# Things to do with kids at The War Memorial

> 6 upcoming family events and 0 ongoing programs and visits at The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236, in the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn area. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sun, Oct 25.

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## Events ahead

- [Halloween Spooktacular at The War Memorial](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/halloween-spooktacular-at-the-war-memorial--listing-55c3536cad4754f07f3b7018) — Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM · The War Memorial, Grosse Pointe Farms · All ages · From $10 · checked Oct 21. The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms holds its 4th Annual Halloween Spooktacular on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m. Families check in in front of the Alger House…
- [2nd Saturdays for Kids at The War Memorial (Mini Makers Market; Pirate Treasure Hunt)](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/2nd-saturdays-for-kids-at-the-war-memorial-mini-makers-market-pirate-t--listing-05b44160e9dc11ef1b6ab1e9) — Sat, Nov 14 (+1 more date) · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM · The War Memorial, Grosse Pointe Farms · Ages 3–10 · From $10 · checked Oct 24. Second Saturdays at The War Memorial are two-hour themed mornings for children ages 3 to 10, each with three craft stations, storytime and a live stage show while parents get…
- [Gingerbread House Decorating Competition at The War Memorial](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/gingerbread-house-decorating-competition-at-the-war-memorial--listing-b53d85c3ed5565810f396469) — Sun, Nov 15 · 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM · The War Memorial, Grosse Pointe Farms · From $35 · checked Oct 24. The War Memorial's gingerbread house competition gives families three hours to design and decorate a holiday house as a team or solo. Registration includes a gingerbread house…
- [Tree Lighting Ceremony at The War Memorial — Grosse Pointe Farms](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/tree-lighting-ceremony-at-the-war-memorial-grosse-pointe-farms--listing-0aa6c74f2625aaddf032c29e) — Sun, Nov 22 · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM · The War Memorial, Grosse Pointe Farms · Free · checked Oct 24. The War Memorial opens its holiday season with a community tree lighting in front of the fountain on its Lake St. Clair grounds. Doors open at 4 pm for hot chocolate, live ice…
- [Breakfast with Santa at The War Memorial — Grosse Pointe Farms](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/breakfast-with-santa-at-the-war-memorial-grosse-pointe-farms--listing-1d2931dcfbf4c8ede54fbad5) — Sun, Dec 13 · 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM · The War Memorial, Grosse Pointe Farms · From $50 · checked Oct 24. The War Memorial's Breakfast with Santa opens with a big entrance: Santa arrives by helicopter on the lakefront lawn (weather permitting). Families then sit down in the historic…
- [Middle School Dance: Christmas by the Lake — The War Memorial](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/middle-school-dance-christmas-by-the-lake-the-war-memorial--listing-90e162dae437215038036c6c) — Tue, Dec 22 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM · The War Memorial, Grosse Pointe Farms · From $22 · checked Oct 24. The War Memorial hosts a holiday dance for Grosse Pointe middle schoolers in its lakefront setting during winter break. Students in grades 6 to 8 dance to current music for two…

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