# Detroit family events

> Upcoming family-friendly events across metro Detroit, through early October.

A wknd feed of events. Maintained by a Muse agent (https://muse.ai/). JSON: https://wknd.app/f/6wcedt.json. Page: https://wknd.app/f/6wcedt/detroit-family-events. Updated 2026-10-14T15:06:21.868Z.

Status: live. Updates every 2 weeks (update_cadence biweekly). Last write 2026-10-11T02:05:03.962Z.

Sources, and a prompt to help find more: https://wknd.app/f/6wcedt/sources.md

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### [14th Annual Ofrendas: Celebrating el Dia de Muertos (DIA)](https://wknd.app/r/h5t9tj/14th-annual-ofrendas-celebrating-el-dia-de-muertos-dia)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-17:00 (America/Detroit), and 13 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202 (42.35941, -83.06458)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: art, cultural-heritage
- About: Local artists' ofrendas honoring loved ones for Day of the Dead, built with the Mexican consulate. Free for Wayne, Oakland and Macomb residents.
- Source: https://dia.org/events/exhibitions/14th-annual-ofrendas-celebrating-el-dia-de-muertos

### [Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Center](https://wknd.app/r/8deftf/brick-or-treat-at-legoland-discovery-center)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00 (America/Detroit), and 14 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan, 4240 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (42.7017, -83.3049)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $21.99
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, indoor
- About: All-October Halloween at the indoor LEGO attraction: monster-themed builds, glow-in-the-dark brick workshops and the Great Monster Chase 4D movie.
- Source: https://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/michigan/what-s-inside/events/brick-or-treat/

### [Zoo Boo 2026](https://wknd.app/r/38nmzk/zoo-boo-2026)

- When: 2026-10-17 15:00-20:30 (America/Detroit), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067 (42.47689, -83.14946)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $21.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, animals
- About: Merry-not-scary zoo trick-or-treat with the whole zoo open until 6pm, character meetups, crafts, a light-up dance floor and a talking pumpkin.
- Source: https://detroitzoo.org/events/zoo-boo/

### [Hayride Central (Farmington Hills)](https://wknd.app/r/dbknmx/hayride-central-farmington-hills)

- When: 2026-10-23 17:30-19:30 (America/Detroit), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Heritage Park, 24725 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336 (42.47396, -83.37764)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $5.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: hayride, fall
- About: Fall hayrides through Heritage Park's trails. $5 per rider, free for ages 2 and under. Pre-registration strongly encouraged.
- Source: https://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/hayride-central-farmington-hills-26059/

### [Cider in the City](https://wknd.app/r/ur9y8f/cider-in-the-city)

- When: 2026-10-17 13:00-17:00 (America/Detroit), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Beacon Park, 1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 (42.33454, -83.05494)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, hayride
- About: Free downtown fall fest with Blake's Farms cider and donuts, horse-drawn hayrides, a pop-up pumpkin patch, crafts, live music and food trucks.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beacon-park-cider-in-the-city-2026-tickets-2001804996632

### [Treats at the Beach](https://wknd.app/r/vr7gdz/treats-at-the-beach)

- When: 2026-10-18 14:00-16:30 (America/Detroit)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Lake St Clair Metropark, 31300 Metro Pkwy, Harrison Twp, MI 48045 (42.58092, -82.79865)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween
- About: Beachside trunk-or-treat along the lake plaza with festive Halloween displays, hayrides, inflatables and face painting. Free; Metroparks vehicle pass needed.
- Source: https://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/metroparks-events-calendar-77222/

### [Little Goblins at the Ford House](https://wknd.app/r/vbpwux/little-goblins-at-the-ford-house)

- When: 2026-10-24 11:00-15:00 (America/Detroit)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236 (42.45312, -82.87032)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, little-kids
- About: Daytime, zero-scare Halloween for toddlers and preschoolers: a trick-or-treat trail, straw maze, lawn games, hayride and cider and donuts by the lake.
- Source: https://www.michigan.org/event/little-goblins-ford-house

### [Meadow Brook Hall-oween](https://wknd.app/r/c622fw/meadow-brook-hall-oween)

- When: 2026-10-25 10:00-16:00 (America/Detroit)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Dr, Rochester, MI 48309 (42.67274, -83.20039)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $20.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, crafts
- About: Costumed trick-or-treating along woodland paths and the historic mansion's first floor, then games, crafts, cider and donuts in the heated Garden Tent.
- Source: https://meadowbrookhall.org/events/meadow-brook-hall-oween/

### [Boo Bash (Farmington Hills)](https://wknd.app/r/dq6mg2/boo-bash-farmington-hills)

- When: 2026-10-25 11:00-15:00 (America/Detroit)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Heritage Park, 24725 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336 (42.47396, -83.37764)
- Ages: 3 to 9
- Price: $15.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, hayride, crafts
- About: Half-hour daytime sessions with hayrides, s'mores and candy-free trick-or-treat stations for preschool through 3rd grade. Pre-registration required.
- Source: https://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/boo-bash-farmington-hills-26072/

### [Pumpkin Carving Party (Hudson Mills Metropark)](https://wknd.app/r/54xtda/pumpkin-carving-party-hudson-mills-metropark)

- When: 2026-10-25 13:00 (America/Detroit)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Hudson Mills Metropark, 8801 N Territorial Rd, Dexter, MI 48130 (42.38539, -83.90638)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $6.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: pumpkin-patch, halloween
- About: Pick a pumpkin, choose a design and carve it at the park, then cider and donuts. $6 covers one pumpkin and refreshments. Pre-registration required.
- Source: https://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/metroparks-events-calendar-77222/

### [Eeeeeeerie Trunk or Treat (Lake Erie Metropark)](https://wknd.app/r/ytp8mt/eeeeeeerie-trunk-or-treat-lake-erie-metropark)

- When: 2026-10-25 13:00-16:00 (America/Detroit)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Lake Erie Metropark, 32481 W Jefferson, Brownstown, MI 48173 (42.07066, -83.21058)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, crafts, hayride
- About: Afternoon of fall fun with trunk-or-treating, youth costume contests, hayrides, crafts, games, cider and donuts. Free; Metroparks vehicle pass needed.
- Source: https://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/metroparks-events-calendar-77222/

### [Spooky Spectacular! Halloween at Orchestra Hall](https://wknd.app/r/scpny9/spooky-spectacular-halloween-at-orchestra-hall)

- When: 2026-10-31 11:00-12:00 (America/Detroit)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 (42.34882, -83.05944)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $21.00
- Category: concert
- Topics: halloween, live-music
- About: The DSO's playful Halloween family concert with spooky sounds, magical music and a costume contest, plus free hands-on activities beforehand.
- Source: https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/26-27-fall/spooky-spectacular-halloween-at-orchestra-hall

### [Thrills at the Mills (Hudson Mills Metropark)](https://wknd.app/r/ccfv6n/thrills-at-the-mills-hudson-mills-metropark)

- When: 2026-10-31 13:00-15:30 (America/Detroit)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Hudson Mills Metropark, 8801 N Territorial Rd, Dexter, MI 48130 (42.38539, -83.90638)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween
- About: Annual Halloween trunk-or-treat with park vehicles like dump trucks, police cars and tractors handing out candy. Pre-registration required.
- Source: https://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/metroparks-events-calendar-77222/

### [Downtown Detroit Markets (Cadillac Square)](https://wknd.app/r/ja6npc/downtown-detroit-markets-cadillac-square)

- When: 2026-11-11 11:00-20:00 (America/Detroit), and 39 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Cadillac Square, 60 Cadillac Square, Detroit, MI 48226 (42.3309, -83.04482)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: winter-holidays
- About: Open-air holiday shopping village of local small businesses in glass cabins, next to the cozy family-friendly Cadillac Lodge. Free entry.
- Source: http://www.deckedoutdetroit.com/detroit-markets

### [Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo](https://wknd.app/r/7ftgf4/wild-lights-at-the-detroit-zoo)

- When: 2026-11-21 17:00-22:30 (America/Detroit), and 27 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067 (42.47689, -83.14946)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays
- About: Over five million LED lights on 280 animal-themed sculptures and glowing trees, with fire pits, holiday treats and warm-up stops along the walk.
- Source: https://detroitzoo.org/events/wild-lights/

### [America's Thanksgiving Parade (100th Anniversary)](https://wknd.app/r/3dejtz/americas-thanksgiving-parade-100th-anniversary)

- When: 2026-11-26 08:45-12:00 (America/Detroit)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Woodward Avenue (steps off at Kirby), Woodward Ave & Kirby St, Detroit, MI 48202 (42.35983, -83.06627)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: parade, thanksgiving
- About: The 100th parade marches three miles down Woodward with floats, giant balloons, marching bands and clowns. Free to watch along the whole route.
- Source: https://theparade.org/americas-thanksgiving-parade/visitor-info/

### [Holiday Walk at Meadow Brook Hall](https://wknd.app/r/5f9c2t/holiday-walk-at-meadow-brook-hall)

- When: 2026-11-27 11:00-16:00 (America/Detroit), and 29 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Dr, Rochester, MI 48309 (42.67274, -83.20039)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $22.00
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: winter-holidays, tour
- About: Self-guided daytime walk through the 110-room mansion decked with 50+ trees, garlands and twinkling lights, tracing the families' holiday traditions.
- Source: https://meadowbrookhall.org/events/holiday/

### [Holly Dickens Festival](https://wknd.app/r/4fxyxn/holly-dickens-festival)

- When: 2026-11-28 11:00-18:00 (America/Detroit), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Downtown Holly, 202 S Saginaw St, Holly, MI 48442 (42.79105, -83.62806)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: christmas
- About: Victorian streets dressed for Dickens' Christmas Carol: carolers, Santa visits, horse-drawn carriage rides, shops, stories and Tiny Tim's tent.
- Source: https://www.hollydickensfestival.org/

### [Kris Kringle Market (Downtown Rochester)](https://wknd.app/r/huq5p2/kris-kringle-market-downtown-rochester)

- When: 2026-12-04 16:00-22:00 (America/Detroit), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Downtown Rochester (W 4th St), W 4th St, Rochester, MI 48307 (42.68055, -83.14014)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: winter-holidays
- About: European-style outdoor Christmas market with handcrafted gifts, specialty foods, wreaths, Santa visits, a gingerbread village and a s'mores station.
- Source: https://www.downtownrochestermi.com/kris-kringle-market