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Fun Events for Teens in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

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What happens when teens get bored? Well, let’s just say it’s better if they have parent-approved recreational activities to keep them and their friends busy instead of the alternatives.

To put your mind at ease — and to help your kid find fun things to do for teens that aren’t totally lame — we’ve rounded up some great local events for teens.

Take a look below to find out what’s happening for teens and tweens this month. Plus, get a list of fun things to do at home with them, too.

Don’t see an event your teen will love? Check out our online calendar for even more family events and things to do with teens. 

Teen events

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From concerts to festivals and art fairs to workshops, there’s plenty of fun events for teens in Southeast Michigan. Find some of our favorite options for them here. 

Movie Nights in the D

June 7-Aug. 23, 2023 (Fridays)

Head downtown to see a movie with your friends or family. June 7 is Love Simon, June 14 is Wakanda Forever, June 21 is Into the Woods, June 28 is Lyle Lyle Crocodile, July 12 is Spider-Man No Way Home, July 19 is Uncharted, July 26 is The Fifth Element, Aug. 2 is Trolls, Aug. 9 is The Lost City, Aug. 16 is Top Gun Maverick and Aug. 23 is Aladdin (30th Anniversary Celebration). Bring your own blanket or chair. Popcorn and drinks will be available to purchase.

Sonya Clark: We Are Each Other

June 17-Sept. 24, 2023

  • Address: Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills
  • Cost: $10/non-members general admission, $8/non-member seniors 65-plus, $6/students with ID, free/ages 12 and under and members

Clark often undertakes this exploration through everyday fiber materials—hair, flags, found fabric—and craft practices to show issues on race, history and reconciliation.

Bay-Rama Fishfly Festival

June 21-25, 2023

  • Address: Downtown New Baltimore area
  • Cost: Free, fees for some activities; preregister to enter competitions

The short-lived water bugs drive the theme of this fest, which has a carnival, fireworks, parade, cardboard boat race, corn hole tournament and more.

Lake Orion Lions Club Jubilee

June 22-25, 2023

  • Address: Downtown Lake Orion area
  • Cost: Free/entry, $30 for single-day armbands

Find a carnival full of games and rides, live entertainment and more. There will not be fireworks this year.

Lite the Night Fireworks

June 22, 2023

Bring your own blanket and chairs to their annual fireworks display in Sibley Square Park.  Fireworks start promptly once it gets dark.

Taylor Summer Festival

June 22-25, 2023

Enjoy fair food, carnival rides, live music, fireworks and more at this summer festival. 

Canterbury Taco Fest

June 23-25, 2023

Enjoy tacos, Mariachi bands, contests, dance lessons, lawn games, love entertainment on five stages, wrestling and more at this annual event.

Trenton Summer Festival

June 23-25, 2023

  • Address: Downtown Trenton, 2800 Third St., Trenton
  • Cost: Free

This annual festival features live performances, vendors, family-friendly areas, beer tent, fireworks and more.

Pride in the Park

June 24, 2023

This event features live music, vendors, guest speakers and a march through downtown Rochester.

Red, White & Blues Fireworks Festival

June 24, 2023

Enjoy a firework show at this annual along with live music, shopping, food and more.

Summer Pop-Up

June 24, 2023

Kick off summer with Boston Tea Room at their 8th pop-up event. It feature shopping from local businesses and food and beverages from Anna’s Café coffee and espresso cart and Shimmy Shack Vegan Food Truck. Tarot and astrology sessions will be available, but should be booked in advance.

Carnival Cruise on the Detroit River

June 25, 2023

Adults, teens and families with children can join Alliance Française de Detroit aboard the Diamond Belle boat of Diamond Jack tours. Dress in festive costumes and enjoy music, storytelling, games, dancing, photo booth, raffle, contests and more.

M1 Cars Under the Stars Fireworks Spectacular

June 25, 2023

  • Address: M1 Concourse, 1 Concourse Drive, Pontiac
  • Cost: $10/Pontiac residents (walk-in, no vehicle), $20/nonresidents (walk-in, no vehicle), $30/track parking (includes driver and passengers), $45/arena parking (includes driver and passengers)

There will also be live music, food trucks and fireworks beginning at dusk at M1 Concourse.

Pride Picnic

June 25, 2023

Join in on the fun celebrating Pride Month with Macomb County Pride. Make sure to bring your picnic lunch and blanket with you. They will offer yard games and music.

Ford Fireworks

June 26, 2023

The fireworks are shot off from three barges on the Detroit River. Make sure to get there early for the perfect spot to watch!

Festival of the Hills

June 28, 2023

Michigan’s second-largest fireworks display is the big draw, plus enjoy plenty of family games and live entertainment.

Salute to America: Summer Stroll

June 30-July 3, 2023

Wander through Greenfield Village and enjoy small ensembles from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra scattered around the open-air history museum. American history is proudly on display at the event with choral singing, ragtime, jazz and more on the setlist. Guests can enjoy marching fifes and drums and a booming fireworks display at the end of their evening.

Clawson 4th of July Freedom Festival

July 4, 2023

Head to Clawson Park to join in on the Fourth of July fun including live music, food trucks, arts and crafts fair, fireworks and more.

Clinton Township Fireworks

July 5, 2023

Enjoy food vendors and live musical performances during the day and a fireworks show at dusk.

Uncle Sam Jam

July 6-9, 2023

  • Address: Woodhaven Civic Center Park, 23101 Hall Road, Woodhaven
  • Cost: $30/all day ride passes, $10/monster truck ride, $10-$15/parking

Enjoy a carnival, live music, axe throwing, cornhole tournaments, freak show, petting zoo, monster truck rides and fireworks, too.

Art In The Park

July 7-9, 2023

  • Address: Downtown Plymouth area
  • Cost: Free

More than 400 artists from around the United States will gather to showcase a wide selection of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber, glass, woodwork, photography, folk art and much more.

Oakland County Fair

July 7-16, 2023

This annual hometown attraction features a carnival full of games, rides and arena shows. Also, monster truck show, live animals, fireworks and more.

Metro Detroit Youth Day

July 12, 2023

This 39th annual attracts more than 35,000 students in Detroit for sports clinics, games, contests, motivational speakers and more. Aimed at ages 8-15. Registration required.

African World Festival

July 14-16, 2023

  • Address: Hart Plaza, 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit
  • Cost: $15/adult, $10/students and seniors; free/members of The Wright Museum

Celebrate the 40th Annual African World Festival, which is three days full of entertainment, live demonstrations, community resources and information, vendors and more.

Blake’s Lavender Festival

July 14-16, 2023

Stroll through the fields of lavender, shop at the artisan market and enjoy lavender inspired treats at this fest. There will be free classes, speakers, demos and workshops at this annual event.

New Haven Red Hot & Blue Festival

July 14, 2023

Enjoy food and tons of fun for all ages at this event. There will also be live music from Killer Vibe and fireworks afterwards.

Movies in the Moonlight

July 15-Aug. 5, 2023 (Saturdays)

The movies are located in the parking lot at the corner of East Third and Water, one block east of Main. Featured movies begin at dusk (about 9:15 p.m.) and pre-shows start at 8:30 p.m. Bring your own chairs. July 15 is Top Gun Maverick, July 22 is DC League of Super-Pets, July 29 is Spider-Man: No Way Homeand Aug. 5 is Moana.

Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair

July 20-22, 2023

  • Address: Downtown Ann Arbor, Main Street, Liberty St., State St. and South University, Ann Arbor
  • Cost: Free

The Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair is a juried fine art event featuring 400 exhibiting artist booths, live entertainment in partnership with The Ark, art activities and more.

Movies in the Park

July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, 2023

Head to McHattie Park for this summer’s Movies in the Park series! Movies will begin at dusk. July 21 is Encanto, Aug. 18 is Back to the Future and Sept. 15 is Top Gun Maverick.

2023 The Festival of Chatiots

July 23, 2023

A big parade kicks off this Indian cultural fest. There will be live music, free food, Yoga, kid’s activities and more.

Sterlingfest

July 27-29, 2023

Check out art on display, get their fill of tasty fair food and spin swing and slide on carnival rides at this annual.

Arab & Chaldean Festival

July 29-30, 2023

Thousands gather each year to experience Arab and Chaldean culture through art, fashion, music, dance and more.

Movie in the Park

Aug. 3, 2023

Enjoy an outdoor showing of Wakanda Forever on the Detroit Riverfront. Bring your own chairs, blankets and snacks.

Canterbury Barbecue Festival 2023

Aug. 4-6, 2023

Enjoy this BBQ festival, which features five stages of entertainment and activities, delicious food and more.

Dearborn Homecoming Festival

Aug. 4-6, 2023

Celebrate the city of Dearborn with live music, carnival rides, food and a fireworks display at this 42nd annual.

Belle Isle Art Fair

Aug. 5-6, 2023

Enjoy juried artists who set up their work near the beautiful Scott Fountain at the Motor City gem. Enjoy international food, music and more.

Dexter Daze

Aug. 11-12, 2023

This annual summer fest features live stage performances, food, a parade, fireworks and much more.

Milford Memories Summer Festival

Aug. 11-13, 2023

Enjoy a three-day art festival, live musical entertainment, sports tournaments, rock climbing tower and more at this annual.

Shelby Township Art Fair

Aug. 12-13, 2023

Visit this annual fair to see some of the best work by Michigan’s artists and crafters. There will also be food, musical entertainment and more.

Armada Fair

Aug. 14-20, 2023

  • Address: Armada Fairgrounds, 74280 Fair St., Armada
  • Cost: $10/ages 13-plus; ; $10/daily parking, $40/weekly parking (cash only for parking)

This old-school fair offers everything from carnival rides and games to livestock displays, demolition derby, tractor pulls, rodeo, monster trucks and much more.

Assumption Greek Festival

Aug. 17-20, 2023

Celebrate Greek culture through food, music and dancing at this annual festival.

St. Rafka Church Festival

Aug. 18-20, 2023

The annual festival is an opportunity for families to come together and celebrate the beautiful aspects of Middle Eastern and American culture. Activities include henna tattoos, premium bar, hookah lounge, Arabic dancing and more.

Michigan Renaissance Festival

Aug. 19-Oct. 1, 2023 (Saturdays-Sundays), plus Sept. 4 and 29

Fair maids and merry men take a step back to the 16th century for jousting tournaments, comedy and theater shows, music, games and “real” mythological creatures. Each weekend is themed so check on it before you head out.

Movies in the Parks

Aug. 19; Sept. 2, 16, 2023

Enjoy a drive-in style movie night at Stony Creek Metropark. Bring your own food and drinks, and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish on Aug. 19, Minions the Rise of Gru on Sept. 2 and Top Gun Maverick on Sept. 16.

Lincoln Park Days

Aug. 25-27, 2023

  • Address: Downtown Lincoln Park area
  • Cost: $30/wristband for rides

Enjoy carnival rides, games, live entertainment, food, vendors, animal exhibits, car show and more at this annual.

Michigan State Fair

Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2023

Walk the midway, see the circus, ride carnival rides, see demonstrations and more at the state fair that dates back to 1849. Other attractions include livestock shows, live entertainment, carnival eats and more.

Arts, Beats & Eats

Sept. 1-4, 2023

  • Address: Downtown Royal Oak area
  • Cost: $5-$10

Enjoy art at the juried fair, eats from food trucks and beats that include live music and more.

Art on the Bay

Sept. 2-3, 2023

This annual art show features paintings, drawings, sculptures, candles and other crafts on display and for sale from over 70 hand-picked artists and craftsmen.

Saturday in the Park

Through Sept. 30, 2023

Families can walk, run, skate or cycle safely on the six miles of Hines Drive at Nankin Mills Park Area. Hines Drive will be closed from Outer Drive to Ann Arbor Trail.

Yoga with Cats

Through Dec. 28, 2023

Ages 12 and up can join Tiny Lions lounge & Adoption Center to practice yoga with their furry feline yoga masters. You may bring your own yoga mat or borrow one of theirs. Pre-registration and advance payment required.

Yoga with Cats

Through Dec. 31, 2023

Ages 12 and up can join Tiny Lions lounge & Adoption Center to practice yoga with their furry feline yoga masters. You may bring your own yoga mat or borrow one of theirs. Pre-registration and advance payment required.

At-home ideas

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Looking for more fun things to keep your teens entertained at home? Check out some of these options along with places for them to explore around town. 

  • Family game night may not be your teen’s first choice but with the right game pick, they’ll be laughing before you know it. Here are some games your teen or tween might want to try. 
  • A trip to Cedar Point might be more fun, but if it’s not open or you can’t make the trek to Sandusky, virtual roller coaster rides might keep your kid entertained in a pinch. 
  • TikTok is all the rage right now. Impress your teens by learning the platform and spend the afternoon together creating fun videos. 
  • Malls are dying but you don’t want your child on their phone all day either. Let them hang out with their friends at one of these local hangout spots. 
  • Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor are full of creepy stories and urban legends that are sure to spook older kids and teens. Share some of our favorites at your next backyard bonfire. 

This post is updated regularly. 

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