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The Henry Ford presents the film Detroit: The City of Hot Rods & Muscle Cars daily at the Giant Screen Experience in the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027. Showings start at 9:30 a.m.
Giant Screen Experience, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

The Henry Ford runs Blue Whales: Return of the Giants daily at the Giant Screen Experience at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn from Thursday, January 1, 2026, through Thursday, December 31, 2026. Giant-screen immersion into blue whales, with select 3D showtimes and closed captioning available on request.
Giant Screen Experience, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

The Henry Ford runs daily screenings of the T. REX documentary from Wednesday, September 2 through Thursday, December 31 at the Giant Screen Experience in Dearborn. Built with top tyrannosaur scientists and VFX artists, with select 3D showtimes and closed captioning available on request.
Giant Screen Experience, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

The Henry Ford runs special programs honoring Indigenous history, cultures, traditions, and contributions from Friday, October 9, through Monday, November 30, 2026, at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village in Dearborn. Free for members; otherwise with admission. Programs run 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Henry Ford

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts a storytime on Tuesday, November 10, at 10:30 a.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, featuring Doreen Cronin's Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type, followed by playtime. Tickets are free.
Ford House

America the Beautiful, a giant-screen nature film, premieres Wednesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. and runs through November 25 at the Giant Screen Experience in the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. To mark America's 250th, tickets are just $2.50.
Giant Screen Experience, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts an education and advocacy night on Wednesday, November 11, at 6 p.m. at Affirmations in Ferndale, with storytellers and advocates speaking on mass incarceration in Michigan and birthday cards for incarcerated queer and trans people. Registration is required.
Affirmations

Eastern Market's Well Wayne Fresh Truck, a mobile grocery store, stops at the Boll Family YMCA in Detroit on Thursday, November 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. It brings nutrient-dense food to neighborhoods with few grocery options.
Boll Family YMCA, 1401 Broadway St, Detroit, 48226, United States

Detroit Princess Day runs Saturday, November 14, through Monday, November 16, at Huntington Place in Detroit. It's a family-friendly princess meet and greet with stories, songs, crafts and photos. Tickets are available online.
Huntington Place

2nd Saturdays returns with a Mini Makers Market theme on Saturday, November 14, at 9 a.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. Kids ages 3 to 10 get craft stations, storytime and a live show; tickets are $10 per child and parents get in free.
The War Memorial

Affirmations’ Youth Advisory Council throws a Youth Pride fest on Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., at the Affirmations Lower Level Atrium in Ferndale. By youth, for youth—workshops, a drag show, community vibes—and it’s free.
Affirmations Lower Level Atrium, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Fired and Fused leads a family workshop on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. Make holiday and winter-themed fused glass ornaments—everyone creates two pieces, ready for pickup two weeks later. Tickets required; ages 8 and up.
Ford House

MOCAD celebrates its 20th anniversary with a family day and community opening on Saturday, November 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Detroit. Admission is free.
MOCAD

Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts a Gingerbread House building competition on Sunday, November 15, at 12 p.m. in Grosse Pointe Farms. You get three hours to build solo or in a small team; kits are provided, and the winner earns a table for four at Breakfast with Santa. Registration is $35 per team.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Free family movie day in Muskegon: Where The Wild Things Are hits the big screen at the historic Frauenthal Theater on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 3 p.m.. Young Max sails off to an island of Wild Things and gets crowned king. Expect themed activities, surprises and film-inspired snacks, and let them know you're coming.
Frauenthal Theater

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts a west marches–style D&D campaign for high school youth (ages 14–18) on Tuesday, November 17, at 5:30 p.m., at the Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room in Ferndale. It’s free with advance online registration.
Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

MiGen Michigan LGBTQ+ Elders Network hosts Craft Night on Thursday, November 19, at 6 p.m. at the Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room in Ferndale. LGBTQ+ folks of all ages can make art and talk across generations; supplies and conversation cards are provided. Free, registration on MiGen’s website.
Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

The City of Livonia's Youth Commission meets on Thursday, November 19, at 6 p.m. at 33000 Civic Center Drive in Livonia.
33000 Civic Center Drive Livonia, MI 48154
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