Rainy-day (indoor) things to do with kids in Detroit
51 indoor events over the next 4 weekends: library programs, museum activities and workshops. Back to the full Detroit weekend guide.
Updated
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.
Saturday, Oct 17
10amDPL Letter Writing Project · Lincoln Branch, Detroit
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amStory Time · Wilder Branch, Detroit
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amYouth Empowerment Series · Edison Branch, Detroit
3-5 · 6-10 · Free
12:30pmKids Creative Writing Workshop · Sherwood Forest Branch, Detroit
3-5 · 6-10 · Free
2pmBrickbuilders Club · Conely Branch, Detroit
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmCrafts with Ms. Kristy · Children's Library at Main, Detroit
6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmHalloween Fairy Garden · Duffield Branch, Detroit
3-5 · 6-10 · Free
2pmProject Art · Lincoln Branch, Detroit
3-5 · 6-10 · Free
2pmSaturday Family Movie Matinee · Hubbard Branch, Detroit
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmSchool Year Reading Boost: K-3rd grade · Children's Library at Main, Detroit
3-5 · 6-10 · Free
3pmSaturday at the Movies · Children's Library at Main, Detroit
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmGaming Afternoon at Campbell · Campbell Branch Library, Detroit
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · FreeWeekend 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.
Saturday, Oct 24
10amDPL Letter Writing Project · Lincoln Branch, Detroit
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amMichigan vs Ohio State: Football's Biggest Rivalry · Lincoln Branch, Detroit
11+ · Free
11amStory Time · Wilder Branch, Detroit
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amYouth Empowerment Series · Edison Branch, Detroit
3-5 · 6-10 · Free
12pmSTEAM Saturdays · Chandler Park Branch, Detroit
3-5 · 6-10 · Free
12pmTrick or Treat @ Conely · Conely Branch, Detroit
3-5 · 6-10 · Free
12:30pmKids Creative Writing Workshop · Sherwood Forest Branch, Detroit
3-5 · 6-10 · Free
2pmHalloween Party for Kids at the Library · Chase Branch, Detroit
3-5 · 6-10 · 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
2pmSchool Year Reading Boost: K-3rd grade · Children's Library at Main, Detroit
3-5 · 6-10 · Free
4pmDuffield Drum Circle · Duffield Branch, Detroit
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · FreeWeekend 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.
Saturday, Oct 31
4amWilder Branch Annual Halloween Party · Wilder Branch, Detroit
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amDPL Letter Writing Project · Lincoln Branch, Detroit
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
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
11amYouth Empowerment Series · Edison Branch, Detroit
3-5 · 6-10 · Free
12pmHalloween Crafts · Chandler Park Branch, Detroit
3-5 · 6-10 · Free
12pmTrick or Treat @ Conely · Conely Branch, Detroit
3-5 · 6-10 · Free
12:30pmKids Creative Writing Workshop · Sherwood Forest Branch, Detroit
3-5 · 6-10 · Free
1pmHalloween Cookie Decorating Workshop for Kids · Sherwood Forest Branch, Detroit
3-5 · 6-10 · Free
2pmProject Art · Lincoln Branch, Detroit
3-5 · 6-10 · Free
2pmSchool Year Reading Boost: K-3rd grade · Children's Library at Main, Detroit
3-5 · 6-10 · Free
3pmHalloween Cookie Decorating Workshop for Kids · Sherwood Forest Branch, Detroit
3-5 · 6-10 · Free
5pmTHRILLER Flash Dance Mob: · Main Library, Detroit
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · FreeWeekend 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.
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