Things to Do with Kids in Metro Detroit: August

Summer is here. If you are looking to answer the question: “Where can I find fun things to do with kids near me?”, then check out our list below.

Attend a Tigers Game at Comerica Park

Location: Detroit, Comerica Park
Catching a Detroit Tigers game at Comerica Park is a fantastic way for families to enjoy a summer evening. The park features a Ferris wheel and a carousel, making it fun for kids of all ages.
Website: Detroit Tigers

Watch the Meteor Shower – August 10th

The Cranbrook Institute of Science is hosting a Meteor Shower Overnight event from Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 6:45 PM to Sunday, August 11, 2024, at 8:00 AM, inviting stargazers to witness the spectacular Perseid Meteor Shower. Participants can enjoy a variety of activities, such as a dusk nature walk, an interactive flashlight tour of the Mineral Gallery, an investigation of the asteroid that toppled the dinosaurs, a Planet Walk, a meteor-focused planetarium show, artist-designed mini-golf at the Cranbrook Art Museum, self-guided activities, and a meteor scavenger hunt. As night falls, guests can set up camp either indoors or outdoors, stargaze with local astronomers, and join a naturalist-led hunt for bats and owls. The event includes snacks, a late-night movie, and a morning breakfast, making it ideal for guests ages 5 and above. This rain-or-shine event costs $125 per person for nonmembers and $106 for members, with registration closing on August 8 at 5:00 PM.
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Roar into Fun: Explore Dinosauria at Detroit Zoo

Dinosauria is an immersive experience that’s perfect for the whole family. Get up close and personal with lifelike dinosaurs, learn about their habits, and marvel at their colossal size! It’s an adventure you won’t soon forget.

🌟 Learn More now at https://detroitzoo.org/events/zoo-events/dinosauria/ for an unforgettable journey through time.

Dinosaurs in Motion @ The Henry Ford (June 9th-September 8th)

Come and enjoy the experience of prehistoric animals like you’ve never seen before at Dinosaurs in Motion, where you can move or engage with 16 life-size metal dinosaurs. Delight your family by making a T. rex’s jaw open and chomp by using levers and pulleys, or make a Plesiosaur swim using a touch screen controller. Go beyond the limits of natural history and meet these metal dinosaurs inspired by real fossils and built using recycled materials. This limited-engagement exhibition is designed to be highly interactive. You can also find art and science on display, including sketching, metalworking, biomechanics, kinetics, and the robotics that breathe life into these sculptures. Learn more now at https://www.thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/dinosaurs-in-motion/

Enjoy Summer Fairs and Festivals around Metro Detroit

Summer is the ultimate time to spend fun days outdoors by checking out local fairs and festivals. We have a comprehensive list of must visit fair and festivals around Metro Detroit. Check it out here.

• BBQ Fest | Dates: August 2-4 | Location: Canterbury Village | Website
• Dearborn Homecoming | Dates: August 2-4, 2024 | Location: Ford Field Park, Dearborn | Website: Dearborn Homecoming
• Belle Isle Art Fair | Dates: August 6-7 | Location: Belle Isle, Detroit | Website
• Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair | Dates: August 8-10, 2024 | Location: Dodge Park, Sterling Heights | Website: Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair
• Hamtramck Music Festival | Dates: August 11-14 | Location:  Various venues in Hamtramck, MI | Website
• Charivari Detroit Music Festival | Dates: August 12-14 | Location: Historic Fort Wayne, 6325 W Jefferson Ave, Detroit | Website
• Ribs and R&B Music Festival | Dates: August 12-14 | Location:  Hart Plaza, Detroit | Website
• The Woodward Dream Cruise | Dates: August 17, 2024 |Location: Woodward Avenue, from Ferndale to Pontiac |Website: The Woodward Dream Cruise
• Clawson Fest 2024 | Date: August 24th | Location: Main Street, Downtown Clawson | Website
• Michigan Made Festival | Dates: August 24-25 | Location: Canterbury Village | Website
• Michigan State Fair | Dates: August 29 – September 2, 2024 | Location: Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi | Website: Michigan State Fair
• Arts, Beats & Eats | Dates: August 30 – September 2, 2024 | Location: Downtown Royal Oak | Website: Arts, Beats & Eats
• Detroit Jazz Festival | Dates: August 30 – September 2, 2024 | Location: Hart Plaza, Detroit | Website: Detroit Jazz Festival
• Corvette Fest| Date: August 31 | Location: Canterbury Village | Website

Spend the Day at the Beach or Splash Pad

Whether you choose to spend a day at the local beach or splash pad, we have you covered. We have a list of local best free splash pads, beaches and ultimate guide of splash pads to visit this summer.

Check out some awesome splash pads that we recently visited below.
Normandy Oaks
Crowley Splash Pad
Morningside Splash Pad
Whitmore-Bolles Splash Pad

Enjoy Great Time Outdoors

As the weather is getting warmer, it is the best time to spend time outdoor with some simple and fun activities listed below:
Hike trails
Visit State Park or Metropark for Free with Michigan Activity Pass
Visit Nature Center
Visit Petting Farm or Zoo
Visit the top 10 favorite playgrounds
Spend a Day in Detroit

Michigan Renaissance Festival 2024 (Aug 17th-Sept 29th)

Get ready for 7 weekends of huzzah and cheers at the annual Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly, MI. Join the villagers of Hollygrove as they invite one and all to the magical 16th Century European village featuring 17 stages of exciting entertainment including: musicians, magicians, jugglers and jousting. Over 100 artisans will fill the Festival marketplace to display and sell their handcrafted goods for a truly fabulous and endless shopping experience. Patrons will interact with memorable characters and enjoy full-contact live armored jousting, 7 theme weekends, and fabulous food fit for royalty!

Wizarding Wonders Event in Troy

Calling all wizards and witches of Troy: Embark on a magical adventure with us! Make your own wand to practice spells, meet the Potions Master and try out the careful science that is potion-making, and much more!
$10 Residents, $15 Non-Residents. Register by 8/21. All in attendance must be registered, including adults. 
Saturday August 24th, from noon until 3 pm at the Troy Community Center