wkndSun Oct 11 2026, 11am to 5pm$10Macomb Community College Sports & Expo Center80th annual show with 70 dealers, expert lectures, gold panning, a children's fossil dig and giveaways. Kids 14 and under free; parking free.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 12 to 4pmFreeKensington Metropark Farm CenterWeekend fall festival at the Farm Center with farm and harvest demos, pumpkin picking, hayrides to the pumpkin patch and the living history village.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 10am to 4pm$12Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen FarmCarve a pumpkin (included) and add it to the historic stone wall; crafts, hayrides, games, book readings and an evening lighting of 1,000+ jack-o-lanterns.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 12 to 3pm$10Clintonwood ParkScare-free decorated trail where kids 2-9 collect goodies from favorite characters. Must pre-register; tickets not sold on site.
Fri Oct 9 2026, all day$21.99LEGOLAND Discovery Center MichiganA Halloween celebration running all October with themed builds, spooky adventures and sweet treats during regular attraction hours.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 5:30 to 9:30pmmi 48316Medieval festival with live entertainment, inflatable jousting, bounce house, crafts, strolling performers, costume contests and meteor skywatching.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 5 to 9pm$78TreeRunner Adventure ParkStructured drop-off evening with aerial climbing courses, Bounce Forest, mini golf, group games and creative projects for ages 7-14.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 5:30 to 7:30pm$5Heritage ParkEvening hayrides at Heritage Park; $5 per rider, free for ages 2 and under, pre-registration strongly encouraged.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 4:30 to 5:30pmmi 48124A Hallowe'en-themed buffet supper perfect for young children and families, with storybook and spooky characters from Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 9am to 4pmFreemi 48386Free self-guided scavenger hunt along the nature trails for hidden skeletons with prizes; pick up the map at the Environmental Discovery Center.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 1 to 2pmPittsfield BranchJoin us to create a sock puppet of your very own at this Grade K-5 craft session.
Wed Oct 7 2026, 1:30 to 2pmPittsfield BranchFun process-based arts and crafts for children age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult.
Tue Oct 6 2026, 5:30 to 6:30pmmi 48348Six-week adaptive soccer league for boys and girls ages 7-14 with cognitive disabilities, each paired with a buddy ages 10-17.
Sun Oct 4 2026, 1pmFreemi 48226A free themed Sunday of entertainment, interactive activities and family fun at Campus Martius Park, presented by Corewell Health.
Sun Oct 4 2026, 11am to 8pmmi 48216The riverfront's favorite fall family tradition with seasonal activities, food trucks and entertainment at Ralph Wilson Park.
Sun Oct 4 2026, 10am to 7pmmi 48167Weekend corn maze scavenger hunt and hayrides with cider and donuts; $12 online, $14 at gate, free ages 2 and under, rain or shine.
Sun Oct 4 2026, 12 to 4pmmi 48380Autumn hayride to and from the pumpkin patch to pick the perfect jack-o-lantern; tickets sold at the Farm Center office, all ages.
Sun Oct 4 2026, 11am to 3pmmi 48096Tractor-drawn wagon ride to a five-acre pumpkin patch with hundreds of pumpkins plus a corn maze; pumpkins priced $2-$10 by size.
Sat Oct 3 2026, all daymiEastern Market's staple Saturday market day with local produce, flowers, packaged foods and handcrafted goods.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 3 to 8pmmi 48307Bus field trip for persons with special needs to the Detroit Zoo's Zoo BOO Halloween event, departing from RARA in Rochester.
Fri Oct 2 2026, 6pm$12mi 48348Evening of a favorite movie and pizza for persons ages 14 and up with cognitive disabilities.
Fri Oct 2 2026, 9am to 5pmmi 48124Celebrate National Manufacturing Day with special programming at the Ford Rouge Factory Tour highlighting how manufacturing shapes daily life.
Wed Sep 30 2026, 10:30 to 11:30ammi 48103Playtime for babies up to 24 months and their grown-ups with toys plus 15 minutes of stories, rhymes and songs; no older siblings, please.
Tue Sep 29 2026, 9am to 3pmmiEastern Market's summer Tuesday market with regular Saturday Market vendors, local produce, products and health vendors.
Mon Sep 28 2026, 5:30 to 7pmmi 48083Adaptive-needs social evening with music, karaoke, games, pizza and refreshments; all ages welcome, under 14 with a caregiver.
Mon Sep 28 2026, 10:30 to 11ammi 48103Stories and songs for listeners age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult; siblings are welcome.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 10am to 7pmmiA three-day Oktoberfest with live entertainment, kids' games, food, beer, a raffle and church tours at DeSales Park.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 4 to 6:30pm$5miAll-ages shore fishing tournament with prizes for most and largest bass; $5 entry includes free park vehicle entry.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 9am to 6pmmi 48442Cider mill festival with corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin patch, pony rides, petting farm, live entertainment and BBQ; free parking.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 12 to 6pmmi 48092Annual festival with carnival midway, live entertainment, food and beer tent, and raffles.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 10am to 5pmmi 4830310-hole artist-designed mini golf course; $15 adults, $8 children under 12, pre-registration required.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 10am to 5pm$3mi 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.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 10am to 4pmmi 48124Detroit's historic public market comes alive with local farmers, artisans and makers during this weekend market at The Henry Ford.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 12 to 4pmmi 48380Twenty-minute horse-drawn or tractor-drawn hayrides through the wooded trails around the Farm Center, all ages.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 8am to 3pmmi 48067Antiques and collectibles market at the Royal Oak Farmers Market.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 12 to 3pmmiFire department open house with live demos, equipment displays, hot dogs, ice cream, face painting, rock wall, bounce house and foam party.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 11am to 3pmFreemi 48302Free fire department open house with demonstrations, food trucks, touch-a-truck, DPS truck rides and police car rides.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 1 to 2pmFreemi 48316Watch nature center animals at feeding time with an interpreter talk; free, no registration, Metroparks vehicle pass required.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 9:30am to 1pm$12mi 48085One hour of bowling plus all-you-can-eat pancakes for $12 per person, with Sunday drink specials for grown-ups.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 10ammiSensory-friendly morning screening with lowered sound, dim lighting, no previews and freedom to move; geared toward children ages 5 and up.
Sat Sep 26 2026, all daymiOktoberfest with German music, food and bier, live entertainment, and a parking lot Kids Zone.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 5 to 11pmmi 48307Drop-off evening of activities for ages 5-12; $35 resident, $42 non-resident, registration required.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 7 to 10pm$12.99mi 48360All-ages guided walk exploring reported paranormal experiences at Canterbury Village; not a scare attraction, advance tickets required.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 6 to 8:30pmmi 48009Drop-off night of pizza and Minecraft for grades 1-9; pre-registration required.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 10am to 8pmmi 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.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 9am to 8pmmi 48103Huge low-cost community book sale with books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, puzzles and games sourced from community donations.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 3:30 to 6pmmi 48307Two-person teams race to complete an identical 500-piece puzzle for prizes; $35 resident, $45 non-resident per team, registration required.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 2 to 4pmFreemi 48203A free family screening of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse with snacks provided while supplies last; children 10 and under need an adult.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 11am to 3pmFreemi 48324Free dog-focused fall festival with agility shows, costume contest, pet vendors, dog crafts and food trucks; no pre-registration.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 10am to 1pmmi 48072Hands-on touch-a-truck with public works, fire and police vehicles, plow painting, coloring pages and yard games; sensory-friendly hour 10-11.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 7am to 1pmmi 48067The weekly Saturday farmers market with fresh Michigan produce.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 10:30am to 12:30pm$23.84mi 48152Pajama morning drop-off with unlimited game play cards, cartoons, activities, unlimited soft drinks and a pancake bar; all ages, parents welcome.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 10:30am to 12:30pm$23.84mi 48152Drop-off morning with unlimited game play cards, cartoons, activities, unlimited soft drinks and a pancake bar.
Fri Sep 25 2026, all day$21.99mi 48326Homeschool families enjoy LEGO learning activities during attraction hours; this is the final day of the Sept 21-25 week (Mon-Fri only).
Fri Sep 25 2026, 7pmFreemi 48226A free outdoor screening of the beloved comedy Best in Show, hosted by the Windsor International Film Festival and Downtown Detroit Partnership.
Fri Sep 25 2026, all daymi 48201Postgame fireworks following the Tigers vs. Pirates game; game ticket required.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 5 to 9pmmi 48309Drop-off night at the Oakland University aerial adventure park with zip lines, climbing courses and group games while parents get a night out.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 4 to 9pm$8mi 48083Family night out with basketball, swimming and more; $6 for Troy residents, $8 for non-residents, pay at the door, no pre-registration.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 6:30 to 9pmFreemi 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.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 6 to 9pm$50mi 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.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 8 to 9pm$3miGuided after-dark hike listening for nocturnal animals and watching the night sky; pre-registration required, cancelled in bad weather.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 10:30am to 1pm$9miFriday open bounce in a huge indoor inflatable room; $9 per child, parents free.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 7am to 1pmmi 48067A limited market with fresh Michigan produce, meats, baked goods, dog treats, handcrafted items and more before the weekend.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 10 to 11:45am$5mi 48309Monthly garden club program with guest speaker Lorenzo Lo Piccolo on Michigan fungi, foraging tips, and seasonal mushrooms; coffee and refreshments at 9:15.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 11 to 11:30ammi 48202A welcoming sensory-friendly storytime for autistic children and children with sensory sensitivities, with stories, music, movement, visual supports and hands-on sensory experiences.
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