Family Weekend Guide

Free things to do with kids in Detroit

51 events listed as free by their source over the next 4 weekends. Some may still need venue admission or registration; we note those when the source says so.

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Weekend of Oct 16–18

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

Library storytimes & programs (14, 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