use colour, pattern and behaviour to blend into forests and fields and avoid predators. Through interactive games, outdoor exploration…
- [Build a Buddy Workshop — Sterling Heights Community Center](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/build-a-buddy-workshop-sterling-heights-community-center--listing-bc6e280a2bc6d4f1ec5dcfa5) — Thu, Dec 3 · 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM · Sterling Heights Community Center · Ages 3–6 · Paid · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 20. A drop-off workshop for children 3 to 6 at the Sterling Heights Community Center. Each child helps stuff and finish a new stuffed-animal friend, then enjoys songs, a story and a…
- [A Sterling Christmas in Dodge Park](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/a-sterling-christmas-in-dodge-park--listing-f0d21af76afcef7aa67dcfdd) — Sat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Dodge Park, Sterling Heights · With admission · checked Oct 13. Sterling Heights Parks & Recreation's annual holiday evening in Dodge Park features a tree lighting ceremony, holiday music with caroling, an ice sculpture trail, visits with…
- [Elves Workshop — Sterling Heights Community Center](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/elves-workshop-sterling-heights-community-center--listing-b5de8a4b5366f527dd47d390) — Thu, Dec 10 · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Sterling Heights Community Center · Ages 3–6 · Paid · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 20. A three-hour holiday drop-off evening for children 3 to 6, giving parents time to shop, bake or wrap. The 'elves' make holiday crafts, decorate ornaments, play seasonal games…
- [Sensory Friendly Sundays at Dodge Park Ice Rink](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/sensory-friendly-sundays-at-dodge-park-ice-rink--listing-b3b61628edd00ac923753219) — Sun, Dec 13 (+1 more date) · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Dodge Park Ice Rink, Sterling Heights · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 20. A quieter skating session at the Dodge Park outdoor rink in Sterling Heights on the second Sunday of each month from December through February. Lighting is dimmed and no music is…
- [Superhero Day at Dodge Park Ice Rink](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/superhero-day-at-dodge-park-ice-rink--listing-d9521fa6e7914d64684caee6) — Sat, Jan 16 · 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM · Dodge Park Ice Rink, Sterling Heights · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 20. A themed daytime skate on MLK weekend at the Sterling Heights outdoor rink in Dodge Park, when children are invited to skate as their favourite superheroes — a fun way to fill a…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Dodge Park Ice Rink — Sterling Heights](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/dodge-park-ice-rink-sterling-heights--listing-750d70d59b71ca5f491f6fb1) — Dec 1 through the winter season: Mon–Thu 12–9 p.m.; Fri 12–10 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m… · Dodge Park Ice Rink, Sterling Heights · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 20. Sterling Heights' seasonal outdoor ice rink in Dodge Park opens for the 2026–27 season on Dec. 1. Open skating runs Monday–Thursday noon–9 p.m., Friday noon–10 p.m., Saturday 11…
- [Urban Air Adventure Park Sterling Heights](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/urban-air-adventure-park-sterling-heights--listing-2891448b9b807287df101f48) — Mon-Thu 4-8 pm; Fri 4-9 pm; Sat 10 am-9 pm; Sun 12-8 pm; holiday hours vary · Urban Air Adventure Park Sterling Heights · From $14.99 · checked Oct 13. Indoor adventure park on Hall Road in Sterling Heights with trampolines, wall climbing, virtual reality, Spin Zone bumper cars, Sky Rider and go-karts. Tickets are sold as…

## Recently ended

- [Adaptive Recreation Dance: Spooky Spectacular — Sterling Heights](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/adaptive-recreation-dance-spooky-spectacular-sterling-heights--listing-2f19112fbfc74df39e311203) — ended Fri, Oct 23
- [Macomb County HarvestFest at Freedom Hill](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/macomb-county-harvestfest-at-freedom-hill--listing-ef1c72b519fa175fa2ca899b) — ended Sun, Oct 18
- [Sterling Frights at Dodge Park](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/sterling-frights-at-dodge-park--listing-1c9d57775d110ab0749977cf) — ended Sat, Oct 17

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