There’s a good mix of family fun happening around metro Detroit this weekend. You’ll find everything from outdoor nature programs and hands-on museum events to Easter fun and big live shows. Start with a few top picks, then scroll for even more events happening across the region.
These are three of the best family events to check out first:
Spring arts and crafts show at White Lake Oaks Golf Course (March 21): Families can browse handmade goods and shop from more than 40 local artists and vendors at this spring arts and crafts show. Parents can look for home décor, jewelry, candles and other gifts while kids check out the booths and enjoy an easy indoor outing together.
Monster Jam at Ford Field (March 21-22): Families can watch massive trucks and world-class drivers compete in racing, skills and freestyle events at Ford Field. Kids who want even more action can add on the Pit Party to see the trucks up close before the show. Pit Party passes are sold separately.
Warren Spring Carnival at Warren Community Center (March 21): Families can enjoy a free spring event with an Easter Bunny visit, egg hunt, inflatables, balloon sculptures, face painting and seed planting. It is a great option for younger kids, and parents should know the event is open to the public.
There are plenty of other family-friendly events happening across metro Detroit during the weekend of March 20-22, too.
Read more: Find More Weekend Fun in Our Family Events Calendar
What are the best things to do with kids in Metro Detroit this weekend (March 20-22)?
Oakland County:
Discovery Days: Science Behind the Game Minecraft at Cranbrook Institute of Science
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 21
Kids can explore real-world science through hands-on activities, crafts and demonstrations inspired by Minecraft at this museum event. Families can expect building challenges, circuits, cave art and more, and parents should know it is included with general museum admission.
- Address: 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills
- Cost: Free with general museum admission
- Age fit: Preschool, toddlers, early elementary (K-3), late elementary (4-5), tweens and teens
The Fairytale Princess Ball at Fairytale Fun Place
6 p.m. Friday, March 20; 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21
Kids who love princesses can enjoy live performances, singing, dancing, photos and a crowning ceremony at this dress-up-friendly event. Parents should know the venue will be closed to the public during the event, and tickets are expected to sell out.
- Address: 7127 Dixie Hwy., Clarkston
- Age fit: Preschool, toddlers, early elementary (K-3), late elementary (4-5), tweens and teens
See more Oakland County family events here.
Macomb County:
Michigan Wildlife Puppet Play at Nature Center
10-11 a.m. Friday, March 20
Kids ages 3-5 can learn about animals like red foxes, river otters and snowy owls through interactive storytelling at this puppet play. Children will also make an animal puppet to take home and join a mini puppet show. Registration is required.
- Cost: $8 for residents, $11 for nonresidents
- Age fit: Preschool
Pancake Breakfast at the Farm at Wolcott Mill Metropark
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 21
Families can celebrate maple syrup season with an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast and a wagon ride to the sugar bush to see how sap becomes syrup. Real maple syrup will also be available to buy and take home. Pre-registration is required.
- Address: 63841 Wolcott Road, Romeo
- Cost: $8 per person, free for children younger than 2, $10 vehicle entry
- Age fit: Preschool, toddlers, early elementary (K-3), late elementary (4-5), tweens and teens
See more Macomb County family events here.
Wayne County:
Spring Equinox Hike at Lake Erie Marshlands Museum
6-8 p.m. Friday, March 20
Families can take a guided outdoor walk to learn about the first day of spring and how the equinox has been celebrated through history. Kids can enjoy time on the nature trails with frequent stops along the way. Parents should know preregistration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program, and the path is dirt and gravel.
- Cost: $4 per child, $6 per adult, free for children younger than 2
- Age fit: Babies, toddlers, preschool, early elementary (K-3), late elementary (4-5), tweens and teens
- Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor
Eliza Howell Park in the Woods: Photography & The Environment at Eliza Howell Park
1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 21
Families can take a guided nature walk, snap photos and warm up by bonfires with hot chocolate and s’mores at this outdoor event. It is open to all ages and skill levels, so kids can explore the woods and early spring colors at their own pace. Parents should bring a camera and meet on the south side of the park by the woodland trail entrance.
- Address: 23751 Fenkell Ave., Detroit
- Cost: Donation; refunds available up to seven days before the event
- Age fit: Preschool, toddlers, early elementary (K-3), late elementary (4-5), tweens and teens
- Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor
See more Wayne County family events here.
Washtenaw County:
Mario Kart Live at Saline Recreation Center
5:30-6:45 p.m. Friday, March 20
Kids ages 5-12 can race through a real-life Mario-inspired course with scooters and obstacles in the gym. It is a fun active event with banana peels and turtle shells worked into the course, and registration is required.
- Cost: $16 for members, $20 for nonmembers
- Age fit: Early elementary (K-3), late elementary (4-5) and tweens
Easter Bunny Photos at MilkShake Factory
2-5 p.m. Sunday, March 22
Families can take free photos with the Easter Bunny and enjoy kid-friendly activities at MilkShake Factory. Kids can also enter a coloring contest for a chance to win a free milkshake, while parents can shop a pop-up with hand-blown Easter eggs and Easter chocolates.
- Address: 326 S. Maple Road, Ann Arbor
- Cost: Free photos with the Easter Bunny; other food and retail items available for purchase
- Age fit: Babies, toddlers, preschool, early elementary (K-3), late elementary (4-5), tweens and teens
See more Washtenaw County family events here.
