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Five animal friends – monkey, python, parrot, elephant and turtle – solve early childhood issues during this puppet performance.
Event cost: $10/child, $15/adult
Event time: 3 p.m.
This annual event brings in people who are interested in plant- and animal-based fibers, including wool, cotton, linen and more.
Event cost: $4/admission for one day, $6/admission for two days, free/ages 12 and under (cash only)
Event time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12-13, 2024
Enjoy harvest-themed activities for the whole family. Tour the farm, visit the animals, view traditional demonstrations and be entertained by Rosco the Clown.
Event cost: Free
Trick or treat in the Library Plaza. There will also be music, the haunted BOO(k)mobile, sweet treats and more. Join the crowd at the end of the event as they walk to YpsiGLOW.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5:30-6:45 p.m. Oct. 28, 2022
This 34th annual offers farm animals, hay and pony rides, live music and inflatables for kids.
Event cost: Free
Enjoy a local color tour on a hayride and head to the farm to stroll with one of their farmers on an official animal tour. The campfire will be warm and ready for roasting marshmallows and making s'mores. Animal tours are at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m....
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra performs some fan-favorite musical numbers from the Harry Potter series. Be sure to dress up and participate in their annual costume contest and other pre-concert activities.
Event cost: $20-plus
Event time: 11 a.m. Oct. 29, 2022
Pick the perfect pumpkin and enjoy cider, doughnuts, crafters, corn stalks, yard games and more.
Event cost: Free; $2/bounce house
Event times: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29
Find fresh apple treats, over 200 art displays and a Kids Art Zone with crafts, face painting, bounce houses and more.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 3-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
Ages 4-8 can enjoy a kid-friendly tour of the Kelsey Museum at their “Read and Look” program. Hear The Museum read aloud and then explore the galleries to find art and artifacts. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3 p.m. July 6, 2024
Families can come check out their favorite WWE Stars back at Little Caesars Arena in The Detroit District.
Event cost: $30-plus
Event time: 7:45 p.m. April 12, 2024
Celebrate the little black and yellow bugs and all they do for their environments with beekeeper talks, music, crafts, demos, vendors and more. You’ll even learn how to maintain a bee-friendly garden and take part in beeswax candle making.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m.-3p.m. Aug. 20
