Weekend Events Metro Detroit 2024

Weekend Events Metro Detroit 2024 – Fun things to do in Metro Detroit & Oakland County this weekend. Family fun events & activities May 2, 3, 4, & 5 2024.

There are plenty of fun things to do in and around Metro Detroit this weekend. This list will try to highlight some of the weekend events Metro Detroit – big and small – for kids and families. We’re going to be using this Weekend Events Metro Detroit article ALL YEAR to post events and activities that are either FREE, or at least family affordable. Check back often for more Michigan SPRING fun things to do this weekend!

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Weekend Events Metro Detroit 2024 – FEATURED EVENT

Friday, May 3, 2024 through Sunday, May 5, 2024
Detroit Weekend Events – Annie at the Fox Theatre
Fox Theatre (2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201)
This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at 313presents. You can purchase DISCOUNT TICKETS to these shows by using our AFFILIATE LINK. MORE INFO…

Thursday, May 2, 2024 Weekend Family Fun

Wednesday May 1 through May 5 from 10a-6p
Belleville Weekend Events – DeBuck’s Farm Tulip Festival
DeBuck’s Corn Maze & Sunflower Farm (50240 Martz Rd, Belleville, MI 48111, www.debucksfamilyfarm.com)
Inaugural Tulip Festival at DeBuck’s features a giant tulip field in the shape of a butterfly. Enjoy the menagerie of colors, sweet treats available on-site, and fun. Don’t miss out on the perfect blend of nature, exciting attractions, photo ops, mouth-watering treats, & more. Admission includes access to the tulip field, pedal cars, giant slide, wagon rides, trike track, and all the other fun DeBuck’s Family Farm outdoor attractions. Online advanced ticket sales only. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here.

Thursday, May 2, 2024 (all day)
Oakland County Weekend Events – Oakland County Parks Free Admission Day
Various OC Park Locations (see description)
Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers complimentary park entry to all guests in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Addison Oaks Park/Day Use, Groveland Oaks, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks Park, Lyon Oaks Park/Day Use, Lyon Oaks Dog Park, Orion Oaks Park/Day Use, Orion Oaks Dog Park, Red Oaks Dog Park, Rose Oaks. Visitors can enjoy free daily park entry with access to natural areas, trails, dog parks and all park amenities. Park hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, or as posted at the park. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation. MORE INFO / LIST OF PARKS

Tuesdays through Saturdays through May 19 (10a-5p TU-SAT / noon-5p SUN / CLOSED Mondays)
Flint Weekend Events – Mazes and Brain Games Exhibit at the Sloan Museum
Sloan Museum of Discovery (1221 E Kearsley St, Flint, Michigan 48503, 810-237-3450, sloanlongway.org/sloan)
An interactive 5000 square foot exhibit for families to enjoy. More than 60 puzzles and games experiences. Enjoy the Web Maze, Web of Ropes, the Color Maze, and many more. Purchase tickets here. REVIEW / PICS / INFO.

Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 10a-11a
White Lake Weekend Events – Indian Springs Preschool Nature Explorers
Indian Springs Metropark – (5200 Indian Trail, White Lake, MI 48386, 248-625-6640, metroparks.com)
Preschool Nature Explorers is a monthly nature program for preschool-aged children (accompanied by an adult). The first Thursday of each month we will learn about a different nature topic through stories, outdoor exploration, and activities or crafts. Ages 3-6. $3 Child / Adults FREE. Pre-registration required. Advanced pre-registration required online or call 248-625-7280. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. You can purchase an annual pass HERE.

Daily at Cranbrook (museum hrs & admission info) through 6/2/24
Bloomfield Hills Weekend Events – Galileo: Scientist, Astronomer, Visionary
Cranbrook Institute of Science (9221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0801, 1-877-462-7262 science.cranbrook.edu)
This family-friendly experience features dozens of hands-on activities and interactives that explores the life and times of Galileo using fun STEAM concepts, levers, scales, gears, pulleys, the pendulum, and laws of motion. $8 for adults / $5 for ages 2-12 in addition to CIS admission fees. MORE INFO…

Daily through Sunday, May 5, 2024
Sterling Heights Weekend Events – Shelby Lions Spring Carnival / Lakeside Mall Carnival
Lakeside Mall (14000 Lakeside Circle, Sterling Heights, MI 48313)
Annual fundraising carnival for the Shelby Twp Lions Club. Unlimited Ride Wristbands available $25 Weekdays and $30 Weekend (Fridays through Sundays). HOURS / MORE INFO.

Friday, May 3, 2024 Weekend Family Fun

Friday, May 3, 2024 from 10:30a-11:30a
Madison Hts Weekend Events – Red Oaks County Park Preschool Nature Program
Red Oaks Nature Center  (30300 Hales Street, Madison Hts, MI 48071, 248-585-0100)
Children ages 3-6 can enjoy nature fun as they increase their love for the outdoors. A naturalist will engage children with a story, nature talk and a related hands-on activity. Each child will make a craft to take home. A different seasonal theme each month. Cost is $5/child. Preregistration with payment required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or 248-858-0100 or online. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Friday, May 3, 2024 from 10:30a-1p
Royal Oak Weekend Events – Open Bounce at Inflatable Playspaces
Inflatable Playspaces (5160 Meijer Drive, Royal Oak, Michigan, 248-288-5888, www.inflatableplayspaces.com)
Inflatable Playspaces rents inflatables and backyard party games of every kind. They also have a great indoor bounce room & party room. On Fridays they open up their HUGE open bounce room for open jump for the low price of $9 per child (parents of children are FREE).

Friday, May 3, 2024 from noon-2p
Rochester Weekend Events – Pre-Mother’s Day Luncheon
Meadow Brook Hall and Gardens (350 Estate Drive, Rochester, Michigan 48309-4401, 248-364-6200, meadowbrookhall.org)
Enjoy Mixed greens salad with hard cooked egg, sous vide beets, shaved Romano & petite heirloom tomato medley with spring onion vinaigrette. Pan seared chicken breast with roasted pepper polenta, poached Michigan asparagus & artichoke-caper cream. Citrus mousse with raspberry garnish.. and more. Advanced tickets required. $75 per person. Due to the nature of Meadow Brook Hall’s Community Events, we can offer limited alternatives to accommodate select dietary restrictions for this event. For this event, Meadow Brook Hall is able to accommodate vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free guests only. More info / book tickets.

Friday, May 3, 2024 from 1:30p-4p
Rochester Hills Weekend Events – FREE Child Car Seat Check
The Village of Rochester Hills (204 N Adams Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309)
Is your child in the right car seat? FREE child car seat check. Drive-ups are welcome. Schedule your visit via this eventbrite link. Hosted by the Rochester Hills Fire Department and TheVofRH.

Friday, May 3, 2024 from 5p-9p
Holly Weekend Events – Holly Ladies Night Out
Downtown Holly
Ladies enjoy sales, raffles, promotions, and more. Hosted by the Downtown Holly DDA.

Friday May 3, 2024 from 6p-9p
Novi Weekend Events – Mad Science of Detroit Kids Night Out
Mad Science of Detroit (24371 Catherine Industrial Drive #207, Novi, MI 48371, 248-773-8530, detroit.madscience.org)
Kids can create new crafts & activities each week, explore, eat dinner, and watch a movie with Mad Science’s STEM loving Scientists. Drop off and Pick up any time between 6p and 9p. $19 per child. Ages 5-12. Call to reserve. Hosted by our friends at detroit.madscience.org.

Friday, May 3, 2024 from 6:30p-9p
Rochester Weekend Events – RARA Moms Night Out
RARA Recreation (500 E Second St, Rochester, MI 48307)
Enjoy wine & cheese pairings, creative painting session, and rounds of Bingo. Each participant will have the opportunity to paint a beautiful 8×10 canvas featuring two wine glasses, which can be either stemmed or stemless. Registration fee covers your wine-tasting experience, but additional glasses and bottles will be available for purchase to enhance your evening. $68 resident / $82 non-resident. Hosted by RARA Recreation. To register, click here.

Friday, May 3, 2024 from 6p-9p
Rochester Weekend Events – Meadow Brook Hall Twilight Tours
Meadow Brook Hall and Gardens (350 Estate Drive, Rochester, Michigan 48309-4401, 248-364-6200, meadowbrookhall.org)
Enjoy stationed touring and light refreshments and a cash bar in a spectacular setting. Bring a date or friends to sip a cocktail while the sun sets over the Great Estate in this beautiful evening experience. This event features a cash bark, light refreshments, and live music. $20 per person / $8 youth / Under 5 FREE. Advanced tickets required. More Info / book tickets.

Friday, May 3, 2024 through Sunday, May 5, 2024
Detroit Weekend Events – Annie at the Fox Theatre
Fox Theatre (2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201)
This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at 313presents. You can purchase DISCOUNT TICKETS to these shows by using our AFFILIATE LINK. MORE INFO…

Friday, May 3, 2024 from 7:45p-9:30p
Lake Orion Weekend Events – Friday Night fLipOut
fLipSpot Gymnastics and Cheer (233 Kay Industrial Dr, Orion Township, MI, 248-340-0910, website)
For ages 9+. fLipOut runs from 7:45-9:30p and includes pizza and Gatorade. Cost is $20. Must pre-register and sign a waiver.

Saturday, May 4, 2024 Weekend Events

Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 8a-6p & Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 9p-4p
Davisburg Weekend Events – Michigan Antique Festival 2024 Davisburg
Springfield Oaks County Park (12451 Andersonville Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350)
Michigan Antique Festival has been held for more than 50 years and is Michigan’s largest antique and collectible festival. Browse over 80 acres of antiques and collectibles from over 1000 dealers, enjoy a classic car show, food, live entertainment, and more! Admission is $??. Parking is FREE. Hosted by MichiganAntiqueFestival.com.

Saturday, May 4, 2024 and Sunday May 5 from 10a-5p
Bloomfield Hills Weekend Events – Cranbrook Mini Golf
Cranbrook Art Museum (39221 Woodward Ave Box 801, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303, 248-645-3323, cranbrookartmuseum.org)
10-hole mini golf fun at cranbrookartmuseum.org this summer. Each playable hole is a work of art – literally. $15 Adults / $8 Children Under 12. Pre-registration required at this LINK. Beer & wine cash bar on Thursdays! CRANBROOK MINI GOLF REVIEW / PICS / MORE INFO

Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 10a-1:30p
Novi Weekend Events – Oak Pointe Church Outdoor Mom 2 Mom Sale
Oak Pointe Church (50200 W 10 Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48374)
Shop and save this OUTDOOR event with over 60 parking spaces full of gently used baby and kids clothes, toys, furniture, books, maternity clothes, and more. This event is being hosted by Oak Pointe Moms & Women’s Ministry. Admission $2 adults / kids FREE. For more info, email opcmom2mom@gmail.com

May 4, 2024 through June 30, 2024 from 10a-6p Daily
Auburn Hills Weekend Events – LEGOLAND Play Unstoppable Festival 2024
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan (Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, 4000 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, 248-409-6009, legolanddiscoverycenter.com/michigan)
Experience the brand-new exclusive LEGO Friends 4D Movie and enjoy a festival of imagination, creativity, music, and fun. Create a festival animal, design your own flowers for the festival garden, show your moves at fun festival dance parties, and enjoy a MINILNAD scavenger hunt, and more. Purchase tickets to Unstoppable by clicking this link and then scrolling to Unstoppable Festival under “Attractions”.

Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 10a-2p
Waterford Weekend Events – Pet Wellness Clinic
Waterford Oaks (1702 Scott Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328, 248-858-0918, www.OaklandCountyParks.com)
Oakland County Parks Pet Vaccinations clinics for dogs and cats are low-cost. Pets must either be leashed or brought in a carrier to the events. No appointments are needed to get your pet vaccinated, obtain preventative care, receive microchipping and/or purchase a dog license. Vaccinations, heartworm tests, flea prevention and dewormer are available. For pet safety, bring dogs on a short leash with a snug collar and cats in a carrier. There are no residency requirements. MORE INFO / COST INFO…

Saturday, May 4, 2024 from noon-11p and Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 11a-8p
Ferndale Weekend Events – Ferndale Cinco de Mayo Festival
Downtown Ferndale
FREE event to attend. Food trucks, drink specials, shopping, Lucha Libre wrestling matches, live music, dance performances, a kids zone and more. Hosted by the Downtown Ferndale DDA.

Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 5:30p-8:30p
Rochester Weekend Events – Parents Night Out at Snapology of Troy
Snapology of Troy (925 E Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills MI 48307, 248-886-4246, website)
Drop the kids off for a fun STEAM related robotics and LEGO fun while you enjoy a night on the town. Includes pizza, open play, structured play and fun for kids ages 5-12. Pre-registration required. Hosted by Snapology of Troy.

Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 6:30p-9:30p
Troy Weekend Events – Kids Night Out at Troy Gym
Troy Gym Kids Night Out (Troy Gym Camps 1&2 (1600 W Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48084, 248-816 8496, troygym.com)
Every Saturday Night from 6:30p-9:30p is Kids Night Out at Troy Gym. a great opportunity for parents to have a night off while their children burn off some energy at the gym. Pack a snack or small dollars/quarters for snack time. Space is limited, pre-enroll is preferred. $20 per child. More info at troygym.com.

Sunday, May 5, 2024 Weekend Events

Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 11a-3p
Holly Weekend Events – Disability Dirt Day at Holly Oaks ORV
Holly Oaks ORV Park (13536 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI 48442, 248-653-0710)
Individuals with disabilities are invited to experience off-roading at Holly Oaks ORV Park with rides provided by volunteers. This is a FREE event. Rides are provided for the participant, who must be at least 10 years old, and one guest. To register, scan the QR code on this page. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

This page is intended to be used as a guide. Oakland County Moms does not endorse these events. Oakland County Moms is not responsible for changes to event descriptions, event times or being altered without notice or cancellations.