Eco Friendly, Nature and Green Things to do in October with Kids

There are so many incredible things going on in the Detroit area, so I focused on the greener options that are family friendly.  

Baby Bear playing at Drake Park

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.

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

{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

{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

{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

{October 7}  

Creature Feature at the Ann Arbor Hands on Museum
Learn about live animals from around the world
6-8pm $10

{October 11}  

Story time at the Library in Commerce Twp.
Story time for all ages with songs
11-11:30 FREE

{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

{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

{October 13} 

Harvest Festival at Eastern Market 
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

{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} 

Hayrides at Heritage Park in Farmington Hills

Celebrate the fall with a hayride, roasted marshmallows, and apple cider
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

{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} 

Hayrides at Heritage Park in Farmington Hills

Celebrate the fall with a hayride, roasted marshmallows, and apple cider
5:30-7:30pm $5-Register