Best Things to Do with Metro Detroit Kids in June

June is approaching and you know what that means – schools will be out and then it will be time to start having some fun here in metro Detroit. With the summertime comes lots of fun outdoor activities to do with your kids, including summer festivals, movie in the park events and music in the park events.

Also, be sure to check out the Pride Month events, Juneteenth events and Father’s Day events happening this month. I always try to bring my son, Jordan, to check out the holiday events and summer festivals. Most of them offer a kid’s section or free activities for kids to do while they’re there.

Keep on scrolling to see our top picks of kid-friendly June 2024 events in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor. You can also find more family events listed in our calendar. Be sure to tag us on Instagram @metroparentmag if you check any of them out!

This article was recently updated on May 30, 2024 by Metro Parent’s audience development coordinator, 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.

Macomb

Head downtown Mount Clemens for Super SatARTday at the Anton Art Center. Find even more June events in Macomb County on our calendar.

Center Line Independence Festival at Center Line Memorial Park

May 31-June 2, 2024

• Address: 25355 Lawrence St., Center Line
• Cost: Free; $25-$30/wristbands (cash only)

This annual fest will feature live bands, magic show, games, petting farm, inflatables, food trucks and more.

Pride Storytime at Mount Clemens Public Library

June 1, 2024

• Address: 150 Cass Ave., Mount Clemens
• Cost: Free

Join Mx. Mari for songs, stories and a craft to kick off Pride Month. For all ages.

Super SatARTday at the Anton Art Center 

June 1, 2024

• Address: 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens
• Cost: Free

Celebrate this sixth annual event, which features hands-on art activities, interactive art performances, demonstrations and more.

Father’s Day presented by The Detroit News at Jimmy John’s Field

June 16, 2024

• Address: 7171 Auburn Road, Utica
• Cost: $80/Father’s Day Four Pack, $15/additional Father’s Day hat | Get tickets

See the Eastside Diamond Hoppers vs. the Westside Woolly Mammoths play on Father’s Day. Tickets include four grandstand tickets, four hot dogs, four soft drinks and one Father’s Day hat.

Monthly Story Time at The Mall at Partridge Creek

June 18, 2024

• Address: 17420 Hall Road, Clinton Township
• Cost: Free

Families can stop by The Mall at Partridge Creek for a monthly story time with the Clinton Township Library. June’s theme is Zoo. Reservations are required through the library.

Bay-Rama Fishfly Festival in Downtown New Baltimore

June 19-23, 2024

• Address: Downtown New Baltimore
• Cost: Free, fees for some activities; preregister to enter competitions

The short-lived water bugs drive the theme of this fest, which has a carnival, fireworks, parade, kids activities, cardboard boat race, corn hole tournament and more.

Dairy Day at Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm Center

June 22, 2024

• Address: 65775 Wolcott Road, Ray
• Cost: Free, $10/park vehicle entry

Start your day watching the cows being milked. After that, enjoy dairy-themed games, crafts, family photo opportunities and more. Also, free dairy products including cheese and ice cream treats.

Best June family events in Oakland County

Be sure to check out the family-friendly summer festivals happening all month long, including some fun fests at Canterbury Village. Find even more June events in Oakland County on our calendar.

Art on the Grand in Downtown Farmington

June 1-2, 2024

• Address: 37000 Grand River Ave., Farmington
• Cost: Free

Fine artists and crafters from around the country are featured and have booths in a variety of disciplines and price ranges. Different artistic categories include: painting, pottery, photography, jewelry, mixed media, wood, wearable art, glass, leather, sculpture and more.

Canterbury Village Medieval Faire at Canterbury Village 

June 1-2, 8-9, 2024

• Address: 2325 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion
• Cost: $13.99-$16.99/adult, $4.99-$7.99/child, free/under 2 | Get tickets

Head to Canterbury Village and take a stroll through time. Celebrate with live music, food, arts, crafts, games and live reenactments, including a jousting tournament.

Ferndale Pride in Downtown Ferndale

June 1, 2024

• Address: Downtown Ferndale
• Cost: Free

This festival celebrates the progress made by the LGBTQIA community through music, stage performances, vendors, a kids area, food trucks and more. There is also a children’s area that hosts a variety of activities for kids of all ages including a confetti drop, climbing wall, Reading with Royalty and a creativity zone.

Galileo at Cranbrook Institute of Science

Through June 2, 2024

• Address: 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills
• Cost: $8/adults, $5/seniors 62-plus and kids 2-12, free for kids under 2. This cost is in addition to the general admission price

Learn about Galileo’s groundbreaking discoveries through engaging artifacts and hands-on experiments. The interactive exhibit includes experiments in physics, mathematics, astronomy and natural sciences.

Seymour Celebration at Seymour Lake

June 6-9, 2024

• Address: Seymour Lake area, Oxford
• Cost: $30-plus/wristbands, Tickets are 4 for $5 or buy a sheet of 50 for $60

This annual features a carnival, fireworks on Friday and Saturday, live entertainment and more.

Berkley Art Bash in Downtown Berkley

June 8, 2024

• Address: 12 Mile between Coolidge & Greenfield, Berkley
• Cost: Free admission

Families can enjoy art displays from 150 vendors and makers, activities for kids, live music and more.

Family Pride at the Farmers Market at Royal Oak Farmers Market

June 12, 2024

• Address: 316 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
• Cost: Free admission

Families can come by Royal Oak Farmers Market for a fun-filled dau to celebrate Pride. There will be local food trucks, live performances and tons of kid’s activities. Kids activities include bounce houses, a craft table, balloon art and face painting.

Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration

June 15, 2024

• Address: 360 W. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights
• Cost: Free

Families are invited to celebrate Juneteenth with fun activities for kids, food trucks, educational exhibits, speakers, vendor booths and entertainment.

Superhero Saturday at Canterbury Village

June 15, 2024

• Address: 2325 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion
• Cost: $9.99/early bird ticket, $11.99/until June 10, $15/tickets at the door | Get tickets

Grab your capes and come out to Canterbury Village to meet all of your favorite superheroes, plus magicians, monster truck rides, professional wrestling all stars, face painters and more. For all ages.

Canterbury Taco Fest at Canterbury Village

June 21-23, 2024

• Address: 2325 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion
• Cost: $5-$6/entry at door

Enjoy tacos, Mariachi bands, contests, dance lessons, bounce houses, vendors, live entertainment on five stages, wrestling and more at this annual event.

Downtown Auburn Hills Summerfest

June 21-22, 2024

• Address: Downtown Auburn Hills
• Cost: Free

Start the summer at this family-friendly annual event with live entertainment, food and more.

Opa! Fest at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

June 21-23, 2024

• Address: 760 W. Wattle Road, Troy
• Cost: Admission is three canned goods/person, $3/person, $10/family, free/ages 11 and under

At this Greek fest there will be activities for adults and kids. Participate in Greek dancing, cooking demonstrations, live music, cultural events, children’s play area and more.

Pride in the Park at Rochester Municipal Park

June 22, 2024

• Address: 400 6th St., Rochester
• Cost: Free

Formerly called, “Rochester Pride,” this event features live music, vendors, guest speakers and a march through downtown Rochester.

Festival of the Hills at Borden Park

June 26, 2024

• Address: 1400 E. Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills
• Cost: Free

Michigan’s second-largest fireworks display is the big draw, plus enjoy plenty of family games and live entertainment.

4th of July Michigan Made Fest at Canterbury Village

June 29-30, 2024

• Address: 2325 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion
• Cost: $3/at the door, free/ages 12 and under, free/parking

Go shopping from local vendors and Michigan business owners, enjoy live music, games and a free kids zone with bounce houses at this event.

FUNBOX Detroit at Oakland Mall

Through July 7, 2024

• Address: 412 W. 14 Mile Road, Troy
• Cost: $22, free/ages 2 and under | Get tickets

Check out the massive outdoor bounce park, which offers 25,000 square feet of connected jumping zones with 10 different play areas. Kids of all ages can enjoy the Mountain Challenge, Battle Beam, Gumball Gallop, Obstacle Course and more.

Check out our tips for visiting FUNBOX Detroit. 

Dinosauria at the Detroit Zoo

Through Sept. 8, 2024

• Address: 8450 W. Ten Mile Road, Royal Oak
• Cost: $6/person in addition to Zoo admission | Get tickets

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.

Cranbrook on the Green: Artist Designed Miniature Golf at the Cranbrook Art Museum

Through Sept. 22, 2024

• Address: 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills
• Cost: $15/adult, $10/ArtMembers and Detroit Residents, $8/ages 11 and under | Get tickets

Visit the new miniature golf course, inspired by the art and design of Cranbrook. There are ten holes for you to practice on. Tickets to the Green include admission to the Art Museum’s galleries.

Check out our tips for visiting Cranbrook on the Green. 

Best June family events in Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County has plenty for kids to do in Ann Arbor, including the Ann Arbor African American Festival. Also, check out other summer festivals all month. Find even more June events in Washtenaw County on our calendar.

Milan Community Fair at Wilson Park

May 30-June 1, 2024

• Address: 89 Wabash St., Milan
• Cost: Free, fees/rides

Find vendors, live music and rides galore. There will be a parade on Thursday, fireworks are scheduled on Friday and a magic show Saturday.

Ann Arbor African American Festival in Downtown Ann Arbor

June 1, 2024

• Address: North Fourth Avenue and East Ann Street, Ann Arbor
• Cost: Free

This annual fest features live music, dance performances, magic show, vendor booths and more. There will also be a kids corner.

Oklahoma! at The Encore Musical Theatre Company

June 6-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30, 2024

• Address: 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter
• Cost: $41.50-plus | Get tickets

Come out to The Encore Musical Theatre Company to see the Tony Award-winning performance, Oklahoma!

Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights in Downtown Chelsea

June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2024

• Address: 222 S. Main St., Chelsea
• Cost: Free

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

Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History

Through Sept. 15, 2024

• Address: 1105 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor
• Cost: Free

See a full-size cast skeleton leg of a Tyrannosaurus rex, two life-size models of Protoceratops—one skeleton, the other fully fleshed out, a life-size three-horned Triceratops skull and more.

Best June family events in Wayne County

The Hello Kitty Café Truck is back in Dearborn this month at Fairlane Town Center. Enjoy Spring VegFest at Eastern Market on June 2 and the Detroit Fireworks on June 24. Find even more June events in Wayne County on our calendar.

Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear in Downtown Detroit

May 31-June 2, 2024

• Address: Downtown Detroit
• Cost: Free/Friday; Check website for pricing for Saturday-Sunday

This annual auto series race features high-intensity IndyCar series races and high-speed trucks. Also, live music, games, interactive displays, food and more.

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck at Fairlane Town Center

June 1, 2024

• Address: 18900 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
• Cost: Free, fees for purchases (credit and debit only; no cash)

Fans of Hello Kitty can check out exclusive new apparel and goodies from the trucks that will be parked near PF Chang’s at Fairlane Town Center.

Palmer Park Art Fair at Palmer Park

June 1-2, 2024

• Address: 910 Merrill Plaisance St., Detroit
• Cost: Free/admission, fees/items on sale

Check out artwork by artists from all over the country, meet authors, enjoy music, eat at specialty food booths and enjoy family activities at this annual.

Spring VegFest at Eastern Market

June 2, 2024

• Address: 2934 Russell St., Detroit
• Cost: Free admission

Come out to the state’s largest plant-based event at historic Eastern Market. There will be nearly 100 vendors, demonstrations, music, speakers, fun for kids and more.

Storytime: How to Find a Fox at Ford House

June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024

• Address: 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores
• Cost: Free | Register

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.

Japanese Friendship Dolls at the Detroit Institute of Arts 

Through June 5, 2024

• Address: 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit
• Cost: Free w/museum admission, free/residents of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties

This exhibit teaches the fine art of Japanese doll-making and showcases three Ichimatsu Friendship Dolls.

Check out our family guide to the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Motor City Irish Festival at Greenmead Historical Park

June 7-9, 2024

• Address: 20501 Newburgh Road, Livonia
• Cost $15/adult ticket day of event, $5/ages 13-17, free/ages 12 and under; $5/parking | Get tickets

This annual festival celebrates Irish culture with food, drinks, music, dance, exhibits and kid’s activities.

Saturday in the Park at Nankin Mills Park Area

June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024

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

Families can walk, run, skate or cycle safely on the six miles of Hines Drive at Nankin Mills Park Area. Hines Drive will be closed from Outer Drive to Ann Arbor Trail.

Bluey Meet & Greet at Makers Market in Downtown Wayne

June 8, 2024

• Address: 34852 Michigan Ave. West, Wayne
• Cost: Free admission; donations welcome for pictures; fees for some activities

Children can meet and take photos with Bluey, face painting and shop from 35 local crafters to purchase Bluey items. T sensory-friendly character meet is from 9-10 a.m.

Motor City Pride Festival and Parade at Hart Plaza

June 8-9, 2024

• Address: 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit
• Cost: $5/admission, free/ages 12 and under | Get tickets

Motor City Pride is known as Michigan’s largest pride celebration with over 50,000 participants. Festival-goers gather here yearly to celebrate the LGBTQIA community. The parade portion will take place on Sunday.

Kids Fishing Fest at Milliken State Park

June 9, 2024

• Address: 1900 Atwater St., Detroit
• Cost: Free | Register

Parents, grandparents, guardians and groups can enjoy a day of free fishing at Milliken State Park. You’ll receive free bait, pole rental if you need it, snacks and more. Food trucks will be available for purchase. There will be giveaways, too. Registration required.

Canton Liberty Fest at Heritage Park

June 13-15, 2024

• Address: 150 Canton Center Road, Canton
• Cost: Free/admission, fees/ride wristbands

This annual is filled with live performances, a carnival, food, games, music, fireworks and more.

Juneteenth Celebration! Culture-Customs & Traditions at Duffield Branch

June 14, 2024

• Address: 2507 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit
• Cost: Free | RSVP

Families can celebrate Juneteenth with a story through dance, music, food and community. It will also kick-off of Summer Reading 2024. RSVP required.

GP Pride 2024 by WE GP

June 15, 2024

• Address: Downtown Grosse Pointe
• Cost: Free

Families can enjoy a walk around downtown Grosse Pointe for Pride-themed activities. There will also be a family-friendly drag performance, selfie station, crafts, activism opportunities and more.

Historic Base Ball Games at Greenfield Village

Begins June 15, 2024

• Address: 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
• Cost: Free with admission to Greenfield Village: $35/ages 12-61, $31.50/ages 62-plus, $26.25/ages 5-11, free/ages 4 and under and members; $9/parking for nonmembers, free for members | Get tickets

Enjoy a game of baseball played with the 1867 rules on select Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer.

Motor Muster at Greenfield Village

June 15-16, 2024

• Address: 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
• Cost: Free with admission to Greenfield Village: $35/ages 12-61, $31.50/ages 62-plus, $26.25/ages 5-11, free/ages 4 and under and members; $9/parking for nonmembers, free for members | Get tickets

Enjoy a collection of cars from the 1930s through ’70s, learning about American culture through the view of the cars that were on the road.

Juneteenth Freedom Fest at Eastern Market Shed 5

June 16, 2024

• Address: 2934 Russell St., Detroit
• Cost: Free

Enjoy a pop-up exhibit highlighting the day of liberation for African Americans in the U.S. Also, live entertainment, kids activities and black business vendors.

Juneteenth on the Cut at David Campbell Terrace

June 19, 2024

• Address: Dequindre Cut Greenway, Detroit
• Cost: Free

Celebrate Juneteenth on the Dequindre Cut with vendors, live music, food trucks and more. There will also be performances, storytelling and interactive opportunities for all ages. Roller skates, skateboards and bikes are welcome. Bring chairs or blankets. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

BUG TALES at Ford House

June 20 and 27, 2024

• Address: 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores
• Cost: $7/non-member child, $5/member child | Register

Ages 4 to 7 can enjoy a bug storytelling program and hands-on art activity each week. There will also be snacks. The theme on June 20 is Caterpillars and the theme on June 27 is Spiders. Registration required.

Wings & Wheels at Yankee Air Museum

June 22, 2024

• Address: 48075 Tyler Road, Belleville
• Cost $30/advanced ticket, $40/day of event ticket, free/ages 15 and under | Get tickets

Wings & Wheels will have fun for the whole family including historic aircrafts to view, pedal cars, assembly lines, food trucks and more.

“Regeneration: Black Cinema, 1898-1971” at the Detroit Institute of Arts

Through June 23, 2024

• Address: 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit
• Cost: Free w/museum admission, free/residents of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties

This exhibit honors the legacy of African Americans in film. It includes costumes, props, photographs, posters and interactive elements.

Ford Fireworks at Hart Plaza

June 24, 2024

• Address: 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit
• Cost: Free

Recognized as one of America’s largest and most magnificent fireworks displays, this popular event, which is produced by The Parade Company, is a spectacular summer tradition in the city. The fireworks are shot off from three barges on the Detroit River.

The Goonies in Concert at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center

June 26-27, 2024

• Address: 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit
• Cost $44-plus | Get tickets

Enjoy a screening of the classic film about a group of misfits on a search for long-lost treasure, accompanied by music performed by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

Trenton Summer Festival in Downtown Trenton

June 28-30, 2024

• Address: 2800 3rd St., Trenton
• Cost: Free

This annual festival features live performances, vendors, family-friendly areas, beer tent, fireworks and more.

Above and Beyond at the Michigan Science Center

Through Sept. 8, 2024

• Address: 5020 John R St., Detroit
• Cost: $18/ages 3 and up, free children under 3 | Get tickets

See the aerospace interactive exhibit at the Michigan Science Center. Visitors will learn about the science of flight through flight simulators, immersive theater shows, touch displays and augmented reality experiences.

Check out our family guide to the Michigan Science Center. 

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