Adorable Metro Detroit Events for Babies and Toddlers This Summer

Check out these things to do with your little one.

Are you a new parent looking for something fun to do with your young one? Maybe you want to find something educational to keep their mind stimulated. Or you want to make some new mom friends now that you can actually get out into the world. We’ve got you covered.

This article was recently updated on June 22, 2024 by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding Metro Detroit events for babies and toddlers to the MetroParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best family events in metro Detroit this weekend, aligning Metro Parent’s mission to provide the top parenting resources for local families. Questions? Please reach out to kari@metroparent.com.

Local events

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Keep your tots entertained at these theater shows, festivals and other events that are either geared specifically toward babies and younger kids, or that offer activities they’ll love. 

Storytime: How to Find a Fox at Ford House

June 25, 2024

Ages 7 and under can enjoy the story, “How to Find a Fox” by Nilah Magruder. Follow the playful fox’s escapades as we explore its clever hiding spots. Registration required.

Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights in Downtown Chelsea

June 27-July 25, 2024 (Thursdays)

Arts, entertainment and musical acts are performed at various and separate stages throughout historical downtown Chelsea every Thursday evening. For kids, there will be magicians, jugglers, face painters, balloon artists, circus acts, ‘How to Chalk’ themed art stage and more.

CoComelon Party Time at Fort Pontchartrain a Wyndham Hotel

June 28-30, 2024 

Families with CoComelon lovers can enjoy an immersive experience that allows kids to explore their way through a variety of interactive party experiences. Activities at this event include dancing, coloring, playing games and more. 

Great Lakes Live Steamers at Starr Jaycee Park

July 6-7, Aug. 3-4, Sept. 7-8, Oct. 5-6, 2024

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.

Tuesdays are Terrific Concert Series at Heritage Park

July 9-Aug. 6, 2024

Kids are invited to enjoy music, food and fun at Heritage Park. Bring your own blankets or folding chairs while you relax and enjoy the music on the Amphitheater lawn.

Blake’s Lavender Festival at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill

July 12-14, 19-21, 2024

Shop from over 200 artisans, sip on lavender lemonade, enjoy lavender-themed treats, a children’s tent with lots of activities, DIY workshops, free train ride to the lavender field and more

Outdoor Games: Bubbles and Chalk at Outdoor Adventure Center

July 13, 2024

Celebrate summertime outside of the Outdoor Adventure Center. Enjou family-friendly lawn games, bubbles and sidewalk chalk.

Monthly Story Time at The Mall at Partridge Creek

July 16, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 15, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, 2024

Families can stop by The Mall at Partridge Creek for a monthly story time with the Clinton Township Library. July’s theme is Beach. August’s theme is Things That Go. September’s theme is Fall. October’s theme is Spooky. November’s theme is Bears. December’s theme is Santa. Reservations are required through the library.

Canterbury Kids Fest at Canterbury Village

July 20-21, 2024

This two-day festival features a petting zoo, lawn games, bubbles, bounce houses, magic shows, circus acts, fun characters and more.

Great Lakes Live Steamers at Southgate Train Park

July 20-21, Aug. 17-18, Sept. 21-22, 2024

  • Address: 13901 Leroy St., Southgate
  • Cost: Free; donations are accepted and appreciated. Donations are used to help maintain the trains and tracks.

Little ones can go on a miniature train ride through Southgate Train Park in Southgate. It is run by volunteer club, Great Lakes Live Steamers.

Music & Moves for Kids at Hudson Mills Metropark

Aug. 3, 2024

Families can come out to the park for an afternoon of music, dancing, music by DJ Cisco Kid, Magician Anthony Grupido, inflatables, face painting, yard games, food vendors and more. 

Saline’s Summerfest in Downtown Saline

Aug. 9-10, 2024

  • Address: Downtown Saline area
  • Cost: Free

The streets of downtown Saline fill with hot rods, arts and crafts, live music and more for families during this summertime soiree.

Blake’s Sunflower Festival at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill

Aug. 9-11, 16-18, 2024

  • Address: 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada
  • Cost: $10/early bird discount ticket, $12/Friday ticket, $14/Saturday or Sunday ticket, free/ages 2 and under; free/parking

Shop from over 200 artisans, cut your own sunflowers, a children’s tent with lots of activities, DIY make and take workshops and more.

Kids Komotion Concert Series at Marshbank Park

Aug. 22, 2024

Join Marshbank Park for some free, musical fun at Kids Komotion Concerts, which feature interactive children’s entertainment and inflatables. There will be snacks and refreshments available to purchase. Guy Louis Sferlazza is on Aug. 22

Dinosauria at the Detroit Zoo

Through Sept. 8, 2024

The zoo brings you an immersive walk-through experience that will take you back in time to the prehistoric era. Here, you will see 34 life-like animatronic dinosaurs, including a towering, 65-foot-long Brachiosaurus! There will also be a new, T-Rex photo opp this year.

Disney on Ice Presents Mickey’s Search Party at Little Caesars Arena

Sept. 19-21, 2024

Join Mickey Mouse and friends on a Disney On Ice adventure, using Captain Hook’s treasure map to rescue Tinker Bell.

Things to do at home or around town 

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Not up for a big event right now? Keep your younger kiddos entertained at home with these at-home activities. Plus, fun guides and things to do with babies around town. 

  • Let your kids get colorful and creative with fun and free coloring pages from the Detroit Tigers, Disney on Ice, The Detroit Zoo and much more. 
  • Watch some of your kiddo’s favorite flicks and embrace the lessons of the movies with the activities we found in our Watch This, Do That series
  • Discover the whimsy of fairies with your kids by exploring the fairy doors around Ann Arbor. Not sure where they’re at? Our guide can help you find them.  
  • Kiddos bouncing off the walls? Let them blow off some steam at a toddler play place in Metro Detroit or Ann Arbor. 
  • Try a themed Ford Fun Day activity. Each month, Metro Parent and Southeast Michigan Ford Dealers pick a theme and offer up fun things to do around town that align with the theme. 

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

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