Looking for something fun to do in or around The D with the kids this weekend? Whether you were hoping for something outside or indoors, the team at Detroit Moms Blog has you covered (even those looking for sensory-friendly events!). There’s plenty of family fun around the city.
Quicken Loans Winterblast Weekend
Campus Martius Park (800 Woodward Ave Detroit)
Friday, 4 p.m.-11 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cost: FREE
North American International Auto Show
Cobo Hall (1 Washington Blvd Detroit )
Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sunday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Cost: $7-$14
Grosse Pointe Woods Winter Fest
Ghesquiere Park (19955 Mack Ave Grosse Pointe Woods)
Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Oak Park Winter Fest
Oak Park Community Center (14300 Oak Park Blvd Oak Park)
Sunday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Frost Fest
The Mall at Partridge Creek (17420 Hall Rd Clinton Township)
Saturday, 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Fox Theatre (2211 Woodward Ave Detroit)
All Weekend (times vary by date)
Cost: $15+
Winter Carnival
Paint Creek Cider Mill, Rochester
Saturday, 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Novi Home Show
Suburban Showplace (46100 Grand Rivere Ave Novi)
Friday, 2 p.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Cost:
- Seniors: $9
- Adult (13+): $10
- Kids 12 & Under: FREE
Snow Much Fun
Rolling Hills County Park (7660 Stony Creek Rd Ypsilanti)
Saturday, 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $5
Skate with Mickey & Minnie
Skatin Station Canton (8611 Ronda Dr Canton)
Saturday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (7 and under)
Saturday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. (all ages)
Cost:
- Saturday’s earlier time: $8 admission for skates, drink, and snack
- Saturday’s later time: $9 admission for skates, drink, and snack
Dive In Movie – Frozen
Mack Pool (715 Brooks St Ann Arbor)
Saturday, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $15 per family (up to two adults, three kids) and $4 individual admission
Mother Daughter Princess Tea Party
Green Oak Township Historical Society Building
Sunday at 2 p.m.
Cost: $15/$20 per Mother/Daughter. Any additional daughters will cost extra.
Autism-Friendly Film: The Kid Who Would Be King
Emagine Theatres (Novi, Macomb, & Rochester)
Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $6
Sensory-Friendly Showing: A Dog’s Way Home
AMC Forum 30 (Sterling Heights) on Saturday at 11 a.m.
AMC Livonia (Livonia) on Saturday at 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $6
Friends of Different Learners Camp and Resource Fair
Groves High School, (20500 W 13 Mile Rd Beverly Hills)
Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: Varies by vendor
Gigi’s Playhouse
19799 W 12 Mile Rd Southfield
Grand Opening is on Saturday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: FREE
So many great ideas! I may check a few of these out! Also, just so people are aware, the Grosse Pointe Woods winter fest is for residents and their guests only so if you don’t live in Grosse Pointe Woods you’d have to attend with a resident of the city in order to get in!