Things to do in Detroit

Detroit is about an hour northeast of Toledo, home to major-league sports and the Detroit Zoo. Browse family-friendly events and things to do with kids in metro Detroit.

Fri, Sep 25

World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with LIVE Orchestra

Ballet classic Swan Lake with live orchestra at Music Hall Center.

7:00 PM Music Hall Center, Detroit

5–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Sep 25

Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park

6:40 PM Comerica Park, Detroit

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Sep 25

Brother Bird, OK Cowgirl, Josie Palmer

Brother Bird, OK Cowgirl, Josie Palmer at TSDMAAC

6:30 PM TSDMAAC, Detroit

$22+0–18 yrs

Fri, Sep 25

EsDeeKid - Council House Rat Tour

EsDeeKid - Council House Rat Tour at The Fillmore Detroit

7:00 PM The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit

0–18 yrs

Fri, Sep 25

Night of Knockouts XLIII

Night of Knockouts XLIII at Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel

7:00 PM Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit

8–18 yrs

Fri, Sep 25

Warren Zeiders

Warren Zeiders at El Club

7:00 PM El Club, Detroit

13–18 yrs

Sat, Sep 26

The Coney

The Coney at Detroit Opera House

8:00 PM Detroit Opera House, Detroit

6–18 yrs

Sat, Sep 26

Detroit Red Wings vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Detroit Red Wings hockey game at Little Caesars Arena—fast-paced NHL action.

7:00 PM Little Caesars Arena, Detroit

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Sep 26

The Inspector Cluzo, The Messenger Birds

The Inspector Cluzo, The Messenger Birds at TSDMAAC (Crypt)

7:00 PM TSDMAAC (Crypt), Detroit

$28+5–18 yrs

Sat, Sep 26

Shouldered, Shobijin, A Grim Existence, Sabu

Shouldered, Shobijin, A Grim Existence, Sabu at TSDMAAC

6:00 PM TSDMAAC, Detroit

$18+0–18 yrs

Sat, Sep 26

Ravyn Lenae

Ravyn Lenae at Masonic Temple - Detroit

7:00 PM Masonic Temple - Detroit, Detroit

13–18 yrs

Sun, Sep 27

New York Jets at Detroit Lions

New York Jets at Detroit Lions at Ford Field

1:00 PM Ford Field, Detroit

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Sep 27

Detroit Lions vs. New York Jets

Detroit Lions face the New York Jets at Ford Field.

1:00 PM Ford Field, Detroit

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Mon, Sep 28

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals at Saint Andrew's Hall

7:00 PM Saint Andrew's Hall, Detroit

13–18 yrs

Tue, Sep 29

Greenleaf, Howling Giant, Armada Lodge

Greenleaf, Howling Giant, Armada Lodge at TSDMAAC (Crypt)

6:00 PM TSDMAAC (Crypt), Detroit

$28+0–18 yrs

Tue, Sep 29

Big Chief Donald Harrison

Big Chief Donald Harrison at Aretha's Jazz Cafe

8:00 PM Aretha's Jazz Cafe, Detroit

10–18 yrs

Wed, Sep 30

THE CHICKS - TAKING THE LONG WAY

The Chicks perform at historic Fox Theatre Detroit.

8:30 PM Fox Theatre Detroit, Detroit

10–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Sep 30

Unpopular Opinion Night (21+)

Unpopular Opinion Night (21+) at Saint Andrew's Hall

7:00 PM Saint Andrew's Hall, Detroit

13–18 yrs

Wed, Sep 30

The Chicks - Suite Rental

The Chicks - Suite Rental at Fox Theatre Detroit

8:30 PM Fox Theatre Detroit, Detroit

8–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 1

UniverSoul Circus

World-class circus with acrobats, animals, and specialty acts for the whole family.

7:00 PM Across from the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre Universoul Circus, Detroit

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Oct 1

Russell Peters Relax World Tour

Russell Peters Relax World Tour at Music Hall Center

8:00 PM Music Hall Center, Detroit

16–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 1

Fabio Frizzi performs FRIZZI2FULCI

Fabio Frizzi performs FRIZZI2FULCI at TSDMAAC

6:00 PM TSDMAAC, Detroit

$32+10–18 yrs