Metro Parent is southeast Michigan’s trusted parenting hub since 1986. We connect families with the best local resources, advice, stories, things to do with kids and much more.
Home 2021
Archives
Has cider and donuts, music and candy at this 3rd annual truck or treating event. Fun for all ages!
Event cost: Free
Event time: noon-2 p.m. Oct. 23, 2022
Lots of themed cars, a DJ playing Halloween music, free hot dogs and water, 50/50 raffle and more.
Event cost: Free, donations are welcome
Brought to you by Family Sports Matters. For their 2nd annual trunk or treat, there will be free candy and a contest for best/most creative trunk. Register ahead of time to reserve your spot to decorate your trunk and bring candy to pass out.
Event cost: Free
Enjoy candy, costumes and a food truck at this trunk-or-treating event.
Event cost: Free
Enjoy train rides, petting farm, games, food trucks and visits with a fire truck and police car.
Event Cost: TBD
Event Times: 4-6:30 p.m. Oct. 2, 2021
Listen to the story Stumpkin by Lucy Ruth Cummins. After listening to the book, spend the day exploring the Ford House grounds. This program will be best for families with children 8 and under.
Event Cost: Free, several dates already sold out
Event Times: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
A dozen of Berkley restaurants will offer devilishly delicious food and brew specials that patrons can sink their teeth. In tandem with Restaurant Weekend, Downtown Berkley will host Night Market on Saturday, Oct. 2, 5-9 p.m., where participating businesses offer customers shopping steals and deals. Complimentary trolley service will...
Due to COVID-19 related complications, this performance has been cancelled. Tickets can be refunded at point of purchase. Tickets purchased by phone or online will be automatically refunded.
The show features some of the most popular dolls like Royal Bee, Lady Diva, Swag and Neonlicious with original music, DJ, dancers...
This festival celebrates all things fall with hayrides leaving every 15 minutes, live music, cider and donuts at the lodge, outdoor education stations and pumpkins for carving will also be available on a first-come first-served basis for an additional fee based on size.
Event cost: $2
Celebrate the season with Ferndale Parks and Recreation Department as the Detroit Curling Club and Martin Road Park is transformed into a Fall-themed wonderland of games, activities, music and treats. Wristbands grant access to hay rides, pony rides, carnival games, prizes, crafts, roller skating, face painting, pumpkin painting, trick-or-treat...
Enjoy a forested hayride, a costume parade and a kid-friendly magic act around the bonfire. For ages 17 and under. Registration is not required.
Event Cost: Free
Event Times: 1-3 p.m. Oct. 15, 2022
Enter the world of the timeless yuletide fantasy with Ballet Americana's production of The Nutcracker, accompanied by the Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra, featuring international stars of American Ballet.
Event Cost: $20-$35
Event Times: 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 4, 2 p.m. Dec. 5, 2021














