Weekend Events Metro Detroit 2026

Weekend Events Metro Detroit 2026 – Fun things to do in Metro Detroit & Oakland County this weekend. Family fun events & activities January 1, 2, 3, & 4, 2026

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 WINTER fun things to do this weekend

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FEATURE IMAGE – HOLIDAY BREAK CAMP FUN AT TROY GYM

Weekend Events Metro Detroit 2026 – FEATURED EVENT

Friday, January 2, 2026 from 9a-4p (Create Scents Camp)
Rochester Weekend Events – HOLIDAY BREAK CAMP RARA
RARA Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (500 E 2nd Street, Rochester MI 48307, 248-656-8308)
Campers will play games, enjoy our new playscape, use the turf fieldhouse, do arts and crafts, hang with friends, and much more with exciting activities planned throughout the whole day. Camp meets at RARA each day. Participants need to bring a sack lunch, snack, and water bottle every day. A detailed schedule will be emailed the week before camp starts. Ages 6-12. Visit www.rararecreation.org to register.

Thursday, January 1, 2026 Weekend Family Fun

Daily through January 20, 2026 from 6a-10p Daily – OPEN NEW YEAR’S DAY
Detroit Weekend Events – Candyland at Beacon Park
Beacon Park (1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48226)
Enjoy the giant-sized Gingerbread House, full-size Gingerbread Men, Candy Cane Arch, a walkthrough Snowflake, LED Light Canopy, and more. With multiple photo-worthy winter backdrops, we encourage visitors to take photos and share them on social media. This is a FREE event open daily. Hosted by the Downton Detroit Partnership.

Daily through Early March – OPEN NEW YEAR’S DAY
Detroit Weekend Events – Ice Skating at Campus Martius Park
Campus Martius Park (800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan)
Enjoy the holiday lights at the world famous Campus Martius Park ice skating rink. Situated in the heart of Downtown Detroit on Woodward Avenue, the Rink offers one of the most beautiful skating experiences in the country. Tickets can be purchased on-site or by phone at 313-963-9393 (First-come, first-served). Hosted by the Downton Detroit Partnership. PRICES / HOURS / MORE INFO…

Daily through February, 2026 – See Hours Below – NEW YEAR’S DAY – (Noon-9p New Year’s Day, Noon-11p FRI, 11a-11p SAT, 11a-9p SUN)
Royal Oak Weekend Events – The Rink at Royal Oak Ice Skating
The Rink at RO (221 E 3rd St, Royal Oak, MI 48067, 248-541-7550)
Professionally maintained ice rink in Downtown Royal Oak is open for the season. Admission is $10, skate rental is $5. Hours – Sun-Tue 11-9p, Wed & Th 11a-10p, Fr & Sat 11a-11p. Hosted by the therinkatroyaloak.com. MORE INFO / REVIEW / PICS…

Nightly through January 18, 2026 (5p-midnight daily) – OPEN NEW YEAR’S DAY
Rochester Weekend Events – Big Bright Light Show
Downtown Rochester
See Downtown Rochester lit up in Holiday glory as the city is adorned with over 1.2 million Christmas Lights. Lights are on from 5p-midnight. Hosted by the Downtown Rochester DDA. Review, pics, more info

Daily through Thursday, January 14, 2026 Hours – 5p-7p Mondays through Thursdays and 5p-8p on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Rochester Hills Weekend Events – Innovation Hills Holiday Lights / Christmas Lights – OPEN NEW YEAR’S DAY
Innovation Hills Park (2800 W Hamlin Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307, www.rochesterhills.org)
FREE Holiday lights stroll at the park. Enjoy 1-mile stretch of boardwalk beautifully decorated for the holiday season for plenty of fun (and photo ops). Special event nights on weekends. REVIEW / PICS / MORE INFO…

Daily through Sunday, January 26, 2026 from 5p-9p Nightly – OPEN NEW YEAR’S DAY
St Clair Shores Christmas Events – Tunnel of Lights
Blossom Heath Park (24800 Jefferson Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48080, www.scsmi.net)
Enjoy the spectacular Christmas Lights display for FREE each night. Food trucks will be at the park on Fridays and Saturdays through December 20. Hosted by the St Clair Shores Parks & Recreation Department.

Daily – through January 3, 2026 beginning at 6p (End-times vary) – OPEN NEW YEAR’S DAY
Clarkston Weekend Events – Magic of Lights 2025
Pine Knob (33 Bob Seger Dr, Village of Clarkston, MI 48348)
Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort and safety of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of Clarkston’s favorite holiday tradition. One carload, one price. Tickets must be purchased online only. Hosted by 313presents.com. MORE INFO / TICKETS INFO…

Friday, January 2, 2026 Weekend Family Fun

Friday, January 2, 2026 from 9a-4p (Create Scents Camp)
Rochester Weekend Events – HOLIDAY BREAK CAMP RARA
RARA Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (500 E 2nd Street, Rochester MI 48307, 248-656-8308)
Campers will play games, enjoy our new playscape, use the turf fieldhouse, do arts and crafts, hang with friends, and much more with exciting activities planned throughout the whole day. Camp meets at RARA each day. Participants need to bring a sack lunch, snack, and water bottle every day. A detailed schedule will be emailed the week before camp starts. Ages 6-12. Visit www.rararecreation.org to register.

Friday January 2, 2026 from 9a-4:30p
Troy Weekend Events – Troy Gym Holiday Break Camp
Troy Gymnastics (1600 W Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48084, 248-816 8496, www.troygymnastics.com)
Pack a lunch and a water bottle and spend Christmas break with fun activities at Troy Gymnastics. Before & after care available. Choose half-day or full-day. Register at www.troygym.com/camps

January 2 from 9a-3p (half-days AM available)
Birmingham Weekend Events – Camp Fascinate at Fascination Factory
Fascination Factory (2295 E Lincoln St, Suite 150, Birmingham, MI 48009)
Camp Fascinate, Birmingham’s Montessori learning-based day Holiday Break camp for kids ages 2-6 at Fascination Factory. Picture your child’s excitement during open play, enhanced by unique layers of discovery that make Camp Fascinate truly exceptional. At Fascination Factory, they are committed to providing a summer adventure that sparks curiosity, fosters creativity, and creates memories that will last a lifetime. Choose 1 day, or all 6! Register here.

Friday, January 2 2026 from 9a-1p each day
West Bloomfield Weekend Events – LEDs, Circuits, & Connectivity Camp
Kid Create Studio (4297 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323, 248-973-1723, kidcreate.com/bloomfield)
The kids will go crazy as they create multiple projects with a sparkly butterfly theme. These masterpieces will shimmer and glimmer with sparkles and glitter. Ages 4-9. $90. Pre-register here. Hosted by KidCreate Studios in West Bloomfield.

Friday, January 2, 2026 from 9a-4p
Clarkston Weekend Events – Holiday Break Camp
Bay Court Park / Brady Lodge (6970 Andersonville Road, Clarkston, MI 48346)
Independence Township Parks, Recreation & Seniors hosts an action packed, fun-filled week of activities for your camper and their friends. Each day we will be taking a different adventure. Field trips scheduled (subject to change) may include swimming, museums, nature centers, movies, or adventure centers. Register here.. MORE INFO…

January 2 from 9a-3p each day (before & after care avail)
Birmingham Weekend Events – Robot Garage Holiday 1-Day Camps / Minecraft Camps
Robot Garage (637 S Eton Road, Birmingham, MI 48009, 248-723-9100, therobotgarage.com)
One day camps for grades 1-3 or 4-6. Choose from Video Game Design, Minecraft, LEGO Masters. The day will be divided into age-appropriate sessions to include building and gaming. Campers bring lunch, water bottle, 2 snacks. Register here.

Daily (CLOSED MONDAYS) through January from 10a-4p
Detroit Weekend Events – Leonardo da Vinci Machines in Motion
Michigan Science Center (5020 John R St, Detroit, MI 48202, 313-577-8400, www.mi-sci.org)
The exhibit explores da Vinci’s work with elements of nature in his personal relationship with being a sculptor, musician, engineer, anatomist, and artist. Earth, Water, Air, & Fire are represented with the inventions. This exhibit is interactive and fun for all ages. Hosted by www.mi-sci.org. Purchase tickets here. REVIEW / PICS / MORE INFO

Daily through January 4, 2026 from 10a-6p Daily
Auburn Hills Weekend Events – LEGOLAND Holiday Bricktacular
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan (Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, 4000 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, 248-409-6009, legolanddiscoverycenter.com/michigan)
LEGO® winter wonderland during Holiday Bricktacular, the kid-friendly holiday event at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center. Explore MINILAND Detroit transformed into a festive holiday landscape. Build Santa’s sleigh and race against friends & family on LEGO zip lines. Enjoy holiday decor throughout the attraction. Snap a selfie in the life-size LEGO sleigh and LEGO Santa, and more. SAVE 20% on Admission! – Purchase tickets to Bricktacular by clicking this link and then scrolling to Bricktacular under “Attractions”.

Daily through January 4, 2026 from 10a-6p Daily
Auburn Hills Weekend Events – SEA LIFE Twinkling Tides Holiday Events
Sea Life Michigan (4316 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, 248-409-6009)
Experience an underwater winter wonderland. Enjoy holiday decor throughout the aquarium. Take a polar plunge — dip your hands in our cold water Touchpool and pet bright red and green sea anemones. Help Scuba Claus find his lost gifts that have been scattered throughout the aquarium in a holiday themed scavenger hunt. If you’re lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of Scuba Claus and his underwater elves while they clean our Ocean Habitat. SAVE 20% on Admission! Purchase tickets here and then search for Twinkling Tides under the “What’s Inside” Tab.

Friday, January 2, 2026 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 re FREE).

Daily This Weekend
Frankenmuth Weekend Events – Frankenmuth Christmas Experience Ice Rink
Edwin L Zehnder Park (Mill Street and Main Street in Downtown Frankenmuth, MI 48734)
The Zehnder Park rink ice surface has its own chiller which enables the rink to be operable even when ice skating conditions are less than perfect. $10. Skate rental is available for $3. Hours – 4p-9p (Mondays through Thursdays), 11a-10p (Fridays and Saturdays), and 11a-9p (Sundays). Hosted by Frankenmuth.org. MORE INFO / REVIEW / PICS / VIDEO…

Weekends through January 4 / from 5p-9p select weeknights and Sundays. 5p to 10:30p
Royal Oak Weekend Events – Detroit Zoo Wild Lights
Detroit Zoo (8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067)
The Detroit Zoo will light up the night this holiday season with Wild Lights, a spectacular holiday light display. For 30 nights, more than five million LED lights will illuminate trees, buildings and animal sculptures on a half-mile trail through the front of the Zoo. Advance tickets only, no walk-up admission. Ticket info. Review / Pics / Info

Friday, January 2 at 7p, Saturday, January 3 at 12:30p & Sunday, January 4 at 12:30p
Bloomfield Hills Weekend Events – Taylor Swift: Dimensions at the Cranbrook Institute of Science Planetarium
Cranbrook Institute of Science (9221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0801, 1-877-462-7262 science.cranbrook.edu)
From the tender acoustics of Cardigan to the electric energy of Ready For It? and the fun vibes of Cruel Summer, each song becomes a portal to a new dimension, unfolding in cosmic patterns, kaleidoscopic colors, and galactic symphonies of light. Shows last 30 minutes. A separate ticket purchase is required in addition to museum admission. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or upon arrival at the front desk. Hosted by the Cranbrook Institute of Science.

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 7:45p and Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 7:30p (also January 16 at **8:15p**, 23, 24, 30, 31)
Macomb Weekend Events – SK8 JAMZ at Suburban Ice
Suburban Ice Macomb (54755 Broughton Road, Macomb, MI 48042, 586-992-8600, suburbanicemacomb.com)
Cosmic public ice skating under the black lights at Suburban Ice with awesome dance music, a fun event for teens and pre-teens. Skate rental is available. Hosted by Suburban Ice Macomb.

Saturday, January 3, 2026 Weekend Events

Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 10a-11a (Also, January 10, 31)
Kensington Metroparks Events / Milford Weekend Events – Kensington Chickadee Meet & Greet
Kensington Metropark – (4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI 48380, 810-227-8910, metroparks.com)
A variety of winter songbirds will eagerly fly near to greet you. Meet them up close, understand why they do this, and staff will provide tips for how to improve your chances of a close encounter, maybe even a landing on you. Explore why this activity is possible in the park, and how to identify the birds you might see. Then take a guided walk to meet your new feathered friends. You might also want to bring your camera! All ages. $3 Child / $5 Adult. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. You can purchase an annual pass HERE.

Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 6:30p-9:30p
Troy Parents Night Out / Kids Night Out 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. Ages 5-12. More info at troygym.com.

Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 7p-9p
Sterling Heights Weekend Events – Glow Stick Nights
Dodge Park Ice Skating Rink (40620 Utica Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313, 586-446-2711)
Ice skating, glow sticks, music, and fun. Sterling Heights residents FREE / non-residents $5. Skate rentals available for $5. THEMES 1/3 – 70’s Night, 1/10 – 80’s Night, 1/17 – 90’s Night, 1/24 – 2000’s Night, 1/31 – Tropical Night. Hosted by the City of Sterling Heights.

Sunday, January 4, 2026 Weekend Events

Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 1p-2p (Every Sunday in January)
Shelby Twp Weekend Events / Stony Creek Metropark Events – Feeding Time in the Nature Center
Stony Creek Metropark – (4300 Main Park Rd, Shelby Twp, MI 48316, 586-781-4242, metroparks.com)
It’s feeding time for nature center animals. Talk with an interpreter about the animals and learn what is on the lunch menu that day. Enjoy a relaxed time in the center, learning about the animals, visiting the exhibits, and hiking the trails. All ages. Free Event. No pre-registration required. For more info, call 586-781-9113. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. You can purchase an annual pass HERE.

Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 2p-5p
Birmingham Weekend Events – FREE Robot Garage Open House
Robot Garage (637 S Eton Road, Birmingham, MI 48009, 248-723-9100, website)
Get a sneak peek at upcoming programming in the New Year. Enjoy family-friendly activities including LEGO, robots, and more. FREE & for all ages! Pre-register HERE.

This Weekend Events / Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit 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.