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Families can enjoy free admission for kids 11 and under at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village during select weekends. This limited-time offer is perfect for exploring exhibits and outdoor fun with the whole family.
Event cost: Free for kids 11 and under with paid adult...
Kids and families can bring in rocks, fossils, shells, and other natural objects to be identified by experts in paleontology, botany, zoology, and more. Hands-on activities with the U-M Herbarium and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology make this a fun, interactive way to learn about science.
Event cost: Free admission
Event times:...
Families can enjoy hands-on design challenges at Cranbrook Art Museum, from creating textiles and Lego models to building a mini golf hole. Activities are inspired by mid-century modern innovators, with snacks and drinks available for purchase at the FIKA café.
Event cost: Included with museum admission; free for ArtMembers and...
Create spontaneous and fun drawings at this family-friendly workshop in the Art-Making Studio. All materials are provided—just bring your creativity.
Event cost: Free with general museum admission (free admission for Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County residents)
Event times: Aug. 20–24, 2025 — Wed.–Thu. 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; Sat.–Sun....
Kids can enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the historic mansion and outdoors on the grounds of the estate and creating crafts. Cider and donuts will be provided. Advanced registration required.
Event cost: $18-$20/youth, $9-$10/adult, free/ages 2 and under
Event times: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 26, 2025
Celebrate the 5th annual Spooktacular Ekk-Stravaganza with pumpkin painting, train rides, Halloween games, museum tours, pizza, donuts, pumpkin patch and more. Costumes are encouraged. For all ages.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1-4 p.m. Oct. 12, 2025
This reimagined installation traces the growth of African American art from the 1800s to the 1980s, spotlighting artists from early pioneers to those gaining global acclaim. It explores key movements across four galleries, including the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights eras, through powerful works in painting, sculpture, photography...
To celebrate the Charles H. Wright Museum’s 60th anniversary, this exhibition honors Dr. Charles Howard Wright (1919-2002). It is presented as a first-person narrative. The exhibit showcases his life and legacy through personal writings, images and artifacts, with contributions from his family.
Event cost: Free w/museum admission
Event times: 9 a.m.-5...
See 60 artworks spanning in photography, painting, sculpture and more, one for each year of The Wright Museum.
Event cost: $10 along with general admission
Event times: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays and Fridays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays, April 5, 2025-March 31, 2026
Little ones can go on a miniature train ride through Starr Jaycee Park in Royal Oak. It is run by volunteer club, Great Lakes Live Steamers.
Event cost: Free; donations are accepted and appreciated. Donations are used to help maintain the trains and tracks
Event times: Noon-4 p.m. May 3-4, June...
Wander through Greenfield Village and enjoy small ensembles from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra scattered around the open-air history museum. American history is proudly on display at the event with choral singing, ragtime, jazz and more on the setlist. Guests can enjoy marching fifes and drums and a booming fireworks...
Cranbrook Art Museum gallery admission will be free on Juneteenth. Also, visit the lower level for the FIKA Café and drop-in artmaking activities for all ages. Cranbrook on the Green Mini-Golf will be regular price.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. June 19, 2025
