Fun Things to Do with Kids in Detroit
There are 223 kid-friendly places to visit in Detroit on Mini Navigators, covering bowling alleys (45), arcadess (32) and museums & educational attractions (23).
Find kid-friendly places to play, learn and explore in and around Detroit. Browse by category below, or jump to a few popular spots families visit.
Indoor activities for kids in Detroit
When it rains, or when it is simply too cold to be outside for long, there are 52 indoor places to choose from. Museums and indoor playgrounds are the usual answer, and both work at short notice.
Free things to do with kids in Detroit
A good share of what is on this page costs nothing. 14 of the places we list are free to visit, which makes a short trip perfectly reasonable when attention spans are short.
Best places by age in Detroit
Splash pads, wading pools and indoor play areas suit toddlers, because they are shallow, close by and easy to leave early. Older children get more out of the hands-on museums and the bigger play structures.
Browse by category in Detroit
18 categories, 223 places. Counts change as businesses add listings.
Popular places in Detroit
8 of 223, ordered by distance from Detroit.
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Nearby cities
The closest other places we cover.
Common questions
What are the best things to do with kids in Detroit?
We list 223 kid-friendly places in Detroit, led by bowling alleys (45) and arcadess (32). Every listing shows hours, prices and what other parents thought.
What can you do with kids in Detroit for free?
14 of the places we list in Detroit are free to visit, including playgrounds, splash pads and several outdoor spaces.
Where can you take kids in Detroit when it is raining?
There are 52 indoor places in Detroit, including museums, indoor playgrounds and family entertainment centers.