FAMILY FUN CALENDAR

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Reclaiming the Northern Black Freedom Struggle author talk at Henry Ford Museum with Dr. Jeanne Theoharis exploring Black history and civil rights legacy

MLK Day

Reclaiming the Northern Black Freedom Struggle author talk at Henry Ford Museum

Jan 18, 2025 - Jan 18, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Free

Live Drawing Show with a Marvel Comic Artist

May 01, 2025 - May 01, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Detroit Public Library, Sherwood Forest Branch

Books + Storytelling

Read to a Dog at West Bloomfield Township Public Library

Apr 17, 2025 - May 20, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

West Bloomfield Township Public Library

Music + Theater

iLuminate at FIM Whiting Auditorium

May 01, 2025 - May 01, 2025
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FIM Whiting Auditorium

Funbox Metro Detroit

Museums + Attractions

FUNBOX Detroit at Oakland Mall

May 02, 2025 - May 11, 2025

Oakland Mall

Farms

Open Barn at Bowers School Farm

Apr 05, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025

Sports

Detroit Skating Club Annual Ice Show

May 02, 2025 - May 04, 2025
7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Detroit Skating Club - C Rink

Alice and the Caterpillar glowing lantern display at Canterbury Village Wonderland Lantern Stroll in Lake Orion, Michigan"

Fairs + Fests

Wonderland Lantern Stroll at Canterbury Village

Apr 04, 2025 - May 17, 2025
8:00 pm

Canterbury Village

Free Comic Book Day at Bloomfield Township Public Library

May 03, 2025 - May 03, 2025

Bloomfield Township Public Library

Saturday in the Park

Nature

Saturday in the Park at Nankin Mills Park Area

May 03, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025
9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Nankin Mills Park Area

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The ultimate guide to celebrating National Pi Day in metro Detroit

Kendall Floor –

March 13, 2026

Key takeaways:

Signature sweet legend at Sister Pie
Local fruit tradition at Grand Traverse
Creative flavor mashups at Great Lakes Pot Pies

Are you ready…

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Celebrate 313 Day with these kid-friendly Detroit activities

Kari Zaffarano – March 12, 2026

March 13 is Detroit Day and it is celebrated throughout the city.

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Indoors

Why Urban Air Livonia is a must-visit for metro Detroit families

Brandi Calhoun – March 12, 2026

Key takeaways:

Urban Air Livonia offers trampolines, zip lines, climbing walls and more under one roof.
Multiple ticket tiers make it customizable for different…

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Your guide to metro Detroit weekend events for kids and families (March 20-22)

Andreas Mørk-Barrett – March 17, 2026

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…

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