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Friday 11 October 2024

New Metro Detroit Attractions Perfect for Families

Good things are happening in metro Detroit for families. Spooky seasonal attractions are back for fall, and there’s plenty of new educational activities for families, too. How can you choose the best? It can be difficult to decide which attractions are worth the hype and which ones your family is better off skipping.

We’re putting the spotlight on some of our favorite attractions we’ve covered in the last few months. These are places we truly enjoyed and we believe your family will, too! Check out the latest new family attractions in metro Detroit. 

This article was recently updated on Oct. 10, 2024 by Metro Parent’s Assistant Editor, Nikki Roberts. The update included her featuring the best new family attractions to check out in metro Detroit. Questions? Please reach out to nikki@metroparent.com.

Show your Detroit Lions pride at Pride Plaza

Detroit Lions Pride Plaza
Photo credit: Mike Ferdinande/Detroit Lions\

Families with kids of all ages can gear up for game day fun at the Detroit Lions’ Pride Plaza on Brush Street. The free tailgate party outside Ford Field begins about two-and-a-half hours before kickoff and features many family-friendly activities, including live music, football-themed games, photo ops and more.

Travel back in time at Mi-Sci’s new dinosaur exhibit 

Trex exhibit mi-sci
Photo credit: Michigan Science Center

Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family is a traveling exhibit for dino lovers and little scientists of all ages. Visitors will learn about the evolution of the Tyrannosaur family, from the smallest Tyrannosaur to the massive T. rex. Get up close with these colossal creatures through real fossil displays, skeleton casts and hands-on discovery stations. 

Learn about hockey in an exciting new way at The Henry Ford 

Hockey faster than ever henry ford
Courtesy of The Henry Ford

The Henry Ford is geared up for hockey season. The museum’s newest special exhibit, Hockey: Faster Than Ever, offers sports fans of all ages a fascinating look at the history of the game and the interesting scientific breakthroughs that have shaped hockey into the fast-paced game we know today. Hands-on activities allow guests to compete in hockey challenges and see how they measure up to the pros.

Check out a new Halloween attraction at Detroit Zoo

Jack O' Lantern Journey
Photo credit: Kari Zaffarano

Detroit Zoo unveiled a new Halloween-themed event this year: Jack O’ Lantern Journey! Families can enjoy different-themed illuminated pumpkin displays throughout– with themes such as Harry Potter, Disney Princesses, Marvel, Detroit Sports, Star Wars, Wizard of Oz and more. 

Explore an enchanted Halloween forest at Glenlore Trails

a photo of people passing through a lighted square-shaped lights in Glenlore trails haunted forest
Photo credit: Glenlore Trails

Glenlore Trails’ annual haunted forest returns with a magical new twist this year. Through Nov. 3, 2024, families can explore Glenlore Trails Enchanted, an eerie, illuminated forest teeming with fairies, vampire bats, howling wolves, crooning pumpkins and plenty of whimsical, spellbinding spirits. 


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