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Past events from Detroit family events.
St. Joseph's OcktoberfestSun Sep 27 2026, 10am to 7pm1940 gratiot ave, detroit, miA three-day Oktoberfest with live entertainment, kids' games, food, beer, a raffle and church tours at DeSales Park.easternmarket.org
Spencer Park Bass TournamentSun Sep 27 2026, 4 to 6:30pm$53701 john r road, rochester hills, miAll-ages shore fishing tournament with prizes for most and largest bass; $5 entry includes free park vehicle entry.rochesterhills.org
St Anne Sausage FestSun Sep 27 2026, 12 to 6pm32000 mound road, warren, mi 48092Annual festival with carnival midway, live entertainment, food and beer tent, and raffles.parish.st-anne.net
Diehl's CiderfestSun Sep 27 2026, 9am to 6pm1479 ranch road, holly, mi 48442Cider mill festival with corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin patch, pony rides, petting farm, live entertainment and BBQ; free parking.diehlsorchard.com
Cranbrook Mini GolfSun Sep 27 2026, 10am to 5pm39221 woodward ave, bloomfield hills, mi 4830310-hole artist-designed mini golf course; $15 adults, $8 children under 12, pre-registration required.cranbrookartmuseum.org
Canterbury Village Down on the Farm FestSun Sep 27 2026, 10am to 5pm$32359 joslyn ct, lake orion, mi 48360Farm festival with tractors, hay pyramid, pumpkin bowling, petting zoo, live music, cider and donuts, games and costume contest; $3 online, $5 cash at gate.canterburyvillage.com
Detroit Central Market WeekendsSun Sep 27 2026, 10am to 4pm20900 oakwood blvd, dearborn, mi 48124Detroit's historic public market comes alive with local farmers, artisans and makers during this weekend market at The Henry Ford.thehenryford.org
Kensington Weekend HayridesSun Sep 27 2026, 12 to 4pm4570 huron river parkway, milford, mi 48380Twenty-minute horse-drawn or tractor-drawn hayrides through the wooded trails around the Farm Center, all ages.oaklandcountymoms.com
Antiques and Collectibles MarketSun Sep 27 2026, 8am to 3pm316 e 11 mile road, royal oak, mi 48067Antiques and collectibles market at the Royal Oak Farmers Market.ropl.org
White Lake Fire Department Open HouseSun Sep 27 2026, 12 to 3pm7420 highland road, white lake, miFire department open house with live demos, equipment displays, hot dogs, ice cream, face painting, rock wall, bounce house and foam party.oaklandcountymoms.com
Bloomfield Township Fire Department Open HouseSun Sep 27 2026, 11am to 3pmFree4200 telegraph road, bloomfield hills, mi 48302Free fire department open house with demonstrations, food trucks, touch-a-truck, DPS truck rides and police car rides.oaklandcountymoms.com
Feeding Time in the Nature CenterSun Sep 27 2026, 1 to 2pmFree4300 main park road, shelby township, mi 48316Watch nature center animals at feeding time with an interpreter talk; free, no registration, Metroparks vehicle pass required.metroparks.com
Pins and Pancakes at EscapeSun Sep 27 2026, 9:30am to 1pm$121950 e square lake road, troy, mi 48085One hour of bowling plus all-you-can-eat pancakes for $12 per person, with Sunday drink specials for grown-ups.oaklandcountymoms.com
AMC Sensory Friendly FilmsSat Sep 26 2026, 10am19500 haggerty road, livonia, miSensory-friendly morning screening with lowered sound, dim lighting, no previews and freedom to move; geared toward children ages 5 and up.oaklandcountymoms.com
Rochester Mills Beer Co OktoberfestSat Sep 26 2026, all day400 water street, rochester, miOktoberfest with German music, food and bier, live entertainment, and a parking lot Kids Zone.beercos.com
RARA Parents Night Out: Back to School Pajama-ramaSat Sep 26 2026, 5 to 11pm500 e 2nd street, rochester, mi 48307Drop-off evening of activities for ages 5-12; $35 resident, $42 non-resident, registration required.oaklandcountymoms.com
Canterbury Village Ghost WalkSat Sep 26 2026, 7 to 10pm$12.992359 joslyn ct, lake orion, mi 48360All-ages guided walk exploring reported paranormal experiences at Canterbury Village; not a scare attraction, advance tickets required.canterburyvillage.com
Robot Garage Kids' Night Out: Minecraft NightSat Sep 26 2026, 6 to 8:30pm637 s eton road, birmingham, mi 48009Drop-off night of pizza and Minecraft for grades 1-9; pre-registration required.oaklandcountymoms.com
The Great Catsby Scavenger HuntSat Sep 26 2026, 10am to 8pm550 chene street, detroit, mi 48207Celebrate Happy Cat Month with a cat-themed scavenger hunt; stop by, find all the hidden cat faces, and win a prize, no RSVP needed.eventbrite.com
JLC Huge Book SaleSat Sep 26 2026, 9am to 8pm5055 ann arbor-saline road, ann arbor, mi 48103Huge low-cost community book sale with books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, puzzles and games sourced from community donations.givemybooks.com
RARA Puzzle PaloozaSat Sep 26 2026, 3:30 to 6pm500 e 2nd street, rochester, mi 48307Two-person teams race to complete an identical 500-piece puzzle for prizes; $35 resident, $45 non-resident per team, registration required.oaklandcountymoms.com
Family Movie MatineeSat Sep 26 2026, 2 to 4pmFree1221 seven mile east, detroit, mi 48203A free family screening of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse with snacks provided while supplies last; children 10 and under need an adult.eventbrite.com
Fall Fetch FestivalSat Sep 26 2026, 11am to 3pmFree2805 hiller road, west bloomfield, mi 48324Free dog-focused fall festival with agility shows, costume contest, pet vendors, dog crafts and food trucks; no pre-registration.wbparks.org
Berkley Public Works Interactive Touch-A-TruckSat Sep 26 2026, 10am to 1pm2400 robina ave, berkley, mi 48072Hands-on touch-a-truck with public works, fire and police vehicles, plow painting, coloring pages and yard games; sensory-friendly hour 10-11.berkleymich.org
Farmers MarketSat Sep 26 2026, 7am to 1pm316 e 11 mile road, royal oak, mi 48067The weekly Saturday farmers market with fresh Michigan produce.ropl.org
Dave & Buster's Pancakes & PlaySat Sep 26 2026, 10:30am to 12:30pm$23.8419375 victor parkway, livonia, mi 48152Pajama morning drop-off with unlimited game play cards, cartoons, activities, unlimited soft drinks and a pancake bar; all ages, parents welcome.oaklandcountymoms.com
Dave & Buster's Pancakes and PlaySat Sep 26 2026, 10:30am to 12:30pm$23.8419375 victor parkway, livonia, mi 48152Drop-off morning with unlimited game play cards, cartoons, activities, unlimited soft drinks and a pancake bar.oaklandcountymoms.com
Homeschool WeekFri Sep 25 2026, all day$21.994240 baldwin road, auburn hills, mi 48326Homeschool families enjoy LEGO learning activities during attraction hours; this is the final day of the Sept 21-25 week (Mon-Fri only).legolanddiscoverycenter.com
Windsor International Film Festival Screening: Best in ShowFri Sep 25 2026, 7pmFree800 woodward ave, detroit, mi 48226A free outdoor screening of the beloved comedy Best in Show, hosted by the Windsor International Film Festival and Downtown Detroit Partnership.downtowndetroit.org
Comerica Park Fireworks After Tigers GameFri Sep 25 2026, all day2100 woodward ave, detroit, mi 48201Postgame fireworks following the Tigers vs. Pirates game; game ticket required.oaklandcountymoms.com
TreeRunner Rochester Parents Night OutFri Sep 25 2026, 5 to 9pm7553 meadow brook road, rochester, mi 48309Drop-off night at the Oakland University aerial adventure park with zip lines, climbing courses and group games while parents get a night out.oaklandcountymoms.com
Friday Family Fun Nights at Troy Community CenterFri Sep 25 2026, 4 to 9pm$83179 livernois, troy, mi 48083Family night out with basketball, swimming and more; $6 for Troy residents, $8 for non-residents, pay at the door, no pre-registration.oaklandcountymoms.com
Glow-Bye SummerFri Sep 25 2026, 6:30 to 9pmFree3380 w clarkston road, lake orion, mi 48360Free end-of-summer glow party with hot air balloon glow, putt-putt, glow games, live music, food trucks and face painting; no pre-registration.oaklandcountymoms.com
Shredder Ski Parents Night OutFri Sep 25 2026, 6 to 9pm$5032543 schoolcraft road, livonia, mi 48150Kids get pizza, games, arts and crafts plus dedicated indoor ski and snowboard time at the indoor ski facility while parents enjoy a night out.oaklandcountymoms.com
Full Moon Friday Night HikeFri Sep 25 2026, 8 to 9pm$324915 farmington road, farmington hills, miGuided after-dark hike listening for nocturnal animals and watching the night sky; pre-registration required, cancelled in bad weather.fhgov.com
Open Bounce at Inflatable PlayspacesFri Sep 25 2026, 10:30am to 1pm$95160 meijer drive, royal oak, miFriday open bounce in a huge indoor inflatable room; $9 per child, parents free.inflatableplayspaces.com
Farm Fresh FridayFri Sep 25 2026, 7am to 1pm316 e 11 mile road, royal oak, mi 48067A limited market with fresh Michigan produce, meats, baked goods, dog treats, handcrafted items and more before the weekend.ropl.org
Meadow Brook Garden Club: Fungi of MichiganFri Sep 25 2026, 10 to 11:45am$5350 estate drive, rochester, mi 48309Monthly garden club program with guest speaker Lorenzo Lo Piccolo on Michigan fungi, foraging tips, and seasonal mushrooms; coffee and refreshments at 9:15.meadowbrookhall.org
Smiles and Sensory StoriesFri Sep 25 2026, 11 to 11:30am5201 woodward avenue, detroit, mi 48202A welcoming sensory-friendly storytime for autistic children and children with sensory sensitivities, with stories, music, movement, visual supports and hands-on sensory experiences.eventbrite.com
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