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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. This event includes historical presentations, live music, immersive historic vignettes, awards and more.
Event cost: Free with admission to Greenfield Village: $37/ages 12-61, $33.25/ages 62-plus,...
Families can wander through a winding, three-acre trail filled with fantastical sculptures, including animatronics, of dragons and mythical creatures. See 30-plus fantastical sculptures, enjoy interactive, climbable structures, unique photo opportunities, education stations, themed souvenirs and gifts and more.
Event cost: $6/dragon forest admission; along with zoo admission
Event times: 9:30 a.m.-5...
Families can head to Detroit Central Market at Greenfield Village to enjoy a musical performance by the Rhythm Society Orchestra. Rhythm Society Orchestra is a 15-piece dance band specializing in true vintage swing music of the '30s and '40s. The band will be wearing authentic period clothing to match...
Join Cranbrook Art Museum on the second Saturday of each month for an interactive tour of the museum or Collections Wing Plaza Vault, followed by an artist-led workshop. Experiment with colors and shapes as we get inspired by abstraction greats like Joseph Albers and Joan Mitchell on May 17....
Check out the artist-design miniature golf course on the historic campus. Mini golf admission includes access to the art gallery.
Event cost: $15/adult, $10/ArtMembers and Detroit Residents, $8/ages 11 and under; Free admission for one adult
Event time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 14-15, 2025
Families can take a ride with their favorite storybook friend, Thomas the Train. There will be live music, bubbles, lawn games, photo opportunities, storytelling and more. Advanced registration recommended.
Event cost: $17/members and ages 5 and under, $50.25/non-members ages 12-plus, $44.75/non-members ages 5-11
Event time: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. May 3-4, 10-11,...
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.
Event cost: $18-$30, free/ages 2 and under
Event times: May 2-11, 2025
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Cranbrook Institute of Science for a one-of-a-kind jewelry design workshop. Also, enjoy free admission to the museum. Advanced registration required by May 7. For ages 12-plus.Â
Event cost: $42.50/members, $50.00/non-members
Event time: 1-3 p.m. May 10, 2025
Enjoy a day of celebration with live music, snacks, refreshments, a gift wrapped Bon Bon Bon box for sale and create a bouquet of colorful fresh flowers for $15 (with the purchase of a vase).Â
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 10, 2025
Teens ages 13 and up are welcome to drop-in and hang-out during open Art Lab hours every Thursday afternoon. They'll enjoy making artist-led artmaking projects. Free materials and museum gallery admission for all teens. Pre-registration is recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-6 p.m. April 3, 2025
Families can join Cranbrook Institute of Science for their Flying High Family Workshop! Explore what makes things fly, float, and glide with fun experiments using wind tunnels, fans, parachutes and gliders. Also, build your own planes and rockets to take home. For ages 6-plus. Advanced registration required by April...
Families can join Cranbrook Institute of Science for their Down By The Pond Family Workshop! Explore aquatic ecosystems and head to the pond to spot frogs, insects, birds, and more. For ages 6-plus. Dress for the weather. Advanced registration required by April 30.Â
Event cost: $17/member, $20/non-member
Event time: 1-3 p.m....
