Summer in Metro Detroit is packed with opportunities for family fun, but finding activities that kids genuinely love—and parents enjoy too—can be a challenge. If you’re building your family’s summer bucket list, here are some of the best kid-friendly activities happening around Detroit this July.

1. Explore the Detroit Zoo

The Detroit Zoo remains one of the area’s top family attractions, offering animal encounters, interactive exhibits, and plenty of space for kids to explore.

2. Visit Greenfield Village

Step back in time with historic buildings, rides, and hands-on experiences that make learning fun.

3. Spend a Day at a Metro Detroit Splash Pad

With Michigan temperatures heating up, splash pads and water parks are always a family favorite.

4. Experience KIDZ BOP LIVE at Pine Knob Music Theatre on July 26

Looking for a summer memory your kids will never forget? KIDZ BOP LIVE is bringing its Birthday Concert Event to Pine Knob Music Theatre on July 26. Buy tickets here!

The KIDZ BOP LIVE Birthday Concert Event brings the party to the stage, with the KIDZ BOP Kids performing today’s biggest kid-friendly pop hits alongside throwback favorites from the past 25 years. With interactive moments, an all-new stage design, and the return of the fan-favorite Daddy Dance Off, it’s a high-energy experience made for kids and fun for parents too.

DJ KB, KIDZ BOP’s official DJ character, opens the show with a dance party that gets families ready to celebrate.

For many young fans, KIDZ BOP LIVE is their very first concert, creating a fun, safe, and memorable introduction to live music.

Make This Summer One to Remember

Whether you’re visiting museums, exploring parks, or singing along at Pine Knob, Detroit offers countless ways to create family memories this summer.