Detroit family events
19 upcoming. Upcoming family-friendly events across metro Detroit, through early October.
TodaySaturday, October 17
10am to 5pm, through Oct 18
Detroit Institute of ArtsLocal artists' ofrendas honoring loved ones for Day of the Dead, built with the Mexican consulate. Free for Wayne, Oakland and Macomb residents.
1 to 5pm, through Oct 18Free
Beacon ParkFree downtown fall fest with Blake's Farms cider and donuts, horse-drawn hayrides, a pop-up pumpkin patch, crafts, live music and food trucks.
3 to 8:30pm, through Oct 18$21
Detroit ZooMerry-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.
10am, through Oct 31$21.99
LEGOLAND Discovery Center MichiganAll-October Halloween at the indoor LEGO attraction: monster-themed builds, glow-in-the-dark brick workshops and the Great Monster Chase 4D movie.
TomorrowSunday, October 18
2 to 4:30pmFree
Lake St Clair MetroparkBeachside trunk-or-treat along the lake plaza with festive Halloween displays, hayrides, inflatables and face painting. Free; Metroparks vehicle pass needed.
FridayOctober 23
5:30 to 7:30pm, every Friday$5
Heritage ParkFall hayrides through Heritage Park's trails. $5 per rider, free for ages 2 and under. Pre-registration strongly encouraged.
SaturdayOctober 24
11am to 3pm
Edsel & Eleanor Ford HouseDaytime, zero-scare Halloween for toddlers and preschoolers: a trick-or-treat trail, straw maze, lawn games, hayride and cider and donuts by the lake.
SundayOctober 25
10am to 4pm$20
Meadow Brook HallCostumed trick-or-treating along woodland paths and the historic mansion's first floor, then games, crafts, cider and donuts in the heated Garden Tent.
11am to 3pm$15
Heritage ParkHalf-hour daytime sessions with hayrides, s'mores and candy-free trick-or-treat stations for preschool through 3rd grade. Pre-registration required.
1pm$6
Hudson Mills MetroparkPick a pumpkin, choose a design and carve it at the park, then cider and donuts. $6 covers one pumpkin and refreshments. Pre-registration required.
1 to 4pmFree
Lake Erie MetroparkAfternoon of fall fun with trunk-or-treating, youth costume contests, hayrides, crafts, games, cider and donuts. Free; Metroparks vehicle pass needed.
SaturdayOctober 31
11am to 12pm$21
Orchestra HallThe DSO's playful Halloween family concert with spooky sounds, magical music and a costume contest, plus free hands-on activities beforehand.
1 to 3:30pmFree
Hudson Mills MetroparkAnnual Halloween trunk-or-treat with park vehicles like dump trucks, police cars and tractors handing out candy. Pre-registration required.
WednesdayNovember 11
11am to 8pm, through Nov 15Free
Cadillac SquareOpen-air holiday shopping village of local small businesses in glass cabins, next to the cozy family-friendly Cadillac Lodge. Free entry.
SaturdayNovember 21
5 to 10:30pm, through Nov 22
Detroit ZooOver five million LED lights on 280 animal-themed sculptures and glowing trees, with fire pits, holiday treats and warm-up stops along the walk.
ThursdayNovember 26
8:45am to 12pmFree
Woodward Avenue (steps off at Kirby)The 100th parade marches three miles down Woodward with floats, giant balloons, marching bands and clowns. Free to watch along the whole route.
FridayNovember 27
11am to 4pm, through Dec 23$22
Meadow Brook HallSelf-guided daytime walk through the 110-room mansion decked with 50+ trees, garlands and twinkling lights, tracing the families' holiday traditions.
SaturdayNovember 28
11am to 6pm, through Nov 29Free
Downtown HollyVictorian streets dressed for Dickens' Christmas Carol: carolers, Santa visits, horse-drawn carriage rides, shops, stories and Tiny Tim's tent.
FridayDecember 4
4 to 10pm, through Dec 5Free
Downtown Rochester (W 4th St)European-style outdoor Christmas market with handcrafted gifts, specialty foods, wreaths, Santa visits, a gingerbread village and a s'mores station.
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