February is Black History Month, which means it’s the perfect time to bring the family out for a learning experience at one of the cool Black History Month events put on by one of metro Detroit’s numerous kid-friendly attractions.
Metro Detroit offers tons of family-friendly events and exhibits to check out and plenty of Black-owned businesses to support.
We’ve compiled places that you and your kids can check out in the month of February for Black History Month and the rest of the year, too.
Top Black History Month events for families in metro Detroit
Black History Craft & Scavenger Hunt at Sherwood Forest Branch
Feb. 2-28, 2026
- Address: 7117 W. 7 Mile Road, Detroit
- Cost: Free
Stop in during open hours any day in February and complete a special craft and scavenger hunt to learn about Black history and win a prize! It’s the perfect activity for kids ages 4 and up.
Black History Month Kids Movie Series at Lincoln Branch
Feb. 7, 14 and 21, 2026
- Address: 1221 Seven Mile East
- Cost: Free
Join Lincoln Branch for a weekly kid-friendly movie featuring Black Historical characters. Feb. 7 is “Ruby Bridges (1978),” Feb. 14 is “Glory Road (2009),” and Feb. 21 is “Hidden Figures (1996).” Movie refreshments provided.
Black History Month Bingo at Jefferson Branch
Feb. 7, 2026
- Address: 12350 Outer Drive East
- Cost: Free
Families can participate in a Black History Month Bingo to win fun prizes, while learning about famous African Americans. RSVP recommended.
Norah Duncan IV – Journey: From Slavery to Freedom
Feb. 7, 2026
- Address: Music Hall Center, 350 Madison, Detroit
- Cost: Tickets start at $24
Macomb Symphony Orchestra is joined by Grosse Pointe Choral Society and Oakland Choral Society for “Journey: From Slavery to Freedom,” a powerful symphonic and choral work by composer Norah Duncan IV. “The evening offers an inspiring tribute to the African American experience, celebrating survival, strength, and the enduring human spirit.”
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt at Parkman Branch
Feb. 9-14, 2026
- Address: 1766 Oakman Blvd., Detroit
- Cost: Free
Search the library for clues to complete the special Black History Month Scavenger Hunt! Open to kids of all ages, available to complete anytime during open hours.
Black History Month Celebration at Parkman Branch
Feb. 14, 2026
- Address: 1766 Oakman Blvd., Detroit
- Cost: Free
This Valentine’s day, attend a special performance by the Cass Tech choir in celebration of Black History Month. They are showcasing choir music written by African American composers. All ages are welcome!
Black History Month Stories Out Loud at Duffield Branch
Feb. 14, 2026
- Address: 2507 W Grand Blvd., Detorit
- Cost: Free
Gather ‘round and listen to a selection of children’s books focused on the Black Experience as they are read aloud, recited, drawn, sung and brought to life.
Black History Trivia at Parkman Branch
Feb. 18, 2026
- Address: 1766 Oakman Blvd
- Cost: Free
Tune in to a fun trivia session and test your knowledge of African American History. All ages welcome. Prizes are up for grabs!
Black History Month-Themed Story Time at Wilder Branch
Feb. 21, 2026
- Address: 7140 Seven Mile E., Detroit
- Cost: Free
Stop in the children’s area for a special story time themed around Black History Month. Then, stick around afterwards for a themed craft you can take home.
Black History Mysteries: Interactive Scavenger Hunt at Main Library
Feb. 21, 2026
- Address: 5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- Cost: Free
Uncover clues about incredible Black inventors, artists, scientists, and leaders who changed history.
2026 Black Expo at Orchard Lake Mall
Feb. 21, 2026
- Address: 6445 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield
- Cost: Free admission
Shop and support local Black-owned businesses at the annual Black Expo, hosted by West Bloomfield Parks.
Detroit Book City African-American Family Book Expo & Read-In 2026
Feb. 21, 2026
- Address: 24230 W. McNichols., Detroit
- Cost: Free admission
The tenth-annual expo features book discussions, kids activities and meet-and-greets with 40 independent Black authors. It’s an event dedicated to promoting, preserving, and sustaining literacy throughout Metro Detroit—while honoring the rich legacy of Black History.
Lincoln Branch Takes The Mystery Out of Black History!
Feb. 26, 2026
- Address: 1221 Seven Mile East
- Cost: Free
Learn about Detroit’s connection to the Underground Railroad. Get ready for a program for all ages that will be educational, entertaining, interactive, and fun!
Explore Detroit’s Rich Black History Year-Round
Detroit Historical Museum
- Address: 5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Walk the cobblestone streets inside the museum to see all of the history of the Detroit area, including about African American leaders and heroes. Permanent exhibits include America’s Motor City, Detroit 67: Perspectives, Motor City Music, Doorway to Freedom – Detroit and the Underground Railroad and more.
Motown Museum
- Address: 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit
Visit “Hitsville U.S.A.” and see where Motown’s first headquarters and recording studio was along with the founder of the record label, Berry Gordy’s apartment. Motown is such a huge part of Detroit’s history and some of the most iconic artists were The Temptations, The Supremes, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 and Marvin Gaye.
National Museum of Tuskegee Airmen
- Address: 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit
This museum is inside The Wright Museum and provides visitors the history and artifacts behind the first African American military aviators in the United States Armed Forces. It hosts the largest collection of Tuskegee Airmen artifacts in the world.
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
- Address: 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit
This African American museum can be enjoyed year-round and offers free admission on certain Sundays throughout the year. Its permanent exhibit, And Still We Rise, shows the resilience of African Americans throughout history. This exhibit allows visitors to see how Africans were enslaved, the Underground Railroad, the Civil Rights Movement and much more.
The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village
- Address: 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
Visitors can actually get on the Rosa Parks bus in the exhibit, With Liberty & Justice for All. The outdoor museum, Greenfield Village has two brick cabins called Hermitage Slave Quarters for you to show your kids how enslaved African Americans could have lived.
Updated Jan. 10, 2026: This article was reviewed and updated by the Metro Parent editorial team to reflect new event dates, refreshed links and the latest information available for families.
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