Fall fun is just getting started in metro Detroit and there are so many kid-friendly events going on this weekend. This season, you have to check out Enchanted Glenlore Trails, which is opening this weekend. We went last year and we loved it!
Some other great events going on this weekend are the Fall Festival at Westview Orchards & Winery, DeBuck’s Fall Festival and Disney on Ice Presents Mickey’s Search Party. Also, use our family guide if you’re going to Blake Farms with your kids.
Check out more things to do with kids in metro Detroit for the Sept. 20-22 weekend below!
Weekend events in Macomb County (Sept. 20-22)
The Festival of the Senses is taking place in Clinton Township this weekend. Also, be sure to enjoy the Fall Festival at Westview Orchards beginning on Saturday. Find more weekend events in Macomb County on our calendar.
Fall Festival at Westview Orchards & Winery
Begins Sept. 21, 2024
- Address: 65075 Van Dyke Road, Washington
- Cost: $10.95
This annual fall festival features fall photo opportunities, farm attractions, a pumpkin patch, wagon ride, barnyard animals, apple cannon, specialty food and drinks and more.
Festival of the Senses at Clinton Township Civic Center
Sept. 21-22, 2024
- Address: 40700 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township
- Cost: Free
This annual festival features specialty food vendors, live performances by local talent and celebrates all mediums.
Sunday Train Rides at Joy Park
Sept. 22, 2024
- Address: 24001 Henry B Joy Blvd., Clinton Township
- Cost: $7/ages 13-plus, $4/ages 4-12, free/ages 3 and under
Families can take a 35-45 minute-long train ride beginning at Joy Park. Advanced tickets are required.
Weekend events in Oakland County (Sept. 20-22)
This weekend is the opening of Glenlore Trail’s Enchanted. Also, see Hocus Pocus at McHattie Park. Find more weekend events in Oakland County on our calendar.
DIY Street Art Fair
Sept. 20-22, 2024
- Address: 22646 Woodward Ave., Ferndale
- Cost: Free
This annual event has bands, artists, food, breweries, wineries, crafters and all others that have a do-it-yourself spirit all in one area.
Enchanted Glenlore Trails
Begins Sept. 20, 2024
- Address: 3860 Newtown Road, Commerce Township
- Cost: $25/general admission, $15/ages 4-12, free/3 and under
Enjoy an immersive night walk that’s great for all ages. It will feature interactive activations, fog bubbles, luminous lights and more.
Movies in the Park at McHattie Park
Sept. 20, 2024
- Address: S. Lafayette St., South Lyon
- Cost: Free
Catch pre-movie fun between 6-8 p.m. and then watch Hocus Pocus (PG). The movie begins at dusk.
Michigan Fall Festival at Canterbury Village
Sept. 21-22, 2024
- Address: 2325 Joslyn Ct., Lake Orion
- Cost: $4-$5, free/parking
Families can come out to Canterbury Village for a family-friendly event. It features cider and donuts, a petting zoo, lawn games, costume contests, pumpkin pyramid, bounce houses and more.
Michigan Renaissance Festival at the Hollygrove Grounds
Sept. 21-22, 2024
- Address: 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly
- Cost: $17-$25.95/adults, $10-$15.95/ages 5-12, free/4 and under
Step back to the 16th century for theater shows, jousting tournaments, comedy “real” mythological creatures, music, games and more. This weekend’s theme is Harvest Huzzah.
Weekend events in Wayne County (Sept. 20-22)
Disney on Ice is back in Detroit this weekend, beginning on Thursday evening. Also, celebrate Native American Heritage Day in Westland. Find more weekend events in Wayne County on our calendar.
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 Disney characters, such as Mickey, Minnie, Moana, Tinker Bell and more while they take part in world-class skating, acrobatics and stunts.
Northville Victorian Fall Festival
Sept. 20-22, 2024
- Address: Downtown Northville area
- Cost: Free
This fest features a Victorian Parade on Friday evening, live music, craft vendors, kids activities, duck races and more.
Romulus Pumpkin Festival
Sept. 20-22, 2024
- Address: 11120 Hunt St., Romulus
- Cost: Free
This event features a parade, pumpkin painting, food trucks, live music, inflatables, a vendor show and more.
DeBuck’s Fall Festival
Sept. 21-22, 2024
- Address: 50240 Martz Road, Belleville
- Cost: $16.95/Thursdays-Fridays, $21.95/Saturdays-Sundays
This annual fall fest at DeBuck’s features over 15 attractions, fall-inspired treats and drinks, photo opps, PumpkinTown, a massive corn maze, wagon rides, a giant slide and corn box and more.
Native American Heritage Day at Nankin Mills Park
Sept. 21, 2024
- Address: 33275 Edward Hines Drive, Westland
- Cost: Free
All ages can celebrate Native American culture with dancing, drumming, food, crafts and more.
St. Joseph Oktoberfest at St. Joseph Shrine
Sept. 21-22, 2024
- Address: 1828 Jay St., Detroit
- Cost: Free
This Oktoberfest features authentic German food and beer, kids’ games, vendors, raffles, live Bavarian music and more.
Weekend events in Washtenaw County (Sept. 20-22)
Saline’s Oktoberfest is happening on Friday evening and the Ann Arbor Russian Festival is happening Saturday and Sunday. Find more weekend events in Washtenaw County on our calendar.
Saline’s Oktoberfest
Sept. 20, 2024
- Address: 100 S. Ann Arbor, Saline
- Cost: $10-plus/21 and up, free/under 21 years old
This annual Oktoberfest features live entertainment, games, German food and drinks and more.
Ann Arbor Russian Festival at St. Vladimir Orthodox Church
Sept. 21-22, 2024
- Address: 9900 Jackson Road, Dexter
- Cost: Free
This 10th Annual Ann Arbor Russian Festival features Slavic cuisine, authentic beer, live entertainment, souvenirs, crafts and more.
Avian Encounters at The Creature Conservancy
Sept. 21, 2024
- Address: 4940 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor
- Cost: $30/person
Ages 16 and up can learn about an ensemble of avian ambassadors from The Creature Conservatory and Nature’s Nursery. Visit with the indoor animals before the program begins. Pre-registration required.
Game Watch Tailgate Street Party
Sept. 21, 2024
- Address: Corner of State and Liberty Streets, Ann Arbor
- Cost: Free
If you don’t have tickets to the game, you can come watch the U-M football game on 17-foot viewing screens. Also, giveaways and a DJ.
More things to do with metro Detroit kids
- Enjoy these kid-friendly breweries.
- Test your skills inside these corn mazes in metro Detroit.
- Go apple picking at these orchards and cider mills.
- Take a ride on these family-friendly Amtrak trains from Detroit.
- Use our family guide to Blake Farms.
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