Family Weekend Guide

Detroit weekend events for kids (6–10)

51 events tagged for kids (6–10) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

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Age
Area
Cost
Weather

Weekend of Oct 16–18

Big outings

Oct 16 – Oct 25 · 3pm–8:30pm

Zoo Boo at the Detroit Zoo

Detroit Zoo — Royal Oak · Oakland Co. · Detroit

A merry-not-scary Halloween evening at the zoo for little ghouls and goblins; full zoo access until 6pm.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Separate Zoo Boo ticket required
Details at Detroit Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (14, free)

From Detroit Public Library branches (registration links go to Eventbrite). Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 16

Saturday, Oct 17

11amStory Time · Wilder Branch, Detroit 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmProject Art · Lincoln Branch, Detroit 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Oct 23–25

Big outings

Oct 16 – Oct 25 · 3pm–8:30pm

Zoo Boo at the Detroit Zoo

Detroit Zoo — Royal Oak · Oakland Co. · Detroit

A merry-not-scary Halloween evening at the zoo for little ghouls and goblins; full zoo access until 6pm.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Separate Zoo Boo ticket required
Details at Detroit Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (13, free)

From Detroit Public Library branches (registration links go to Eventbrite). Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 23

Saturday, Oct 24

11amStory Time · Wilder Branch, Detroit 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmNFL Rivalry Talk · Chandler Park Branch, Detroit 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmProject Art · Lincoln Branch, Detroit 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1

Library storytimes & programs (15, free)

From Detroit Public Library branches (registration links go to Eventbrite). Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 30

Saturday, Oct 31

10amTrick or Book! · Children's Library at Main, Detroit 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
11amStory Time · Wilder Branch, Detroit 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmProject Art · Lincoln Branch, Detroit 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Nov 6–8

Library storytimes & programs (8, free)

From Detroit Public Library branches (registration links go to Eventbrite). Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 6

Saturday, Nov 7

11amStory Time · Wilder Branch, Detroit 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmProject Art · Lincoln Branch, Detroit 3-5 · 6-10 · Free