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 8, 9, 10, & 11, 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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Weekend Events Metro Detroit 2026 – FEATURED EVENT

Friday, January 9, 2026 from 6p-9p
Troy Weekend Events – FREE Skate Nights at Stine Park
The Rink at Jeanne M Stine Community Park (241 Town Center, Troy, MI 48084, 248-524-3484)
Enjoy FREE ice skating at the Rink at Stine Park. FREE / skate rental fees apply or bring your own. Weather permitting. All ages event. No registration required. Each event features a different fun theme. Themes include – January 9 Disney Hits, January 23 Decades night, February 13 Date Skate, February 27 K-Pop Hits. TONIGHT’S THEME – Disney Hits. Hosted by Troy Recreation.

Thursday, January 8, 2026 Weekend Family Fun

Daily through January 20, 2026 from 6a-10p Daily –
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.

Thursday, January 8, 2026 from 10:30a-11:30a (Also January 15, 22, 29)
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 Early March
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 –
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) –
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
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). FREE event, parking IS NOT. REVIEW / PICS / MORE INFO…

Daily through Sunday, January 26, 2026 from 5p-9p Nightly –
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 Holiday lights display for FREE each night. Hosted by the St Clair Shores Parks & Recreation Department.

Friday, January 9, 2026 Weekend Family Fun

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10a
Farmington Hills Weekend Events – Rock Around The Hawk
The Hawk FH Community Center (29995 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, fhgov.com)
A FREE drop-in music program for ages 18mos-5 years. Celebrate a different musical theme each month and join in for a morning of music and activities. For more info, 248-699-6700. Hosted by Farmington Hills Special Services Department.

Friday, January 9, 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, January 9, 2026 from 10:30a-11:30a
Madison Hts Weekend Events – Morning Munchkins
Red Oaks Nature Center  (30300 Hales Street, Madison Hts, MI 48071, 248-585-0100)
An exciting series just for preschoolers ages 3-6. Bring your munchkin to the nature center for a favorite story and a related hands-on, nature-based activity. A new theme / story each month. $5 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.

Friday, January 9, 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.

Daily from January 9, 2026 through March 5, 2026
Metro Detroit Weekend Events – Emagine Winter Kids Movie Series / Emagine Theatre $3 Movies for Kids
ALL Metro Detroit Emagine Theatre Locations
$3 movies for kids (and adults) all Winter all Metro Detroit Emagine Theatre locations. $3 movies for kids AND adults all the way through late March! Each week will feature a new kids movie to check for a super low price. $5 Magic Packs available (small popcorn + small drink). You can purchase your tickets for now for any of the movies listed below right now on the Emagine Theatre website at THIS LINK. Emagine Winter Kids Movie Series is hosted by Emagine Theatre. MORE INFO / MOVIE LISTINGS

Fridays through Sundays from January 9 through March 1 (Fridays 4p-10p, Saturdays 2p-9p, Sundays 2p-9p
Bloomfield Hills Weekend Events – Bowers Farm Winter Park Weekends
Bowers School Farm (1219 E Square Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304, 248-341-6475, schoolfarm.org)
Admission is FREE. Activities at Winter Park include browsing the farm store, dining at the farm kitchen, and tubing down the sled hill (NO SNOW NEEDED). Pre-registration is required for tubing. Review, pics, & info…

Friday, January 9, 2026 from 6p-9p
Troy Weekend Events – FREE Skate Nights at Stine Park
The Rink at Jeanne M Stine Community Park (241 Town Center, Troy, MI 48084, 248-524-3484)
Enjoy FREE ice skating at the Rink at Stine Park. FREE / skate rental fees apply or bring your own. Weather permitting. All ages event. No registration required. Each event features a different fun theme. Themes include – January 9 Disney Hits, January 23 Decades night, February 13 Date Skate, February 27 K-Pop Hits. TONIGHT’S THEME – Disney Hits. Hosted by Troy Recreation.

Friday, January 9, 2026 from 6p-8p
Brownstown Weekend Events – Lake Erie Owl Prowl
Lake Erie Metropark – (32481 W Jefferson, Brownstown, MI 48173, 734-379-5020, metroparks.com)
While we rarely see them, owls in Southeast Michigan are much more common than people realize. Learn about these mysterious birds of the night. Hit the trail for a traditional owl prowl and play calls to attract some of these nocturnal birds of prey.. Ages 8+. $5 per child / $5 per adult. Pre-registration required online or call 734-379-5020. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. You can purchase an annual pass HERE.

Friday, January 9, 2026 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.

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…

Friday, January 9 at 7p, Saturday, January 10 at 12:30p & Sunday, January 11 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 9, 2026 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 $25. Must pre-register and sign a waiver. Learn more here. fLipSpot Gymnastics also hosts Open Gyms for kids (and families) on Saturdays at the Lake Orion Location and on Fridays and Saturdays at their Rochester Location.

Saturday, January 10, 2026 Weekend Events

Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 9a-11a AND 1p-3p
Clarkston Weekend Events – Oakland County Parks Introduction to Classic Cross-Country Skiing
Independence Oaks County Park (9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI, 248-625-6473)
Learn the basics of cross-country skiing during this two-hour class. Learn info about cross-country ski equipment and gear. You’ll also learn tips & tricks to get you moving on classic cross-country skis quickly and easily. Lessons are $35 per person / session and includes skis, poles and boot rental. Register by calling 248-625-2044 Monday-Friday 9a-4p or online . Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 10a-11a (Also, January 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 10, 2026 from 1p-2p (time varies per season)
Shelby Twp Weekend Events – Kid’s Outdoor Craft Hour
Stony Creek Metropark – (4300 Main Park Rd, Shelby Twp, MI 48316, 586-781-4242, metroparks.com)
This drop-in program is aimed at kids and families that love the outdoors- and art. Come by anytime during this hour-long program. Metroparks supply the materials and inspiration; you supply the creativity. These seasonal art projects are about the process and joy of creating with natural materials in the outdoors. Dress for the weather. All ages. Free Event. Pre-registration is not. 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.

Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 3:30p-6p
Rochester Weekend Events – RARA Puzzle Palooza
RARA Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (500 E 2nd Street, Rochester MI 48307, 248-656-8308)
Gather a partner and test your puzzle-solving skills in this exciting event! Teams of 2 will race against each other to complete an identical 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. The theme will be unveiled at the start of the competition, so get ready for a challenge! Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. One registration per team is required. $35 Resident / $45 Non-Resident. Hosted by RARA Recreation. To register. Hosted by RARA Recreation.

Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 5:30p-8:30p
Southfield Weekend Events – Kids Night Out at Franklin Athletic Club
Franklin Athletic Club (29350 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48034, (248-352–8000 ext 314, website)
Drop your kids off at Franklin Athletic Club for Fun, Swimming, Pizza, Games, Crafts and More. Ages 3-12 welcome. $60 first child $30 each additional. Register HERE or email afarr@ffrc.net or call Ashley at 248-352-8000 ext 311. Review – pics.

Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 6p-9:30p
Lake Orion Weekend Events – Dueling Pianos
Canterbury Village (2359 Joslyn Ct, Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, 248-391-5700)
A delicious buffet dinner in the Main Hall followed by a Dueling Pianos show. Advanced tickets only $49.99. Purchase tickets here. Parking is FREE. Online ticket & processing fees may apply. Hosted by www.canterburyvillage.com.

Saturday, January 10, 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 10, 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 1/10 – 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 11, 2026 Weekend Events

Sunday, January 11, 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 11, 2026 from 2p-4p
Brownstown Weekend Events – Make It At The Marsh
Lake Erie Metropark – (32481 W Jefferson, Brownstown, MI 48173, 734-379-5020, metroparks.com)
Join the Marshlands Museum staff and embrace your creative side as attendees make an array of nature-based crafts. Projects vary each session; we will not be making the same craft twice. All items are yours to take home once completed. All materials will be provided to you. A different theme each month. Ages 8+. $8 per child / $8 per adult. Pre-registration for Metroparks events required online or call 734-379-5020. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. You can purchase an annual pass 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.