- Plymouth Fall FestivalPlymouth · Downtown Plymouth
- Dally in the AlleyDetroit · North Cass / Cass Corridor
- Lathrup Village Music Festival - Brendon Linsley BandLathrup Village · City Hall Municipal Park
- Eastern Market After Dark 2026Detroit · Eastern Market
- Santa's City of Plymouth ParadePlymouth · Parade through various City parks
Family events near me
Kid-friendly plans with time, price, age fit, parking notes, and direct links.
Plymouth Fall Festival
Plymouth Fall Festival at Downtown Plymouth. Dates are listed by the official source; check the organizer for daily hours and changes.
Dally in the Alley
Volunteer-run neighborhood street fair with six music stages, food, art vendors and a free kids fair ending at 5 p.m.
Lathrup Village Music Festival - Brendon Linsley Band
Brendon Linsley Band performs at Lathrup Village Music Festival on September 12 from 7:30 to 8:15 PM at City Hall Municipal Park.
Eastern Market Detroit Lions Tailgate (Sept. 13)
Eastern Market Partnership Tailgate Rules for Detroit Lions Welcome to Eastern Market Tailgating!
The 39th Graham Hovey Lecture with Christopher Baxter: Keeping the Promise: A Free Press in the…
"Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost." - Thomas Jefferson Two hundred fifty years ago this summer, a group of delegates in Philadelphia signed a document that risked.
Shed 5 at Eastern Market After Dark
Thursday, September 17, 4:30 pm - 10 pm in Shed 5 During EASTERN MARKET AFTER DARK FREE ENTRY Cash Bar with Happy Hour Specials + Beer tubs Wine Tastings from Modales | Drew Ryan | Loose Cannon | Gypsy Blue | Lemon Creek Nitz.
Eastern Market After Dark 2026
Eastern Market After Dark is the headline night of Detroit Month of Design — a free, all-ages festival held across the Eastern Market district.
Saturday Market
Saturday Market is a staple market day at Eastern Market. You’ll find a vast assortment of local produce, flower and plant vendors, as well as packaged food items, and handcrafted items made by local entrepreneurs.
Oral Cancer Awareness of Michigan 5K!
Please join us for our 10th annual 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, September 19, 2026 @ 9 a.m. through the scenic pathways of Kensington Metro Park.
Happy Hour in the Market (September)
Happy Hour in the Market 5:30-7:00pm Happy Hour in the Market creates space to connect with the people who make up this food ecosystem: farmers, makers, entrepreneurs, food business owners, and the organizations supporting.
Downtown Day
Downtown Day at Kellogg Park. Dates are listed by the official source; check the organizer for daily hours and changes.
Detroit Free Press Marathon
Detroit fall event clue: Detroit Free Press Marathon weekend is October 16-18.
Salvation Army Red Kettle Kick Off
Salvation Army Red Kettle Kick Off at Main St & Kellogg Park. Dates are listed by the official source; check the organizer for daily hours and changes.
Santa's City of Plymouth Parade
Santa's City of Plymouth Parade at Parade through various City parks. Dates are listed by the official source; check the organizer for daily hours and changes.
Holiday Greens Market
Holiday Greens Market at The Gathering. Dates are listed by the official source; check the organizer for daily hours and changes.
Christmas in Plymouth and Mistletoe Market
Christmas in Plymouth and Mistletoe Market at Downtown Plymouth and The Gathering. Dates are listed by the official source; check the organizer for daily hours and changes.
More ways to explore Detroit
New here? Start with Detroit
If you are new to Detroit, MI, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.
Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.
- Check age fit.
- Keep drives short.
- Pick food before the main stop.
Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.
- Check hours.
- Book if needed.
- Keep the route walkable.
Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.
- Share the map.
- Pick one anchor.
- Have a backup nearby.
Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.
- Check closures.
- Avoid long outdoor walks.
- Use official pages for changes.

