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.

Wed, Jun 24

Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees

Major League Baseball at Comerica Park—a classic family outing.

6:40 PM Comerica Park, Detroit

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jun 24

New York Yankees at Detroit Tigers

New York Yankees at Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park

6:40 PM Comerica Park, Detroit

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jun 24

Lalah Hathaway & Eric Darius

Jazz concert at an outdoor amphitheatre—smooth, accessible live music.

7:30 PM The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, Detroit

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jun 25

Houston Astros at Detroit Tigers

Houston Astros at Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park

6:40 PM Comerica Park, Detroit

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jun 25

Josh Groban with special guest Jennifer Hudson

Josh Groban & Jennifer Hudson at Little Caesars Arena—Broadway-style singers families enjoy.

8:00 PM Little Caesars Arena, Detroit

5–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jun 25

Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros

Major League Baseball at Comerica Park—a classic family outing.

6:40 PM Comerica Park, Detroit

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jun 27

BIG3 - 9th Wonder in the Summer - Detroit

High-octane streetball tournament at Little Caesars Arena—summer basketball fun.

3:30 PM Little Caesars Arena, Detroit

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Jun 28

Gin Blossoms

Classic '90s rock band Gin Blossoms at Sound Board in MotorCity Casino.

7:30 PM Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit

10–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Jun 29

An Evening with Chicago

Legendary rock band Chicago performs at the historic Fox Theatre Detroit.

8:00 PM Fox Theatre Detroit, Detroit

8–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Buju Banton & Stephen Marley: Roots and Rhymes Tour

reggae legends Buju Banton & Stephen Marley at The Fillmore.

6:30 PM The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit

8–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing a Song All Night Long

Lionel Richie & Earth, Wind & Fire—soul/funk legends at Little Caesars Arena.

7:30 PM Little Caesars Arena, Detroit

6–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

The R&B Tour - Starring Usher Raymond & Chris Brown

R&B superstars Usher & Chris Brown at Ford Field—big energy show.

7:00 PM Ford Field, Detroit

10–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Jul 7

Athletics at Detroit Tigers

Athletics at Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park

6:40 PM Comerica Park, Detroit

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Jul 7

Detroit Tigers vs. Athletics

Catch the Detroit Tigers play at Comerica Park.

6:40 PM Comerica Park, Detroit

0–18 yrsOutdoor