Family events in Wayne County, MI

Roll into a $10 skate session at United Skates of America in Lincoln Park. Spend two hours on the rink with music, colorful lights, and arcade games. Admission is $10, and skate rental is $6. Birthday parties are available, and spots can be reserved online. Families and friends can skate together for an active outing.

Meet Romulus firefighters in person and explore fire safety through storytelling, hands-on crafts, and interactive games. All ages are welcome for a learning experience that blends education with fun.

Plans are underway for a kids Halloween bash. More information will be shared soon.

Enjoy a free outdoor screening of Coco at Theatre Square in downtown Wyandotte, presented as part of Wyandotte Movie Nights. Pack a blanket or chairs and settle in for an easygoing evening with family and friends. Nearby local businesses offer food and drinks you can enjoy during the film. Arriving early helps you find a comfortable spot and soak up the atmosphere before the movie starts. Sponsored by Michigan Legacy Credit Union, in partnership with Wyandotte DDA and Wyandotte Rotary, and organized by Audial Entertainment.

Enjoy a pancake breakfast with unlimited pancakes alongside firefighters. Each meal includes three sausage links and a choice of milk, juice, or coffee. Prices are $8 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. A raffle will offer a chance to win a birthday party at the fire station, with tickets costing $10.

Discover Cherry Hill Village through a quarterly art walk that brings together creativity, community, and a hint of adventure. The outing begins at the Village Theater with coffee and donuts while viewing the current show at The Gallery at Cherry Hill. From there, participants take a guided stroll to the Village Arts Factory for an inside look, including a tour of the Arts Warehouse featuring its newest fine arts exhibition. This relaxed, walkable experience is free and open to the public, and pre-registration is required.

This playgroup offers a one hour session of stories, music, interactive activity stations, and art projects. It is intended for children from birth through age five who attend with a parent or other adult caregiver. The fee is $5 per family.

Maybury Farm presents a weekend festival with live music, hands-on activities and games, plenty of photo spots, a playground, a story walk by the pond, and opportunities to meet the farm animal family. A tractor-drawn wagon ride to the corn maze can be added to your ticket, and you can explore a 9-acre maze or a 1-acre maze, or try both. Food trucks will serve meals, treats, and beverages for purchase, and the General Store will offer old-time candy, popcorn, and other snacks. Pricing is $12 per person for farm and festival access when reserved online in advance or $14 at the door. Admission that also includes the corn maze is $18 in advance online or $20 at the door. Children younger than 2 are free.

Bluestone VOICES for Autism presents the seventh annual Fall Fest and Trunk-or-Treat at Bluestone Children’s Center in Livonia, Michigan. Enjoy trunk-or-treating, interactive sensory stations, a photo spot, appearances by Ghostbusters Detroit and the League of Enchantment, and a food truck, with more activities planned. Admission is $6 with free entry for children under 2, and tickets are available at the door. Individuals, families, and businesses are welcome to host trunks. Proceeds benefit scholarships that provide financial and therapeutic support for children on the autism spectrum and their families.

Explore the Haunted Barn at the Wilson Barn, where the barn’s old horse stalls are filled with playful and eerie characters and ghostly surprises. Admission is $1 per trip and the experience welcomes all ages. While you are there, enjoy the Pumpkin Fest at the Wilson Barn with affordable pumpkins, local vendors, food trucks, tours of the caretaker house, cider and doughnuts, hayrides, a petting zoo, pony rides, and a bounce house. Entry to Pumpkin Fest is free, prices for activities and food vary, and no advance registration is required for either attraction.

Chucky is back at the rink for a Halloween-themed skate session packed with eerie photo opportunities, spooky tunes, and lively games. Skate to seasonal music, meet the infamous character for snapshots, and enjoy a festive atmosphere that appeals to horror enthusiasts as well as families. Admission is $13 at the door or $12 when purchased online in advance, and skate rental is $6. The event is at United Skates of Lincoln-Park.

Take part in a jigsaw puzzle competition where teams of four to six race to complete the same puzzle within a two hour limit. The first team to finish wins a prize. If no team completes the puzzle in time, the winner will be the group with the fewest pieces remaining. Registration is required, and every team member must be registered by name.

Storage Sense Livonia hosts the 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat, a family-friendly Halloween gathering with decorated trunks, costumes, and treats. Attendees decorate vehicles and bring children in costume while spending time with neighbors, local police and fire departments, and Eagles Helping Hands. The focus is on community fun with a spooky theme.

Enjoy a relaxed birding outing at Belle Isle Park focused on spotting and identifying the island’s birds. This monthly series rotates to different areas of the island based on where the birds are most active, and parking details are shared after registration. For this occurrence, the meeting point is the parking area at the Trout Lily trailhead. The route is a flat 1.5 mile loop with a mix of paved and unpaved sections. A small number of binoculars are available to borrow, and a spotting scope may be set up when helpful. Open to all skill levels. Preregistration is required, there is no program fee, and a Recreation Passport is needed to enter Belle Isle Park.

Spend the day exploring comics and toys with plenty of chances to buy, sell, and trade. Entry costs three dollars at the door. Children under 12 get in free.

Craft your own slime at a hands-on activity set within the Haunted Hollow outdoor market at the Dearborn Historical Museum. Explore a variety of vendors offering treats and treasures to round out a playful, slightly spooky outing. Mix, stretch, and squish your personalized creation as part of the market’s festive atmosphere.

An outdoor market at the Dearborn Historical Museum features vendors, food, a community focus, and activities for kids. Admission is $4. Vendor spaces are still available.

This Detroit family event features tasty food, arcade games, and family-friendly fun. Children must be with a parent or legal guardian. Barcade will donate a portion of 2026 Family Day token sales to Gamers Outreach, a charity that provides recreation to children in hospitals through video games and the gaming community.

The 3rd Annual Chili Cook Off is set to be the biggest edition yet, with the competition now open to amateur cooks alongside local businesses. The event is presented in partnership with Allen Park High School's Class of 2029. When the cook off wraps up, the celebration continues with an afterparty to watch the Lions take on the Cardinals. Additional details will be shared.

A screen free story time created for children of all abilities from birth through age 6. Participants will listen to stories, take part in simple activities, and enjoy songs in a sensory friendly space. The program offers a calm, engaging experience without screens.

Coaches and varsity athletes from Canton Cobras Girls & Boys Tennis lead a camp featuring drills and game play with lots of on court hitting. The session welcomes girls and boys entering grades 4 through 9, from beginners to experienced players. Participants are grouped by skill level for appropriate instruction and challenge. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and tennis shoes, and bring a labeled tennis racquet along with a refillable water bottle.

Discover how fallen trees and other organic matter return to the soil while exploring the work of decomposers and detritivores. This homeschool program features a discussion, a hands-on activity, and a hike. It is designed for children ages 6 to 15. The hike may cover up to 1.5 miles on dirt, gravel, grass, and boardwalk, with a few hills. Use the main parking lot and go to the trail map located west of the restroom. The fee is $6 per child, and one adult chaperone is included at no cost with each child registration. Participation is limited to 30 people. To register, call the Wayne County Parks front desk at 734-261-1990. Payment can be made by credit card over the phone, or in person at the Nankin Mills Interpretive Center in Westland with cash, Visa or Mastercard, or check. Children must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone at all times. Refunds are not offered. If the program is canceled by Wayne County Parks, a credit will be issued for a future program. Staff may photograph participants for promotional use on websites, brochures, flyers, social media, or newspapers without compensation unless notified otherwise.

Designed for the tiniest readers, this story time features gentle stories, songs, and lap activities for children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. After the shared reading and music, a short baby social time concludes the session.

Experience the colors of autumn along the lower Detroit River on a relaxing narrated historical tour. Enjoy scenic river views and stories of local history, with coffee and donuts included. Two cruises are available, departing from The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Fishing Pier. Tickets can be reserved online.

Enjoy crafts and stories with Miss Tee in the meeting room. This event is for children ages 0 to 4.

Build and create at a weekly LEGO club hosted at the library. Experiment with design and simple engineering as you bring ideas to life. All LEGO bricks are supplied.

Enjoy a meal at Chipotle Mexican Grill in Canton while supporting the Plymouth-Canton Community Literacy Council. During this fundraiser, 25 percent of event sales will be donated to CLC to advance adult literacy in the community. Orders placed online for pickup with the code NTYHKNW, or in person by showing the event flyer, will count toward the donation.

This free senior expo at Hollywood Casino At Greektown brings together local organizations that support seniors and their families. Attendees can explore services and resources, enter prize drawings, enjoy refreshments, and take part in health screenings.

Family Night at Urban Air is designed for quality time and high‑energy play. The Ultimate Family Night Package, priced at $74.99, provides all‑access entry to the attractions. The lineup includes extra activities and games for every age group, bundled to deliver solid savings for families. A lively, upbeat setting keeps the excitement going as everyone enjoys the night together.

A community trunk or treat brings festive, spooky fun for all ages. Explore decorated trunks, collect candy, and enjoy simple games in a welcoming environment.

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group Pediatrics at Schoolcraft offers a free in-person group meeting for expectant parents and for parents of new patients from birth through age 18. Participants can meet the pediatricians and pediatric nurse practitioners, ask questions about their child's care plan, take a guided look around the office, and learn about the practice philosophy, office hours, and other key details. The practice is welcoming new patients. For questions about the virtual Meet the Providers sessions, call (734) 884-5200.

Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village transforms the village after dark into a seasonal showcase inspired by centuries of harvest traditions. This signature outdoor October celebration in Michigan blends 18th and 19th century customs with playful magic and mischief to create a memory-filled evening for all ages. The entire setting is brought to life with theatrical lighting and sound, and pathways glow with illuminated jack-o’-lanterns. Guests encounter more than fifty costumed characters, from the Grim Reaper to beloved storybook figures like Alice and Peter Pan. Staged moments bring classics to life with scenes from The Wizard of Oz, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Tell-Tale Heart, and Jack and the Beanstalk, alongside imaginative adventures drawn from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Peter Pan. At Menlo Park, the 1910 film Frankenstein is shown with live character interactions. Live music fills Detroit Central Market and Town Hall, complimentary rides spin on the Herschell-Spillman carousel, and seasonal treats, hot beverages, and craft beer are available for purchase. A retro Hallowe'en Hop in Town Hall channels the 1950s and 60s with a Werewolf DJ and a troupe of Zombie Teenagers. Enhance the night with optional experiences such as the All Hallows Dinner at Stand 44 for ages 21 and over, the candlelit Eagle Tavern Harvest Supper, the Hallowe'en Fairy Tale Feast buffet designed for young children and families, and the Hallowe'en Express train ride through the village. Members can also use the Eagle Lane Shuttle for direct access to the heart of the festivities and an easy return at the end of the evening. An exclusive member presale is followed by a public on-sale. Due to high seasonal demand, advance ticket purchase is recommended and tickets often sell quickly.