I may be a little bias since it’s the month of my birth, but June is the best month. Not too hot, not too cold; not too rainy. Everything is in bloom and beautiful. Also? There is TONS to do. Lots of live music, the start of carnival season, farmers markets, and plenty of FREE kid fun.
Check out this month’s round-up of family fun in Southeast Michigan June 2018 and plan a great adventure today!
June 2018 Family Fun in Southeast Michigan
Through June 3 — Birmingham Village Fair {Birmingham} — Visit the fair in Shain Park for carnival rides, games and food. Admission to the fair is free and ride vouchers and tickets are available for purchase.
June 1 — First Friday at the Farm {Ann Arbor} — Visit The Petting Farm at Domino’s Farms from 5-8 p.m. for some delicious food trucks and fun activities throughout the farm. $6/per person; free for children 23 months and younger.
June 1 – Free Admission to Cranbrook Institute of Science {Bloomfield Hills} — Visit after 5 p.m. the first Friday of every month, courtesy of the MASCO Corporation, for FREE.
June 1-3 – Hudson Mills Old Power Club Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Show {Fowlerville} – Kid’s pedal pull, kiddie train, flea market, mini-horses, tractor pulls and more. FREE to attend.
June 1-3 – Lyon Township Kite Festival {New Hudson} – Visit James Atchinson Park for kite demos, live entertainment, crafts, bounce houses, petting zoo, face painting and more. FREE.
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 — FREE Day at the Flint Institute of Art {Flint} — This museum is FREE to visit every Saturday thanks to Huntington.
June 2 — Rochester Police Department Open House {Rochester} — Visit the RPD from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for station tours, K-9 demos, bike safety and more. FREE.
June 2 — Home Depot Kids Workshop {Nationwide} — Come learn how to build a classic car. FREE hands-on workshops; designed for children ages 5 – 12, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. All kid get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Register online in advance. Learn what to expect at this post.
June 2 — Milford Township Parks & Rec Spring Picnic {Milford} — Pony rides, face painting, canoeing and more in Central Park from 4-7 p.m. FREE.
June 2 – Kaleidoscope FREE Family Fun Day at Crossroads Village {Flint} – Gather your whole family for free fun, including fun with dogs, crafts, and more from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tickets for the Genessee Belle and Huckleberry Railroad sold separate.
June 2 — Michael’s Kid Club {Nationwide} — Drop into a Michael’s Craft Store and take home a completed project! Just $2-$5 per child for 30 minutes of creative craft fun, including supplies. 10 a.m. – noon. Ages 3 and up. This day’s project is a sloth hanging on a craft stick for $2 {ages 3+} or a sloth on a canvas for $5 {ages 6+}. Learn what to expect at this post.
Impression 5 in Lansing is one of our favorites. They will be participating in the Be A Tourist In Your Own Town program on June 2.
June 2 — Chalk of the Town {Lansing} — Get ready for a day of vibrant art and fun in the streets of Old Town. Beginning at 9 a.m., artists will take to the streets creating masterpieces on their assigned piece of sidewalk, using only chalk. Visitors to this event will be allowed to vote for the People’s Choice winner and winners will be announced at 3 p.m. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. FREE.
June 2 — Be A Tourist In Your Own Town {Lansing} – Created by the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau, this day allows event participants to visit more than 70 local attractions such as Impression 5 Science Center, Potter Park Zoo, the State Capitol Building, the Michigan Historical Museum and more with a “passport” that costs $1!
June 2 — Families at The Broad {East Lansing} — Visit this East Lansing modern art museum from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for hands-on activities and a family guided tour at 1 p.m. FREE thanks to Farm Bureau Insurance.
June 2-3 — Pinckney’s Art in the Park {Pinckney} — This iconic event brings over 15,000 spectators into Putnam Township Square for two days of art, entertainment, food and more. FREE.
June 5 — Royal Oak City Wide Block Party {Royal Oak} — Visit the Royal Oak Farmers Market from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. for food trucks, fire trucks, police cars, games for kids and more. FREE.
June 5-6 — FREE LEGO® Mini Model Build {Nationwide} — Visit your local LEGO Store to learn how to build a cool mini model, and take it home – for free! June’s project is a LEGO surfer dragon. Quantities are limited and offer is good while supplies last only. One per child. Event is open to children ages 6-14 only. FREE.
June 5 – July 4 — Ann Arbor Summer Festival {Ann Arbor} — More than 140 live performances, a kid’s zone and more. Costs vary, depending on the act.
June 9 — Michael’s Kid Club {Nationwide} — Drop into a Michael’s Craft Store and take home a completed project! Just $2-$5 per child for 30 minutes of creative craft fun, including supplies. 10 a.m. – noon. Ages 3 and up. This day’s project is a paper cactus for $2 {ages 3+} or dimensional cacti for $5 {ages 6+}. Learn what to expect at this post.
June 9 — Ladybug Giveaway at English Gardens — Visit English Gardens locations for a FREE bag of 150 ladybugs with any purchase. This is a great way to get kids interested in gardening!
June 9-10 — FREE Fishing Weekend {Statewide} — LOTS of events here! Sponsored by the Michigan Wildlife Council.
June 9-10 — Flint Air Fair {Flint} – Browse and shop from more than 150 artists and craftspeople featuring original art, pottery, jewelry, clothing and more. Also, enjoy live music, food and children activities. FREE to attend.
June 13-16 — Hamburg Family Fun Fest {Hamburg} – Attractions include amusement rides, food, a petting zoo, bounce houses, a children’s craft tent, magic shows, a dinosaur adventure and tons more. Parking is $5.
June 13 & 14 — $2 Kids Movies at Emagine Theatres {Throughout Michigan} — Showing of The Wild Life. Click here for the scoop! 
June 14 — Hamburg Family Fun Fest Touch-A-Truck {Hamburg} — This hands-on family event provides a unique opportunity for children and adults alike to explore vehicles of all types including public service, emergency, utility, construction, landscaping, transportation, and delivery – all in one place! 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. FREE.
June 15-17 — The Belleville National Strawberry Festival {Belleville} – Two Midways, a beer tent, music and concerts, bingo, crafters, magnificent food, strawberry treats, a children’s area and parade with more than 150 floats are some of the highlights. FREE entry.
June 16 — Michael’s Kid Club {Nationwide} — Drop into a Michael’s Craft Store and take home a completed project! Just $2-$5 per child for 30 minutes of creative craft fun, including supplies. 10 a.m. – noon. Ages 3 and up. This day’s project is a bear Father’s Day card for $2 {ages 3+} or Father’s Day card for $5 {ages 6+}. Learn what to expect at this post.
June 19-24 – Livonia Spree {Livonia} – Livonia Spree has something for everyone: delicious food; great live music; a family carnival; and fireworks on Sunday night. FREE to attend, costs for rides and food.
June 20 & 21 — $2 Kids Movies at Emagine Theatres {Throughout Michigan} — Showing of Smurfs: The Lost Village. Click here for the scoop!
June 22-24 – Michigan Challenge Balloonfest {Howell} – Mass launches of 40+ hot air balloons, including a nighttime glow, a midway carnival, craft booths and more. FREE to attend; parking fees.
June 22-24 – Detroit River Days {Detroit} – Tall ships, riverboat tours, musical performances, sand sculptures and more. FREE.
June 23 — Michael’s Kid Club {Nationwide} — Drop into a Michael’s Craft Store and take home a completed project! Just $2-$5 per child for 30 minutes of creative craft fun, including supplies. 10 a.m. – noon. Ages 3 and up. This day’s project is a finger print bug jar for $2 {ages 3+} or butterfly catcher for $5 {ages 6+}. Learn what to expect at this post.
June 23 — Tons O’ Trucks {Macomb} — See and interact with more than 50 vehicles at this popular event. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. FREE.
June 23 — “The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales” at the Hilberry Theatre {Detroit} — Based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith and written by John Glore, The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales is a whimsical adventure. Though the characters may be familiar, each of your favorite storybook fables is uproariously derailed. Fun music and witty narration accompany the likes of ineloquent giants, sassy barnyard animals, colossal cow pies, and enough stinky cheese to go around.Tickets to the public performance are $5 for children and $8 for adults.
June 23 — Fairy Tale Festival at Ford House {Grosse Pointe Shores} — Visit Ford House for performances, music, games, storytelling, puppet shows, activities and more from 10 a.m. – 2p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and on sale here. Tickets are $15 day of. Children under 2 are free.
June 23-24 — Sloan Museum Auto Fair {Flint} — For two days, the Flint Cultural Center Campus becomes home to more than 600 of the best looking cars, trucks and motorcycles with plenty of music, entertainment, swap meets, children activities, vendors and more. FREE to attend.
June 24 — Summer Sundays at Upland Hills Farm {Oxford} — Enjoy farm animals, hayrides, pony rides and more and enjoy a day at the farm. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. $9/person.
June 25 — 60th Annual Ford Fireworks {Detroit} — Visit Detroit for this annual fireworks celebration over the river. FREE for general admission.
June 26 — Laugh it up with Rosco – Picnic Palooza {Macomb} — Bring your giggles and your smiles for a side-splitting half hour of Fun Magic for everyone! Lots of audience participation. At the end of the show, Rosco will hand out Clown Noses for everyone & take a picture of everyone clowning around! 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. FREE.
June 27 — Wild Over Wednesday at the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center {Detroit} — Visit the OAC The last Wednesday of each month for free admission from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be story time, hands-on experiences, games and more. FREE.
June 27 & 28 — $2 Kids Movies at Emagine Theatres {Throughout Michigan} — Showing of The LEGO Movie. Click here for the scoop!
June 28 – July 4 – Stars and Stripes Festival {Sterling Heights} – Visit Freedom Hill for live entertainment, food, art exhibits, carnival rides, fireworks and more. FREE entry.
June 30 — Michael’s Kid Club {Nationwide} — Drop into a Michael’s Craft Store and take home a completed project! Just $2-$5 per child for 30 minutes of creative craft fun, including supplies. 10 a.m. – noon. Ages 3 and up. This day’s project is a craft stick ornament for $2 {ages 3+} or sun catcher for $5 {ages 6+}. Learn what to expect at this post.
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What events are you most looking forward to this month?
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