by Carrie Budzinski

There are always fun family-friendly things to do in Detroit on the weekend from River Days to getting ready for the fireworks on Monday, June 25.

Here are suggestions from LittleGuide Detroit.

Friday, June 22 & Sunday, June 24: Get ready to have fun on land and water this weekend at GM River Days @ the Detroit Riverfront.

Friday, June 22: Grab a camping chair or spread your blanket on the lawn and enjoy Meet the Robinsons @ New Center Park’s Family Movie Night

Friday, June 22: Take your littles on a ride through space at Wayne State’s Summer Planetarium Show.

Saturday, June 23: Shake things up with Cuban musician DJ Dez Andrés at Boho Mini’s Cultura Cubana.

Saturday, June 23: Watch your favorite characters come to life at the Hilberry Theatre’s performance of The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Stupid Fairly Tales.

Saturday, June 23: Make memories and a mess in someone else’s kitchen. Eastern Market is hosting a Grandparent & Grandchild Summer Cooking Class.

Saturday, June 23: Stop by N’Namdi Movement Center and drop into an Art & Movement or Pre Ballet class with Lil Dumplins.

Saturday, June 23: Join the Detroit Mama Circle at Fort St. Presbyterian Church, kids can play and moms can connect with local parents.

Sunday, June 24: Head to Palmer Park and go back to a simpler time – it’s Log Cabin Day. The old-fashioned ice cream social has live music, craftworks demonstrations and more.

Sunday, June 24: Try your hand at the bow and arrow with Archery workshops @ Outdoor Adventure Center.

Don’t miss the Ford Fireworks on the Detroit Riverfront Monday, June 25.

LittleGuide Detroit is a comprehensive resource for families looking for classes, events and activities to do in the city and out. You’ll find everything from FREE things to do in Detroit to guides to Summer Fun and local Splash Parks. Follow LittleGuide Detroit to keep up to date on family-friendly events. Mark your calendars for these fun events happening in Detroit this weekend.

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Carrie Budzinski is vice president of After5 Detroit

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