# Things to do with kids at Detroit Historical Museum

> 5 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, in the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn area. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sun, Oct 25.

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## Events ahead

- [Treats in the Streets at the Detroit Historical Museum](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/treats-in-the-streets-at-the-detroit-historical-museum--listing-227a63daf19967afc4078b44) — Sun, Oct 25 · 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Detroit Historical Museum · Free · checked Oct 13. Free family Halloween celebration inside The Streets of Old Detroit, themed as a night-circus of mystery and magic: a Halloween scavenger hunt, crafts and coloring, a dance party…
- [Treats in the Streets: Sensory-friendly Hour](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/treats-in-the-streets-sensory-friendly-hour--listing-cde07ce99488620755213866) — Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Detroit Historical Museum · Free · checked Oct 13. A calmer, reduced-sensory version of the Detroit Historical Museum's Halloween celebration for children who benefit from a quieter environment: explore The Streets of Old Detroit…
- [In Honor of Service — Veterans Day Program at the Detroit Historical Museum](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/in-honor-of-service-veterans-day-program-at-the-detroit-historical-mus--listing-df50742643b0f4ee005dd62a) — Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Detroit Historical Museum · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 24. Ahead of Veterans Day, the Detroit Historical Museum sets aside a Sunday afternoon to honor people who have served. Western International High School cadets post and retire the…
- [America's Thanksgiving Day Parade at the Detroit Historical Museum](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/america-s-thanksgiving-day-parade-at-the-detroit-historical-museum--listing-ba2f5125c24fd46a12ba13de) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM · Detroit Historical Museum · From $30 · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 24. The Detroit Historical Museum sits right on the route of America's Thanksgiving Parade, and on Thanksgiving morning it hosts a ticketed family viewing party. Ticket holders get…
- [Hudson's Holidays Brunch at the Detroit Historical Museum](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/hudson-s-holidays-brunch-at-the-detroit-historical-museum--listing-0118ca92e06e740967d4aac3) — Sun, Dec 13 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Detroit Historical Museum · From $50 · checked Oct 24. The Detroit Historical Society revives the feel of the old Hudson's department store holidays with a family brunch inside the Detroit Historical Museum. Children get storytime…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Detroit Historical Museum](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/detroit-historical-museum--listing-56c4385a7d2a19cb7cf3177b) — Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 1pm-5pm; free admission Oct 24 (9am-5pm), Oct 25… · Detroit Historical Museum · From $8 · checked Oct 13. Midtown Detroit museum with the walk-through Streets of Old Detroit, America's Motor City, Arsenal of Democracy and City of Champions galleries. Open Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm…

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