Family events in Dearborn, MI

At Garden Bowl, a weekly all-ages event pairs a brunch menu with music from a rotating guest DJ and plenty of bowling.

A family-friendly day in Detroit features food, arcade games, and plenty of fun for all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Barcade is donating a portion of Family Day token sales to Gamers Outreach, a charity that brings recreation to children in hospitals through video games and the gaming community.

The 2026 edition of CatVideoFest delivers a fresh, handpicked reel of the year’s most amusing, surprising, and heartwarming feline footage, complemented by standout clips submitted directly to the festival team. What started as an underground phenomenon has grown into a theatrical program presented around the country and a consistently popular annual draw at the DFT. Beyond the laughs, a portion of ticket revenue each year supports animal welfare associations, shelters, and cat-focused charities in every state where the festival plays. Tickets are sold at the door, and buying in advance can help secure a seat without a long wait. The Wall Street Journal has even noted that watching cat videos can be good for you.

The Hamtramck Hussars play their first home game at Hamtramck Stadium against the Union Base Ball Club of Dexter. The matchup is presented in a traditional style of baseball.

The 6th annual Nine on Nine Concert Series brings free live music to Schiffer Park in Downtown Ferndale, presented by Downtown Ferndale and the Ferndale Arts & Beautification Commission. Set at the intersection of Planavon Street and West Nine Mile Road, the park becomes a relaxed spot to settle in with family, friends, neighbors, and four legged companions. Arriving early offers time to explore nearby shops, pick up a carryout meal, and enjoy a PATIO Zone beverage before the music begins. Select dates feature extra pre-concert activities, including Ms. Megan’s Music Makers as a free drop-in for families and children, a Vinyl Day with the Ferndale Library sharing resources such as online card sign up and its circulating vinyl collection, a Book Day with Story Time for ages 1 to 6 followed by a community Book Swap hosted by Love & Other Books, and a Doggie Day with the Poodle & Co. team plus a guided walk to Maestro’s Dog Haus led by K9 Turbo. There is also a casual Drop-In Jam Session hosted by Pursell Lutherie. The lineup spans many styles, with McKayla Mae Prew bringing country, Urban Muse offering Motor City blues jazz, Detroit Celtic Ramblers adding Celtic energy, Raedy Lex paired with a vinyl swap for a global EDM and vinyl vibe, Libby DeCamp Quartet exploring alternative bluegrass, The Hi-Views delivering swing rockabilly, ChromaSynthesis leaning into jazz fusion, The Tread Lightlies serving rock pop, and The Volcanos channeling classic 60s surf. After each performance, The Corner Bar and Detroit Axe host a friendly meet up with the performers and music bingo, and nearby businesses provide plenty of ways to keep the evening going. Admission is free.

An interactive summer series introduces children to mindfulness and energy awareness in a playful, supportive setting. The program builds skills in grounding, emotional awareness, and nervous system regulation so kids can better understand their feelings and what affects them. Each class blends movement, conversation, guided visualization, and breathing practices with practical tools for calming and emotional release. Children take part in sound work with singing bowls and shared healing activities, and learn simple ways to reset the nervous system. Foundational ideas like chakras, meridians, and the aura are presented in kid-friendly ways, along with clear practices for setting healthy energetic boundaries. Participants gain everyday strategies for stress relief, grounding, confidence, mindfulness, self awareness, and resilient coping. This offering is designed with sensitive children in mind and may be especially supportive for empaths and kids navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, PTSD, or frequent overwhelm. Younger children may attend with a parent or trusted adult, and older children can participate independently. The series includes five sessions across the summer. Early bird pricing is $147, at-the-door is $177, and a sibling add-on is available for $77 to $97. Led by Donna Lakes, founder of the Ascension School of Healing Arts, who brings more than 25 years in the healing arts working with sensitive children, teens, and adults to cultivate grounding, mindfulness, self regulation, and strong energetic boundaries. Limited spots are available.

Sterling Elementary is partnering with the Detroit Tigers for a fundraising night at Comerica Park in Detroit, with the Tigers facing the Chicago White Sox. For every ticket sold, $10 is donated to Sterling Elementary in Carleton, supporting enrichment programs, classroom resources, and student activities. Before the game, Friday Night Party in the Park features live music, interactive games and activities, and food available throughout the ballpark, with festivities beginning when the gates open and continuing up to first pitch. After the game, a postgame fireworks show lights up the Detroit skyline to close out the evening.

Comerica Park sets the scene for a Ferris State spirit day as the Detroit Tigers take on the Chicago White Sox. The Ferris State Alumni Association offers a $45 FSU Spirit Ticket package that includes a game ticket, entry to the Blue Moon Bases Loaded Bar, and an exclusive co-branded Detroit Tigers and Ferris State hooded tee. Seating for this package is in and around section 218, and a portion of each purchase supports the Alumni Legacy Scholarship. Details about picking up the hooded tee will be emailed about one week before the game. Apparel distribution is coordinated by the Tigers, and the Alumni Association does not have shirts on hand. Package tickets must be purchased through the Ferris State Alumni registration page and are delivered electronically. An email from the Alumni Association with instructions for retrieving your ticket will arrive approximately one week prior, so please ensure your email address is correct when registering. To sit together, purchasing all tickets in one order is recommended. If separate orders are needed, assistance is available from the Alumni Association at 231-591-2345. Quantities are limited. Wearing Ferris State gear is encouraged to show Bulldog pride.

Detroit City FC hosts its annual Scout Night at Keyworth Stadium, creating a special game day experience for Scouts. Scout tickets include a Scouting America patch and the chance to take part in a pregame parade around the stadium. Parent tickets are available and do not include the patch or parade participation.

Infinity & Beyond brings Journey’s legendary sound to Ferndale Dream Cruise 2026 in an electrifying tribute filled with towering vocals, driving guitars, and sing along melodies. Hear favorites like Don’t Stop Believin’, Faithfully, Any Way You Want It, Wheel in the Sky, Separate Ways, and more. This free, all ages performance welcomes friends and families to enjoy the music together.