Top 10 Things to Do with Metro Detroit Kids This April

Plan your April with the top metro Detroit family events, including Easter egg hunts, Earth Day events and more.

This April, metro Detroit is packed with exciting family-friendly events! Celebrate Earth Day, enjoy a bunny brunch or take part in an Easter egg hunt with your kids.

My son Jordan and I can’t wait to see Wonderland Lantern Stroll at Canterbury Village. We’re also thrilled to enjoy GreenFest at the Detroit Zoo and All Things Detroit Day at Eastern Market.

Ready to plan your month? Scroll down to explore our top picks for April family events in Detroit and around metro Detroit that will keep your calendar full of spring fun!

Read more: Find Our Full List of April Events in Metro Parent’s Events Calendar 

Fun Things to Do with Kids in April

FoolMoon: Rhythm & Fools!

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Photo credit: Myra Klarman for FoolMoon

April 4, 2025

  • Address: Washington and Ashley steets, Ann Arbor
  • Cost: Free

Celebrate this annual event in downtown Ann Arbor. This year’s theme is Rhythm & Fools and features community-made illuminated sculptures, live music, a huge street party and more.

Wonderland Lantern Stroll at Canterbury Village

Colorful Mad Tea Party lantern display with teacups, cakes, and mushrooms at Canterbury Village Wonderland Lantern Stroll, inspired by Alice in Wonderland
Photo credit: Canterbury Village

April 4-6, 11-13, 17-19, 25-27, 2025

  • Address: 2325 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion
  • Cost: $19.99/person, free/ages 2 and under; Free/parking

This new event at Canterbury Village features an immersive experience with giant illuminated lanterns inspired by the classic tale, Alice in Wonderland. Live actors will be playing Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts and more. Advanced registration required.

Warren Spring Carnival at the Warren Community Center

April 5, 2025

  • Address: 5460 Arden Ave., Warren
  • Cost: Free admission

This spring event features an egg hunt, inflatables, a visit with the Easter Bunny, balloon sculptures, airbrush face painting and more.

23rd Annual Detroit Greek Independence Day Parade

A group of Evzones in traditional Greek uniforms march down Monroe Street during the Detroit Greek Independence Day Parade, with spectators waving flags in Greektown.
Photo credit: Evans Tasiopoulos, Evans Tasiopoulos Photography

April 6, 2025

  • Address: Historic Greektown, Detroit
  • Cost: Free

This annual parade features Lt. Gov. Gilchrist, Mayor Mike Duggan, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, along with several other leaders from the area. Dozens of Greek churches, schools and youth groups, with floats, flags, and colorful displays.

GreenFest at the Detroit Zoo

Young children and parent enjoying a hands-on drumming activity at GreenFest at the Detroit Zoo, a family-friendly outdoor spring event
Photo credit: Detroit Zoological Society

April 12-13, 2025

  • Address: 8450 W. Ten Mile Road, Royal Oak
  • Cost: Free w/zoo admission and for members

There will be live entertainment, a vibrant marketplace, engaging hands-on activities and more at this annual celebration.

All Things Detroit Day at Eastern Market

April 13, 2025

  • Address: 2934 Russell St., Detroit
  • Cost: $7/general admission, $15/beat the crowd admission

Shop from over 200 local makers at this annual All Things Detroit Day inside Sheds 3, 4 and 5 at Eastern Market.

Easter Bash at Southfield Parks and Recreation

April 19, 2025

  • Address: 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield
  • Cost: $15

All ages can check out this Easter event at Southfield Parks and Recreation. It features an egg hunt, face painting, bounce houses, games, pictures with the Easter Bunny and more. Bring a basket.

Earth Day Celebration at the Recreation Activities Center

Two children pose with a recycling-themed mascot at an outdoor Earth Day celebration. The kids hold festive signs that read "Happy Earth Day" and "Go Planet, It's Your Earth Day," while the mascot wears a green hat and vest with a recycling symbol. The background features a grassy park with trees and a modern brick building.
Photo credit: West Bloomfield Parks

April 22, 2025

  • Address: 4640 Walnut Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills
  • Cost: Free event; $5/nature hike for resident, $7/nature hike for non-resident

Celebrate Earth Day with a recycled craft, live animal interactions, guided hikes and more.

The Addams Family at the Fox Theatre

April 22-27, 2025

  • Address: 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit
  • Cost: $30-plus

See a magnificently macabre hit musical featuring everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky characters.

Earth Day Extravaganza at Nankin Mills Park Area

April 26, 2025

  • Address: 33275 Edward Hines Drive, Westland
  • Cost: Free

All ages can enjoy this annual event, which features a nature hike, bee presentation, live birds of prey, music, inflatables, kids’ crafts and activities and more.

This article was recently updated on April 4, 2025 by Metro Parent’s Content Writer, Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding new Metro Detroit events to the MetroParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best family events in metro Detroit this month, aligning Metro Parent’s mission to provide the top parenting resources for local families. Questions? Please reach out to kari@metroparent.com.


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Kari Zaffarano
Kari Zaffarano
Kari Zaffarano is a mom of one and Metro Parent's Content Writer. She tracks down the best events every week and shares the inside scoop with families online. She enjoys reading, traveling and exploring metro Detroit with her son.

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