This August, I’ve found tons of family-friendly fun, including back-to-school events and tons of summer festivals for you to check out.
If you’re looking for a free activity, check out these movie in the park events perfect for you and your kids. I can’t wait to take my son, Jordan, to check out an outdoor movie this month. We make a night of it by packing snacks or a picnic dinner!
Ready to plan your month? Scroll down to explore our top picks for August family events in Detroit and around metro Detroit that will keep your calendar full of summer fun!
Read more: Find Our Full List of July Events in Metro Parent’s Events Calendar
Best August family events in Metro Detroit
Movie Nights in the D at Campus Martius
Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 20255
- Address: 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- Cost: Free
Head downtown to see a movie with your friends or family. In August, see Step Up, Emperor’s New Groove, Twisters and Moana 2.
Milford Memories Summer Festival
Aug. 8-10, 2025
- Address: 317 Union St., Milford
- Cost: Free
Families can enjoy a three-day art festival, live musical entertainment, sports tournaments, rock climbing tower and more at this annual event.
Armada Fair
Aug. 11-17, 2025
- Address: 74280 Fair St., Armada
- Cost: $25/VIP adult ticket for Uncle Kracker, $20/VIP child ticket for Uncle Kracker, $10/ages 13-plus, $5/ages 10-12, free/ages 9 and under; $5/daily parking, $25/weekly parking (cash only for parking)
This old-school fair offers everything from carnival rides and games to livestock displays, demolition derby, tractor and truck pulls, rodeo, monster trucks and much more. This year will also feature a performance by Uncle Kracker.
Assumption GreekFest
Aug. 15-17, 2025
- Address: 21800 Marter Road, St. Clair Shores
- Cost: $3, free/ages 11 and under
Celebrate Greek culture through food, music, kids’ activities and dancing at this annual festival.
Michigan Renaissance Festival at the Hollygrove Grounds
Aug. 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, 2025
- Address: 12600 Dixie Highway, Holly
- Cost: $18-$26.95/adults, $11-$17.95/ages 5-12, free/4 and under
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.
Woodward Dream Cruise
Aug. 16, 2025
- Address: Woodward Avenue
- Cost: Free, fees for some activities
This annual procession of classic and vintage cars makes its way down Woodward Avenue through Birmingham Berkley, Bloomfield Township, Ferndale, Pontiac and Royal Oak.
Disney Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour at Little Caesars Arena
Aug. 17, 2025
- Address: 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- Cost: $39.50-plus
See a one-of-a-kind interactive live concert that features a talented line up including Joshua Colley from “Descendants: The Rise of Red” and Mekonnnen Knife from “Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires.”
Chelsea Community Fair
Aug. 19-23, 2025
- Address: 20501 Old US-12 Highway, Chelsea
- Cost: $10/daily pass, $30/season pass, $20/student, senior and veteran season pass, free/ages 10 and under; additional fees for rides and carnival games (cash only)
Families can enjoy old-fashioned fair fun, including a tractor pull, demolition derby, figure 8 derby, livestock shows and sales plus diesel truck pulls. Rides, carnival games, food, live animals and musical entertainment, too.
Blake’s Sunflower Festival
Aug. 22-24, 30-31, 2025
- Address: 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada
- Cost: $10/early bird discount ticket, $12/Friday ticket, $14/Saturday or Sunday ticket, free/ages 2 and under; free/parking
Shop from over 100 artisans, u-pick sunflowers, a children’s tent with lots of activities, DIY make and take workshops and more.
Saline Community Fair
Aug. 27-31, 2025
- Address: 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor
- Cost: $10/admission ages 11 and up, free/ages 11 and under
Come out to the annual fair and enjoy live music, rides, livestock, contests, live shows, more. Activities for all ages.
This article was recently updated on July 24, 2025, by Metro Parent Content Writer Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding new Metro Detroit events to 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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