Detroit, MI kids' events Dec 4–6, 2026

Detroit, MI family weekend: Friday, December 4 – Sunday, December 6

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Big outings

Nov 21 – Jan 3 · 5pm–9pm

Detroit Zoo — Royal Oak · Oakland Co. · Detroit

Metro Detroit's classic holiday light show at the zoo.

Fri–Sat 5–10:30pm; other nights 5–9pm.

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

11amSmiles & Sensory Stories · Children's Library at Main, Detroit 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

12pmThe Giving Tree: Share the Warmth · Children's Library at Main, Detroit 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmDecember Crafty Friday Programs with Mr. Aaron · Children's Library at Main, Detroit 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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

12pmThe Giving Tree: Share the Warmth · Children's Library at Main, Detroit 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12:30pmKids Creative Writing Workshop · Sherwood Forest Branch, Detroit 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmDuffield's Selfies with Santa · Duffield Branch, Detroit 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmGreeting Card & Jewelry Making Workshop · Edison Branch, Detroit 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmKids' Craft Hour: Salt Dough Ornaments · Bowen Branch, Detroit 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmProject Art · Lincoln Branch, Detroit 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

12pmThe Giving Tree: Share the Warmth · Children's Library at Main, Detroit 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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13 events for the weekend of Dec 4–6, with 12 free and 12 indoors.

Updated November 11, 2026