Looking for something fun to do with the kids this weekend? You are in the right place! Every Thursday, we round up our Top 10 picks for family fun in Metro Detroit, the can’t-miss events, the brand-new openings, and the tried-and-true favorites, and refresh this page. Bookmark it, share it with your mom friends, and check back every week for the top things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit!
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This Weekend: Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15, 2026
1. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Detroit
Friday 11 AM and 7 PM, Saturday 11 AM, 3 PM and 7 PM, Sunday 11 AM and 3 PM | Little Caesars Arena. The Greatest Show On Earth is back in Detroit for one weekend only! The pre-show starts 30 minutes before showtime and is included, and 313 Presents is promoting $20 kids tickets.
2. MI Bright Lights, Milford
Friday to Sunday 6 to 10 PM | Camp Dearborn. Opening weekend of the drive-through light show that dances to the music on your car radio, and the kids can wear pajamas! $25 per car in advance, $30 at the gate.
3. Canterbury Village Tree Lighting, Lake Orion, FREE
Friday 5 to 8 PM | Canterbury Village. A 45-foot dancing lights tree (it lights up at 6 PM!), carolers, Santa, and s’mores by the fire pits. Free, just bring a canned food donation for the food pantry.
4. Holidays at Nick Gilbert Way, Detroit, FREE Santa Photos
Friday 4 to 8 PM, Saturday 12 to 8 PM, Sunday 12 to 6 PM | Hudson’s Detroit, downtown. Free Santa photos at Winter Wonders, the giant Hudson’s Bear, a free carousel, and Holly Trolley rides!
5. Carter’s Grand Opening Weekend, Rochester Hills
Thursday to Sunday | Carter’s at The Village of Rochester Hills. It is grand opening weekend! A free limited edition tote with any purchase and sweet treats all weekend, plus a free Thanksgiving KiwiCo craft for the kids at DIY Day on Saturday, 10 AM to 12 PM, while supplies last.
6. Christmas in Clawson Craft Show, Clawson
Saturday 9 AM to 3 PM | Clawson High School. The 42nd year of this giant juried craft show with more than 150 makers, a bake sale, and Santa! $5 admission, kids 13 and under free, and every dollar supports Clawson schools. Heads up, the flyer says no strollers.
7. Lowe’s Kids Workshop, FREE
Saturday 10 AM to 1 PM | Participating Lowe’s stores. Kids ages 4 to 11 build a Holiday Engine train to take home, free! Registration required through Lowes.com/KidsClub, and spots vary by store, so sign up early.
8. Spectacular Science Play Day, Madison Heights
Saturday 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Red Oaks Nature Center. Two hours of hands-on mad scientist experiments for curious kids! $10 per person, preregistration required.
9. Be Like Blippi Tour, Detroit
Saturday 2 PM | Fisher Theatre. Blippi and Meekah live on stage for ONE show only! The Excavator Song, Dino Dance, and all the toddler favorites, 80 minutes with an intermission. Tickets through the Fisher box office.
10. Downtown Detroit Markets + Cadillac Lodge, Detroit
Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 10 PM, Sunday 11 AM to 7 PM | Cadillac Square. Nearly 20 local makers in the little glass chalets, then warm up with hot drinks and board games inside the cozy Cadillac Lodge!
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Brittany is a proud mom to two fun loving kiddos, Grayson and Audrey. With a passion for health and fitness, she’s a certified personal trainer and nutritionist who enjoys helping others lead active, enjoyable lives. When she’s not coaching clients, you can find Brittany, her husband, and her kids exploring Michigan’s vibrant scene of indoor play centers, parks, eateries, and events. Whether they’re discovering new hiking trails, celebrating local restaurant openings, or spending the afternoon at the cider mill, they’re always on the lookout for their next adventure. Brittany is passionate about sharing her family’s experiences to help other parents create lasting memories in Metro Detroit. You can follow along with her and her crew here @brittmilesxo.