This July, I’ve found tons of family-friendly fun, including Fourth of July fireworks and events and tons of summer festivals for you to check out. If you’re looking for a free activity, check out these epic playgrounds and movie in the park events, perfect for you and your kids.
Ready to plan your month? Scroll down to explore our top picks for July family events in Detroit and around metro Detroit that will keep your calendar full of spring fun!
Read more: Find Our Full List of July Events in Metro Parent’s Events Calendar
Best Things to Do with Metro Detroit Kids in July
Salute to America at Greenfield Village
July 2-5, 2025
- Address: 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
- Cost: $42/ages 12-plus, $31.50/ages 5-11, free/ages 4 and under; $9/parking
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.
Blake’s Lavender Festival at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill
July 11-13, 18-20, 2025
- Address: 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada
- Cost: $12/Friday ticket, $14/Saturday or Sunday ticket, free/ages 2 and under; free/parking
Shop from over 150 artisans, sip on lavender lemonade, enjoy lavender-themed treats, a children’s tent with lots of activities, DIY workshops, free train ride to the lavender field and more. The children’s activity tent offers crafts, face painting, animal shows and more.
Movie Nights in the D at Campus Martius
July 11, 18, 25, 2025
- Address: 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- Cost: Free
Head downtown to see a movie with your friends or family. In July, watch Wild Robot, The Meg and Shrek.
Oakland County Fair at the Oakland County Fairgrounds
July 11-20, 2025
- Address: 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg
- Cost: $15/one day parking pass, $30/ten day parking pass; Carnival tickets vary by day; visit event website for advanced ticket purchases
This annual hometown fair features a carnival full of games, rides and arena shows, along with fireworks, monster truck show, live animals and more.
Hippie Fest in the Village at Canterbury Village
July 12-13, 2025
- Address: 2325 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion
- Cost: $11.33/ages 12-plus, $6.15/ages 2-11
This family-friendly festival offers live music, bubble fun, chalk drawing, tarot readers, vendors, a best-dressed hippie contest and more.
Concert of Colors in Detroit
July 15-20, 2025
- Address: Various locations in Detroit
- Cost: Free
Enjoy this annual diversity-themed music festival. Although music is its main focus, it also offers ethnic food, poetry, movies, merchandise vendors, children’s activities and more.
African World Festival at Hart Plaza
July 18-20, 2025
- Address: 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit
- Cost: Free admission for members of The Wright Museum; contact for other prices
Celebrate the 42nd annual African World Festival, which is three days full of entertainment, live demonstrations, community resources and information, vendors and more.
Festa Italiana at Freedom Hill County Park
July 18-20, 2025
- Address: 14900 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights
- Cost: Free/admission, $10/parking
This annual festival celebrates Italian Heritage with live music, delicious food, contests, fireworks and a family fun zone. The family fun zone features a zip line, bounce house, rock climbing wall and more.
Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show at Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
July 20-25, 2025
- Address: 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor
- Cost: Free
See livestock projects, artworks and more talents from local 4-H groups at this event.
Sounds & Sights Festival in Downtown Chelsea
July 25-26, 2025
- Address: Downtown Chelsea area
- Cost: Free
There will be live music at the social tent, car show, farmers market, kid zone, chalk art, art market, food court and more at this annual.
This article was recently updated on June 19, 2025, by Metro Parent Content Writer Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding new Metro Detroit events to the MetroParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best family events in metro Detroit this month, aligning Metro Parent’s mission to provide the top parenting resources for local families. Questions? Please reach out to kari@metroparent.com.
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