It’s the end of April and there are still so many great Earth Day events, family-friendly performances and immersive experiences happening in metro Detroit. There’s something for everyone!
Some of this weekend’s highlights include:
- The Addams Family at the Fox Theatre: Grab your tickets to say everyone’s favorite kooky family in Detroit this weekend.
- Wonderland Lantern Stroll: Enjoy walking through this glowing, immersive experience with your kids and take pics along the way.
- Earth Day Extravaganza at Nankin Mills Park Area: Celebrate Mother Earth was a fun event for all ages which includes a bee presentation, a nature hike, live birds of prey, crafts and more.
And that’s just the beginning! Keep reading for more awesome things to do with your kids in metro Detroit this weekend (April 25-27, 2025).
Read more: Find More Weekend Fun in Our Family Events Calendar
Best family-friendly events in metro Detroit this weekend (April 25-27, 2025)
The Addams Family at the Fox Theatre
April 22-26, 2025
- Address: 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- Cost: $30-plus
- Area: Wayne County
See the magnificently macabre hit musical featuring everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky characters.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Play at Wylie E. Groves High School Auditorium
April 24-27, 2025
- Address: 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills
- Cost: $12/adult, $10/student
- Area: Oakland County
The story takes place nineteen years after Harry, Ron and Hermione saved the wizarding world and this time their kids are heading to Hogwarts.
Wonderland Lantern Stroll at Canterbury Village
April 25-27, 2025
- Address: 2325 Joslyn Ct., Lake Orion
- Cost: $19.99/person, free/ages 2 and under; Free/parking
- Area: Oakland County
Families can enjoy a glowing, immersive experience with giant illuminated lanterns inspired by the classic tale, Alice in Wonderland. There will be live actors playing Alice, the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter and more. Advanced registration required.
The Wizard of Oz at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts
April 25-27, 2025
- Address: 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township
- Cost: $25
- Area: Macomb County
Families can see Dorothy on stage while she follows the yellow brick road to see the Wizard in order to make it home. She is accompanied by the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion. The sensory-friendly performance is at 10 a.m. on Friday.
Earth Day Extravaganza at Nankin Mills Park Area
April 26, 2025
- Address: 33275 Edward Hines Drive, Westland
- Cost: Free
- Area: Wayne County
Kids of all ages can enjoy this Earth Day event that features a nature hike, bee presentation, live birds of prey, music, inflatables, kids’ crafts and activities and more.
Family Flow Yoga at Saline Recreation Center
April 26, 2025
- Address: 1866 Woodland Drive E, Saline
- Cost: $20-$28
- Area: Washtenaw County
Kids ages 5 and up along with their families, can enjoy two 15-minute yoga practices, a yoga game and a creative craft at this event. Advanced registration required.
Maker Afternoon: Earth Day with Bee Present Honey at Ypsilanti District Library-Michigan
April 26, 2025
- Address: 229 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti
- Cost: Free
- Area: Washtenaw County
Join Bee Present Honey for an Earth Day celebration for ages 6-plus. Participants will make seed balls, bug hotels, and bee waterers. Bee Present Honey will present on honey bees and beekeepers and provide hands-on activities, including a honey taste test. Registration required.
Mario and Sonic Skate at The New Rink
April 26, 2025
- Address: 52700 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township
- Cost: $12
- Area: Macomb County
Kids ages 7 and under can enjoy roller skating with Sonic and Mario. Admission includes skate rental, access to bounce house, snack and drink.
Dog Dayze at the Farm at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill
April 27, 2025
- Address: 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada
- Cost: $8.95/person
- Area: Macomb County
Join Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill with your doggies for a stroll on the Orchard walking trail, contests, music, prizes, food, drinks and more.
Southfield Touch-a-Truck
April 27, 2025
- Address: 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield
- Cost: Free
- Area: Oakland County
Kids of all ages can get up close and personal with the vehicles and see demos from police drones, fire rescue, K9 unit and more. There will also be food trucks to purchase from a special helicopter fly-by.
More fun things to do with metro Detroit kids
- Check out these kid-friendly restaurants in metro Detroit.
- Make Earth Day crafts with your kids.
- Use our family guide to visit Greenfield Village.
- Enjoy a baseball game with your family.
- Explore these kid-friendly hiking trails.
This article was updated on April 21, 2025, by Metro Parent’s Content Writer, Kari Zaffarano. The update added new metro Detroit events to the MetroParent.com calendar and highlighted this weekend’s top family-friendly activities. Got event tips? Email Kari at kari@metroparent.com.
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