2025 is here and we couldn’t be more excited!
There are so many great family-friendly events happening this year – some are even new events! Whether you’re looking for something free or cheap to do that won’t break the bank, something educational, or even just a fun festival to attend, we’ve got you covered!
Check out our list below for some that you will want to make sure you put down on your calendar when planning out your year.
This article was recently updated on Dec. 5, 2024 by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. The update included featuring the best new family events to check out in metro Detroit in 2025. Questions? Please reach out to kari@metroparent.com.
Blake’s New Bavarian Festival
Jan. 18, 2025
- Address: Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill, 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada
Blake’s is bringing the heart of Germany to Michigan with a lively celebration featuring everything you love about Bavarian culture—delicious food, refreshing drinks, music, contests, games and more.
Disney On Ice presents Let’s Dance!
Feb. 13-16, 2025
- Address: Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Belt out Disney tunes with your family and watch Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald along with characters from Frozen 2, Wish, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King and Moana. You’ll see figure skating, eye-catching costumes and set designs, special effects and high-flying acrobatics and stunts.
Brick Fest Live
March 1-2, 2025
- Address: Suburban Collection Showplace
This LEGO event features hands-on attractions for all ages, including life-size models, a giant brick pit, special guest appearances, a glow zone, graffiti wall and more. Guests will have the chance to participate in the building of the Guinness World Record-setting mosaic.
The Big Bounce America
May 17-25, 2025
- Address: Steffens Park, 33000 Garfield Road, Fraser
Experience over 16,000 square feet of bouncing fun, making it the largest bounce house and holding the Guinness World Record. It features a giant slide, confetti blasts, basketball hoops, climbing towers and more.
Disney Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour
Aug. 17, 2025
- Address: Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Check out this family event in Detroit. This one-of-a-kind interactive live concert features a talented line up including Joshua Colley from Descendants: The Rise of Red and Mekonnnen Knife from Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires. Hear high-energy music that will have all ages singing, dancing and enjoying themselves.
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