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.

Sun, Aug 9

The MotorCity All White Gospel Fest

Gospel music festival at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in Detroit.

6:00 PM The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, Detroit

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Aug 9

All

All at Saint Andrew's Hall

7:00 PM Saint Andrew's Hall, Detroit

12–18 yrs

Mon, Aug 10

Big Thief

Big Thief at Masonic Temple - Detroit

6:00 PM Masonic Temple - Detroit, Detroit

0–18 yrs

Tue, Aug 11

Cleveland Guardians at Detroit Tigers

Watch the Cleveland Guardians play the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

6:40 PM Comerica Park, Detroit

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Aug 11

Jack Harlow - Monica Tour

Jack Harlow - Monica Tour at The Fillmore Detroit

6:30 PM The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit

0–18 yrs

Tue, Aug 11

Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians

Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park

6:40 PM Comerica Park, Detroit

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Aug 12

Blossom, Sledges, Riot Course, Career Funeral

Blossom, Sledges, Riot Course, Career Funeral at TSDMAAC (Crypt)

6:00 PM TSDMAAC (Crypt), Detroit

$18+0–18 yrs

Wed, Aug 12

Richard Marx

Richard Marx at Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel

8:00 PM Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit

10–18 yrs

Wed, Aug 12

Robert Glasper

Robert Glasper at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre

7:30 PM The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, Detroit

0–18 yrs

Wed, Aug 12

UB40 w/ Ali Campbell

Reggae legends UB40 w/ Ali Campbell bring classic hits to Detroit.

7:30 PM Fisher Theatre - Detroit, Detroit

13–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Aug 13

HANSON

90s nostalgia: Hanson live at Sound Board, MotorCity Casino Hotel.

8:00 PM Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit

13–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Aug 13

Happy Together Tour 2026

Happy Together Tour 2026 at The Fillmore Detroit—classic 60s hits.

6:30 PM The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit

13–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Aug 13

LUH TYLER PRESENTS: DESTINED FOR GREATNESS Tour

LUH TYLER PRESENTS: DESTINED FOR GREATNESS Tour at The Shelter

7:00 PM The Shelter, Detroit

0–18 yrs

Fri, Aug 14

Eslabon Armado - Amor Nocturno

Eslabon Armado - Amor Nocturno at Saint Andrew's Hall

7:00 PM Saint Andrew's Hall, Detroit

0–18 yrs

Fri, Aug 14

Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour

Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour at Little Caesars Arena

7:00 PM Little Caesars Arena, Detroit

13–18 yrs

Fri, Aug 14

Tink & FRIDAYY

Tink & FRIDAYY at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre

8:00 PM The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, Detroit

0–18 yrs

Fri, Aug 14

Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox

Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park.

6:40 PM Comerica Park, Detroit

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Aug 14

Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers

Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park

6:40 PM Comerica Park, Detroit

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Aug 15

Bryan Adams: Roll with the Punches w/ guest Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

Bryan Adams and Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo at Little Caesars Arena.

7:30 PM Little Caesars Arena, Detroit

13–18 yrsIndoor