The leaves are changing and the weather is getting cooler. Fall is approaching and Metro Detroit has so many great events for families to check out. Whether you’re looking for a fun Halloween event, theater performance or something fall-themed, we’ve got you covered
Check out these fall attractions that will surely be a hit with your kids!
This article was recently updated on Aug. 12, 2024, by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding fall attractions in Metro Detroit to the MetroParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best attractions for families to check out this fall. Please reach out to kari@metroparent.com.
Detroit Lions Pride Plaza
Begins Sept. 8, 2024
- Address: Bush Street, Detroit
- Cost: Free
The family-friendly event offers photo opportunities, a 40-yard dash, food trucks, music, beverage tents and more. The event takes place before every home game.
Campus Kids Day at Campus Martius Park
Sept. 15, Oct. 6, 2024
- Address: 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- Cost: Free
Head to Campus Martius Park for a family-friendly event that promises a lineup of fun and free activities for all ages. Sept. 15 is “Lil Pumpkin Patch” and it features pumpkin decorating, a fall craft, lawn games, make and take projects, corn patch inflatables and more. Oct. 6 is “Halloween Spooktacular with Costume Contest” and it features “Thriller” dance lessons, face painting, costume contest, pumpkin bounce house, lawn games, make-and-take crafts and more.
Disney on Ice Presents Mickey’s Search Party at Little Caesars Arena
Sept. 19-22, 2024
- Address: 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- Cost: $20-plus
See Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and stars from Moana, Coco, Frozen, Toy Story, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and The Little Mermaid.
Frankenmuth Oktoberfest
Sept. 19-22, 2024
- Address: 601 Weiss St., Frankenmuth
- Cost: $10/person, free/kids 15 and under, free/Sunday
Head to Frankenmuth for German food, drink and music, along with wiener dog races and much more at this Oktoberfest.
Enchanted Glenlore Trails
Opens Sept. 20, 2024
- Address: 3860 Newton Road, Commerce Township
- Cost: $25/ages 13-plus, $15/ages 4-12, free/ages 3 and under
Enchanted is the theme this year at Glenlore Trails. The family-friendly Halloween experience is an immersive night walk where the forest is decorated in bright lights, interactive games, music and more.
Halloween on Tillson Street
Oct. 1-31, 2024
- Address: Tillson Street, between Sisson and South Main Street, Romeo
- Cost: Free
Each year, the residents of Tillson Street go all-out with their Halloween decorations. Drive through to check out the decor throughout the month and swing by on Halloween for a bit of trick-or-treating.
Hallowe’en at Greenfield Village
Oct. 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, 2024
- Address: 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
- Cost: $23/member ages 12-plus, $27/non-member ages 12-plus, $17.25/member ages 2-11, $20.75/non-member ages 2-11, free/2 and under; $3/train tickets
Walk the illuminated jack-o’-lantern paths through Wonderland, Sleepy Hollow and other spooky worlds. There is a Halloween train adventure on the Hallowe’en Express, fall treats and costumed characters throughout the village.
Harvest Festival at Upland Hills Farm
Oct. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, 2024
- Address: 481 Lake George Road, Oxford
- Cost: $12/person, free/2 and under; group rate: $10/person if there are more than 10 people
Enjoy farm show demonstrations, magic shows, hay rides, a walk through the storybook trail and more at this annual fall festival.
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