30 Things To Do With Kids in September 2021 in Southeast Michigan

September is such a lovely month, right? Cool mornings followed by warm days, the leaves starting to change, apple picking, and perhaps every parent’s favorite reason — back to a routine!

I’ve outlined 30 things to do with kids in September below. Make it a great month!

30 Things To Do With Kids in September 2021 in Southeast Michigan

September 1

Create some back-to-school art with Art Hub for Kids.

September 2

Head out to Novi for the Michigan State Fair and see animals, experience rides, enjoy food and more.

September 3

Today is National College Colors Day in offices and schools across the U.S. Rock your favorites, and talk to your kids about what it means to go to college. {Fire Up Chips!}

September 4

Head to the Howell Nature Center to try zip lining! {Available on the weekends and so fun!}

September 5

Check out Arts, Beats & Eats in downtown Royal Oak for live music and fun food. Admission is $5/person before 3 p.m. Make sure to check out the kids’ stage!

Additionally, Michael’s Stores’ Make Break is an adorable pumpkin mandala on this day from 2-4 p.m. FREE to attend.

September 5

Learn about reptiles and more by visiting The Reptarium in Utica. $10/person and well worth it!

September 6

Visit several local cider mills and rate then to decide which one has the tastiest donuts.

September 7

Have a park hopping day where you travel to several different local parks and then vote for your favorite. {We’ve done this in Birmingham and Livingston County and it was so fun!}

September 8

Have a family game night in!

September 9

Walk the incredible gardens at the Cranbrook House in Bloomfield Hills and then take in the sights at Cranbrook Institute of Science.

September 10

Head to downtown Rochester for the annual Art & Apples Festival or to Brighton for their Smokin’ Jazz & Blues Festival, both FREE to attend.

September 11

Remember this important day in U.S. history with your children. Lots of great ideas and book suggestions here.

Families can also head to the Fowlerville Fair Grounds for crafts, tours, food, wagon rides and more during the Annual Fall Festival. Admission is $5 for adults and children ages 4 and up. {Under 4 is free.}

September 12

Happy Grandparents Day! Celebrate by having the kids create some art to send to grandparents in the mail. {Perfect opportunity for older kids to learn how to address mail too.}

Additionally, Michael’s Stores’ Make Break is a floral yarn wall hanging on this day from 2-4 p.m. FREE to attend.

September 13

Register the family for the Michigan Trail Week Challenge, coming up on Sept. 17-26, then make a list of trails you’d like to visit. {Kid-friendly ones around SE Michigan can be found here.}

September 14

Check out the SCRAP Box in Ann Arbor for some amazing things to create with.

September 15

Head apple picking at a local u-pick farm.

Get your fall baking on. Some of our favorites are pumpkin muffins, apple crisp and crockpot applesauce.

September 16

If you’re looking to take a road trip, both ArtPrize in Grand Rapids and Bright Walls in Jackson kick off on this day. Perfect spots to catch some incredible art!

September 17

Head to Romulus for their Annual Pumpkin Festival, which kicks off with a lighted night parade. FREE.

Also, with temperatures cooling, Fridays are perfect movie nights. Make a movie list of ones to watch together. Get inspired at this post.

September 18

Visit Holly Grove for the Michigan Renaissance Festival and experience a time warp. Tickets are $13.50 for children and $21.50 for adults. Dress up if you’re feeling it!

Additionally, today is the Smithsonian’s Museum Day! Get a FREE ticket to a participating museum in Michigan here {including the Michigan Science Center in Detroit}.

September 19

Visit the historic Mill Race Village in Northville for a Victorian Sunday! There will be refreshments, Victorian children’s games, children’s crafts, live music, and of the Annual Northville Duck Race. FREE to attend.

Additionally, Michael’s Stores’ Make Break is worry dolls on this day from 2-4 p.m. FREE to attend.

September 20

Today is National Pepperoni Pizza Day. Celebrate with making pizza at home or ordering out! {Like any of us need this excuse!}

September 21

Hike the 1.9 mile Wildwing trail at Kensington Metropark in Milford and feed the birds.

September 22

Happy Equinox! Celebrate autumn by creating a fall bucket list of activity ideas with your family.

September 23

Go on a leaf walk and make our family’s favorite craft — leaf and crayon art.

September 24

Visit Ferndale for their annual DIY Street Fair all weekend. There will be artists and makers, live music, food trucks and more. FREE to attend.

Check out the Bestmaze Corn Maze in Williamston opens today! Visit Fridays-Sundays. Tickets are $7.

Head to Detroit for DLECTRICITY, a FREE outdoor visual light + art celebration takes place in Detroit’s Cultural Center and  DTE’s Beacon Park. {This looks so cool!}

September 25

Check out the South Lyon Pumpkin Fest for live entertainment, food, and of course, pumpkins! FREE to attend.

Additionally, the Ford House in Grosse Pointe will be hosting a Story Festival. Tickets are $5 for children ages 6 and up and free for those under 6.

September 26

Visit Upland Hills Farm in Oxford for their Summer Sundays program. $9/person.

Additionally, Michael’s Stores’ Make Break is a Halloween ribbon banner on this day from 2-4 p.m. FREE to attend.

September 27

Visit a Little Free Library. Donate some books, and pick up some new ones too.

September 28

Create a stop animation video with your toys! The Stop Motion Studio app is FREE and easy to use.

September 29

Visit Hell, Michigan for some pre-Halloween fun, including putt-putt and ice cream.

September 30

Plan a girls night out by grabbing a hat and broom and visiting downtown Howell for their annual Witches Night Out.

I often add fun to my Facebook page and share about our adventures on Instagram, so make sure to check there, too!

What’s on your radar to do this month?