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 August 13, 14, 15, & 16, 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 SUMMER fun things to do this weekend

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Daily through August 30, 2026 Mondays through Thursdays from 3p-9p / Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays from 10a-9p
Troy Weekend Events – Royal Duck USA Troy 
Oakland Mall (412 W 14 Mile Rd, Troy, MI 48083, www.royalduckusa.com)
The “World’s Largest & Tallest Bouncehouse” travelling pop-up bounce park offers big fun, giant bounce castles, fun music, awesome photo opps and excitement! Purchase tickets here. USE OCM COUPON CODE OCM10 TO RECEIVE 10% ADMISSION. MORE INFO / REVIEW / PICS

Thursday, August 13, 2026 Weekend Family Fun

Thursdays from 10a-8p / Fridays Saturdays & Sundays 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. Use THIS LINK and the Coupon Code OCMOMS for a 20% discount! CRANBROOK MINI GOLF REVIEW / COUPON / PICS / MORE INFO

Thursday, August 13, 2026 from 10:30a-11:30a
Clarkston Weekend Events – Early Childhood Hour Out (ECHO)
Wint Nature Center (9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI, 248-625-6473)
Parents, grandparents, nannies and caregivers: Bring your little ones to Wint Nature Center for a caregiver-guided hour of activities, fun and friendship with local families on Thursdays. Participate in a caregiver-led activity provided by nature center staff. Enjoy coffee, tea and conversation with other caregivers. Strengthen community connections –conversation for adults; social interaction for babies, toddlers and young children. Optional activities may take place outside, dress for the weather. This program is free and no preregistration is necessary, although park entry fee applies for those without a vehicle permit. Caregivers must supervise children at all times. Siblings are welcome. Call 248-625-6473 for more information. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Daily through Sunday, September 13, 2026
Flint Weekend Events – The Lost World of Dragons at the Sloan Museum of Discovery
Sloan Museum of Discovery (1221 E Kearsley St, Flint, Michigan 48503, 810-237-3450, sloanlongway.org/sloan)
The Lost World of Dragons includes multiple interactives, a scavenger hunt, a VR dragon flight experience, and animatronic dragons. It is designed to engage all ages. You can purchase tickets HERE. REVIEW / PICS / HOURS / INFO…

Thursdays through August 13
Troy Weekend Events – Theme Thursdays at T-FAC – Summer Luau
Troy Family Aquatic Center (3425 Civic Center Drive, Troy MI 48084, 248-524-3514)
FREE themed-activities you can take part in every Thursday at T-FAC FREE with paid admission – June 11 – Outdoor Adventure Day, June 18 – Superhero Day, June 25- Water Safety Day, July 2 – Elements Day, July 9 – Shark Day, July 16 – Carnival Day, July 23 – Winter Wonderland Day, July 30 – Outer Space Day, August 6 – Rubber Duck Day, August 13 – Summer Luau. Hosted by Troy Recreation. TROY FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER INFO.

Weekends – through August 16, 2026 from noon-8p on Thursdays & Fridays / 10a-8p on Saturdays & Sundays
Belleville Weekend Events – DeBuck’s Sunflower Festival
DeBuck’s Corn Maze & Sunflower Farm (50240 Martz Rd, Belleville, MI 48111, www.debucksfamilyfarm.com)
15 acres of sunflowers for you to experience. It’s the perfect opportunity to get amazing pictures. Then enjoy U-pick sunflowers, food and drinks, and spend the rest of the day playing on family fun attractions. Ticket info on their website.

Daily through August 30, 2026 Mondays through Thursdays from 3p-9p / Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays from 10a-9p
Troy Weekend Events – Royal Duck USA Troy 
Oakland Mall (412 W 14 Mile Rd, Troy, MI 48083, www.royalduckusa.com)
The “World’s Largest & Tallest Bouncehouse” travelling pop-up bounce park offers big fun, giant bounce castles, fun music, awesome photo opps and excitement! Purchase tickets here. USE OCM COUPON CODE OCM10 TO RECEIVE 10% ADMISSION. MORE INFO / REVIEW / PICS

Thursday, August 13, 2026 from 6:30p-8:30p (Thursdays through August 20)
Rochester Weekend Events – Bites & Beats by Paint Creek Summer Concerts
Rochester Lions Park NEAR Rochester Mills Beer Co (400 Water St, Rochester, MI 48307)
Live music, food, adult beverages, yard games, giveaways, and more. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. This is a FREE event. Hosted by RARA Recreation. MORE INFO / CONCERT LISTINGS

Thursday, August 13, 2026 from 7p-9p (Thursdays through August 20)
Wixom Weekend Events – Wixom Summer Concert Series PLUS Wixom Summer Family Fun Days
Sibley Park (48900 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI)
Wixom Parks and Recreation will be hosting free summer concerts at Sibley Park in Downtown Wixom on Thursdays from 7p-9p that coincide with the Wixom Summer Family Fun Days events from 6p-7:30p. CONCERT SCHEDULE… SUMMER FAMILY FUN DAYS SCHEDULE…

Friday, August 14, 2026 Weekend Family Fun

Friday, August 14, 2026 from 10:30a-11:30a
Clarkston Weekend Events – Puddle Jumpers Preschool Program
Wint Nature Center / Independence Oaks County Park (9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI, 248-625-6473)
Children ages 3-6 can enjoy some nature fun as they increase their love of 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. $5. No Fee for Adults. Preregistration with payment is required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or online. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Friday, August 14, 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).

Friday, August 14 & Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 5p-8p
Village of Rochester Hills Events – FREE Summer Concerts at the Village of Rochester Hills
The Village of Rochester Hills / Festival Park (104 S Adams Rd, Rochester, MI 48309)
Enjoy a Village of Rochester Hills Summer concerts for FREE this weekend. Grab a chair or a blanket and meet up at Festival Park at the VoRh each weekend all summer long. Some evenings have food trucks plus FREE family fun too. Hosted by TheVofRH. TIMES / SCHEDULE / ARTISTS

Friday, August 14 from 5p-8p, Saturday, August 15 from 5p-8p
Clinton Twp Weekend Events – Mall at Partridge Creek Summer Concerts
The Mall at Partridge Creek (17420 Hall Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038, shoppartridgecreek.com)
FREE Summer concerts at Partridge Creek on weekends all summer long. Enjoy a different act each concert – Rock, pop, blues, hip-hop, variety, tribute acts, jazz, and more! Subject to Change. Weather Permitting. Check their facebook page for updates. Hosted by shoppartridgecreek.com. MORE INFO / CONCERT LINEUP

Friday, August 14, 2026 from 6p-8p
Harrison Twp Weekend Events – Trivia Night at the Nature Center
Lake St Clair Metropark – (31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Twp, MI 48045, 586-463-4581, metroparks.com)
Think you know your Michigan plants, animals and history? Time to put your knowledge to the test. An evening of free fun during our Nature Center Trivia Nights. Trivia questions will be on a variety of nature center topics, with different questions each night. Participants may work in groups or solo. Guests may bring food and beverages to this event, no alcoholic beverages allowed. Ages 12+. FREE Event. Advanced pre-registration required online or call 586-463-4332. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. You can purchase an annual pass HERE.

Friday, August 14, 2026 from 6p-9p – Robot Garage Birmingham / Grades 1-9
Birmingham Weekend Events – Robot Garage Video Game Night Out
Robot Garage (637 S Eton Road, Birmingham, MI 48009, 248-723-9100, website)
Drop your kids grades K-6 off for a fun filled night of Lego and robots (and pizza) at Robot Garage in Birmingham. A variety of staff-monitored video games available for kids to play safely at their own leisure. Pizza dinner included. Recommended Grade Level – 1-9. Pre registration required.

Friday, August 14, 2026 from 6:30p-10p
L:ake Orion Weekend Events – Lake Orion Outdoor Movie Nights – THEME- Outdoor Movie Night for Teens
Children’s Park / Downtown Lake Orion (175 S Broadway St, Lake Orion, MI 48362)
Enjoy a FREE outdoor movie night in Downtown Lake Orion this summer hosted by the Lake Orion DDA. 2 movie nights this summer. 1 evening for Teens and 1 evening for Kids. With fun, games, and specials all evening before the movie starts at dusk. MORE INFO / MOVIE SCHEDULE

Friday, August 14, 2026 and Saturday, August 15, 2026 7p
Northville Weekend Events – Northville Summer Concert Series
Northville Town Square / Downtown Northville
The Northville concerts will be held on Friday and Saturday evenings from June through September. Fridays are acoustic concerts, Saturdays are plugged in. Hosted by the Downtown Northville DDA. CONCERT SCHEDULE

Friday, August 14, 2026 from 7p-9p (Fridays through August 28)
Detroit Weekend Events – Movie Nights in the D –
Campus Martius Park (800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226)
Enjoy award-winning films on the big screen at Campus Martius Park during the DDP’s free outdoor movie series. Bring your own chair or blanket for a relaxing summer evening set in the heart of the city. Popcorn is available for purchase. For more info visit downtowndetroitparks.com. MORE INFO / MOVIE INFO

Friday, August 14 at 7p
Utica Weekend Events – USPBL Baseball at UWM Field
UWM Field (7171 Auburn Rd, Utica, MI 48317, 248-601-2400, uspbl.com)
Affordable family fun at the ballpark! Awesome ticket specials and FUN promotions ALL SUMMER LONG. This weekend’s events include – fireworks, live DJ, and more! Details… SAVE $4 PER TICKET BY USING OUR OCM DISCOUNT COUPON CODE – More info…

Friday, August 14, 2026 from 7:30p-11p
RARA Recreation Events – RARA Movies in the Park
Musson Elementary School (3500 Dutton Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48306)
RARA is bringing the big screen to your favorite local parks and schools. Movies in the Park, a series of free, family-friendly outdoor movie nights happening all summer long. Enjoy free popcorn, food trucks, bounce houses & more. Movies begin at 8:30p, with pre-show fun starting at 7:30p. This is a FREE event. Hosted by RARA Recreation. MORE INFO / MOVIE LISTINGS…

Friday, August 14, 2026 at Dusk
South Lyon Weekend Events – South Lyon Movies in the Park
McHattie Park (400 Dorothy St, South Lyon, MI)
Hosted by South Lyon. Enjoy a FREE movie under the stars this summer courtesy of the City of South Lyon and their Movies in the Park movie series. Movie starts at Dusk. Family fun entertainment begins at 7p. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. MOVIE INFO / SCHEDULE

Friday, August 14, 2026 After Detroit Tigers Baseball
Detroit Weekend Events – Comerica Park Fireworks
Comerica Park (2100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201)
Fireworks to start immediately following the game against the Chicago White Sox. Tickets for Detroit Tigers Fireworks Nights (and all other games this season) can be purchased at DetroitTigers.com / Single Game Tickets for individual games.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 Weekend Events

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10a
Metro Detroit Weekend Events – English Gardens Seminar – Summer Garden Rescue
ALL English Gardens Metro Detroit Locations
English Gardens Clinton Township (44850 Garfield Rd, Clinton Twp, MI 48038)
English Gardens Dearborn Heights (22650 Ford Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127)
English Gardens Eastpointe (22501 Kelly Rd, Eastpointe, MI 48021)
English Gardens Plymouth (9900 Ann Arbor Rd W, Plymouth, MI 48170)
English Gardens Royal Oak (4901 Coolidge Hwy, Royal Oak, MI 48073)
English Gardens West Bloomfield (6370 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Twp, MI 48322)
an informative seminar on how to manage common garden challenges. Learn effective ways to handle pests, control weeds and how to keep your garden thriving during dry weather. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned gardener you will leave with useful tips on how to manage your garden. This is a FREE event. Hosted by English Gardens.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10a
Clarkston Weekend Events – OC Parks Tails & Trails 5K
Independence Oaks County Park (9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI, 248-625-6473)
The third annual Tails & Trails 5K promises to be a paws-itively exciting event for dogs, cats, racers and spectators. The Tails and Trails 5K is open to participants of all ages. Cost for the Cat Walk 1K is $15 and includes a goodie bag and medal. Cost for the 5K is $25 and includes a T-shirt and medal. To register for the Tails & Trails 5K, visit the race website. For more information, email  HayesR@oakgov.com. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at noon
Dearborn, West Bloomfield, Royal Oak & Clinton Twp Weekend Events – English Gardens DIY Summer Floral Arrangement
English Gardens Dearborn Heights (22650 Ford Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127)
English Gardens Clinton Township (44850 Garfield Rd, Clinton Twp, MI 48038)
English Gardens Royal Oak (4901 Coolidge Hwy, Royal Oak, MI 48073)
English Gardens West Bloomfield (6370 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Twp, MI 48322)
In this workshop participants will learn floral design techniques while creating a piece perfect for entertaining or brightening your home. Whether you’re a beginner or a flower enthusiast, this workshop offers a relaxing and creative experience with beautiful results to take home. $50. Reserve your spot today—spaces fill quickly. Pre-registration is required. Hosted by English Gardens.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 5p-11p
Rochester Weekend Events – RARA Parents Night Out – End of Summer Luau
RARA Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (500 E 2nd Street, Rochester MI 48307, 248-656-8308)
Parents Night Out extravaganza for the kids ages 5-12. An evening of fun, laughter, and adventure while parents enjoy a well-deserved break. RARA Parents Night Out promises an exciting array of activities tailored to keep your little ones entertained and engaged. $35 Resident / $42 Non-Resident. To register. Hosted by RARA Recreation.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 8:30p-10p
Madison Hts Weekend Events – Wings in the Dark
Red Oaks Nature Center  (30300 Hales Street, Madison Hts, MI 48071, 248-585-0100)
Learn about nighttime animal aviators. Discover ways to encourage their flight through your backyard. Learn the signs and sounds of these flying animals and how to observe them after dark. $10 per person. Preregistration with payment required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or 248-585-0100 during nature center hours or register online. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Sunday, August 16, 2026 Weekend Events

Sunday, August 16, 2026 from 1p-2p (Every Sunday in August)
Shelby Twp Weekend 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, August 16, 2026 from 6:30p-9p
Lake St Clair Weekend Events – Metroparks Free Summer Concerts
Lake St Clair Metropark – (31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Twp, MI 48045, 586-463-4581, metroparks.com)
Spend your Sunday evening at Lake St. Clair Metropark enjoying music from different metro Detroit bands. Each Sunday evening, in the summer, the Thomas Welsh Activity Center becomes a concert venue. From rock to country to R&B and oldies, there is a concert for everyone. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. You can purchase an annual pass HERE. More Info / Concert Schedule…

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.