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, Aug 21

"Comedy Tragedy Parody" Dominic Fike in North America

"Comedy Tragedy Parody" Dominic Fike in North America at The Fillmore Detroit

6:30 PM The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit

0–18 yrs

Fri, Aug 21

My Chemical Romance The Black Parade 2026

My Chemical Romance performs The Black Parade at Comerica Park.

7:00 PM Comerica Park, Detroit

13–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Aug 21

Value Select

Value Select at TSDMAAC (Crypt)

7:00 PM TSDMAAC (Crypt), Detroit

$28–$800–18 yrs

Fri, Aug 21

Detroit All City Fest

Detroit All City Fest at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre

8:00 PM The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, Detroit

0–18 yrs

Fri, Aug 21

Midwest Spinkick Fest (Preshow)

Midwest Spinkick Fest (Preshow) at TSDMAAC (Confessional)

5:00 PM TSDMAAC (Confessional), Detroit

$15+0–18 yrs

Sat, Aug 22

Trio Los Panchos

Trio Los Panchos at Fisher Theatre - Detroit

8:00 PM Fisher Theatre - Detroit, Detroit

8–18 yrs

Sat, Aug 22

R&B ONLY LIVE - Detroit, MI

R&B ONLY LIVE - Detroit, MI at The Fillmore Detroit

8:00 PM The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit

0–18 yrs

Sat, Aug 22

Preseason Game 1 - Detroit Lions v Washington Commanders

Detroit Lions preseason game at Ford Field—family-friendly pro football.

12:00 PM Ford Field, Detroit

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Mon, Aug 24

Tampa Bay Rays at Detroit Tigers

Tampa Bay Rays at Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park

6:40 PM Comerica Park, Detroit

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Mon, Aug 24

Detroit Tigers vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Detroit Tigers MLB game at Comerica Park—summer baseball fun.

6:40 PM Comerica Park, Detroit

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Aug 26

Jill Scott - To Whom This May Concern Tour

Jill Scott - To Whom This May Concern Tour at Fox Theatre Detroit

7:30 PM Fox Theatre Detroit, Detroit

0–18 yrs

Wed, Aug 26

Jill Scott - Suite Rental

Jill Scott - Suite Rental at Fox Theatre Detroit

7:30 PM Fox Theatre Detroit, Detroit

0–18 yrs

Wed, Aug 26

Hiroshima

Legendary fusion band Hiroshima performs at the outdoor Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre.

7:30 PM The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, Detroit

13–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Aug 26

RUSH: Fifty Something

RUSH: Fifty Something at Little Caesars Arena

7:30 PM Little Caesars Arena, Detroit

0–18 yrs

Wed, Aug 26

OMEGA X 2026 TOUR: NO LIMIT in [Detroit]

OMEGA X 2026 TOUR: NO LIMIT in [Detroit] at Garden Theater at Midtown

7:00 PM Garden Theater at Midtown, Detroit

$26–$2780–18 yrs

Fri, Aug 28

Detroit Tigers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

Detroit Tigers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers at Comerica Park

6:40 PM Comerica Park, Detroit

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Aug 28

Morris Day and the Time

Funk icon Morris Day and the Time perform at Music Hall Center in Detroit.

8:00 PM Music Hall Center, Detroit

10–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Aug 28

Los Angeles Dodgers at Detroit Tigers

Los Angeles Dodgers at Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park

6:40 PM Comerica Park, Detroit

0–18 yrsOutdoor