Detroit, MI
Fun Things to Do with Kids in Detroit
There are 182 kid-friendly places to visit in Detroit on Mini Navigators, covering bowling alleys (38), arcades (26) and museums and educational attractions (22).
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.
Last updated 10/31/2026. Hours and prices come from each business.
Indoor activities for kids in Detroit
When it rains, or when it is simply too cold to be outside for long, there are 47 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. 9 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
14 categories, 182 places. Counts change as businesses add listings.
Popular places in Detroit
8 of 182, ordered by distance from Detroit.
The FitMiss Dance Studio
FitMiss Dance Studio is a Metro Detroit studio built around dance and fitness classes, including a youth dance team called Royal Rhythm Cheer & Dance Academy. Kids…
Northland Roller Rink
Northland Roller Rink is a long-running skating venue on 8 Mile Rd in Detroit, built in 1950 and known as one of the city's largest and oldest rinks. Kids and…
Kids Empire Farmington Hills
Kids Empire Farmington Hills is a climate-controlled indoor play space in Farmington Hills, Michigan, designed for kids aged 1 to 12. Inside there is a multi-level…
Country Lanes
Country Lanes is a 32-lane bowling center in Farmington Hills offering drop-in open bowling for families. Kids and beginners can take lessons from USBC Gold and…
Sport-N-Fun
Sport-N-Fun in Farmington Hills, Michigan, now operates as Funway Amusements, a family attraction with three miniature golf courses and a broad mix of outdoor…
Beech Lanes
Perfect Game
Perfect Game is an indoor entertainment venue in Farmington Hills with an arcade, bowling and a two-story laser tag arena. Its official website describes a 60-game…
Hartfield Lanes
Hartfield Lanes is a bowling center in Berkley with 52 lanes and a wide concourse area that works well for large groups, fundraisers, and get-togethers. Kids and…
Nearby cities
The closest other places we cover.
Common questions
What are the best things to do with kids in Detroit?
We list 182 kid-friendly places in Detroit, led by bowling alleys (38) and arcades (26). Every listing shows hours, prices and what other parents thought.
What can you do with kids in Detroit for free?
9 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 47 indoor places in Detroit, including museums, indoor playgrounds and family entertainment centers.