There are so many incredible things going on in the Detroit area, so I focused on the greener options that are family friendly.
Ongoing Activities
Check out your local Farmer's Market for some weekly healthy local foods
{hurry, most end soon}
Life on earth at Cranbrook Institute of Science
Educational Exhibit on evolution $9.50-$12.50
Be Kind to our World at Shalom Street
Learn about the earth through the elements: earth, wind, fire, water. FREE
Park it For Fun at various locations
kids activities, concerts at the park, and outdoor movie Evolution & Health at U of M Museum of Natural History
learn about how evolution enabled us to survive and was affected by health
Westview Orchards Fall Fun
family fun with a cider mill, huge corn maze, petting farm, straw mountain
Fall Fun Wilson Barn Pumpkin Festival
Cider, doughnuts, crafts, pony rides and haunted barn October 2-18
Activities by Date
{October 5-6}
International Festival at the Southfield Pavillion
Learn about the culture of other people around the world. Activities for kids, food and music.
Learn about the culture of other people around the world. Activities for kids, food and music.
Friday 12-5, Saturday 11-7, Sunday 11-6 $5/family
{October 5-6}
Dlectricity Arts Festival in Midtown Detroit {not so eco, but it looks SO COOL}
Enjoy Shadow puppets, make and take activities for kids, a light parade and 30 light and video installations through out Midtown. Friday 7-12pm Saturday 5pm-2am FREE
{October 5}
Hayrides at Heritage Park in Farmington Hills
Celebrate the fall with a hayride, roasted marshmallows, and apple cider
5:30-7:30pm $5-Register
5:30-7:30pm $5-Register
{October 6-7}
Fall Festival at the Detroit Zoo
Special Fall themed activities at the zoo including hayrides, arts and crafts, straw maze, face painting, inflatable slide and more.
See website for special event pricing
Special Fall themed activities at the zoo including hayrides, arts and crafts, straw maze, face painting, inflatable slide and more.
See website for special event pricing
{October 6-7}
Live Green Fair in Downtown Ferndale
Learn about the local green businesses and energy saving inititives.
Saturday 12-7, Sunday 12-5 FREE
Learn about the local green businesses and energy saving inititives.
Saturday 12-7, Sunday 12-5 FREE
{October 7}
Walk for the Humane Society at Kensington Metropark
Help raise money for the animals rescued by the Humane Society in this two mile walk.
See website
Help raise money for the animals rescued by the Humane Society in this two mile walk.
See website
{October 7}
Creature Feature at the Ann Arbor Hands on Museum
Learn about live animals from around the world
6-8pm $10
Learn about live animals from around the world
6-8pm $10
{October 11}
{October 12}
Hayrides at Heritage Park in Farmington Hills
Celebrate the fall with a hayride, roasted marshmallows, and apple cider
5:30-7:30pm $5-Register
5:30-7:30pm $5-Register
{October 13}
Dino Dig at Dinosaur Hill in Rochester
Families are invited to explore the famous Dinosaur Hill and find life-size dino bone replicas. Kids get a dinosaur egg to take home.
10:30-12pm $24 family
Families are invited to explore the famous Dinosaur Hill and find life-size dino bone replicas. Kids get a dinosaur egg to take home.
10:30-12pm $24 family
{October 13}
Harvest Festival at Eastern Market
Petting zoo, scavenger hunt, pumpkin carving and more.
9-2pm FREE
Petting zoo, scavenger hunt, pumpkin carving and more.
9-2pm FREE
{October 14}
DIA puppet Show
Veggie Love, a puppet story by Paul Mesner ala Rapunzel
2-3pm $4 kids/ $8 adults
2-3pm $4 kids/ $8 adults
{October 17}
Babyfood Making Course at Whole Foods Rochester
DIY demo with samples and take-home recipe book
7-8:30pm $12 family
{October 19-20}
7-8:30pm $12 family
{October 19-20}
Hayrides at Heritage Park in Farmington Hills
Celebrate the fall with a hayride, roasted marshmallows, and apple cider
5:30-7:30pm $5-Register
5:30-7:30pm $5-Register
{October 20}
Haunted Science at Cranbrok Institue of Science
Celebrate Haloween with an educational twist with things like cockroach races, and a haunted roller coaster.
Register by Oct. 18 / $2- $16
Celebrate Haloween with an educational twist with things like cockroach races, and a haunted roller coaster.
Register by Oct. 18 / $2- $16
{October 20-21}
Everyday Science with Professor Ray at the Ann Arbor Hands on Museum
Learn about solids and gasses in an interactive demo called Mind Over Matter.
1-3pm $10
{October 26-27}
Learn about solids and gasses in an interactive demo called Mind Over Matter.
1-3pm $10
{October 26-27}
Hayrides at Heritage Park in Farmington Hills
Celebrate the fall with a hayride, roasted marshmallows, and apple cider
5:30-7:30pm $5-Register
5:30-7:30pm $5-Register
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